I would like to see better pictures of the system, as it looks as if it still uses standard electrodes, does anyone have some? There is a very interesting UK-based
EMG switch project, utilising a module with built-in electrodes. I have tried it and it is impressive,
http://www.catch.org.uk/current-project/emego/
Also regarding switching, we regularly use Grid software with 2 switches for 5 functions
i)
Auto row/column scanning, with block scanning
ii)
Switch1; short press=primary switch, long press=left click
iii)
Switch2; short press=reverse, long press=right click
iv)
Repeat selection with Switch2
We have achieved very efficient and intuitive access with this set up
regards
Jeremy
Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM
Principal Clinical Scientist
Electronic Assistive Technology Service
Ninewells Hospital
Dundee
Scotland
tel: 01382-496286
fax:01382-496322
Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies
http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393
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It appears to be a scanning method. You can see pictures on the top of this page http://news.mit.edu/2016/fighting-als-mind-hand-heart-0729.
Scroll through the pictures at the top (they have an arrow button next to the pictures) and in one picture you can see scanning. I can’t image using more than two switches but who knows? Maybe this development will enable people to communicate quicker
via multiple EMG switches.
Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS
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The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association National Office
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Hi,
I wonder if anyone (Kevin Caves?) could explain to us the elements of this system that go beyond being a wireless EMG switch. Is anyone using over 2 switches
to communicate more quickly or is this basically a scanning method.
Sincerely,
Amy Roman, MS, CCC-SLP
Augmentative Communication Specialist
Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center
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