What type of movement does sensitivity dampening tend to ignore?

Sensitivity dampening is a technique used within various assistive technology devices to enhance user experience by filtering out unwanted inputs. One of the key functions of sensitivity dampening is its capacity to differentiate between types of movements. Specifically, it tends to ignore small, rapid movements because these can be common occurrences not indicative of intentional control actions.

In practical terms, when a user is controlling a device, such as a cursor on a screen or a powered wheelchair, frequent, minor adjustments made in quick succession might not reflect a deliberate intention. Sensitivity dampening thus allows the system to remain responsive to larger, deliberate movements while streamlining control by dismissing the smaller, unintentional ones, which enhances the overall usability and prevents unintentional erratic responses.

This ability to filter out rapid, minor movements enables users to exert more meaningful control over their assistive devices without being hindered by unintentional or extraneous movements. In contrast, large, slow movements typically require more precise control and are thus recognized and captured by the system, ensuring that the user can execute significant actions without interference.