InvoTek will develop a light sensitive keyboard and a laser light source for accessing Apple 2GS and Macintosh computers. This keyboard system will incorporate a light detection scheme which will insure user eye safety. The system will allow people with severe physical disabilities to access an Apple computer, and when incorporated with a speech synthesizer, will constitute an effective augmentative communication device. Since this system is based on standard commercial products and is modular in design, users can upgrade the system and take advantage of equipment developed for the main stream user, thus minimizing cost and maximizing flexability (sic).

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43DC001008-01
Application #
3494716
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (B3))
Project Start
1991-01-01
Project End
1991-09-30
Budget Start
1991-01-01
Budget End
1991-09-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Invotek, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Alma
State
AR
Country
United States
Zip Code
72921