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Background

Brian is based on a previous research prototype fro people with dementia called Maavis. This provide an ultra simple touch interface with consistent screen layouts and navigation. It was developed in Mozilla XUL and XBL (precursor to web components) along with a Python component for Skype integration.

It also brings in ideas from another prototype designed for older people and those with low digital literacy called EasyOne. This was developed by Trace R&D Center University of Wisconsin Madison

Brian will combine features from both as well as new features. It will be implemented using HTML technologies.

Brian is also informed by work of the Cognitive and Learning Disabilities Accessibility Task Force

Outputs

Brian is an open source project providing usable code.

The code will be used as the basis for a service suitable for people with early dementia living remotely from their relatives.

Components and guidelines will be made available.

Features

• Mobile first responsive - suitable for tablet devices
• Progressively enhanced - reach max number of users
• Accessible - of course
• Reusable components
• Builds on existing services such as email and webRTC
• Stepped complexity levels of User Experience - eg photos - L1: Maavis, L2: EasyOne, L3 Flickr.
• Easy to use settings UI for carer

Road map