What would happen if you could control your computer or smartphone with your tongue? It may seem like a far-fetched idea, but it’s actually possible with a device called a mouse pad. You can move your tongue like a finger on the touch screen to perform various actions on your device. It can be a real game changer for people with disabilities.
Mouse pad (augmental) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
What is a mouse pad?
of Mouse pad is a Bluetooth trackpad that you wear inside your mouth like a mouthguard. It senses tongue movements and translates them into cursor movements, clicks, and on-screen input. The device was developed by a San Francisco startup called Augmental, which aims to create innovative solutions for human-computer interaction.
Mouse pad (augmental) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
How does the mouse pad work?
The mouse pad uses a thin layer of sensors that detect the pressure and position of your tongue. The sensor is connected to a small circuit board that processes the signal and sends it to your device via Bluetooth. The mousepad can be paired with any device that supports Bluetooth input, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
To use the mouse pad, simply place it on your upper teeth and bite gently. You can then move your tongue across the surface of the mouse pad, just like you would use your finger on a touchscreen. You can tap, swipe, drag, and pinch with your tongue to perform various actions on your device. You can also type with your tongue using your device’s virtual keyboard.
Mouse pad (augmental) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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Why mouse pads are useful
Mouse pads are not only cool gadgets, but also useful tools for people who have difficulty controlling devices using their hands or voice. For example, people who suffer from quadriplegia, which causes paralysis of all four limbs, can use mouse pads to access the Internet, communicate with others, and enjoy entertainment. Mouse pads are also helpful for people whose mobility is limited due to injury, illness, or age.
Man using a mouse pad (Augmental) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Mouse pads can also be used in situations where using your hands or voice is inconvenient or impractical, such as when wearing gloves, holding something, or in a noisy environment. It can also provide more privacy and security than voice commands, since you don’t have to speak out loud to control your device. It can run for 5 hours on a single charge and supports iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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How do mouse pads fit different mouths?
The company creates custom molds for its customers by mailing them kits designed to take impressions of their teeth. The company says, “We use your dental scans to create a custom mouse pad that guarantees maximum comfort and weight savings.”
Mouse pad (augmental) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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How to get a mouse pad
The price is not yet known as the mouse pad is still in development. But the company aims to make it affordable and available to everyone.The company’s website has also opened waiting list No pricing is mentioned, but for those interested in ordering the unit.
Mouse pad (augmental) (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
Cart important points
A mouse pad is a device that allows you to operate your computer or smartphone using your tongue. This is a new and innovative way to interact with devices and could be a life-changing technology for people with disabilities.
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