Tongue operated magnetic sensor based wireless assistive technology
US8044766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/011
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assistive apparatus and method for remote control of an appliance by a subject are provided. The apparatus can comprise a tracer unit affixed to the tongue of the subject such that a change in position of the tongue changes position of the tracer; at least one sensor for detecting a position of the tracer unit; and a transmitter for transmitting a sensor signal to an appliance based on the detected position of the tracer unit, wherein the sensor signal effects control of the appliance. A method for tracking movement, position, or both of a tongue in a subject using the assistive apparatus is also provided.
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