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Voice and Sound Switches

Voice and Sound Switches. David R. Beukelman Tom Jakobs Susan Fager. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Monroe Meyer Institute InvoTek, Inc. Purpose. The purpose was to develop switches that could be activated by

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Voice and Sound Switches

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  1. Voice and Sound Switches David R. Beukelman Tom Jakobs Susan Fager University of Nebraska-Lincoln Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Monroe Meyer Institute InvoTek, Inc. www.aac-rerc.com

  2. Purpose The purpose was to develop switches that could be activated by (1) any sound, or (2) human phonation

  3. Features • Activated by any sound or or by formants of human phonation • Adjustable for sound loudness or duration • Visual feedback on switch activation • Compatible with commercial AAC technology • Compatible with cell phone microphones or throat contact microphones.

  4. Target Populations • Person who rely on AAC and can product intentional sound • Phonation • Lip smack • Tongue click • Persons with voice disorders • Monitor loudness and softness of voice • Persons with Parkinson’s disease • Monitor voice loudness

  5. Commercial Partners • InvoTek, Inc. • Zygo Industries • Satillo Corporation • Mayer-Johnson, LLC

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