MouthIO: Fabricating Customizable Oral User Interfaces with Integrated Sensing and Actuation
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Author(s)
Jiang, Yijing
Kleinau, Julia
Eckroth, Till Max
Hoggan, Eve
Mueller, Stefanie
Wessely, Michael
Date Issued
October 13, 2024
Publisher
ACM|The 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology
Citation
Jiang, Yijing, Kleinau, Julia, Eckroth, Till Max, Hoggan, Eve, Mueller, Stefanie et al. 2024. "MouthIO: Fabricating Customizable Oral User Interfaces with Integrated Sensing and Actuation."
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Final published version
Abstract
This paper introduces MouthIO, the first customizable intraoral user interface that can be equipped with various sensors and output components. MouthIO consists of an SLA-printed brace that houses a flexible PCB within a bite-proof enclosure positioned between the molar teeth and inner cheeks. Our MouthIO design and fabrication technique enables makers to customize the oral user interfaces in both form and function at low cost. All parts in contact with the oral cavity are made of bio-compatible materials to ensure safety, while the design takes into account both comfort and portability. We demonstrate MouthIO through three application examples ranging from beverage consumption monitoring, health monitoring, to assistive technology. Results from our full-day user study indicate high wearability and social acceptance levels, while our technical evaluation demonstrates the device’s ability to withstand adult bite forces.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3654777.3676443
