发明名称 |
Pneumatic demultiplexer for controlling multiple assistive technology devices |
摘要 |
A pneumatic demultiplexer that allows a person with a disability to control multiple assistive technology devices by the use of a single sip-and-puff tube. The devices to be controlled are operated by a single pneumatic or electrical switch input. The pneumatic demultiplexer is under the control of a microprocessor. In a scan stage the user selects the target device via scrolling LED indicators. When a specific device is chosen, the corresponding solenoid valve is activated to connect the input sip-and-puff port to the pneumatic output port. In the activation stage, the input sip-and-puff tube controls the target device directly via the pneumatic demultiplexer. The microprocessor monitors the line activity via a sip-or-puff switch. A watchdog timer is implemented by the microprocessor. After there is a lack of activity for preprogrammed time period, the system switches from the activation stage back to the scan stage.
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申请公布号 |
US6833786(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.12.21 |
申请号 |
US20020314457 |
申请日期 |
2002.12.06 |
申请人 |
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS |
发明人 |
SUN YING;HALEY KAYLEN J.;LACHANCE KERRI-ANNE;PINNOCK KERRI |
分类号 |
A61F4/00;(IPC1-7):G08B1/08;H04Q7/00 |
主分类号 |
A61F4/00 |
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