Stuttering treatment methods and apparatus

Details Stuttering treatment methods and apparatus Stuttering treatment methods and apparatus

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Harper, Vincent P (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Application

C381S151000, C381S364000, C704S270000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974845

ABSTRACT:
Stuttering treatment methods and apparatus which utilize removable oral-based appliances having actuators which are attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a dental or oral appliance are described. Such oral appliances may receive the user's voice and process the voice to introduce a time delay and/or a frequency shift. The altered audio feedback signal is then transmitted back to the user through a tooth, teeth, or other bone via a vibrating actuator element. The actuator element may utilize electromagnetic or piezoelectric actuator mechanisms and may be positioned directly along the dentition or along an oral appliance housing in various configurations.

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