WO2004034937B1 - 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

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WO2004034937B1
WO2004034937B1 PCT/CA2003/001578 CA0301578W WO2004034937B1 WO 2004034937 B1 WO2004034937 B1 WO 2004034937B1 CA 0301578 W CA0301578 W CA 0301578W WO 2004034937 B1 WO2004034937 B1 WO 2004034937B1
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detector
person
controller
head
mechanical vibrations
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PCT/CA2003/001578
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Arthur Prochazka
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Priority to JP2004543869A priority patent/JP2006502767A/en
Priority to EP03769102.9A priority patent/EP1555968B1/en
Priority to AU2003278018A priority patent/AU2003278018B2/en
Publication of WO2004034937A1 publication Critical patent/WO2004034937A1/en
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    • 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

AMENDED CLAIMS
+ STATEMENT
[Received by the International Bureau on 13 April 2004 ( 13.04.04 ): original claims 1-24 replaced by amended claims 1-24 ( 3 pages)]
THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A method for use in controlling a device or process, comprising the steps of: attaching a detector (20), adapted to detect mechanical vibrations, to an external surface of a person's head (22); dexecting mechanical vibrations elicited by sudden contact of upper teeth (24) and lower teeth (26); and using the mechanical vibrations to trigger a signal to control operation of a device or process (36, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90).
2. The method as defined in Claim 1, the detector being in communication with a controller (40) that controls the device or process (36, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90).
3. The method as defined in Claim 2, detector including a transmitter (56) to transmit data from the detector (20) to a receiver (62) in the controller (40) .
4. The method as defined in Claim 1, the detector (20) being one of an accelerotr-eter or microphone.
5. The method as defined in Claim 1 > the detector (20) being positioned over a bony masto.d process (28) behind the person's ear (30).
6. The method as defined in Claim 1, the detector (20) overlying the person's temperomaαdibular (jaw) joint (32).
7. The method as defined in CJaim 2, the controller (40) causing a body part (42/44) of the person wearing the detector (20) to move.
8. The method as defined in Claim 7, the controller (40) causing body part (42/44) to move by doing one of stimulating muscles (38), stimulating nerves (38), controlling an active orthosis or controlling a prosthesis.
9. The method as defined in Claim 3, the detector (20) communicating by one of acoustic or electromagnetic means.
10. The method as defined in Claim 2, the controller (40) for the device or process (80, 82, 84, 86, SS? 90) being physically separated from the person wearing the detector (20).
11. The method as defined in Claim 1, any one of apluralit of devices (80, S2, S4, 86, 88, 90) being triggered according to the temporal pattern or the intensity of the detected vibrations.
12. The method as defined in Claim 1, the device controlled being an electronic device (82, 84, 86).
13. The method as defined in Claim 12, the device being a computer (82).
14. The method as defined in Claim 1 , good contact between the detector (20) and the head (22) is effected by securing the detector by means of an elastic headband (110).
15. The method as defined in Claim 1, good contact between the detector (20) and the head (22) is effected by a springy headpiece (100) of the type used in earphones.
16. The method as defined in Claim 1, good contact between the detector (20) and the head (22) is effected by glasses (120) with springy arms.
17. The method as defined in claim 3, the detector (20) is implanted under the person's skin (130).
1 S . The method as defined in claim 1 , the device is a cuff (36) with built in electrodes (38) tl ιat stimulate muscles in the person's hand (42/44), the cuff (36) having a controller (40) which generates pulses which are transmitted to the muscles via electrodes (38).
1 . The metliod as defined in Claim 2, the controller (40) including a power source (60), a receiver (62), an amplifier (64) and an output signal generator (68).
20. The metliod as defined in Claim 19, the controller (40) having a filter (65) and a logic circuit (66).
21. The metliod as defined in Claim 1, the detector (20) including a power source (50), a vibration sensor (52), an amplifier (54) and a radio transmitter (56).
22. The method as defined in Claim 1 - the detector (20) being a passive transponder-
23. The method as defined in. Claim 1, the detector (20) being secured to the person's head (22) by one of an adhesive or adhesive tape.
24. An apparatus adapted to detect mechanical vibrations in a person's head (22) elicited by sudden contact of upper teeth (24) and lower teeth (26) and use such mechanical vibrations to control a device or process in accordance with the teachings of Claim 1.
PCT/CA2003/001578 2002-10-17 2003-10-16 Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks WO2004034937A1 (en)

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CA2502369A CA2502369C (en) 2002-10-17 2003-10-16 Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks
JP2004543869A JP2006502767A (en) 2002-10-17 2003-10-16 Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process using vibrations caused by tooth clicks
EP03769102.9A EP1555968B1 (en) 2002-10-17 2003-10-16 Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks
AU2003278018A AU2003278018B2 (en) 2002-10-17 2003-10-16 Method and apparatus for controlling a device or process with vibrations generated by tooth clicks

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