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"Oo, Ee, Oo, Ah, Aw" Control

Posted November 10, 2007 8:18 AM

"Vocal joystick" software moves a computer cursor in eight directions depending on the vowel sound: "ah, aw, ee, and oo." Detecting sound 100×/sec, different versions allow you to browse the Web, draw, or play video games. Future apps include controlling electronic wheelchairs and robotic arms. A mike, a PC plus a standard sound card, and user vocalization make it work. View a video demo.

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11/10/2007 10:26 AM

What about 'ting tang walla walla bing bang'?

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11/10/2007 11:42 AM

aaahh.

shoot I just shut off my comput...

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