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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2011
Wireless head set for lingual manipulation of an object, and method for moving a cursor on a display
Youhanna Al-tawil, Knoxville, TN (US);
Youhanna Al-Tawil, Knoxville, TN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A head set is provided. The head set is beneficial for assisting an individual who is significantly impaired in the use of his or her upper extremities. The system enables this individual to move a cursor on a display of a computer or other processing device using lingual musculature. The head set includes a head piece. The head piece supports an articulating arm. The articulating arm supports a mouthpiece at a distal end. The mouthpiece has a plurality of cells embedded therein. The cells are configured to receive pressure applied by the tongue of the user. Movement of the tongue over and against the cells causes the cursor to be moved on the display. A method for moving a cursor on a display using a mouthpiece controlled through lingual movement is also provided. In addition, a method of typing characters on a virtual keyboard using lingual musculature is offered.