MouthPad – In-Mouth Bluetooth Mouse Uses Tongue Sensitive Trackpad

Re:MouthPad – In-Mouth Bluetooth Mouse Uses Tongue Sensitive... by jaggirs on Monday April 24, 2023 @05:41AM (#35685461)

I have had periods of time where I couldn't use my hands to use the computer due to bad rsi. I used an eye tracker for controlling the mouse and a voice recognition tool (talon) for typing. However, I couldn't use these for very long because I got a sore throat from speaking in a way the computer understands, and focusing places with my eyes all the time gave me headaches.

While a mouthpad seems slighly superior to an eye tracker, the real benefit lies in having more alternatives in my opinion. So you can use your tongue when your eyes are tired and your eyes when your tongue is tired.

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Re:MouthPad – In-Mouth Bluetooth Mouse Uses Tongue Sensitive... by cortensinger on Monday April 24, 2023 @09:52PM (#35695666)

+1 on the complementary potential of the MouthPad^.

As you mention, the MouthPad^ would serve as an awesome tool in tandem with gaze-based cursor control. I’d like to point out that there are also other interface combinations that could work well, too. For example, we have tested using our device in tandem with voice-assistant systems and found preliminary success as our device does not prevent speech. In the end, everyone has different needs and preferences, and each interface has their quirks, so we aim to create a better option by leveraging the power of the tongue (comprised of 8 different muscles, and intrinsically dexterous).

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