Sensory Substitution System For Blind Children
Award Information
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Branch: N/A
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 1R43EY013487-01
Amount:
$99,992.00
Phase:
Phase I
Program:
SBIR
Awards Year:
2001
Solicitation Year:
N/A
Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A
Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
1300 UNIVERSITY AVE, RM 2756, MADISON, WI, 53706
DUNS:
N/A
HUBZone Owned:
N
Woman Owned:
N
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged:
N
Principal Investigator
Name: KATHI KAMM
Phone: () -
Phone: () -
Business Contact
Phone: (608) 265-3757
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract
DESCRIPTION: This is a phase SBIR application to test the functionality of a
electrotactile tongue stimulation system designed to be used as a substitute
for vision by blind children. The device maps processed video signals into an
array of electrodes that stimulate the tongue. The electrode array can be built
into an orthodontic dental retainer or a pacifier, in the case of infants.
Phase 1 is designed to validate the approach of tongue stimulation by
evaluating the Outcome of training children to learn to "see" with a prototype
device.
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: NOT AVAILABLE * Information listed above is at the time of submission. *
