An American company has developed a neckband that can translate thoughts into speech. The device, called Audeo, picks up nerve signals sent to the vocal cords. The signals are then sent wirelessly to a computer that converts them into words spoken by a synthesizer.
The company intends for Audeo to be used by people with disabilities that prevent them from speaking. And don’t worry. It won’t broadcast your inner thoughts to the world. The wearer has to consciously "speak" in their mind for Audeo to work.
(Source: New Scientist )
Similar Articles:
- Giving Medication by Remote Control – For those who find it difficult to take medication without help, new technology could make pill popp…
- It’s Good to Know: The Vocal Joystick – University of Washington researchers have developed software that converts sounds into controlled mo…
- Is Your Life a Reality Show? – Psychiatrists are reporting a new disorder, one that, researchers say, illustrates the influence pop…
- Word to the Wise: Jejune – "Jejune" (juh-JOON) – from the Latin for "meager/weak" – is another way of sayin…
- Banal – Something that’s “banal” (BAY-nul or buh-NALL) is trivial or trite. The word is derived from a Frenc…
- It’s Fun to Know: The Rat-Whisker Navigation System – Rats have poor eyesight and live in sewers, tunnels, and other dark places. So how do they get aroun…
- Jump Into a TV Career With This Powerful Selling Tool – There are more opportunities than ever for you to sell reality show concepts to Hollywood. Virtually…