Dan Odell's Publications

Young, J., Trudeau, M., Odell, D., Marinelli, K., Dennerlein, J. (2012) Touch-screen tablet user configurations and case-support tilt affect head and neck flexion angles , Work, 41 (1), pp.81-91

Asundi, K., Odell, D., Luce, A., Dennerlein, J (2012) Changes in posture through the use of simple inclines with notebook computers placed on a standard desk , Applied Ergonomics, 2012 Mar, 42(2), pp. 400-7

Asundi, K., Odell, D. (2011) Effects of keyboard keyswitch design: A review of the current literature , Work 39 (2), pp: 151-159

Odell, D., Lee, D (2010) Redesigning the keyboard spacebar can improve wrist posture while typing , PREMUS 2010

Asundi, K., Odell, D., Luce, A., Dennerlein, J (2010) Notebook computer use on a desk, lap and lap support: effects on posture, performance, and comfort , Ergonomics, Volume 53, Issue 1 January 2010 , pages 74-82

Asundi, K., Odell, D., Dennerlein, J., The effect of inclines on upper extremity postures during notebook computer use, IEA 2009

Asundi, K., Odell, D., Dennerlein, J., Upper extremity postures during notebook computer use in common portable computing scenarios, IEA 2009

Houwink A, Oude Hengel KM, Odell D, Dennerlein JT. (2009) Providing ergonomic instructions enhances the biomechanical improvements of an alternative computer mouse design. Human Factors, 51(1): 46 -55.

Rempel D, Nathan-Roberts D, Chen BY, Odell D. (2009) The effects of split keyboard geometry on upper body postures. , Ergonomics, Volume 52, Issue 1 January 2009 , pages 104 - 111

Kimmerly, L., Odell, D. (2009) Children and computer use in the home: Workstations, behaviors, and parental attitudes , Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, Vol 32, Number 3, pages 299-310

Oude Hengel, K., Houwink, A., Odell, D., Dieen, J., Dennerlein, J (2008), Smaller external notebook mice have different effects on posture and muscle activity, , Clinical Biomechanics 23 (2008) 727-734

Maximize your comfort with the Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 , Microsoft Web Article 2007

Odell, D., Johnson, P. (2007), Evaluation of a Mouse Designed to Improve Posture and Comfort , WWCS 2007, 115

Dan Odell; Alan Barr; Robert Goldberg; Jeffrey Chung; David Rempel, 2007 Evaluation of a dynamic arm support for seated and standing tasks: a laboratory study of electromyography and subjective feedback , Ergonomics, Vol. 50, #4, pp. 520-535

The Importance of Ergonomic Input Devices in the Workplace (The Scope of Computer-Related Repetitive Strain Injuries and Methods for Their Prevention) , Microsoft white paper, 2005

Odell, D., Davis, R., Smith, A., Wright, P. K., Toolglasses, Marking Menus, and Hotkeys: A Comparison of One and Two-Handed Command Selection Techniques , Graphics Interface, 2004, May 17-29, pp. 17-24

Odell, D., Wright, P. K., An Integrated Bimanual Computer Input Station: the Command Chair , BMI white paper, 2003

Odell, D., Wright, P. K., Concurrent Product Design: A Case Study on the Pico Radio Test Bed, Revised for ASME's 2002 Design and Engineering Technical Conference (DETC), DFM #34154

Winner of the 2003 Literati Club Highly Commended Paper Award
Ahn, S. H., Montero, M., Odell, D., Roundy, S., and Wright, P. K., 2002, Anisotropic Material Properties of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) ABS, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 8, Number 4, pp. 248-257

Montero, M. G., Roundy, S., Odell, D., Ahn, S., Wright, P. K., Material Characterization of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) ABS by Designed Experiments Proceedings of Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Conference, SME, 2001.

Patents

Odell, D., Dalebout, W., United States Patent # 6,174,267, Treadmill with adjustable cushioning members
Odell, D., Dalebout, W., United States Patent # 6,280,362, Treadmill with adjustable cushioning members
Chatterjee; M. O'Neil; D., Odell; D. US Patent# 7,589,496, User input device charging system
9 other utility patents pending regarding: key feel, ergonomic mouse shape, ergonomic keyboard apparatus, electrical connections between devices, etc.
7 design patents + others pending

Dissertations

Odell, D., Bimanual Computer Input and Forearm Support Implemented and Evaluated in an Integrated System, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2004

Odell, D., Concurrent Product Design: A Case Study on the Pico Radio Test Bed, Master's Thesis 2001