BrainPort V100

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Introduction

FDA-approved. June 2015

Indications

  • can help blind people process images by using their tongues[1]
  • for use with another form of assistance, such as a guide dog

Adverse effects

Mechanism of action

  • battery-powered device consisting of a mouthpiece containing electrodes connected to sunglasses equipped with a video camera
  • the camera collects & transmits visual data via pulses on the tongue
  • with training, individuals can interpret the signals to determine the location & size of objects, & to determine if they are moving or stationary
  • 70% success in an object recognition test[1]

More general terms

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 FDA News Release. June 18, 2015 FDA allows marketing of new device to help the blind process visual signals via their tongues http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm451779.htm
    BrainPort<TM> V100 (photograph of device) http://www.wicab.com/en_us/v100.html
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