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BrainPort V100
FDA-approved. June 2015
Indications:
- can help blind people process images by using their tongues [1]
- for use with another form of assistance, such as a guide dog
Adverse effects:
- stinging, burning, or a metallic taste caused by the mouthpiece
Mechanism of action:
- battery-powered device consisting of a mouthpiece containing electrodes connected to sunglasses equipped with a video camera
- the camera collects & transmits visual data via pulses on the tongue
- with training, individuals can interpret the signals to determine the location & size of objects, & to determine if they are moving or stationary
- 70% success in an object recognition test [1]
General
device (medical device)
References
- FDA News Release. June 18, 2015
FDA allows marketing of new device to help the blind process
visual signals via their tongues
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm451779.htm
- BrainPort V100 (photograph of device)
http://www.wicab.com/en_us/v100.html