A Sip-and-Puff Wireless Remote Control for the Apple iPod

Authors:
  • JAJohn Anschutz
    John Anschutz
  • RFRuth Fierman
    Ruth Fierman
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Abstract
This brief technical note describes the authors' efforts to modify an existing wireless remote control for the Apple iPod so it could be operated using sip-and-puff switches by individuals with limited upper extremity dexterity due to cervical level spinal cord injury. The authors were able to successfully interface the wireless controller with sip-and-puff switches so that users could play, pause, and fast forward through a song list on the iPod. Details of the interface are described, and limitations of the current system are discussed.