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VA Technical Reference Model v 25.4

AutonoME
AutonoME Technology

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description: AutonoME communication system allows spinal cord injury patients to control their television, bed, and nurse calls. No patient information is stored or accessed in this system. This technology features a microphone so it can be controlled with vocal commands, and a touch screen capable of responding to touch commands. It features a Sip and Puff mode, which utilizes the sip and puff switch that operates using a straw which allows users to activate the Environmental Control Units (ECU) / Speech Generating Devices (SGD) switch by sipping and puffing to move across and down the screen. With eye tracking, the technology can also be controlled via commands that can be activated by the user’s eyes. A camera tracks the pupils to move the cursor up, down, left and right. Lastly, it also features head tracking, which works much like Eye Gaze, tracking the movements of the user’s head to control the curser.

This technology does not utilize a database to store data.

This technology is available in three editions, AutonoME Hospital, AutonoME Residential, and AutonoMEgo. This entry covers all three editions.

Note: This evaluation covers only the software associated with the hardware, and not the hardware itself.

Please note that there is no specific product page for this technology and thus the vendor webpage is used in its place.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov
Decision: View Decisions
Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v25.3
Decision Date: 03/28/2025 at 02:25:24 UTC
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: Accessibility Services, Inc.
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (03/28/2025 at 02:25:24 UTC).