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Gaming System For Quadriplegics

Gravitonus, a new medical device company from Russia, has created Alternative Computer Control System (ACCS), a system designed to help paralyzed individuals control computers and 'resume active lifestyles'.

Via MedGadget - GRAViTONUS® Gaming System For Quadriplegics
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Any person with physical disabilities is entitled to active interaction with all aspects of social life, independent personal life, self-determination, freedom of choice, as are all other human beings.

The proposed alternative hands-free computer control system ACCS - Alternative Computer Control System - is being already effectively used by SCI (spinal cord injury) patients who have become completely immobilized. If incorporated into personnal computer, home electronics and personnal movement control systems, ACCS will provide a person with an additional control contour, which will allow for continuous computer control.

ACCS GRAViTONUS® has high level of precision positioning, discontinuity, low response time, and is resistant to all kinds of noise interference.

ACCS is placed in a person's mouth (and comprises a tongue controlled directional command module along with 12 additional commands). It does not interfere with breathing, talk and consumption of fluids.

ACCS GRAViTONUS® allows:


1. To realize many common professional skills, e.g., engage in scientific research, teaching, legal work, economic studies, engineering, medical, literary, musical and art activities, as well as countless other skills.

2. To gain new knowledge via remote education, on-line libraries, etc.

3. To have fun -- hands-free alternative computer control system can be effectively used by hardcore gamers as a control device. Under equal conditions Gamer, when using ACCS has a great advantage in speed and response time above his opponent, using general mouse, trackball or joystick.