Switches by Desiree Branch

Tongue Switch

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:14:06 UTC

What is a Tongue Switch?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:14:31 UTC

A tongue switch is a dual switch activated by pushing up or down on a short lever with the tongue, nose, chin, or finger.

How is it used?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:17:32 UTC

This low activation-force switch consist of a small lever protruding from the side of a small square beige box.

The lever can only move either forwards or backwards and pushing it in either direction with result in a switch activation.

Movement in the different directions can provide a single, or two separate switch.

Who will benefit from it?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:23:30 UTC

physical or neurological disabilities, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy

A person using the Tongue Switch at the computer.

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:27:43 UTC

Sip-n-puff Switch

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:28:49 UTC

What is a Sip-n-Puff Switch?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:29:01 UTC

A sip-n-puff switch is a technology method used to send signals to a device using air pressure by inhaling and exhaling on a tube.

How is it used?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:31:59 UTC

Sip-n-puff switches is activated by the users breath. For an example, a simple "puff" might generate a key stroke on the computer or a click of a mouse. A "slip" could mean holding a key down with an on-screen keyboard.

Who will benefit from it?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:35:09 UTC

Ideal for people who have limited or no motor capability.

A person using a sip-n-puff switch.

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:37:48 UTC

Eye blink Switch

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:39:12 UTC

What is a eye blink switch?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:39:32 UTC

A eye blink switch is activated by each eye blink of double eye blink and can control communication devices like toys and computers.

How is it used?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:47:53 UTC

The switch is activated when the user blinks their eye. Each blink of the eye is detected by an infrared sensor. The eye blink switch can be set up to operate on either eye and may be worn over normal glasses.

The sensitivity of the switch can be adjusted to the users needs and involuntary blinks are ignored. The sensor is connected to a hand-held control unit with a rechargeable battery.

Who will benefit from it?

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:51:01 UTC

Speech or communication disabilities, severe physical or neurological disabilities

A person using a eye blink switch

dsbranch — 2012-11-26 09:52:44 UTC