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Input Device for Disabled - Sense Mouth Open

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Former Member over 14 years ago

I am interested in building an input device that will provide a computer input for my daughter Liz who has Cerebral Palsy.

Liz has a great deal of involuntary head movement but she can reliably open and close her mouth to actuate a switch.

I would like to provide her with a wireless device that senses her mouth opening and closing to provide input to a single switch scanning communication system.  Years ago I combined a chin strap, a bennie cap and a micro switch to provide that function.  I am looking for ideas!

I have searched many sites looking for devices but all require her head to be held fixed which is impossible for Liz.

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  • Catwell
    Catwell over 14 years ago +1
    John, Welcome to element14. Your question reminded me of few medical innovations. 1. One device that reads lips, "The speechless speak again" 2. The medical tattoo that can sense muscle and electrical…
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    Former Member over 14 years ago in reply to Catwell +1
    Cabe, Thanks very much for taking the time to respond! The Read Lips device seems like it would provide quite a varied array of inputs however it looks at this stage of development to be more invasive…
  • Catwell
    Catwell over 14 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    I think the tattoo option, if it becomes more accurate, is the best for your case. The importance of computer connection for Liz is entirely up to you. If you want to try the internal EEG option there…
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    0 Catwell over 13 years ago

    John,

     

    It was just a matter of time. It looks like Georgia Tech has created the device you need. It is a magnetic sensor interface that uses the tongue and a retainer. Perhaps you can get in on the trials, or just stay informed on the project's progress.

     

    Contact professor Maysam Ghovanloo at Georgia Tech.

     

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    0 Catwell over 13 years ago

    John,

     

    It was just a matter of time. It looks like Georgia Tech has created the device you need. It is a magnetic sensor interface that uses the tongue and a retainer. Perhaps you can get in on the trials, or just stay informed on the project's progress.

     

    Contact professor Maysam Ghovanloo at Georgia Tech.

     

    Cabe

    http://twitter.com/Cabe_e14

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