Thought-Based Answering Service
March 14th, 2008 by brent
Imagine a world where instead of talking on the phone, you think on the phone. If you are hearing-impaired this technology would be a godsend. Imagine never having to call a relay center again. It would allow the hearing-impaired to have complete independance over the telephone. While this idea may still be a ways away, the framework for the technology is already in place.
It takes the form of a neckband worn by the ‘thinker’ which captures the signals being sent from the brain to the vocal chords. See the video below for a demonstration! Apparently, the company who makes this, Audeo, has also created a thought-driven wheelchair. Kudos to them for being so ‘forward-thinking!’
New Scientist has the full story.
