Post by account_disabled on Feb 1, 2024 3:36:09 GMT -5
It's common to see wild and unusual tech coming out of CES, and indeed, this announcement fits into that category. Announced this week in Vegas, the MouthPad is a device that allows users to control their phones and other devices with nothing but their tongue. According to Engadget , the tablet , which is a fun play on words, is a storage-like device that has a touchpad, a battery, and a Bluetooth radio. Augmental Technologies Inc. The company behind the device is an MIT Media Lab company. Augmental makes the KeySplint Soft resin retainer, which is the same dental-grade material used in dental aligners, bite guards and other oral appliances.
The battery Fax Lists is made by a company called Varta, which has "a long track record of producing safe batteries and medical implants," according to the makers of the MouthPad. The braces are very similar to Invisalign retainers, although some of the computer components and the upper part of the front teeth are missing. As with traditional retainers, users must submit dental impressions as part of the ordering process. The retainer is then 3D printed based on the person's teeth. The trackpad part of the MouthPad device is placed on a black and purple background. The trackpad is the thickest part of the MouthPad. The thickness of the MouthPad is 0.027 inches (0.7 mm) in most areas, except where there are capsules, and the trackpad on the roof of the mouth is 0.19 inches (5 mm) thick. The weight of the whole device is 7.5 grams.
Once in the user's mouth, it is smart. It's possible to talk with the MouthPad inside (though with that slight squealing common to any kind of storage), but it needs to be removed when eating. Once in the user's mouth, it acts as a curse on iPhones, allowing users to open apps and menus. This includes the camera, which the co-founder showed off at CES by taking a selfie with his tongue. It uses Apple's Assistive Touch feature, but due to Bluetooth connectivity, it can be recognized by other devices such as computers, smartphones and tablets. The company says any device that supports Bluetooth mouse connectivity should work.
The battery Fax Lists is made by a company called Varta, which has "a long track record of producing safe batteries and medical implants," according to the makers of the MouthPad. The braces are very similar to Invisalign retainers, although some of the computer components and the upper part of the front teeth are missing. As with traditional retainers, users must submit dental impressions as part of the ordering process. The retainer is then 3D printed based on the person's teeth. The trackpad part of the MouthPad device is placed on a black and purple background. The trackpad is the thickest part of the MouthPad. The thickness of the MouthPad is 0.027 inches (0.7 mm) in most areas, except where there are capsules, and the trackpad on the roof of the mouth is 0.19 inches (5 mm) thick. The weight of the whole device is 7.5 grams.
Once in the user's mouth, it is smart. It's possible to talk with the MouthPad inside (though with that slight squealing common to any kind of storage), but it needs to be removed when eating. Once in the user's mouth, it acts as a curse on iPhones, allowing users to open apps and menus. This includes the camera, which the co-founder showed off at CES by taking a selfie with his tongue. It uses Apple's Assistive Touch feature, but due to Bluetooth connectivity, it can be recognized by other devices such as computers, smartphones and tablets. The company says any device that supports Bluetooth mouse connectivity should work.