CA2502369A1 - Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2502369A1 CA2502369A1 CA002502369A CA2502369A CA2502369A1 CA 2502369 A1 CA2502369 A1 CA 2502369A1 CA 002502369 A CA002502369 A CA 002502369A CA 2502369 A CA2502369 A CA 2502369A CA 2502369 A1 CA2502369 A1 CA 2502369A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- person
- sensor
- electrical signal
- controlled
- head
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/011—Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F4/00—Methods or devices enabling patients or disabled persons to operate an apparatus or a device not forming part of the body
Abstract
A method and apparatus for use in controlling a device or process. The first step of the method involves attaching a detector (20) adapted to detect mechanical vibrations to a person's head (22). A second step involves detecting mechanical vibrations elicited by sudden contact of upper teeth (24) and lower teeth (26). A third step involves using the mechanical vibrations to trigger a signal to control operation of a device or process (36, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90).
Claims (44)
1. A method for assisting a person in controlling one or more devices or processes, comprising the steps of:
a) attaching a vibration sensor, capable of detecting mechanical vibrations, either i. on the person's head; or ii. under the skin over a bony mastoid process or over a temporomandibular joint;
b) detecting with the sensor, mechanical vibrations elicited by sudden contact of the person's upper teeth and lower teeth;
c) generating an electrical signal from the sensed mechanical vibrations; and d) transmitting the electrical signal to the one or more devices or processes to be controlled.
a) attaching a vibration sensor, capable of detecting mechanical vibrations, either i. on the person's head; or ii. under the skin over a bony mastoid process or over a temporomandibular joint;
b) detecting with the sensor, mechanical vibrations elicited by sudden contact of the person's upper teeth and lower teeth;
c) generating an electrical signal from the sensed mechanical vibrations; and d) transmitting the electrical signal to the one or more devices or processes to be controlled.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is attached on a side of the person's head.
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is attached on the side of the person's head over a bony mastoid process or over a temporomandibular joint.
4. The method according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is attached on the side.of the person's head at a location to sense the mechanical vibrations of the person's bony mastoid process.
5. The method according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is attached on the side of the person's head at a location to sense the mechanical vibrations of the person's temporomandibular joint.
6. The method according to claim 3, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer or a microphone.
7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer.
8. The method according to claim 3, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer.
9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the sensor is attached on the side of the person's head for detecting the vibrations using one or more attachment devices selected from the group consisting of an adhesive, an adhesive tape, an elastic headband, a spring loaded headpiece, and a pair of glasses with springy arms.
10. The method according to claim 7, wherein steps (b), (c) and (d) take place in an encapsulation under the skin.
11. The method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein in step (d) the electrical signal is transmitted to an electronic controller adapted to produce an output signal to control the one or more devices or processes.
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the device being controlled is one capable of stimulating movement of a body part of the person.
13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the device being controlled is one capable of stimulating muscles or nerves.
14. The method according to claim 11, wherein the device being controlled is selected from the group consisting of an active orthosis, a prosthesis, a cuff capable of stimulating the muscles in the person's forearm, an electronic device and a computer.
15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the device being controlled is a cuff equipped with electrodes that stimulate muscles in the person's forearm.
16. The method according to claim 14, wherein the controller discriminates a temporal pattern or intensity from the electrical signal, and generates a corresponding output signal to control the one or more devices or processes.
17. The method according to claim 14, further comprising amplifying the electrical signal.
18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising filtering the electrical signal to attenuate signals corresponding to vibrations unrelated to tooth clicks.
19. The method according to claim 18, wherein the controller includes a logic circuit to recognize selectively tooth click related components of the electrical signal.
20. The method'according to claim 19, wherein the output signal is directed to a signal generator that generates trains of electrical pulses operative to stimulate muscles or nerves.
21. The method according to claim 20, wherein in step (d) the electrical signal or the output signal is transmitted using a wire, a fibre optic cable, an electromagnetic or acoustic wireless transmitter, or a passive transponder, and wherein the controller includes a receiver capable of receiving the transmitted electrical signal.
22. An apparatus for assisting a person in controlling one or more devices or processes, comprising:
a vibration sensor capable of detecting mechanical vibrations elicited by sudden contact of the person's upper teeth and lower teeth and of generating an electrical signal from the sensed mechanical vibrations for transmitting to the one or more devices or processes to be controlled; and either:
i. an attachment device for attaching the vibration sensor externally on the person's head for detecting the mechanical vibrations; or ii. an encapsulation for the sensor for placement under the skin over a bony mastoid process or over a temporomandibular ioint.
a vibration sensor capable of detecting mechanical vibrations elicited by sudden contact of the person's upper teeth and lower teeth and of generating an electrical signal from the sensed mechanical vibrations for transmitting to the one or more devices or processes to be controlled; and either:
i. an attachment device for attaching the vibration sensor externally on the person's head for detecting the mechanical vibrations; or ii. an encapsulation for the sensor for placement under the skin over a bony mastoid process or over a temporomandibular ioint.
23. The apparatus according to claim 22, wherein the attachment device is adapted to attach the sensor on a side of the person's head.
24. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the attachment device is adapted to attach the sensor on the side of the person's head over the bony mastoid process or over the temporomandibular joint.
25. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the attachment device is adapted to attach the sensor on the side of the person's head at a location to sense the mechanical vibrations of the person's bony mastoid process.
26. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the attachment device is adapted to attach the sensor on the side of the person's head at a location to sense the mechanical vibrations of the person's temporomandibular joint.
27. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer or a microphone.
28. The apparatus according to claim 22, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer.
29. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer.
30. The apparatus according to claim 29, which further comprises means for transmitting the electrical signal to the one or more devices or processes to be controlled.
31. The apparatus according to claim 30, wherein the attachment device is selected from the group consisting of an adhesive, an adhesive tape, an elastic headband, a spring loaded headpiece, and a pair of glasses with springy arms.
32. The apparatus according to claim 28, further comprising means for transmitting the electrical signal to the one or more devices or processes to be controlled;
and wherein the encapsulation is for the sensor and the means for transmitting the electrical signal.
and wherein the encapsulation is for the sensor and the means for transmitting the electrical signal.
33. The apparatus according to claim 31 or 32, which further comprises an electronic controller adapted to receive the transmitted electrical signal and to produce an output signal to control the one or more devices or processes.
34. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the device being controlled is one capable of stimulating movement of a body part of the person.
35. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the device being controlled is one capable of stimulating muscles or nerves.
36. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the device being controlled is selected from the group consisting of an active orthosis, a prosthesis, a cuff capable of stimulating the muscles in the person's forearm, an electronic device and a computer.
37. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the device being controlled is a cuff equipped with electrodes that stimulate muscles in the person's forearm.
38. The apparatus according to claim 36, wherein the controller discriminates a temporal pattern or intensity from the electrical signal, and generates a corresponding output signal to control the one or more devices or processes.
39. The apparatus according to claim 36, further comprising an amplifier for amplifying the electrical signal.
40. The apparatus according to claim 39, further comprising a filter for filtering the electrical signal to attenuate signals corresponding to vibrations unrelated to tooth clicks.
41. The apparatus according to claim 40, wherein the controller includes a logic circuit to recognize selectively tooth click related components of the electrical signal.
42. The apparatus according to claim 41, wherein the output signal is directed to a signal generator that generates trains of electrical pulses operative to stimulate muscles or nerves.
43. The apparatus according to claim 42, wherein the means for transmitting is a wire, a fiber optic cable, an electromagnetic or acoustic wireless transmitter, or a passive transponder, and wherein the controller includes a receiver capable of receiving the transmitted electrical signal.
44. The apparatus according to claim 32, wherein the means for transmitting is an electromagnetic or acoustic wireless transmitter, or a passive transponder, and wherein the electronic controller includes a receiver capable of receiving the transmitted electrical signal.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US41939302P | 2002-10-17 | 2002-10-17 | |
| US60/419,393 | 2002-10-17 | ||
| US42163302P | 2002-10-25 | 2002-10-25 | |
| US60/421,633 | 2002-10-25 | ||
| PCT/CA2003/001578 WO2004034937A1 (en) | 2002-10-17 | 2003-10-16 | Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2502369A1 true CA2502369A1 (en) | 2004-04-29 |
| CA2502369C CA2502369C (en) | 2012-01-10 |
Family
ID=32110238
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2502369A Expired - Lifetime CA2502369C (en) | 2002-10-17 | 2003-10-16 | Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks |
Country Status (6)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US6961623B2 (en) |
| EP (1) | EP1555968B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP2006502767A (en) |
| AU (3) | AU2003278018B2 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2502369C (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2004034937A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (24)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP1706178B1 (en) | 2004-01-22 | 2013-04-24 | Rehabtronics Inc. | System for routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors |
| US20100016929A1 (en) * | 2004-01-22 | 2010-01-21 | Arthur Prochazka | Method and system for controlled nerve ablation |
| US20080310145A1 (en) * | 2005-03-23 | 2008-12-18 | John Blake Practice Management Pty. Ltd. | Personal Lighting Apparatus |
| JP5249024B2 (en) | 2005-06-28 | 2013-07-31 | バイオネス インコーポレイテッド | Improvements to implants, systems and methods using embedded passive conductors that conduct current |
| KR100725540B1 (en) * | 2005-10-28 | 2007-06-08 | 한국전자통신연구원 | Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle by teeth-clenching |
| US20070239026A1 (en) * | 2005-11-24 | 2007-10-11 | Brainlab Ag | Controlling a medical navigation software using a click signal |
| EP2021084A4 (en) | 2006-05-11 | 2009-09-23 | Rehabtronics Inc | Method and apparatus for automated delivery of therapeutic exercises of the upper extremity |
| US8483820B2 (en) * | 2006-10-05 | 2013-07-09 | Bioness Inc. | System and method for percutaneous delivery of electrical stimulation to a target body tissue |
| US8738137B2 (en) * | 2007-08-23 | 2014-05-27 | Bioness Inc. | System for transmitting electrical current to a bodily tissue |
| JP5425077B2 (en) * | 2007-08-23 | 2014-02-26 | バイオネス インコーポレイテッド | System for transmitting current to body tissue |
| US9757554B2 (en) | 2007-08-23 | 2017-09-12 | Bioness Inc. | System for transmitting electrical current to a bodily tissue |
| JP4475343B2 (en) * | 2008-04-04 | 2010-06-09 | 村田機械株式会社 | E-mail gateway device |
| US20090326602A1 (en) * | 2008-06-27 | 2009-12-31 | Arkady Glukhovsky | Treatment of indications using electrical stimulation |
| DE102009025313A1 (en) * | 2009-06-15 | 2010-12-23 | Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Stiftung Öffentlichen Rechts | Outer ear musculature detection means |
| US8376967B2 (en) | 2010-04-13 | 2013-02-19 | Audiodontics, Llc | System and method for measuring and recording skull vibration in situ |
| US8989857B2 (en) * | 2010-11-15 | 2015-03-24 | Sandy L. Heck | Control system and apparatus utilizing signals originating in the periauricular neuromuscular system |
| US8908891B2 (en) | 2011-03-09 | 2014-12-09 | Audiodontics, Llc | Hearing aid apparatus and method |
| US20140364967A1 (en) * | 2013-06-08 | 2014-12-11 | Scott Sullivan | System and Method for Controlling an Electronic Device |
| US9626860B2 (en) * | 2015-04-29 | 2017-04-18 | Comcast Cable Communications, Llc | Intraoral methods and apparatus for controlling services and devices |
| DE102015212001A1 (en) * | 2015-06-29 | 2016-12-29 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Method for controlling a device and device for carrying out the method |
| CN105242790B (en) * | 2015-11-04 | 2019-06-21 | 钱雄 | A kind of smart machine control method and control device |
| US11065461B2 (en) | 2019-07-08 | 2021-07-20 | Bioness Inc. | Implantable power adapter |
| US11345312B1 (en) * | 2021-05-18 | 2022-05-31 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Systems and methods for unlocking a vehicle |
| WO2023015490A1 (en) * | 2021-08-11 | 2023-02-16 | 深圳市韶音科技有限公司 | Terminal control system and method |
Family Cites Families (35)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1150125A (en) * | 1967-02-21 | 1969-04-30 | Joseph Charles Victor Mitchell | Oral Muscular Controlled Electronic Actuating Means |
| GB1410761A (en) * | 1971-08-06 | 1975-10-22 | Atlantic Richfield Co | Implantable respiratory pacer |
| US4207959A (en) | 1978-06-02 | 1980-06-17 | New York University | Wheelchair mounted control apparatus |
| JPS56122245A (en) * | 1980-02-29 | 1981-09-25 | Pilot Pen Co Ltd:The | Automatic control system for transmission or recording and transmission and reception |
| JPS59160455A (en) * | 1983-03-03 | 1984-09-11 | 半田 康延 | Apparatus for restoring paralyzed upper arm function of heavy limb paralyzed patient by upper motion nerve obstacle |
| CH660554A5 (en) | 1983-04-12 | 1987-05-15 | Clayton Found Res | DEVICE FOR DRIVING AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED APPARATUS. |
| US4558704A (en) | 1983-12-15 | 1985-12-17 | Wright State University | Hand control system |
| US4629424A (en) | 1984-08-30 | 1986-12-16 | Integrated Ionics, Inc. | Intraoral ambient sensing device |
| US5523745A (en) | 1988-12-16 | 1996-06-04 | Zofcom Systems, Inc. | Tongue activated communications controller |
| GB8917929D0 (en) * | 1989-08-04 | 1989-09-20 | Marconi Co Ltd | Control system |
| US5054079A (en) | 1990-01-25 | 1991-10-01 | Stanton Magnetics, Inc. | Bone conduction microphone with mounting means |
| US5212476A (en) * | 1990-09-28 | 1993-05-18 | Maloney Sean R | Wireless intraoral controller disposed in oral cavity with electrodes to sense E.M.G. signals produced by contraction of the tongue |
| GB9107559D0 (en) * | 1991-04-10 | 1991-05-29 | Snape Timothy R | Pressure activated apparatus for enabling a person to enter data into a system |
| US5341133A (en) * | 1991-05-09 | 1994-08-23 | The Rowland Institute For Science, Inc. | Keyboard having touch sensor keys for conveying information electronically |
| US5233662A (en) | 1991-11-05 | 1993-08-03 | Christensen Chris S | Oral controller method and apparatus |
| US5413116A (en) * | 1993-06-24 | 1995-05-09 | Bioresearch | Method and apparatus for diagnosing joints |
| GB9321086D0 (en) | 1993-10-13 | 1993-12-01 | Univ Alberta | Hand stimulator |
| DE69616623T2 (en) | 1995-03-31 | 2002-08-01 | Ibm | Intraoral communication system |
| WO1997001992A1 (en) | 1995-06-30 | 1997-01-23 | Summer John D | Tooth contact sensing apparatus and method |
| US5812978A (en) | 1996-12-09 | 1998-09-22 | Tracer Round Associaties, Ltd. | Wheelchair voice control apparatus |
| US6222524B1 (en) * | 1997-08-25 | 2001-04-24 | International Business Machines Corporation | Mouth operated input device for an electronically responsive device |
| US6463157B1 (en) | 1998-10-06 | 2002-10-08 | Analytical Engineering, Inc. | Bone conduction speaker and microphone |
| US5989023A (en) | 1998-12-31 | 1999-11-23 | John D. Summer | Intraoral jaw tracking device |
| US6107922A (en) | 1999-07-14 | 2000-08-22 | Bryuzgin; Andrey | Driver sleep or fatigue alarm |
| US20020039425A1 (en) | 2000-07-19 | 2002-04-04 | Burnett Gregory C. | Method and apparatus for removing noise from electronic signals |
| US7246058B2 (en) | 2001-05-30 | 2007-07-17 | Aliph, Inc. | Detecting voiced and unvoiced speech using both acoustic and nonacoustic sensors |
| US20030179888A1 (en) | 2002-03-05 | 2003-09-25 | Burnett Gregory C. | Voice activity detection (VAD) devices and methods for use with noise suppression systems |
| US7918808B2 (en) * | 2000-09-20 | 2011-04-05 | Simmons John C | Assistive clothing |
| US20020099541A1 (en) | 2000-11-21 | 2002-07-25 | Burnett Gregory C. | Method and apparatus for voiced speech excitation function determination and non-acoustic assisted feature extraction |
| JP3525889B2 (en) * | 2000-11-28 | 2004-05-10 | 日本電気株式会社 | Notification method and processing system operated without being perceived by others around |
| US6647368B2 (en) * | 2001-03-30 | 2003-11-11 | Think-A-Move, Ltd. | Sensor pair for detecting changes within a human ear and producing a signal corresponding to thought, movement, biological function and/or speech |
| US7433484B2 (en) | 2003-01-30 | 2008-10-07 | Aliphcom, Inc. | Acoustic vibration sensor |
| US20030128848A1 (en) | 2001-07-12 | 2003-07-10 | Burnett Gregory C. | Method and apparatus for removing noise from electronic signals |
| JP2005529379A (en) | 2001-11-21 | 2005-09-29 | アリフコム | Method and apparatus for removing noise from electronic signals |
| KR20110025853A (en) | 2002-03-27 | 2011-03-11 | 앨리프컴 | Microphone and voice activity detection (vad) configurations for use with communication systems |
-
2003
- 2003-10-16 AU AU2003278018A patent/AU2003278018B2/en not_active Expired
- 2003-10-16 JP JP2004543869A patent/JP2006502767A/en active Pending
- 2003-10-16 EP EP03769102.9A patent/EP1555968B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-10-16 WO PCT/CA2003/001578 patent/WO2004034937A1/en active Application Filing
- 2003-10-16 CA CA2502369A patent/CA2502369C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-10-17 US US10/688,865 patent/US6961623B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2008
- 2008-11-24 AU AU2008264192A patent/AU2008264192B2/en not_active Expired
- 2008-12-05 AU AU2008255143A patent/AU2008255143A1/en active Pending
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| AU2003278018A1 (en) | 2004-05-04 |
| AU2008264192A1 (en) | 2009-01-29 |
| AU2008255143A1 (en) | 2009-01-08 |
| CA2502369C (en) | 2012-01-10 |
| WO2004034937A1 (en) | 2004-04-29 |
| AU2003278018B2 (en) | 2008-09-04 |
| US6961623B2 (en) | 2005-11-01 |
| EP1555968A1 (en) | 2005-07-27 |
| EP1555968B1 (en) | 2018-10-31 |
| US20040130455A1 (en) | 2004-07-08 |
| JP2006502767A (en) | 2006-01-26 |
| WO2004034937B1 (en) | 2004-07-08 |
| AU2008264192B2 (en) | 2010-12-23 |
| AU2008255143A8 (en) | 2009-02-05 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CA2502369A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks | |
| JP2006502767A5 (en) | ||
| US4440160A (en) | Self-injurious behavior inhibiting system | |
| US8666738B2 (en) | Biometric-sensor assembly, such as for acoustic reflectometry of the vocal tract | |
| WO2014050612A1 (en) | Pulse sensor | |
| WO2005072168A3 (en) | Method and apparatus for improving hearing in patients suffering from hearing loss | |
| JP6170313B2 (en) | Pulse wave sensor | |
| CA2521646A1 (en) | Intrabody communication with ultrasound | |
| DE60030170D1 (en) | ELECTRONIC BODY IMPLANT AND SYSTEM FOR ARTIFICIAL SEEING | |
| AU2002347447A1 (en) | Systems and methods for communicating with implantable devices | |
| JP6330012B2 (en) | Biosensor | |
| DE50012306D1 (en) | Method and device for data transmission between an electro-medical implant and an external device | |
| US7198605B2 (en) | Response testing for conscious sedation utilizing a non-ear-canal-contacting speaker | |
| KR100571428B1 (en) | Wearable Interface Device | |
| US20050066971A1 (en) | Response testing for conscious sedation utilizing a cannula for support/response | |
| US20120299826A1 (en) | Human/Machine Interface for Using the Geometric Degrees of Freedom of the Vocal Tract as an Input Signal | |
| US20050070815A1 (en) | Automated audio calibration for conscious sedation | |
| US20050070823A1 (en) | Response testing for conscious sedation involving hand grip dynamics | |
| CN107147760A (en) | A kind of Multifunctional cell phone outer case | |
| CN115721856B (en) | Wearable walking function rehabilitation device combining electrical stimulation with auditory stimulation | |
| JP7300665B2 (en) | Helmet pulse wave measurement device | |
| US20120232422A1 (en) | Response testing for conscious sedation utilizing a non-ear-canal-contacting speaker | |
| WO2014007210A1 (en) | Pulse wave sensor | |
| CN215384122U (en) | Auditory evoked potential wearable device | |
| CN117914340A (en) | Health protection system and method based on electric stimulation awakening and active noise reduction |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request |