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A new ultralow-power processor for the Tongue Drive System (TDS) significantly reduces data transmission, enabling smaller batteries and longer operation for this assistive communication device.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • The Tongue Drive System (TDS) is a wearable device for tongue motion tracking, aiding communication and control.
  • Current external TDS (eTDS) prototypes lack robustness for outdoor use, while intraoral TDS (iTDS) face power and size limitations.
  • Extended operation of iTDS requires significant power consumption reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate an ultralow-power local processor for the TDS.
  • To reduce data transmission volume and power consumption in the iTDS.
  • To enhance the usability and operational longevity of the iTDS.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an ultralow-power local processor for on-transmitter signal processing.
  • Implemented the computational engine on an ultralow-power IGLOO nano field-programmable gate array (FPGA).
  • Simulated an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) implementation for further optimization.

Main Results:

  • The processor reduced data transmission requirements by a factor of 1500× (from 12 kb/s to ~8 b/s).
  • FPGA implementation significantly decreased data transmission; ASIC implementation offered a 15× power saving over FPGA.
  • ASIC implementation resulted in a minimal 0.02-mm² footprint.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed ultralow-power processor drastically reduces iTDS power consumption and size.
  • This enables the use of smaller rechargeable batteries, extending operational time between charges.
  • The enhanced iTDS offers improved usability for individuals requiring assistive communication and control solutions.