Method and apparatus for recognizing communications based on biological signals
AssigneeInvicta Medical, Inc.
InventorsHarold Byron Kent, Robert Douglas Kent, Karena Yadira Puldon, Steven Thomas Kent
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Abstract
A communication device that can fit within an oral cavity of a person includes a number of contacts and a control circuit adapted to be positioned within the oral cavity. The number of contacts are configured to obtain one or more signals indicative of activity in at least an upper airway of the person. The control circuit is configured to interpret a communication provided by the person based at least in part on the one or more obtained signals.
Claims48
A communication device configured to fit within an oral cavity of a person, the communication device comprising:
- a number of contacts adapted to be positioned within the oral cavity and configured to obtain one or more signals indicative of activity in at least an upper airway of the person;
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- a control circuit configured to interpret a communication provided by the person based at least in part on the one or more obtained signals.
A communication device, comprising:
- an appliance configured to fit within an oral cavity of a person;
- a first touchpad coupled to the appliance and configured to detect a first gesture performed by the person's tongue;
- and
- a control circuit configured to determine a first command based at least in part on the detected first gesture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.