Historical evolution of computer technology

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An important field computers impacted on is the medical field. The computers helped the hospitals out very much. In pharmacies, the pharmacists use computers to keep a record of what medication to give to a patient and the amount they need. Most computers in the hospital are used to keep data of patience and their status. Computers also keep track of equipment placement and status as well. Scientists need the help of computers to find cures for diseases that need cures like cancer and STDs. Without the computers help, cures for a lot of diseases wouldn’t have been found. Applications of computer-based equipment or use of information technology has help doctors to diagnose diseases. It is clear that the use of computers in the medical field to provide solutions to complex problems. Among the new computer technology that provides assistance to those who are disabled. Microprocessor-based voice systems assist people with disabilities speaking with a terminal that directs the computer to perform a verbal task. Similarly, the development of computers has helped the blind to see, the deaf to communicate, whether with the help of speech synthesizer or using the keyboard. This can be help them become more active and can do what they could not do before.

  Eye-tracking software follows the movement of the eyes. This allows the user to navigate through web pages and type on a custom screen. Different types of ACC device include voice output communication aids (VOCAs). These are also called speech-generating devices (SGDs). Both machines produce synthesized speech to help people who are non-verbal. You can see how Elle who has cerebral palsy, uses a Dynavox AAC device to communicate in the video below

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