ABSTRACT
Introduction ..............................................................................................................46 Infrared Thermography-Based Access ..................................................................... 47
Motivation ........................................................................................................... 47 Client Profile ....................................................................................................... 49 Infrared Thermography Access Solution.............................................................50 Testing Protocol .................................................................................................. 51
Algorithm Functionality Verification ............................................................. 51 Testing the Usability of the Thermal Switch .................................................. 52
Results ................................................................................................................. 52 Discussion ........................................................................................................... 53
Merits ............................................................................................................. 53 Limitations and Future Directions ..................................................................54
Tongue-Based Access via Multiple Cameras ........................................................... 55 Motivation ........................................................................................................... 55 Client Profile ....................................................................................................... 55 Development and Testing of the Multiple Camera Tongue Switch ..................... 56 Results ................................................................................................................. 59 Discussion ........................................................................................................... 59
Vocal Fold Vibration-Based Access .........................................................................60 Motivation ...........................................................................................................60 Client Profile .......................................................................................................60 Access Pathway Development and Methods of Testing ...................................... 61 Results .................................................................................................................64 Discussion ...........................................................................................................65