Introducing an innovative way to chat and make phone calls without making noise! The first "voiceless" phone call has been demonstrated at a recent conference held by microchip manufacturer Texas Instruments utuilising a new technology via a neckband that intercepts nerve signals allows you to talk on the phone without emitting a sound.According to the source, Users can send nerve signals to their vocal cords silently. These signals are then picked up by the neckband, called Audeo and transmitted wirelessly to a computer that converts them into words spoken by computerised voice.
The Audeo is being developed by Ambient Corporation to "create a human-computer interface for communication without the need of physical motor or speech production". Thus, the Audeo has the potential to restore communication to people who are unable to speak due to neurological diseases like ALS which also known as motor neurone disease.
Personally, I am impressed with the development of the wireless neckband which allows first voiceless phone call which obviously it could be beneficial for people who are having motor neurone disease.
However, again the security, connectivity, reliability, and durability are the major concerns. For example, it will jeopardise a car driver on the road if he/she focuses too much to think specifically about voicing words for them to be picked up by the equipment (time-consuming in the signal processing), and giving less concentration on the road which could lead to an accident. Thus, it really depends on the circumstances and users' ethical of utilising it.
What about your view?
2 comments:
i think its a great innovation to assist those who are with disabilites.. but however, i still doubt whether it should be used for normal people, without any disabilities.. i dun think i will feel very comfortable with something bound around my neck.. n from the picture, it looks like its quite tight.. but still, i think it will make loads of difference with those who cant speak..:)
i agree! i thinks its totally cool and impressive. it shows how far the limits humans are able to reach technology-wise. obviously, as any other inventions, be it in technology or anything else, there are the pros and cons. In relation to its benefits for those that are vocally/speech impaired, this must be seen as a miracle. Steps should be taken to minimize the cons of this device to ensure maximum advantage for them.
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