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Exploring the 'EarSwitch' concept: a novel ear based control method for assistive technology.

Anna C Hoyle^1,2, Richard Stevenson³, Martin Leonhardt¹

¹Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, UK.

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|December 2, 2024

Summary

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Ear rumbling, a new assistive technology (AT) control method called EarSwitch, is viable for individuals with neurological disorders. This discreet AT method shows promise for improving communication for those with conditions like Motor Neurone Disease.

Keywords:

ALS Assistive technology Ear rumble EarSwitch Earables Motor neurone disease Novel input Tensor Tympani

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Area of Science:

Assistive Technology
Neurology
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Communication loss is a significant challenge for individuals with neurological disorders.
Existing assistive technology (AT) solutions have variable acceptability.
EarSwitch, a novel AT control method, utilizes voluntary tensor tympani muscle (TTM) contraction (ear rumbling).

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and viability of ear rumbling as an AT control method.
To explore the potential of EarSwitch for individuals with neurological disorders.
To assess the usability of EarSwitch as a control input.

Main Methods:

Conducted large-scale online surveys of the general population (N=1853) and individuals with self-declared neurological disorders (N=170), including Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Performed in-person otoscopic examinations to validate ear rumbling ability and assess EarSwitch usability.
This study represents the largest exploration of ear rumbling and the first to investigate its preservation in neurological populations.

Main Results:

The prevalence of ear rumbling without accompanying movements was up to 55% in the general population and 38% in the neurological population.
20% of participants with MND reported the ability to ear rumble.
Participants demonstrated high accuracy (80%) in self-reporting rumbling ability and successfully controlled a basic interface using EarSwitch.

Conclusions:

EarSwitch presents a potential new AT control method, usable independently or as a supplement to existing AT.
Self-reported ear rumbling is present in patients with various neurological disorders, including MND.
Further research is needed to understand the preservation of ear rumbling ability across different neurological disorder types and stages.