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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7250877 | Device to control an electronic or computer system utilizing a fluid flow and a method of manufacturing the same A device to facilitate a user interface of a computer system utilizing breath includes a body, a user side inlet defined by the body to receive a fluid flow generated by a user, an exhaust opening defined by the body, a conduit positioned between the user side inlet... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7107219 | Communication apparatus A terminal is designed so that a user who employs numerical keys, allocated for the entry of dots, can enter Braille dot combinations that are used for the input of characters. The input characters may be output as speech for feedback. Further, when a terminal acces... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6289301 | System and methods for frame-based augmentative communication using pre-defined lexical slots The invention pertains to the field of Augmentative Communication Technology. The invention addresses the problem of providing a communication device for producing message output reflecting a user's intended message which minimizes the amount of user inpu... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6266631 | System and methods for frame-based augmentative communication having pragmatic parameters and navigational indicators The invention pertains to the field of Augmentative Communication Technology. The invention addresses the problem of providing a communication device for producing message output reflecting a user's intended message which minimizes the amount of user inpu... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260007 | System and methods for frame-based augmentative communication having a predefined nearest neighbor association between communication frames The invention pertains to the field of Augmentative Communication Technology. The invention addresses the problem of providing a communication device for producing message output reflecting a user's intended message which minimizes the amount of user inpu... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6086273 | Braille label writer having stationary solenoid driven inscribing mechanism A braille label writer for inscribing braille on a labeling tape, according to the invention, comprises an operating section provided with operation keys including an input key, a memory for storing information concerning letter codes and braille codes, a... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5956667 | System and methods for frame-based augmentative communication The invention pertains to the field of Augmentative Communication Technology. The invention addresses the problem of providing a communication device for producing message output reflecting a user's intended message which minimizes the amount of user inpu... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5680158 | Communication apparatus including a plurality of light sources arranged in columns and lines corresponding to columns and lines of a plurality of key switches A communication apparatus for a handicapped person, includes a plurality of first key switches for inputting character input data in a general input mode, a single second key switch for inputting character input data in a second key input mode, a characte... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5627530 | Device operable as a TDD and a standard computer keyboard A telecommunication device for the deaf includes a standard size computer keyboard and is operable to function either as a standard TDD or a standard computer input device. The device includes a housing with a computer keyboard having alpha, numeric and f... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5422640 | Breath actuated pointer to enable disabled persons to operate computers This invention relates to a device to allow a handicapped person with limited or no use of the hands to use a personal computer. The device includes a base which includes an inclined support onto which a computer keyboard is positioned. A support arm exte... | 06/06/1995 |
| 4758829 | Apparatus for stimulating a keyboard An electronically controlled mechanical keyboard simulator includes a key selector switch and a signal generating circuit for outputting a preliminary symbol selection signal and a final symbol selection signal, and a keyboard interface circuit. The keybo... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4746913 | Data entry method and apparatus for the disabled A method and apparatus allows a user to scan through a predetermined character set through the implementation of a continuously variable volitional signal, and for selecting a specific character. The scanning rate is proportional to the user controlled vo... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4713495 | Device for sending and receiving a message The invention concerns device for transmitting and receiving a message by means of the tactile sensation. By means of keys (2), a code corresponding to one character is formed at a time, which code is converted by the device into an electric signal. The e... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4642610 | Communications apparatus for handicapped individuals An improved communications device for use by handicapped persons utilizes a list of elements such as the alphabet. The list is sequentially scanned in a forward direction at a speed faster than the response time of the individual. Upon a first operation o... | 02/10/1987 |
| 4559706 | Apparatus for forming moon characters for the visually handicapped The machine 10 may be used to emboss characters of embossed script, and comprises a paper support 12 and an escapement mechanism 20 from a typewriter. Embossable paper is fed from around a roller 22 to a position between an embossing stylus 14 and a resil... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4486630 | Device for use by quadri-plegics to operate a computer, video game or the like by the use of movements of the jaw and eyebrows A headset for supporting electrical contact means which are operated by the movement of the jaw and/or the eyebrows is electrically connected to a computer, video game console or the like to provide educational and recreational opportunities to persons wh... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4458238 | Hand held data entry unit A data entry unit has a board on which a matrix of cells are arranged, for example, twelve columns by four rows. When turned on, each column is sequentially illuminated in a continuous cyclic fashion. The illumination of a column indicates that the data a... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4444520 | Information output device An information output device basically comprises character output means for visibly outputting at least one of characters such as letters, numbers, symbols, etc., a keyboard carrying thereon keys corresponding to the characters and usable for the selectio... | 04/24/1984 |
| 4274753 | Non-oral communication device A non-oral communication device is disclosed. The device includes a single electrical switch actuable by an operator and movable between a first and second position. A memory stores a plurality of messages at a plurality of locations indexed by plural dig... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4253774 | Information output device An information output device basically comprises character output elements for visibly outputting at least one of characters such as letters, numbers, symbols, etc., a keyboard carrying thereon keys corresponding to the characters and usable for the selec... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4191481 | Analogical control device for a typewriting machine to be used by handicapped persons The invention relates to an analogical control of a typewriting machine, for use by handicapped persons which comprises a linear display comprising as many positions as there are characters or functions to be printed or controlled, each character or funct... | 03/04/1980 |
| 4106101 | Typewriter-calculator combination for the physically disabled To enable a severely disabled person to use an electric typewriter for arithmetic calculations an electronic calculator is coupled to the printing mechanism of the typewriter through a selector whereby the transmission of the output of the calculator to t... | 08/08/1978 |
| 4048439 | Control device of a teletypewriter to be used by invalids This invention relates to a control device of a teletypewriter to be used by invalids, which comprises at least one control member, a synoptical board and at least one electronic part, said synoptical board comprising at least one line or column, where al... | 09/13/1977 |
| 3986030 | Eye-motion operable keyboard-accessory An eye-motion operable keyboard-accessory includes light source means for directing a light ray at an eye of an operator, for obtaining a light reflection therefrom, and a plurality of light-responsive sensors selectively actuable by the operator-reflecte... | 10/12/1976 |
| 3982236 | Communications and control method and apparatus for persons who may have muscular incoordination and/or spasticity A system for use by persons who may have muscular incoordination and/or spasticity or the like is provided with means for controlling the disabling of a function producing means depending upon the person's motor capability. A disabling circuit is responsi... | 09/21/1976 |
