Design of inductive sensors for tongue control system for computers and assistive devices

  • Authors:
  • Eugen R. Lontis;Lotte N. S. Andreasen Struijk

  • Affiliations:
  • Center for Sensory Motor Interaction, SMI, Fredrik Bajers, Aalborg East, Denmark;Center for Sensory Motor Interaction, SMI, Fredrik Bajers, Aalborg East, Denmark

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2nd International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

Design of air-core inductive sensors in printed circuit board technology is presented. Comparative analysis with existing hand made inductive sensors is performed with respect to inductance, resistance, and sensitivity to activation when a soft ferromagnetic material is placed in the center of the sensor. Optimization is performed in a finite element model. This technology allows flexibility in design, automation of production and ease of possible integration with supplying electronics. The basic switch function of the inductive sensor can be extended to two-dimensional movement detection for pointing devices.