Mouth activated input device for an electronically responsive device
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1. A mouth activated input device, comprising:
- an elongated tubular body having an exterior surface, a first end and a second end, with a first portion at the first end having a first axis and a second portion at the second end having a second axis which is inclined at an angle to the first axis;
a tongue activated multi-directional sensor element positioned on the second portion; and
at least one of a bite switch or a sip and puff switch incorporated into the body.
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Abstract
A mouth activated input device includes an elongated tubular body having an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. A first portion of the body at the first end has a first axis. A second portion of the body at the second end has a second axis, which is inclined at an angle to the first axis. A tongue activated multi-directional sensor element is positioned on the second portion. Either a bite switch, a sip and puff switch or both are incorporated into the body.
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1. A mouth activated input device, comprising:
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an elongated tubular body having an exterior surface, a first end and a second end, with a first portion at the first end having a first axis and a second portion at the second end having a second axis which is inclined at an angle to the first axis;
a tongue activated multi-directional sensor element positioned on the second portion; and
at least one of a bite switch or a sip and puff switch incorporated into the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A mouth activated input device, comprising:
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an elongated tubular body having an upper exterior surface, a lower exterior surface, a first end and a second end, with a first portion at the first end having a first axis and a second portion at the second end having a second axis which is inclined at an angle to the first axis;
a tongue activated sensor element plate positioned on the lower exterior surface of the second portion of the body, sensor element plate pivoting to four primary positions about two substantially perpendicular intersecting pivot axes; and
a bite switch positioned on the upper exterior surface of the first portion of the body;
a sip and puff switch incorporated into the body, with an elongated opening which extends axially along the upper exterior surface of the body; and
a guard extending from the exterior surface on the first portion of the body which is adapted to limit the extent to which the body can be inserted into a person'"'"'s mouth. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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