WO2015050426A1 - Remote control controlled by the mouth - Google Patents

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WO2015050426A1
WO2015050426A1 PCT/MX2014/000157 MX2014000157W WO2015050426A1 WO 2015050426 A1 WO2015050426 A1 WO 2015050426A1 MX 2014000157 W MX2014000157 W MX 2014000157W WO 2015050426 A1 WO2015050426 A1 WO 2015050426A1
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Magno Alcantara Talavera
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    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C17/00—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link
    • G08C17/02—Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/30—User interface
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
    • G08C2201/00—Transmission systems of control signals via wireless link
    • G08C2201/30—User interface
    • G08C2201/31—Voice input
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    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08C—TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS
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    • G08C2201/32—Remote control based on movements, attitude of remote control device

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  • the present invention belongs to the field of tools or devices for people with limited mobility, but in particular to the field of control of a plurality of electronic devices and domestic services by means of a remote control for quadruple people or people whose work or specialization so require, like a pilot, since such control is controlled entirely by the user's language.
  • remote controls which control any type of compatible electrical and / or electronic device, whether by infrared data transmission, radio frequency, etc.
  • these controls will have different physical and operational characteristics, however, normally the way in which a human being manipulates a remote control is through the hand and the movement of the fingers of said hand, both hands can be, where for the convenience of the user, the remote control is composed in combination or not by one or a plurality of elements such as buttons, knobs, levers, one or more touch screens, moving elements, rotating elements, and so on. All these elements require the movement of the user's fingers to control the elements of the remote control that also handles the corresponding device.
  • One of the applications for remote controls is in home automation, where said control has the ability to manipulate the lighting system, audio / video equipment, access control, blinds, windows, doors, curtains, pumps, system irrigation, security, etc.
  • the tongue In addition to the fingers of the human being (arms and legs), one of the organs of the body that has the ability to move at the will of the person and also access to the environment with the ability to move, is the tongue.
  • the tongue has different functions in the human being such as speaking, eating, tasting, etc., however, the tongue is also a muscle that can be controlled by the brain at the total will of the person. That is, an average person can move his tongue up, down, left, right, back and forth in different proportions, at discretion, with different levels of strength and with relative precision. This is particularly important in people with limited mobility in all four members or quadriplegics, who normally have mobility in their mouth and tongue, and where their only access to the outside is through them. For many of them, language is the only member that can move with will and freedom.
  • the need has been found to increase the quality of life of people with limited mobility in the four members or for people who perform specialized operations that require the use of a plurality of controls, by creating a wired and / or wireless system that allows manipulation of a plurality of devices and / or domestic services by means of an apparatus or remote control that is operated at will of the user by his tongue, lips and / or teeth in a comfortable and effective way.
  • the present invention is an integral remote control system controlled by the user's tongue, lips and / or teeth;
  • the system is compatible with other technologies and easily expandable.
  • the system is comprised of a transmitter device, a receiver / transmitter device and a plurality of receiver devices, all in operational communication, either wirelessly or wired.
  • This system can be used by any human being who has movement in the tongue, mouth and jaw. It can be applied in people with a motor disability, pilot of a vehicle, or operators of some equipment / system whose control requires the handling of a plurality of variables or functions.
  • the transmitter device is a small portable electronic device with characteristics very similar to a remote control of audio / video equipment or equivalent with a radio frequency transmitter that can be introduced into the user's mouth, which has therefore less a button or similar with the appropriate mechanical characteristics to be operated by the user's language and also to interact with certain user senses, such as taste and touch.
  • Said transmitter device is comprised of a power source, a transmitter and / or transceiver, the keypad and the housing.
  • the keypad unless otherwise indicated, to any means that allows the user to send electrical signals to an electronic device by closing a circuit or sending a digital pulse through a mechanical movement.
  • this device are mounted on a PGB card or similar, where said PCB card is particularly important because given the existing technology, said card can be rigid or flexible thus allowing it to take the form of the palate or be compatible with the palate of the user in order to offer comfort and also allow the user to perform the basic functions of the mouth with relative normality.
  • this transmitting device is placed and held on the palate of the user, taking the form of it, so that its orientation allows the tongue to have easy and quick access to the functions through the keypad.
  • a button or mechanism is integrated that can be activated / deactivated with the user's teeth when biting said mechanism or button.
  • this transmitting device is placed under the user's tongue, fixedly and firmly held by the lower teeth or being free inside the user's mouth, that is, without being attached to any inner and / or outer part of the mouth.
  • the card When the card is rigid, it can also be designed in such a way that it is accurate or similar to said form of the palate of the user as is commonly done in orthodontic work.
  • the type of buttons is the type commonly known in the art as push-button, which after being pressed returns to its non-pressed position immediately, where it can also be a lever or leveler with different degrees of freedom, where each degree of freedom represents a function.
  • at least one sphere or trackball is used which can be rotated in one or more axes, and at the same time it can be pressed as a function of the push-button type.
  • the functions performed by the buttons can be basic such as opening / closing a circuit, raising or lowering the parameters of certain equipment-circuits and / or pointing to some direction such as left / right, up / down and / or back / forward.
  • the housing of the transmitter device is a flexible or rigid hypoallergenic plastic that does not allow the entry of liquids or fluids that affect the electronics of the device and also does not affect the health of the user.
  • the housing is a cover. Materials that meet these characteristics are some elastomers.
  • this transmitting device receives messages about the status of some operation or order, where the user is notified by means of an integrated vibrator that, depending on the form and duration in which it vibrates, will be a different message for the user .
  • each button on the keypad includes a vibrator to notify the user that said button must be pressed or that it is a particular message.
  • the device and / or the PCB card are encapsulated under known standards based on the IP (Ingress Protection Rating) code where a convenient degree of protection is used, protecting and also allowing user interaction with the transmitting device.
  • the receiver / transmitter device which is an electronic device that is in operational communication between the transmitter and the receivers (described below), that is, it serves as an interface between the transmitter device and the receivers. It may or may not be portable and placed near the transmitting device to receive and interpret all orders that are sent from it so that, once interpreted, notify and / or retransmit them to the receiving devices.
  • the transmitter / receiver device can be in direct communication or, through some intermediary device, in indirect communication with third-party technologies, such as home automation technologies such as Zigbee, Zwave, Insteon, X10, etc. Said communication can be wireless or wired.
  • This transmitter / receiver device can inform by means of audible and / or visible signals and / or messages, about the state of the system or about the operations that are being received and executed.
  • the transmitter / receiver device has means to interact with some of the user's senses, such as hearing and sight.
  • the receiving / transmitting device has sufficient means to be constantly in operational communication with the transmitting device and the receivers.
  • Receiving or receiving devices are electronic devices in operational communication with the receiving / transmitting device and in one mode, directly with the transmitting device.
  • the receivers are in contact or have the means to directly perform the functions that the user wishes to execute, that is, these devices will be slave satellite units that will receive the user's orders, through the transmitting device and the receiving / transmitting device, to directly or indirectly control lights, audio / video equipment, communication equipment, access control, doors, curtains, etc. since elements such as relays, transistors, power levelers, actuators, motors, etc. are integrated in your electronics.
  • These devices can be wired or wireless and can also be manufactured by a third party and / or belong to another compatible technology such as some open domotic technology.
  • the elements such as relays, transistors, power levelers, actuators, motors, etc. they may be contained within the receiving / transmitting device so that it directly performs the functions related to the receiving devices.
  • the transmitting device transmits the signals or orders through the button that is pressed with the user's tongue, teeth or lips, said signals or orders will be interpreted by the transmitting / receiving device or by the receivers.
  • the interpretation will depend on a previous configuration and will consist of defining the form, duration and intensity with which each of the plurality of buttons has been pressed or activated, so that the operation to be executed will depend on said form, duration and intensity.
  • buttons of the transmitter device corresponds to the basic interests of any person when using a remote control in any application, such as in applications specialized or domestic, where the user normally wishes to adjust volume levels, tune a channel, turn an electronic equipment on or off, close a blind, turn a light on or off, answer a phone call, and so on.
  • the transmitting device has the means of configuration, design and shape, so that one button or element is not confused with another, since the identification is done by contact inside the mouth.
  • Basic functions include volume adjustment (increase or decrease), channel tuning, mute or mute, power button (and power off), AV / TV (audio and video equipment / Television), settings, accept, cancel, digits from 0 to 9, turn on or off any circuit or device, change of device to control, etc.
  • the transmission method can be wireless, by radiofrequency already widely known in the art, considering the different techniques or protocols already known in the art such as bluetooth, wifi, zigbee, 802.11.15.XX or any standard for data exchange on fixed or mobile devices by some available radio spectrum.
  • an infrared or compatible unit is used, either integrated in the receiving device or in the receiving / transmitting device, which has the ability to learn and memorize the infrared codes emitted (when a button is pressed) by any infrared remote control on the market, so that once the infrared code is memorized, it can be issued again to control the corresponding equipment in a plurality of ways as individual or repeated and continuously or in different ways, by the system whenever the user requires it.
  • serial communication unit For communication with home automation technologies, a serial communication unit is used that makes communication with these technologies compatible. Said unit may be integrated in the receiver / transmitter device or be integrated in a receiver device. The particular codes of each operation, confirmation, configuration, etc., are preset in the brain of the system.
  • Fig. 1 shows the elements comprising the remote control system by mouth.
  • Fig. 2 shows an example of setting the buttons on the transmitter device.
  • Fig. 3 shows a side view of the transmitter device and the user's palate.
  • the present invention is an electronic system composed of several devices, units or devices, which is in constant operational communication between all its elements. The elements are or are not in direct physical contact with each other through a cable.
  • the system of the present invention contains the components necessary to operate properly in terms of electrically and electronically, also considering the electrical / electronic protection by heating, overloads, erroneous connections, etc., and also the corresponding environmental protection for water, wind , dust, violation, etc., to perform the functions disclosed in the present invention.
  • the system of the present invention is shown where the transmitter or transmitter device 10 will be located within the mouth of the user and is also in operational communication with the receiver / transmitter device 20 and where the receiver device / transmitter 20 in turn is in operational communication with one or a plurality of receiving devices 30.
  • the transmitting device 10 is an electronic device that serves as an interface between the system of the present invention and the user, since it has the necessary means for The user can interact with this.
  • the transmitter 10 has a power source, a wireless or wired transceiver 13, a brain or microcontroller 12 configured and programmed to send and receive, through the transceiver 13, the corresponding information correctly and compatible with the others.
  • a keypad 11 containing at least one button or means for sending electrical signals
  • an electronic card or PCB card (not shown in the figures) where the electronic elements are mounted, which in turn can be flexible or rigid ; and its housing 14, which is designed so that in addition to housing all the elements of the transmitter device 0 in a safe environment, it has the appropriate size and shape, so that it can be introduced into the user's mouth, where the plurality of buttons has such configuration that they are pressed by the tongue, teeth and / or lips of the user so that later the information referring to said button is sent to a receiver / transmitter device 20.
  • the electronic card or PCB Flexible of the transmitter device 0 will take the form of some region inside the user's mouth in order to favor the natural use of human functions and will also be compatible with the keypad.
  • said card takes the form of the palate of the user, however it can take the form of the region under the tongue or any part where the language has access.
  • the buttons of the transmitter 10 have the necessary characteristics to be pressed by the user's tongue and return to their normal position when the pressure is stopped, where the operating force is less than approximately 1.76 N or any other that allows the user press the buttons with his tongue comfortably and quickly.
  • buttons on the keypad 11 it is important to take into account the configuration or location of the buttons on the keypad 11 so that they allow the user to distinguish and differentiate said buttons at the moment when the transmitter is inside the user's mouth, because said user cannot Identify them visually, identify them by their shape, size, texture, characteristic flavor and / or location. That is, the user must be able to differentiate one button from another in order to execute the corresponding operations without confusion or errors. Because the sensitivity and strength of the tongue is limited, it is difficult to distinguish between two buttons with the same shape and size that are a relatively short distance apart, the buttons must have adequate spacing 24 to be differentiated.
  • buttons 20 there is a separation of approximately 1 centimeter of distance between each geometric center of each button, said distance being able to be greater or lesser depending on the type of button, the functions performed by each of these and / or of the user experience, where the buttons are located along and across the keypad 11 of the transmitter 10 trying to locate a maximum of buttons for each line and column along and across said transmitter 10.
  • shape of the buttons is important so that they can be distinguished or differentiated within the user's mouth.
  • An example of configuration of buttons 20 is shown in Fig. 2, where buttons with different shapes are found, however, the geometric shapes can be circles, squares, rectangles, ovals, triangles, etc.
  • buttons can be implemented, for example, arrow shapes on the buttons to indicate the increase or decrease of some function that is being executed.
  • material used, its flavor and / or its texture are used to help distinguish and manipulate the buttons, where plastics such as silicone, rubber or neoprene (in general some elastomer) or materials that give off some flavor are required.
  • the transmitter device 10 can be wireless or wired.
  • a type of button configuration for the transmitter is shown in Fig. 2.
  • a reference 22 is placed on the transmitter 10, which can be a protrusion or hole at some end, so that it can be identified by the user's language and thus be able to correctly orient said transmitter in case said transmitter is not fixed in Some part of the mouth
  • the housing 14 of the transmitter device 10 is soft to provide comfort to the user, also in an embodiment of the invention the degree of protection of said housing is at least IP64, but preferably IP67 or greater, where the opening of the a hole in said housing for the necessary connections for recharging the battery and / or the exchange of battery and / or reconfiguration and / or reprogramming.
  • the transmitter device 10 through the keypad 11, has at least one stationary pointing element composed of a ball embedded in a receptacle containing sensors that detect the rotation of the ball in two axes or also known as trackball 32 in Fig. 3, which is very similar to the operation of the computer mouse that uses a ball or sphere that can rotate when a force is applied, where each turn represents an increase or decrease in a respective direction which also represents a predefined function in the transmitter device 10 or configurable in the transmitter / receiver 20.
  • trackball 32 and its degrees of rotational freedom will allow the user to more easily adjust any operation corresponding to the system of the present invention.
  • the material with which the trackball 32 is manufactured is a plastic (like some polyethylene, polypropylene or polystyrene, but preferably an elastomer) compatible with the environment in which it is located and allows its easy handling by the user's language.
  • common buttons 33-36 are added to the transmitter device 10, this system being very similar to the common computer mouse.
  • the trackball 32, as well as the other corresponding elements, must be of a material that allows the manipulation of this by the tongue that is not corroded in a totally humid environment by human saliva with the corresponding characteristic pH. Trackbaü 32 is from!
  • the sphere has no restriction on any of its rotational degrees of freedom or it can also be of the type where said trackball 32 rotates a limited angle and then returns to its original position, at least one of its degrees of freedom rotational
  • the integrated circuits used in the transmitter device 10 are known as SMD, given their dimensions.
  • the transmitter device 10 can be a Nordic NRF905 transceiver or similar, compatible and / or smaller one, which hinders little or no in the basic functions of the user's mouth when integrated into the transmitter device 10, such as It is talking or eating. In other words, that the user can continue with their basic functions of the mouth with the aggregate of the present invention.
  • the transmitter device 10 is removably attached to the user's teeth or to any region within the mouth by any of the widely known techniques, where a common orthodontic palate can be adapted so that the transmitter device is mounted there 10, so that said transmitter and its buttons 33-36 or trackball 32 can be manipulated, being able to be more or less elements of those shown in Fig. 3, by means of the contact force of the user's tongue.
  • the substantially small transmitter device 10 is removably held behind or in front of at least one of the user's teeth, said clamping is done by any means of clamping known as a wire or some Another adaptation as an implant.
  • a switch 37 is added at one end of the transmitter device 10, so that said switch 37 has the means to be activated / deactivated by the User teeth when biting.
  • Fig. 3 shows a side view of the transmitter device 10, where it has a shape similar to that of the palate of the user 38.
  • the switch 37 being arranged at a distal end of the transmitter device 10, can be activated / deactivated by the teeth or lips of the user.
  • switch 37, as well as the other buttons can be of the push-button, enclave or other types.
  • the receiver / transmitter device 20 is an electronic device that has a power source, a transmitter / receiver 23, a programmable device or brain 22 to interpret the signals of the transmitter device 10, as well as elements for the notification of operations by audible messages and / or visible as horn 24, leds 26, screen, etc. Said device 20 is in operational communication with the transmitting device 10.
  • the programmable device or brain 22 will be responsible for interpreting the orders that arrive from the user through the transmitting device 10, wherein said brain locates the device to be controlled, interprets the button that has been pressed, the duration and even the force with which said button is pressed to subsequently send an order to execute the desired related operation in the corresponding electronic or mechanical device such as it could be through the receivers 30, of so that the compatibility of this receiver / transmitter device 20 will make the system a universal control system.
  • the receiver / transmitter 20 after interpreting the signals coming from the transmitter 10, will transmit the corresponding orders to any other device with which it has communication and is compatible.
  • the receiver / transmitter device 20 must be located near or within range of the transmitter 10, so as to ensure operational communication. Also, the receiver / transmitter device 20 informs the user by means of audible and / or visible messages, about the status of the device or operation to be executed, which is being executed or which has been executed. In a preferred embodiment, the messages are made audibly by means of an integrated horn 24, which emits said message.
  • the operations can be executed directly by the receiver / transmitter device 20 through a digital / analog input / output port 28 or through the receiver devices 30, which can be controlled by the receiver / transmitter device 20 by means of different methods, such as standardized serial, parallel, wireless or wired, etc.
  • the transmission is done through a communication port (not shown in the figures).
  • the receiver / transmitter device 20 is in operational communication with a computer, so that it navigates and interacts in the environment of said commercial computer such as personal computers, tablets, laptops and other similar and / or compatible, so that the Remote control of the present invention is further used to control the cursor of said commercial computer, that is, to control the functions of a computer.
  • the transmitter / receiver device has the same configuration for the control of operations and the same hardware used in the international patent application PCT / MX10 / 00099 to be implemented in an average dwelling and control most of its services domestic, that is, it has an infrared unit 27, a serial communication port, a telephone unit and a general output unit in order to have control of a house from simple electronic arrangements or circuits designed by any technician in the field .
  • the transmitter / receiver device has an integrated telephone speaker (not shown in the figures) or a telephone headband that the user will carry.
  • the receiver / transmitter device 20 may be integrated with a voice control apparatus such as that of the PCT / MX10 / 00099 application, so that in addition to controlling different operations with the user's language, it does through voice commands through a mircophone.
  • a voice control apparatus such as that of the PCT / MX10 / 00099 application
  • the receiving devices 30 are a plurality of electronic devices that are in operational communication with the receiving / transmitting device 20 and / or the transmitting device 10.
  • the receiving devices 30 are specialized units in the execution of specific operations such as adjusting the level of illumination in a zone, turn on or off a TV, continuously and / or repeatedly change a channel, increase or decrease the volume of A / V equipment, either by activating or deactivating a circuit or emitting a compatible infrared signal, opening or closing a door or shutter, control the cursor of a computer, interface with an operating system or computer program, etc.
  • These receiving devices 30 can also be compatible with other technologies or manufacturers, where said technologies or manufacturers allow their devices to be controlled by a third party through communication devices and protocols. corresponding.
  • the receiving devices 30 are in direct communication with the transmitting device 10, where the interpretation of the signals sent is performed by a previous configuration.
  • the user is introduced into the mouth the transmitter device 10 in a correct orientation or said orientation can be performed by the same user, with his tongue, by having reference 22.
  • the user presses the radio selection button. function to select the device you want to control such as a television, a video or audio device, a radio, room lighting, etc.
  • the receiver / transmitter device 20 emits, immediately after the user has pressed the button, an audible message through the horn informing about the function or device in the that is found Likewise, the user may know that he has correctly pressed a button and that the order has been transmitted and received, by means of a vibrator (not shown in the figures) in the transmitter device 10 which will vibrate each time it is transmitted and received in the Receiver / transmitter device 20 and / or receivers 30 correctly order. The form and duration of said vibration varies according to the button and / or function performed.
  • the user presses any of the other buttons to execute the corresponding adjustment or control, where the receiver / transmitter device 20 may or may not issue the audible message corresponding to the button or operation that has been selected.
  • the vibrator may or may not vibrate each time the button is pressed to adjust or execute an operation.
  • the user presses with his tongue the menu button or device selection on the transmitter 10 that is inside his mouth, so that the receiver / transmitter device 20 informs, through its horn, the word "Illumination” , the user presses again and the receiver / transmitter device 20 informs the word "television”, so that if the user subsequently presses the button related to the increase channel function, then the signal will be sent so that the television changes from channel increasing it.
  • the user can press and hold the menu button or device selection for more than one second in order to invoke the operation of switching on or off the device that had been previously selected. This is done for increase the functionality of the buttons on the transmitter device 10 which facilitates its identification by the user.
  • the receiver / transmitter device 20 channels the orders that are received from the transmitter 10, so that once the execution of an operation is selected, the receiver / transmitter device 20 sends the necessary commands for said operation to be executed by the same receiving device / transmitter 20 or by at least one of the plurality of receiving devices 30.
  • the sending of commands necessary for an operation to be executed consists of the transmission of data with addresses, identifiers and data of the operation to be performed, where it is commonly used in the technique a UART unit or some other like SPI. This transmission can be done wired or wirelessly by means of transceivers 13, 23 and 33, and under a standard in parallel or in series such as the RS232, RS-485 standard or any other standard of compatible communication between electronic devices. A technician in the field may notice that the communication technique does not affect the subject matter of this application.

Abstract

The invention relates to a remote control system operated by the tongue of the user, for controlling, in such a way that it is comfortable for the user, the activation and/or deactivation, regulation, levelling and/or adjustment of a plurality of operations performed by at least one of a plurality of electronic devices such as audio/video equipment, a personal computer, an actuator, an electric circuit, etc.

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CONTROL REMOTO CONTROLADO POR LA BOCA  REMOTE CONTROLLED BY THE MOUTH
CAMPO DE LA INVENCIÓN  FIELD OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención pertenece al campo de herramientas o dispositivos para las personas con movilidad limitada, pero en particular al campo del control de una pluralidad de dispositivos electrónicos y servicios domésticos por medio de un control remoto para personas cuadriplicas o personas cuya labor o especialización así lo requiera, como algún piloto, ya que dicho control es controlado totalmente por la lengua del usuario.  The present invention belongs to the field of tools or devices for people with limited mobility, but in particular to the field of control of a plurality of electronic devices and domestic services by means of a remote control for quadruple people or people whose work or specialization so require, like a pilot, since such control is controlled entirely by the user's language.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Existe gran cantidad de controles remoto en el mercado, los cuales controlan cualquier tipo de dispositivo eléctrico y/o electrónico compatible, ya sea por transmisión de datos infrarrojos, radiofrecuencia, etc. Dependiendo de su aplicación y ambiente de trabajo, estos controles tendrán diferentes características físicas y de funcionamiento, sin embargo, normalmente la forma en que un ser humano manipula un control remoto es a través de la mano y del movimiento de los dedos de dicha mano, pudiendo ser ambas manos, en donde para comodidad del usuario, el control remoto está compuesto en combinación o no por uno o una pluralidad de elementos como botones, perillas, palancas, una o varias pantallas táctiles, elementos móviles, elementos giratorios, etcétera. Todos estos elementos necesitan del movimiento de los dedos del usuario para controlar los elementos del control remoto que asimismo maneja al dispositivo correspondiente. Del mismo modo, existen ciertas variaciones a este técnica de manipulación de un control remoto, en donde se han diseñado controles remoto que son operados por medio de la voz de uno o varios usuarios, los cuales necesitan poco o nulo movimiento de los dedos para controlarlos, sin embargo, un control remoto operado por la voz presenta otro tipo de inconvenientes, en donde el más importante de éstos es el ruido en el ambiente, el cual si es muy notorio, afectará al buen funcionamiento de dicho control, de manera que en ciertas situaciones este inconveniente resulta virtualmente imposible de solucionar con el estado del arte actual. There are many remote controls on the market, which control any type of compatible electrical and / or electronic device, whether by infrared data transmission, radio frequency, etc. Depending on their application and work environment, these controls will have different physical and operational characteristics, however, normally the way in which a human being manipulates a remote control is through the hand and the movement of the fingers of said hand, both hands can be, where for the convenience of the user, the remote control is composed in combination or not by one or a plurality of elements such as buttons, knobs, levers, one or more touch screens, moving elements, rotating elements, and so on. All these elements require the movement of the user's fingers to control the elements of the remote control that also handles the corresponding device. In the same way, there are certain variations to this technique of manipulating a remote control, where remote controls have been designed that are operated by means of the voice of one or more users, which need little or no movement of the fingers to control them However, a voice-operated remote control presents other types of inconveniences, where the most important of these is noise in the environment, which if it is very noticeable, will affect the proper functioning of said control, so that in In certain situations this inconvenience is virtually impossible to solve with the state of the art today.
Una de las aplicaciones para los controles remotos, es en la domótica, en donde dicho control tiene la capacidad de manipular al sistema de iluminación, equipo de audio/video, control de accesos, persianas, ventanas, puertas, cortinas, bombas, sistema de riego, seguridad, etc. Además de los dedos de las manos del ser humano (brazos y piernas), uno de los órganos del cuerpo que tiene capacidad de movimiento a voluntad de la persona y asimismo acceso al medio ambiente con dicha capacidad de movimiento, es la lengua. La lengua tiene diferentes funciones en el ser humano como hablar, comer, degustar, etc., sin embargo, la lengua también es un músculo que puede ser controlado por el cerebro a total voluntad de la persona. Es decir, una persona promedio, puede mover su lengua hacia arriba, abajo, izquierda, derecha, atrás y adelante en diferentes proporciones, a discreción, con diferentes niveles de fuerza y con relativa precisión. Esto es particularmente importante en personas con movilidad limitada en los cuatro miembros o cuadripléjicas, quienes normalmente tienen movilidad en su boca y lengua, y en donde su único acceso al exterior es por medio de éstas. Para muchos de ellos la lengua es el único miembro que pueden mover con voluntad y libertad. One of the applications for remote controls is in home automation, where said control has the ability to manipulate the lighting system, audio / video equipment, access control, blinds, windows, doors, curtains, pumps, system irrigation, security, etc. In addition to the fingers of the human being (arms and legs), one of the organs of the body that has the ability to move at the will of the person and also access to the environment with the ability to move, is the tongue. The tongue has different functions in the human being such as speaking, eating, tasting, etc., however, the tongue is also a muscle that can be controlled by the brain at the total will of the person. That is, an average person can move his tongue up, down, left, right, back and forth in different proportions, at discretion, with different levels of strength and with relative precision. This is particularly important in people with limited mobility in all four members or quadriplegics, who normally have mobility in their mouth and tongue, and where their only access to the outside is through them. For many of them, language is the only member that can move with will and freedom.
Se ha encontrado la necesidad de elevar la calidad de vida de las personas con movilidad limitada en los cuatros miembros o para personas que realizan operaciones especializadas que requieren el uso de una pluralidad de controles, al crear un sistema alámbrico y/o inalámbrico que permita la manipulación de una pluralidad de dispositivos y/o servicios domésticos por medio de un aparato o control remoto que sea operado a voluntad del usuario por su lengua, labios y/o dientes de forma cómoda y efectiva.  The need has been found to increase the quality of life of people with limited mobility in the four members or for people who perform specialized operations that require the use of a plurality of controls, by creating a wired and / or wireless system that allows manipulation of a plurality of devices and / or domestic services by means of an apparatus or remote control that is operated at will of the user by his tongue, lips and / or teeth in a comfortable and effective way.
SUMARIO DE LA INVENCIÓN  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se trata de un sistema integral de control remoto controlado por la lengua, labios y/o dientes del usuario; el sistema es compatible con otras tecnologías y ampliable fácilmente. El sistema está comprendido por un dispositivo transmisor, un dispositivo receptor/transmisor y una pluralidad de dispositivos receptores, todos en comunicación operacional, ya sea inalámbrica o alámbricamente. Este sistema puede ser utilizado por cualquier ser humano que tenga movimiento en la lengua, boca y mandíbula. Pudiendo ser aplicado en personas con alguna discapacidad motriz, piloto de algún vehículo, u operadores de algún equipo/sistema cuyo control requiere el manejo de una pluralidad de variables o funciones.  The present invention is an integral remote control system controlled by the user's tongue, lips and / or teeth; The system is compatible with other technologies and easily expandable. The system is comprised of a transmitter device, a receiver / transmitter device and a plurality of receiver devices, all in operational communication, either wirelessly or wired. This system can be used by any human being who has movement in the tongue, mouth and jaw. It can be applied in people with a motor disability, pilot of a vehicle, or operators of some equipment / system whose control requires the handling of a plurality of variables or functions.
Primeramente, el dispositivo transmisor es un dispositivo electrónico portátil pequeño con características muy similares a un control remoto de equipo de audio/video o equivalentes con un transmisor por radiofrecuencia que puede ser introducido en la boca del usuario, el cual tiene por lo menos un botón o semejante con las características mecánicas apropiadas para ser accionados por la lengua del usuario y además para interactuar con ciertos sentidos del usuario, como gusto y tacto. Dicho dispositivo transmisor está comprendido por una fuente de poder, un transmisor y/o transceptor, la botonera y el alojamiento. En este documento nos referimos por botonera, a menos que se indique lo contrario, a cualquier medio que permita al usuario enviar señales eléctricas a un dispositivo electrónico por medio de cerrar un circuito o enviar un pulso digital a través de un movimiento mecánico. La electrónica de este dispositivo es montada en una tarjeta PGB o similar, en donde dicha tarjeta PCB es particularmente importante debido a que dada la tecnología existente, dicha tarjeta puede ser rígida o flexible permitiendo asi tomar la forma del paladar o ser compatible con el paladar del usuario para así ofrecer confort y asimismo permitir al usuario realizar las funciones básicas de la boca con relativa normalidad. En una modalidad, este dispositivo transmisor se coloca y sujeta en el paladar del usuario, tomando la forma de este, de manera que su orientación permita que la lengua tenga fácil y rápido acceso a las funciones a través de la botonera. En otra modalidad, se integra un botón o mecanismo que puede ser activado/desactivado con los dientes del usuario al morder dicho mecanismo o botón. En otra modalidad, este dispositivo transmisor se coloca debajo de la lengua del usuario, sujetado fija y firmemente por los dientes inferiores o estando libre dentro de la boca del usuario, es decir, sin estar sujeta a alguna parte interior y/o exterior de la boca. Cuando la tarjeta es rígida, ésta asimismo puede ser diseñada de manera que tenga exacta o sea similar a dicha forma del paladar del usuario como comúnmente se hace en trabajos de ortodoncia. El tipo de botones es del tipo comúnmente conocido en la técnica como push-button, el cual después de ser presionado regresa a su posición no-presionada inmediatamente, en donde asimismo puede ser una palanca o nivelador con diferentes grados de libertad, en donde cada grado de libertad representa una función. En una modalidad de la invención, botones con enclave o que no regresan a su posición original automáticamente, sino hasta que se vuelven a presionar, son utilizados, dependiendo de la función a desarrollar. En una modalidad de la invención se utiliza por lo menos una esfera o trackball que puede ser girada en uno o más ejes, pudiendo al mismo tiempo ser presionada haciendo la función del tipo push-button. Las funciones que realizan los botones pueden ser básicas como abrir/cerrar un circuito, subir o bajar los parámetros de ciertos equipos-circuitos y/o señalar algún dirección como izquierda/derecha, arriba/abajo y/o atrás/adelante. El alojamiento del dispositivo transmisor se trata de un plástico flexible o rígido hipoalergénico que no permita la entrada de líquidos o fluidos que afecten a la electrónica del dispositivo y asimismo no afecte a la salud del usuario. En una modalidad de la invención el alojamiento se trata de una funda. Materiales que cumplen con estas características son algunos elastómeros. First, the transmitter device is a small portable electronic device with characteristics very similar to a remote control of audio / video equipment or equivalent with a radio frequency transmitter that can be introduced into the user's mouth, which has therefore less a button or similar with the appropriate mechanical characteristics to be operated by the user's language and also to interact with certain user senses, such as taste and touch. Said transmitter device is comprised of a power source, a transmitter and / or transceiver, the keypad and the housing. In this document we refer to the keypad, unless otherwise indicated, to any means that allows the user to send electrical signals to an electronic device by closing a circuit or sending a digital pulse through a mechanical movement. The electronics of this device are mounted on a PGB card or similar, where said PCB card is particularly important because given the existing technology, said card can be rigid or flexible thus allowing it to take the form of the palate or be compatible with the palate of the user in order to offer comfort and also allow the user to perform the basic functions of the mouth with relative normality. In one embodiment, this transmitting device is placed and held on the palate of the user, taking the form of it, so that its orientation allows the tongue to have easy and quick access to the functions through the keypad. In another embodiment, a button or mechanism is integrated that can be activated / deactivated with the user's teeth when biting said mechanism or button. In another embodiment, this transmitting device is placed under the user's tongue, fixedly and firmly held by the lower teeth or being free inside the user's mouth, that is, without being attached to any inner and / or outer part of the mouth. When the card is rigid, it can also be designed in such a way that it is accurate or similar to said form of the palate of the user as is commonly done in orthodontic work. The type of buttons is the type commonly known in the art as push-button, which after being pressed returns to its non-pressed position immediately, where it can also be a lever or leveler with different degrees of freedom, where each degree of freedom represents a function. In one embodiment of the invention, buttons with enclave or that do not return to their original position automatically, but until they are pressed again, they are used, depending on the function to be developed. In one embodiment of the invention, at least one sphere or trackball is used which can be rotated in one or more axes, and at the same time it can be pressed as a function of the push-button type. The functions performed by the buttons can be basic such as opening / closing a circuit, raising or lowering the parameters of certain equipment-circuits and / or pointing to some direction such as left / right, up / down and / or back / forward. The housing of the transmitter device is a flexible or rigid hypoallergenic plastic that does not allow the entry of liquids or fluids that affect the electronics of the device and also does not affect the health of the user. In one embodiment of the invention, the housing is a cover. Materials that meet these characteristics are some elastomers.
En una modalidad, este dispositivo transmisor recibe mensajes acerca del estado de alguna operación u orden, en donde se le notifica al usuario por medio de un vibrador integrado que, dependiendo de la forma y duración en que vibre, será un mensaje diferente para el usuario. En otra modalidad del sistema, cada botón de la botonera incluye un vibrador para notificar al usuario que dicho botón debe de ser presionado o de que se trata de un mensaje en particular. El dispositivo y/o la tarjeta PCB están encapsulados bajo los estándares ya conocidos en base al código IP (Ingress Protection Rating) en donde se utiliza un grado de protección conveniente, protegiendo y asimismo permitiendo la interacción del usuario con el dispositivo transmisor. In one mode, this transmitting device receives messages about the status of some operation or order, where the user is notified by means of an integrated vibrator that, depending on the form and duration in which it vibrates, will be a different message for the user . In another mode of the system, each button on the keypad includes a vibrator to notify the user that said button must be pressed or that it is a particular message. The device and / or the PCB card are encapsulated under known standards based on the IP (Ingress Protection Rating) code where a convenient degree of protection is used, protecting and also allowing user interaction with the transmitting device.
Otro elemento de este sistema es el dispositivo receptor/transmisor que es un dispositivo electrónico que está en comunicación operacional entre el transmisor y los receptores (descritos posteriormente), es decir, sirve de interfaz entre el dispositivo transmisor y los receptores. Puede ser o no portátil y se coloca cerca del dispositivo transmisor para recibir e interpretar todas las órdenes que sean enviadas desde este para así, una vez interpretadas, notificar y/o retransmitirlas hacia los dispositivos receptores. El dispositivo transmisor/receptor puede estar en comunicación directa o, a través de algún dispositivo intermediario, en comunicación indirecta con tecnologías de un tercero, como tecnologías domóticas como puede ser Zigbee, Zwave, Insteon, X10, etc. Dicha comunicación puede ser inalámbrica o alámbrica. Este dispositivo transmisor/receptor puede informar por medio de señales y/o mensajes audibles y/o visibles, acerca del estado del sistema o sobre las operaciones que se están recibiendo y ejecutando. En otras palabras, el dispositivo transmisor/receptor cuenta con medios para interactuar con algunos de los sentidos del usuario, como puede ser el oído y vista. El dispositivo receptor/transmisor tiene los medios suficientes para estar constantemente en comunicación operacional con el dispositivo transmisor y los receptores.  Another element of this system is the receiver / transmitter device which is an electronic device that is in operational communication between the transmitter and the receivers (described below), that is, it serves as an interface between the transmitter device and the receivers. It may or may not be portable and placed near the transmitting device to receive and interpret all orders that are sent from it so that, once interpreted, notify and / or retransmit them to the receiving devices. The transmitter / receiver device can be in direct communication or, through some intermediary device, in indirect communication with third-party technologies, such as home automation technologies such as Zigbee, Zwave, Insteon, X10, etc. Said communication can be wireless or wired. This transmitter / receiver device can inform by means of audible and / or visible signals and / or messages, about the state of the system or about the operations that are being received and executed. In other words, the transmitter / receiver device has means to interact with some of the user's senses, such as hearing and sight. The receiving / transmitting device has sufficient means to be constantly in operational communication with the transmitting device and the receivers.
Los dispositivos receptores o receptores son dispositivos electrónicos en comunicación operacional con el dispositivo receptor/transmisor y en una modalidad, directamente con el dispositivo transmisor. Los receptores están en contacto o tienen los medios para realizar directamente las funciones que desea ejecutar el usuario, es decir, estos dispositivos serán unidades satélite esclavo que recibirán las órdenes del usuario, a través del dispositivo transmisor y el dispositivo receptor/transmisor, para controlar directa o indirectamente luces, equipo de audio/video, equipo de comunicación, control de accesos, puertas, cortinas, etc. ya que tienen integrados en su electrónica elementos como relevadores, transistores, niveladores de potencia, actuadores, motores, etc. Estos dispositivos pueden ser alámbricos o inalámbricos y asimismo puede ser fabricados por un tercero y/o pertenecer a otra tecnología compatible como alguna tecnología domótica abierta. Del mismo modo, los elementos como relevadores, transistores, niveladores de potencia, actuadores, motores, etc. pueden estar contenidos dentro del dispositivo receptor/transmisor para que este realice directamente las funciones relativas a los dispositivos receptores. Receiving or receiving devices are electronic devices in operational communication with the receiving / transmitting device and in one mode, directly with the transmitting device. The receivers are in contact or have the means to directly perform the functions that the user wishes to execute, that is, these devices will be slave satellite units that will receive the user's orders, through the transmitting device and the receiving / transmitting device, to directly or indirectly control lights, audio / video equipment, communication equipment, access control, doors, curtains, etc. since elements such as relays, transistors, power levelers, actuators, motors, etc. are integrated in your electronics. These devices can be wired or wireless and can also be manufactured by a third party and / or belong to another compatible technology such as some open domotic technology. Similarly, the elements such as relays, transistors, power levelers, actuators, motors, etc. they may be contained within the receiving / transmitting device so that it directly performs the functions related to the receiving devices.
El dispositivo transmisor transmite las señales u órdenes a través del botón que se presiona con la lengua, dientes o labios del usuario, dichas señales u órdenes serán interpretadas por el dispositivo transmisor/receptor o por los receptores. La interpretación dependerá de una configuración previa y consistirá en definir la forma, duración e intensidad con que se haya presionado o activado cada uno de la pluralidad de botones, de manera que la operación a ejecutar dependerá de dicha forma, duración e intensidad. Una vez interpretada la orden transmitida por el dispositivo transmisor, se ejecutará la operación correspondiente a través del dispositivo transmisor/receptor y/o los receptores.  The transmitting device transmits the signals or orders through the button that is pressed with the user's tongue, teeth or lips, said signals or orders will be interpreted by the transmitting / receiving device or by the receivers. The interpretation will depend on a previous configuration and will consist of defining the form, duration and intensity with which each of the plurality of buttons has been pressed or activated, so that the operation to be executed will depend on said form, duration and intensity. Once the order transmitted by the transmitting device is interpreted, the corresponding operation will be executed through the transmitting / receiving device and / or the receivers.
La cantidad y configuración de los botones del dispositivo transmisor, en cuanto a separación y ubicación para ser identificados por el contacto de la misma lengua, corresponde a las intereses básicos de cualquier persona al utilizar un control remoto en cualquier aplicación, como puede ser en aplicaciones especializadas o domésticas, en donde el usuario normalmente desea ajustar niveles de volumen, sintonizar un canal, prender o apagar un equipo electrónico, cerrar una persiana, encender o apagar una luz, contestar una llamada telefónica, etcétera.  The quantity and configuration of the buttons of the transmitter device, in terms of separation and location to be identified by the contact of the same language, corresponds to the basic interests of any person when using a remote control in any application, such as in applications specialized or domestic, where the user normally wishes to adjust volume levels, tune a channel, turn an electronic equipment on or off, close a blind, turn a light on or off, answer a phone call, and so on.
El dispositivo transmisor tiene los medios de configuración, diseño y forma, de manera que un botón o elemento no sea confundido con otro, ya que la identificación se realiza por contacto dentro de la boca. Las funciones básicas incluyen ajuste de volumen (incrementar o disminuir), sintonización de canales, mute o silencio, botón de encendido (y apagado), AV/TV (equipo de audio y video / Televisión), ajustes, aceptar, cancelar, dígitos del 0 al 9, encender o apagar algún circuito o dispositivo, cambio de dispositivo a controlar, etc. The transmitting device has the means of configuration, design and shape, so that one button or element is not confused with another, since the identification is done by contact inside the mouth. Basic functions include volume adjustment (increase or decrease), channel tuning, mute or mute, power button (and power off), AV / TV (audio and video equipment / Television), settings, accept, cancel, digits from 0 to 9, turn on or off any circuit or device, change of device to control, etc.
El método de transmisión puede ser inalámbrico, por radiofrecuencia ya ampliamente conocida en la técnica, considerando las diferentes técnicas o protocolos ya conocidos en el arte como puede ser bluetooth, wifi, zigbee, 802.11.15.XX o cualquier estándar para el intercambio de datos en dispositivos fijos o móviles por algún espectro de radio disponible.  The transmission method can be wireless, by radiofrequency already widely known in the art, considering the different techniques or protocols already known in the art such as bluetooth, wifi, zigbee, 802.11.15.XX or any standard for data exchange on fixed or mobile devices by some available radio spectrum.
En una modalidad, para el control de cualquier equipo de audio/video de manera independiente, se utiliza una unidad infrarroja, o alguna compatible, ya sea integrada en el dispositivo receptor o en el dispositivo receptor/transmisor, la cual tiene la capacidad de aprender y memorizar los códigos infrarrojos emitidos (al presionarse un botón) por cualquier control remoto por infrarrojos del mercado, de manera que una vez memorizado el código infrarrojo, este puede ser emitido nuevamente para controlar el equipo correspondiente en una pluralidad de formas como individual o repetida y continuamente o de diferentes formas, por el sistema cada vez que el usuario así lo requiera.  In one mode, for the control of any audio / video equipment independently, an infrared or compatible unit is used, either integrated in the receiving device or in the receiving / transmitting device, which has the ability to learn and memorize the infrared codes emitted (when a button is pressed) by any infrared remote control on the market, so that once the infrared code is memorized, it can be issued again to control the corresponding equipment in a plurality of ways as individual or repeated and continuously or in different ways, by the system whenever the user requires it.
Para la comunicación con tecnologías domóticas se utiliza una unidad de comunicación serial que hace compatible la comunicación con dichas tecnologías. Dicha unidad puede estar integrada en el dispositivo receptor/transmisor o estar integrada en un dispositivo receptor. Los códigos particulares de cada operación, confirmación, configuración, etc., están preestablecidos en el cerebro del sistema.  For communication with home automation technologies, a serial communication unit is used that makes communication with these technologies compatible. Said unit may be integrated in the receiver / transmitter device or be integrated in a receiver device. The particular codes of each operation, confirmation, configuration, etc., are preset in the brain of the system.
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Los dibujos que la acompañan, que se incorporan en y constituyen una parte de esta especificación y junto con la descripción sirven para explicar los principios de la invención.  The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
La Fig. 1 muestra a los elementos que comprenden al sistema de control remoto por la boca.  Fig. 1 shows the elements comprising the remote control system by mouth.
La Fig. 2 muestra un ejemplo de configuración de los botones en el dispositivo transmisor.  Fig. 2 shows an example of setting the buttons on the transmitter device.
La Fig. 3 muestra una vista lateral del dispositivo transmisor y el paladar del usuario.  Fig. 3 shows a side view of the transmitter device and the user's palate.
DESCRIPCIÓN DETALLADA DE LA INVENCIÓN  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Los objetos y ventajas de la invención se establecerán en parte en la siguiente descripción o pueden ser obvios a partir de la descripción o pueden aprenderse a través de la práctica de la invención. La presente invención se trata de un sistema electrónico compuesto por varios aparatos, unidades o dispositivos, el cual está en constante comunicación operacional entre todos sus elementos. Los elementos están o no en contacto físico directo unos con otros a través de un cable. Asimismo, el sistema de la presente invención contiene los componentes necesarios para operar propiamente en términos de eléctrica y electrónicamente, considerando asimismo la protección eléctrica/electrónica por calentamiento, sobrecargas, conexiones erróneas, etc., y también la protección ambiental correspondiente para agua, viento, polvo, violación, etc., para realizar las funciones reveladas en la presente invención. Dichos componentes se refieren a una configuración operacional adecuada de tarjetas electrónicas, transistores, opto-acopladores, diacs, triacs, antenas compatibles con la tecnología correspondiente, convertidores analógico-digital y viceversa, fusibles, elementos pasivos, niveladores de potencia, codificadores-decodificadores, interfaces de comunicación serial y/o en paralelo para transmitir-recibir información, y gabinetes o encapsulados para el ambiente correspondiente que protegen, por ejemplo, contra un de chorro de agua, etc. Sin embargo, un técnico en la materia podrá notar que otras unidades o componentes pueden asimismo comprender al sistema de la presente invención sin que se afecte la materia de protección que se revela en el presente documento y que son partes esenciales para el funcionamiento de cualquier dispositivo eléctrico/electrónico con estas características, sin embargo, se pretende hacer notar que todas las unidades, dispositivos, etc., de la presente invención, ya cuentan con los elementos esenciales para llevar a cabo sus funciones específicas, de manera que no se pretende enseñar la tecnología involucrada, sino describir la materia inventiva The objects and advantages of the invention will be established in part in the following description or may be obvious from the description or may be learned through the practice of the invention. The present invention is an electronic system composed of several devices, units or devices, which is in constant operational communication between all its elements. The elements are or are not in direct physical contact with each other through a cable. Likewise, the system of the present invention contains the components necessary to operate properly in terms of electrically and electronically, also considering the electrical / electronic protection by heating, overloads, erroneous connections, etc., and also the corresponding environmental protection for water, wind , dust, violation, etc., to perform the functions disclosed in the present invention. These components refer to an appropriate operational configuration of electronic cards, transistors, opto-couplers, diacs, triacs, antennas compatible with the corresponding technology, analog-digital converters and vice versa, fuses, passive elements, power levelers, encoders-decoders, serial and / or parallel communication interfaces for transmitting-receiving information, and cabinets or encapsulated for the corresponding environment that protect, for example, against a water jet, etc. However, a person skilled in the art may notice that other units or components may also comprise the system of the present invention without affecting the protection matter disclosed herein and that they are essential parts for the operation of any device. Electrical / electronic with these characteristics, however, it is intended to note that all units, devices, etc., of the present invention, already have the essential elements to carry out their specific functions, so that it is not intended to teach the technology involved but describe the inventive matter
En la Fig. 1 , se muestra al sistema de la presente invención en donde el dispositivo transmisor o transmisor 10 se encontrará dentro de la boca del usuario y además está en comunicación operacional con el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 y en donde el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 a su vez está en comunicación operacional con uno o una pluralidad de dispositivos receptores 30. El dispositivo transmisor 10 es un dispositivo electrónico que sirve de interfaz entre el sistema de la presente invención y el usuario, ya que tiene los medios necesarios para que el usuario pueda interactuar con este. El transmisor 10 cuenta con fuente de energía, un transceptor 13 inalámbrico o alámbrico, un cerebro ó microcontrolador 12 configurado y programado para enviar y recibir, a través del transceptor 13, la información correspondiente de manera correcta y compatible con los demás dispositivos del sistema, una botonera 11 que contiene por lo menos un botón o medios para enviar señales eléctricas, una tarjeta electrónica o tarjeta PCB (no mostrada en las figuras) donde se montan los elementos electrónicos, que a su vez puede ser flexible o rígida; y su alojamiento 14, el cual está diseñado para que además de alojar todos los elementos del dispositivo transmisor 0 en un ambiente seguro, este tenga el tamaño y forma adecuada, de manera que pueda ser introducido en la boca del usuario, en donde la pluralidad de botones tiene tal configuración que son presionados por la lengua, dientes y/o labios del usuario para que posteriormente se envíe la información referente a dicho botón a un dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20. En una modalidad de la invención, la tarjeta electrónica o PCB flexible del dispositivo transmisor 0 tomará la forma de alguna región del interior de la boca del usuario para así favorecer el uso natural de las funciones humanas y asimismo será compatible con la botonera. En una modalidad dicha tarjeta toma la forma del paladar del usuario, sin embargo puede tomar la forma de la región debajo de la lengua o cualquier parte en donde la lengua tenga acceso. Los botones del transmisor 10 cuentan con las características necesarias para que sean presionados por la lengua del usuario y regresar a su posición normal cuando la presión se deja de ejercer, en donde la fuerza de operación es menor a aproximadamente 1.76 N o alguna otra que permita al usuario presionar los botones con su lengua con comodidad y rapidez. Es importante tomar en cuenta la configuración o ubicación de los botones en la botonera 11 para que permitan al usuario distinguir y diferenciar dichos botones en el momento en que el transmisor se encuentra dentro de la misma boca del usuario, debido a que dicho usuario no puede identificarlos visualmente, los identificará por su forma, tamaño, textura, sabor característico y/o localización. Es decir, el usuario debe de ser capaz de diferenciar un botón respecto a otro con el fin de ejecutar las operaciones correspondientes sin confusiones o errores. Debido a que la sensibilidad y fuerza de la lengua es limitada, es complicado distinguir entre dos botones con la misma forma y tamaño que se encuentran a una distancia relativamente corta de separación, los botones deben tener una separación adecuada 24 para ser diferenciados. En una modalidad de la presente invención se tiene una separación de aproximadamente 1 centímetro de distancia entre cada centro geométrico de cada botón, pudiendo dicha distancia ser mayor o menor dependiendo del tipo de botón, de las funciones que realice cada uno de estos y/o de la experiencia del usuario, en donde los botones se ubican a lo largo y a lo ancho de la botonera 11 del transmisor 10 tratando de ubicar un máximo de botones por cada línea y columna a lo largo y a lo ancho de dicho transmisor 10. Asimismo, la forma de los botones es importante para que puedan ser distinguidos o diferenciados dentro de la boca del usuario. En la Fig. 2 se muestra un ejemplo de configuración de botones 20, en donde se encuentran botones con formas diferentes, sin embargo, las formas geométricas pueden ser círculos, cuadrados, rectángulos, óvalos, triángulos, etc. Asimismo otras formas que representen la función que se realiza pueden ser implementadas, por ejemplo, formas de flecha en los botones para indicar el aumento o decremento de alguna función que se está ejecutando. Del mismo modo, el material utilizado, su sabor y/o su textura son utilizados para ayudar a distinguir y manipular los botones, en donde plásticos como silicona, caucho o neopreno (en general algún elastómero) o materiales que desprendan algún sabor son requeridos. In Fig. 1, the system of the present invention is shown where the transmitter or transmitter device 10 will be located within the mouth of the user and is also in operational communication with the receiver / transmitter device 20 and where the receiver device / transmitter 20 in turn is in operational communication with one or a plurality of receiving devices 30. The transmitting device 10 is an electronic device that serves as an interface between the system of the present invention and the user, since it has the necessary means for The user can interact with this. The transmitter 10 has a power source, a wireless or wired transceiver 13, a brain or microcontroller 12 configured and programmed to send and receive, through the transceiver 13, the corresponding information correctly and compatible with the others. system devices, a keypad 11 containing at least one button or means for sending electrical signals, an electronic card or PCB card (not shown in the figures) where the electronic elements are mounted, which in turn can be flexible or rigid ; and its housing 14, which is designed so that in addition to housing all the elements of the transmitter device 0 in a safe environment, it has the appropriate size and shape, so that it can be introduced into the user's mouth, where the plurality of buttons has such configuration that they are pressed by the tongue, teeth and / or lips of the user so that later the information referring to said button is sent to a receiver / transmitter device 20. In an embodiment of the invention, the electronic card or PCB Flexible of the transmitter device 0 will take the form of some region inside the user's mouth in order to favor the natural use of human functions and will also be compatible with the keypad. In one embodiment said card takes the form of the palate of the user, however it can take the form of the region under the tongue or any part where the language has access. The buttons of the transmitter 10 have the necessary characteristics to be pressed by the user's tongue and return to their normal position when the pressure is stopped, where the operating force is less than approximately 1.76 N or any other that allows the user press the buttons with his tongue comfortably and quickly. It is important to take into account the configuration or location of the buttons on the keypad 11 so that they allow the user to distinguish and differentiate said buttons at the moment when the transmitter is inside the user's mouth, because said user cannot Identify them visually, identify them by their shape, size, texture, characteristic flavor and / or location. That is, the user must be able to differentiate one button from another in order to execute the corresponding operations without confusion or errors. Because the sensitivity and strength of the tongue is limited, it is difficult to distinguish between two buttons with the same shape and size that are a relatively short distance apart, the buttons must have adequate spacing 24 to be differentiated. In one embodiment of the present invention there is a separation of approximately 1 centimeter of distance between each geometric center of each button, said distance being able to be greater or lesser depending on the type of button, the functions performed by each of these and / or of the user experience, where the buttons are located along and across the keypad 11 of the transmitter 10 trying to locate a maximum of buttons for each line and column along and across said transmitter 10. Also, the shape of the buttons is important so that they can be distinguished or differentiated within the user's mouth. An example of configuration of buttons 20 is shown in Fig. 2, where buttons with different shapes are found, however, the geometric shapes can be circles, squares, rectangles, ovals, triangles, etc. Also other forms that represent the function that is performed can be implemented, for example, arrow shapes on the buttons to indicate the increase or decrease of some function that is being executed. In the same way, the material used, its flavor and / or its texture are used to help distinguish and manipulate the buttons, where plastics such as silicone, rubber or neoprene (in general some elastomer) or materials that give off some flavor are required.
El dispositivo transmisor 10 puede ser inalámbrico o alámbrico. En la Fig. 2 se muestra un tipo de configuración de los botones para el transmisor. Al transmisor 10 se le coloca una referencia 22, la cual puede ser una protrusión o agujero en algún extremo, de manera que pueda ser identificado por la lengua del usuario y así poder orientar correctamente dicho transmisor en caso de que dicho transmisor no esté fijo en alguna parte de la boca. El alojamiento 14 del dispositivo transmisor 10 es suave para proporcionar comodidad al usuario, asimismo en una modalidad de la invención el grado de protección de dicho alojamiento es por lo menos IP64, pero preferiblemente IP67 o mayor, en donde se debe de permitir la apertura de un orificio de dicho alojamiento para las conexiones necesarias para la recarga de la batería y/o el intercambio de batería y/o reconfiguración y/o reprogramación. En una modalidad de la presente invención, el dispositivo transmisor 10, a través de la botonera 11 , cuenta con por lo menos un elemento apuntador estacionario compuesto por una bola incrustada en un receptáculo que contiene sensores que detectan la rotación de la bola en dos ejes o también conocido como trackball 32 en la Fig. 3, el cual es muy parecido al funcionamiento del ratón de computadora que utiliza una bola o esfera que puede girar al aplicársele una fuerza, en donde cada giro representa un incremento o decremento en una respectiva dirección que asimismo representa una función predefinida en el dispositivo transmisor 10 o configurable en el transmisor/receptor 20. En donde dicho trackball 32 y sus grados de libertad rotacionales permitirán al usuario ajustar con mayor facilidad cualquier operación correspondiente al sistema de la presente invención. El material con el que se fabrica el trackball 32 es un plástico (como algún polietileno, polipropileno o poliestireno, pero de preferencia un elastómero) compatible con el ambiente en el que se encuentra y permite la fácil manipulación de este por la lengua del usuario. Para complementar las funciones del trackball 32, se agregan botones comunes 33-36 al dispositivo transmisor 10, siendo este sistema muy parecido al ratón común de computadora. El trackball 32, así como los otros elementos correspondientes, deben de ser de un material que permita la manipulación de este por la lengua que no sea corroído en un ambiente totalmente húmedo por saliva humana con el pH característico correspondiente. El trackbaü 32 es de! tipo en donde la esfera no tiene ninguna restricción en ninguno de sus grados de libertad rotacionales o también puede ser del tipo en donde dicho trackball 32 gira un ángulo limitado para después regresar a su posición original, en por lo menos uno de sus grados de libertad rotacionales. Los circuitos integrados utilizados en el dispositivo transmisor 10 son de conocidos como SMD, dadas sus dimensiones. Por ejemplo, el dispositivo transmisor 10 puede ser un transceiver NRF905 de Nordic o semejante, compatible y/o alguno más pequeño, el cual estorbe poco o nulo en las funciones básicas de la boca del usuario al ser integrado en el dispositivo transmisor 10, como es hablar o comer. En otras palabras, que el usuario pueda continuar con sus funciones básicas de la boca con el agregado de la presente invención. En una modalidad preferida el dispositivo transmisor 10 se sujeta removiblemente a los dientes del usuario o a cualquier región dentro de la boca por cualquiera de las técnicas ya ampliamente conocidas, en donde se puede adaptar un paladar común de ortodoncia para que ahí se monte el dispositivo transmisor 10, de manera que pueda ser manipulado dicho transmisor y sus botones 33-36 o trackball 32, pudiendo ser más o menos elementos de los mostrados en la Fig. 3, por medio de la fuerza por contacto de la lengua del usuario. Del mismo modo, en una modalidad, el dispositivo transmisor 10 sustancialmente pequeño, se sujeta removiblemente detrás o por delante de por lo menos uno de los dientes del usuario, dicha sujeción se hace por cualquier medio de sujeción conocida como puede ser un alambre o alguna otra adaptación como un implante. El circuito electrónico por medio de un encapsulado o alojamiento 14 a prueba de filtraciones líquidas o evitando cualquier filtración perjudicial como ya se mencionó anteriormente, se protege dejando al exterior las partes que tendrán contacto con la lengua y los líquidos en ese ambiente. En una modalidad de la invención, un interruptor 37 se agrega en un extremo del dispositivo transmisor 10, de manera que dicho interruptor 37 cuenta con los medios para ser activado/desactivado por los dientes del usuario al morder. La Fig. 3 muestra una vista lateral del dispositivo transmisor 10, en donde tiene una forma semejante a la del paladar del usuario 38. El interruptor 37, al estar dispuesto en un extremo distal del dispositivo transmisor 10, puede ser activado/desactivado por los dientes o labios del usuario. En una modalidad, el interruptor 37, así como los demás botones, pueden ser del tipo push-button, enclave o de otros tipos. The transmitter device 10 can be wireless or wired. A type of button configuration for the transmitter is shown in Fig. 2. A reference 22 is placed on the transmitter 10, which can be a protrusion or hole at some end, so that it can be identified by the user's language and thus be able to correctly orient said transmitter in case said transmitter is not fixed in Some part of the mouth The housing 14 of the transmitter device 10 is soft to provide comfort to the user, also in an embodiment of the invention the degree of protection of said housing is at least IP64, but preferably IP67 or greater, where the opening of the a hole in said housing for the necessary connections for recharging the battery and / or the exchange of battery and / or reconfiguration and / or reprogramming. In one embodiment of the present invention, the transmitter device 10, through the keypad 11, has at least one stationary pointing element composed of a ball embedded in a receptacle containing sensors that detect the rotation of the ball in two axes or also known as trackball 32 in Fig. 3, which is very similar to the operation of the computer mouse that uses a ball or sphere that can rotate when a force is applied, where each turn represents an increase or decrease in a respective direction which also represents a predefined function in the transmitter device 10 or configurable in the transmitter / receiver 20. Where said trackball 32 and its degrees of rotational freedom will allow the user to more easily adjust any operation corresponding to the system of the present invention. The material with which the trackball 32 is manufactured is a plastic (like some polyethylene, polypropylene or polystyrene, but preferably an elastomer) compatible with the environment in which it is located and allows its easy handling by the user's language. To complement the functions of the trackball 32, common buttons 33-36 are added to the transmitter device 10, this system being very similar to the common computer mouse. The trackball 32, as well as the other corresponding elements, must be of a material that allows the manipulation of this by the tongue that is not corroded in a totally humid environment by human saliva with the corresponding characteristic pH. Trackbaü 32 is from! type where the sphere has no restriction on any of its rotational degrees of freedom or it can also be of the type where said trackball 32 rotates a limited angle and then returns to its original position, at least one of its degrees of freedom rotational The integrated circuits used in the transmitter device 10 are known as SMD, given their dimensions. For example, the transmitter device 10 can be a Nordic NRF905 transceiver or similar, compatible and / or smaller one, which hinders little or no in the basic functions of the user's mouth when integrated into the transmitter device 10, such as It is talking or eating. In other words, that the user can continue with their basic functions of the mouth with the aggregate of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter device 10 is removably attached to the user's teeth or to any region within the mouth by any of the widely known techniques, where a common orthodontic palate can be adapted so that the transmitter device is mounted there 10, so that said transmitter and its buttons 33-36 or trackball 32 can be manipulated, being able to be more or less elements of those shown in Fig. 3, by means of the contact force of the user's tongue. In the same way, in one embodiment, the substantially small transmitter device 10 is removably held behind or in front of at least one of the user's teeth, said clamping is done by any means of clamping known as a wire or some Another adaptation as an implant. The electronic circuit by means of an encapsulation or housing 14 that is proof of liquid leaks or avoiding any harmful filtration as already mentioned above, is protected by leaving outside the parts that will have contact with the tongue and the liquids in that environment. In one embodiment of the invention, a switch 37 is added at one end of the transmitter device 10, so that said switch 37 has the means to be activated / deactivated by the User teeth when biting. Fig. 3 shows a side view of the transmitter device 10, where it has a shape similar to that of the palate of the user 38. The switch 37, being arranged at a distal end of the transmitter device 10, can be activated / deactivated by the teeth or lips of the user. In one embodiment, switch 37, as well as the other buttons, can be of the push-button, enclave or other types.
El dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 es un dispositivo electrónico que cuenta con una fuente de poder, un transmisor/receptor 23, un dispositivo programable o cerebro 22 para interpretar las señales del dispositivo transmisor 10, así como elementos para la notificación de operaciones por mensajes audibles y/o visibles como bocina 24, leds 26, pantalla, etc. Dicho dispositivo 20 se encuentra en comunicación operacional con el dispositivo transmisor 10. El dispositivo programable o cerebro 22 se encargara de interpretar las órdenes que llegan del usuario por medio del dispositivo transmisor 10, en donde dicho cerebro ubica el dispositivo que se debe controlar, interpreta el botón que se ha presionado, la duración y hasta la fuerza con que se presiona dicho botón para posteriormente mandar una orden para que se ejecute la operación relacionada deseada en el dispositivo electrónico o mecánico correspondiente como podría ser a través de los receptores 30, de manera que la compatibilidad de este dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 hará del sistema un sistema de control universal. En otras palabras, el receptor/transmisor 20, después de interpretar las señales que vienen desde el transmisor 10, transmitirá las órdenes correspondientes a cualquier otro dispositivo con el que se tenga comunicación y sea compatible.  The receiver / transmitter device 20 is an electronic device that has a power source, a transmitter / receiver 23, a programmable device or brain 22 to interpret the signals of the transmitter device 10, as well as elements for the notification of operations by audible messages and / or visible as horn 24, leds 26, screen, etc. Said device 20 is in operational communication with the transmitting device 10. The programmable device or brain 22 will be responsible for interpreting the orders that arrive from the user through the transmitting device 10, wherein said brain locates the device to be controlled, interprets the button that has been pressed, the duration and even the force with which said button is pressed to subsequently send an order to execute the desired related operation in the corresponding electronic or mechanical device such as it could be through the receivers 30, of so that the compatibility of this receiver / transmitter device 20 will make the system a universal control system. In other words, the receiver / transmitter 20, after interpreting the signals coming from the transmitter 10, will transmit the corresponding orders to any other device with which it has communication and is compatible.
El dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 se debe ubicar cercano o dentro del rango de alcance al transmisor 10, de manera que se asegure la comunicación operacional. Asimismo, el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 informa al usuario por medio de mensajes audibles y/o visibles, sobre el estado del dispositivo u operación que se ejecutará, que se está ejecutando o que se ha ejecutado. En una modalidad preferida, los mensajes se realizan de manera audible por medio de una bocina 24 integrada, quien emite dicho mensaje.  The receiver / transmitter device 20 must be located near or within range of the transmitter 10, so as to ensure operational communication. Also, the receiver / transmitter device 20 informs the user by means of audible and / or visible messages, about the status of the device or operation to be executed, which is being executed or which has been executed. In a preferred embodiment, the messages are made audibly by means of an integrated horn 24, which emits said message.
Las operaciones pueden ser ejecutadas directamente por el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 a través de un puerto de entradas/salidas digitales/analógicas 28 o a través de los dispositivos receptores 30, los cuales pueden ser controlados por el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 por medio de diferentes métodos, como transmisiones estandarizadas en serial, paralelo, inalámbrica o alámbricamente, etc. La transmisión se hace a través de un puerto de comunicación (no mostrado en las figuras). The operations can be executed directly by the receiver / transmitter device 20 through a digital / analog input / output port 28 or through the receiver devices 30, which can be controlled by the receiver / transmitter device 20 by means of different methods, such as standardized serial, parallel, wireless or wired, etc. The transmission is done through a communication port (not shown in the figures).
En otra modalidad, el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 está en comunicación operacional con una computadora, de manera que navega e interactúa en el ambiente de dicha computadora comercial como computadoras personales, tablets, laptops y demás similares y/o compatibles, de manera que el control remoto de la presente invención se utiliza además para controlar el cursor de dicha computadora comercial, es decir, controlar las funciones de una computadora.  In another embodiment, the receiver / transmitter device 20 is in operational communication with a computer, so that it navigates and interacts in the environment of said commercial computer such as personal computers, tablets, laptops and other similar and / or compatible, so that the Remote control of the present invention is further used to control the cursor of said commercial computer, that is, to control the functions of a computer.
En una modalidad preferida, el dispositivo transmisor/receptor cuenta con la misma configuración para el control de operaciones y el mismo hardware utilizado en la solicitud internacional de patente PCT/MX10/00099 para ser implementado en una vivienda promedio y controlar la mayoría de sus servicios domésticos, es decir, cuenta con una unidad infrarroja 27, un puerto de comunicación serial, una unidad telefónica y una unidad de salidas generales para así tener control de una casa a partir de arreglos o circuitos sencillos de electrónica diseñados por cualquier técnico en la materia. En el caso de la unidad telefónica, el dispositivo transmisor/receptor cuenta con un altavoz telefónico integrado (no mostrado en la figuras) o con una diadema telefónica que portará el usuario. En una modalidad de la invención, el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 puede estar integrado con un aparato de control por voz como el de la solicitud PCT/MX10/00099, de manera que además de controlar diferentes operaciones con la lengua del usuario, también se hace por medio de órdenes de voz a través de un mircófono. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter / receiver device has the same configuration for the control of operations and the same hardware used in the international patent application PCT / MX10 / 00099 to be implemented in an average dwelling and control most of its services domestic, that is, it has an infrared unit 27, a serial communication port, a telephone unit and a general output unit in order to have control of a house from simple electronic arrangements or circuits designed by any technician in the field . In the case of the telephone unit, the transmitter / receiver device has an integrated telephone speaker (not shown in the figures) or a telephone headband that the user will carry. In one embodiment of the invention, the receiver / transmitter device 20 may be integrated with a voice control apparatus such as that of the PCT / MX10 / 00099 application, so that in addition to controlling different operations with the user's language, it does through voice commands through a mircophone.
Los dispositivos receptores 30 son una pluralidad de dispositivos electrónicos que están en comunicación operacional con el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 y/o el dispositivo transmisor 10. Los dispositivos receptores 30 son unidades especializadas en la ejecución de operaciones específicas como ajusfar el nivel de iluminación en una zona, encender o apagar un televisor, cambiar continua y/o repetidamente un canal, subir o bajar el volumen de equipo de A/V, ya sea activando o desactivando un circuito o emitiendo una señal infrarroja compatible, abrir o cerrar una puerta o persiana, controlar el cursor de una computadora, interfaz con un sistema operativo o programa de computadora, etc. Estos dispositivos receptores 30 asimismo pueden ser compatibles con otras tecnologías o fabricantes, en donde dichas tecnologías o fabricantes permiten que sus dispositivos sean controlados por un tercero mediante los aparatos y protocolos de comunicación correspondientes. En una modalidad, los dispositivos receptores 30 están en comunicación directa con el dispositivo transmisor 10, en donde la interpretación de las señales enviadas se realiza por una configuración previa. The receiving devices 30 are a plurality of electronic devices that are in operational communication with the receiving / transmitting device 20 and / or the transmitting device 10. The receiving devices 30 are specialized units in the execution of specific operations such as adjusting the level of illumination in a zone, turn on or off a TV, continuously and / or repeatedly change a channel, increase or decrease the volume of A / V equipment, either by activating or deactivating a circuit or emitting a compatible infrared signal, opening or closing a door or shutter, control the cursor of a computer, interface with an operating system or computer program, etc. These receiving devices 30 can also be compatible with other technologies or manufacturers, where said technologies or manufacturers allow their devices to be controlled by a third party through communication devices and protocols. corresponding. In one embodiment, the receiving devices 30 are in direct communication with the transmitting device 10, where the interpretation of the signals sent is performed by a previous configuration.
Al usuario se le introduce en la boca el dispositivo transmisor 10 en una orientación correcta o dicha orientación puede ser realizada por el mismo usuario, con su lengua, al contar con la referencia 22. En una modalidad, el usuario presiona el botón de selección de función para seleccionar al dispositivo que desea controlar como puede ser un televisor, un aparato de video o de audio, un radio, la iluminación de un cuarto, etc. en donde para que el usuario tenga conocimiento de la función que está seleccionando, el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 emite, inmediatamente después de que el usuario haya presionado el botón, un mensaje audible a través de la bocina informando sobre la función o dispositivo en la que se encuentra. Asimismo, el usuario puede saber que ha presionado correctamente un botón y que la orden ha sido transmitida y recibida, por medio de un vibrador (no mostrado en las figuras) en el dispositivo transmisor 10 que vibrará cada vez que se transmita y reciba en el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 y/o receptores 30 correctamente una orden. La forma y duración de dicha vibración varía según el botón y/o función ejecutada. Una vez seleccionado el dispositivo u operación que el usuario desea controlar y/o ajusfar, el usuario presiona cualquiera de los otros botones para ejecutar el ajuste o control correspondiente, en donde el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 puede o no emitir el mensaje audible correspondiente al botón u operación que se ha seleccionado. Del mismo modo el vibrador puede o no vibrar cada vez que se presione le botón para ajustar o ejecutar alguna operación. Ejemplo, el usuario presiona con su lengua el botón de menú o selección de dispositivo en el transmisor 10 que se encuentra dentro de su boca, por lo que el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 informa, a través de su bocina, la palabra "Iluminación", el usuario vuelve a presionar y el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 informa la palabra "televisión", de manera de que si el usuario presiona posteriormente el botón relacionado con la función de incrementar canal, entonces se enviará la señal para que la televisión cambie de canal incrementándolo. En una modalidad del presente sistema, el usuario puede dejar presionado por más de un segundo el botón de menú o selección de dispositivo para así invocar la operación de encendido o apagado del dispositivo que se había seleccionado previamente. Esto se hace para aumentar la funcionalidad de los botones en el dispositivo transmisor 10 lo que facilita su identificación por el usuario. The user is introduced into the mouth the transmitter device 10 in a correct orientation or said orientation can be performed by the same user, with his tongue, by having reference 22. In one embodiment, the user presses the radio selection button. function to select the device you want to control such as a television, a video or audio device, a radio, room lighting, etc. where for the user to be aware of the function he is selecting, the receiver / transmitter device 20 emits, immediately after the user has pressed the button, an audible message through the horn informing about the function or device in the that is found Likewise, the user may know that he has correctly pressed a button and that the order has been transmitted and received, by means of a vibrator (not shown in the figures) in the transmitter device 10 which will vibrate each time it is transmitted and received in the Receiver / transmitter device 20 and / or receivers 30 correctly order. The form and duration of said vibration varies according to the button and / or function performed. Once the device or operation that the user wishes to control and / or adjust has been selected, the user presses any of the other buttons to execute the corresponding adjustment or control, where the receiver / transmitter device 20 may or may not issue the audible message corresponding to the button or operation that has been selected. Similarly, the vibrator may or may not vibrate each time the button is pressed to adjust or execute an operation. Example, the user presses with his tongue the menu button or device selection on the transmitter 10 that is inside his mouth, so that the receiver / transmitter device 20 informs, through its horn, the word "Illumination" , the user presses again and the receiver / transmitter device 20 informs the word "television", so that if the user subsequently presses the button related to the increase channel function, then the signal will be sent so that the television changes from channel increasing it. In one embodiment of the present system, the user can press and hold the menu button or device selection for more than one second in order to invoke the operation of switching on or off the device that had been previously selected. This is done for increase the functionality of the buttons on the transmitter device 10 which facilitates its identification by the user.
El dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 canaliza las órdenes que se reciben del transmisor 10, de manera que una vez seleccionada la ejecución de una operación, el dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 envía los comandos necesarios para que dicha operación sea ejecutada por el mismo dispositivo receptor/transmisor 20 o por al menos uno de la pluralidad de dispositivos receptores 30. El envío de comandos necesarios para que una operación sea ejecutada consiste en la transmisión de datos con direcciones, identificadores y datos de la operación a realizar, en donde es comúnmente utilizada en la técnica una unidad UART o alguna otra semejante como SPI. Está transmisión se puede hacer alámbrica o inalámbricamente por medio de los transceptores 13, 23 y 33, y bajo un estándar en paralelo o en serie como sería el estándar RS232, RS-485 o cualquier otro estándar de comunicación compatible entre dispositivos electrónicos. Un técnico en la materia podrá notar que la técnica de comunicación no afecta a la materia de protección de la presente solicitud.  The receiver / transmitter device 20 channels the orders that are received from the transmitter 10, so that once the execution of an operation is selected, the receiver / transmitter device 20 sends the necessary commands for said operation to be executed by the same receiving device / transmitter 20 or by at least one of the plurality of receiving devices 30. The sending of commands necessary for an operation to be executed consists of the transmission of data with addresses, identifiers and data of the operation to be performed, where it is commonly used in the technique a UART unit or some other like SPI. This transmission can be done wired or wirelessly by means of transceivers 13, 23 and 33, and under a standard in parallel or in series such as the RS232, RS-485 standard or any other standard of compatible communication between electronic devices. A technician in the field may notice that the communication technique does not affect the subject matter of this application.
Mientras esta invención se describe en conexión con las modalidades preferidas, ejemplos y aplicaciones específicas, no se intenta que el alcance de la invención se limite a las modalidades particulares establecidas, como las modalidades en este documento se intenta en todos los aspectos que sean sólo ilustrativas más que restrictivas. While this invention is described in connection with the preferred modalities, examples and specific applications, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the particular modalities established, as the modalities herein are attempted in all aspects that are only illustrative. more than restrictive.
Será aparente para aquellos expertos en la técnica que varias modificaciones y variaciones pueden hacerse en la presente invención sin apartarse del alcance o espíritu de la invención. Otras modalidades de la invención serán aparentes para aquellos expertos en la técnica a partir de la consideración de la especificación y práctica de la invención descrita en este documento. Algunas imágenes y proporciones han sido exageradas para una mayor comprensión de la invención. Se intenta que la especificación y los ejemplos se consideren como ejemplarizadores solamente con un alcance y espíritu verdaderos de la invención siendo indicados por las reivindicaciones anexas.  It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention described herein. Some images and proportions have been exaggerated for a better understanding of the invention. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplars only with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the appended claims.

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1 Un sistema de control remoto ubicado dentro de la boca de un usuario para ser operado por la lengua de este para controlar uno o una pluralidad de funciones, comprendido por:  1 A remote control system located inside the mouth of a user to be operated by the user's tongue to control one or a plurality of functions, comprising:
un dispositivo transmisor que incluye un transceptor por radiofrecuencia, una botonera, una tarjeta electrónica y un elemento programable y programado para enviar y recibir la información correspondiente, en donde el dispositivo transmisor cuenta con los medios para ser utilizado dentro de la boca de! usuario, que además incluye medios para interactuar con algunos de los sentidos del usuario; y  a transmitter device that includes a radio frequency transceiver, a keypad, an electronic card and a programmable and programmed element to send and receive the corresponding information, where the transmitter device has the means to be used inside the mouth of! user, which also includes means to interact with some of the user's senses; Y
un dispositivo transmisor/receptor que incluye un transceptor por radiofrecuencia compatible con el dispositivo transmisor, un dispositivo programable y programado para interpretar las señales enviadas por el dispositivo transmisor, una unidad de comunicación compatible con otras tecnologías, en donde además incluye medios para interactuar con algunos de los sentidos del usuario.  a transmitter / receiver device that includes a radio frequency transceiver compatible with the transmitter device, a programmable and programmed device to interpret the signals sent by the transmitter device, a communication unit compatible with other technologies, which also includes means to interact with some of the user's senses.
2. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el sistema incluye además al menos un dispositivo receptor con medios para permitir una comunicación operacional con el dispositivo transmisor/receptor y/o el dispositivo transmisor para ejecutar operaciones específicas.  2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system further includes at least one receiving device with means to allow operational communication with the transmitting / receiving device and / or the transmitting device for executing specific operations.
3. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el dispositivo transmisor incluye medios para dar notificaciones al usuario dentro de la lengua.  3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting device includes means for giving notifications to the user within the language.
4. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 3, en donde los medios incluyen un vibrador que vibrará de manera diferente dependiendo de cada notificación.  4. The system according to claim 3, wherein the means includes a vibrator that will vibrate differently depending on each notification.
5. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 4, en donde cada botón incluirá un vibrador para dar a conocer al usuario que dicho botón debe ser presionado, para dar a conocer el estado de alguna operación o notificación  5. The system according to claim 4, wherein each button will include a vibrator to inform the user that said button must be pressed, to report the status of any operation or notification
6. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 y 2, en donde los dispositivos transmisor, transmisor/receptor y receptores son inalámbricos.  6. The system according to claim 1 and 2, wherein the transmitter, transmitter / receiver and receiver devices are wireless.
7. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1, en donde la tarjeta electrónica es flexible para tomar la forma del interior de la boca del usuario. 7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the electronic card is flexible to take the form of the inside of the user's mouth.
8. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde la botonera incluye por lo menos yn elemento del tipo trackball. 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the keypad includes at least one trackball type element.
9. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 8, en donde el material para el trackball es un elastómero.  9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the material for the trackball is an elastomer.
10. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el dispositivo transmisor/receptor incluye una unidad infrarroja para recibir, aprender y emitir códigos infrarrojos para controlar equipo de audio/video y/o compatible.  10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter / receiver device includes an infrared unit for receiving, learning and issuing infrared codes to control audio / video and / or compatible equipment.
11. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el dispositivo transmisor incluye medios para ser operado dentro de la boca del usuario.  11. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter device includes means to be operated within the mouth of the user.
12. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 11 , en donde los medios incluyen una funda flexible encapsulado e hipoalergénico  12. The system according to claim 11, wherein the means includes a flexible encapsulated and hypoallergenic sheath
13. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el dispositivo transmisor está encapsulado cumpliendo al menos con el grado de protección IP65 y con protección para el pH de la saliva del usuario.  13. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting device is encapsulated complying at least with the degree of protection IP65 and with protection for the pH of the user's saliva.
14. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde dispositivo transmisor tiene un diseño compatible con el paladar del usuario.  14. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter device has a design compatible with the user's palate.
15. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde la tarjeta PCB tiene un diseño compatible con el paladar del usuario.  15. The system according to claim 1, wherein the PCB card has a design compatible with the user's palate.
16. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el sistema es utilizado para navegar e interactuar en una computadora, laptop, tablet, etcétera.  16. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system is used to navigate and interact on a computer, laptop, tablet, and so on.
17. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el dispositivo transmisor es utilizado para navegar e interactuar en una computadora, laptop, tablet, etcétera.  17. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting device is used to navigate and interact on a computer, laptop, tablet, and so on.
18. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el dispositivo transmisor/receptor, para realizar operaciones especificas, cuenta además con una unidad telefónica, una unidad de comunicación serial y/o una unidad de salidas generales.  18. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter / receiver device, to perform specific operations, also has a telephone unit, a serial communication unit and / or a general output unit.
19. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el transmisor incluye botones en un extremo distal, de manera que también pueden ser activados por los dientes y/o labios del usuario. 19. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitter includes buttons at a distal end, so that they can also be activated by the user's teeth and / or lips.
20. E| sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el material utilizado para el alojamiento es un elastómero. 20. E | system according to claim 1, wherein the material used for the housing is an elastomer.
21. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el material utilizado para cada botón desprende un sabor característico para ser identificado por la lengua del usuario. 21. The system according to claim 1, wherein the material used for each button gives off a characteristic flavor to be identified by the user's language.
22. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde el sistema de la presente invención es utilizado para interactuar en un ambiente de computadora. 22. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system of the present invention is used to interact in a computer environment.
23. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde además el sistema incluye un aparato de control por voz integrado en el dispositivo transmisor/receptor.  23. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system further includes a voice control apparatus integrated in the transmitter / receiver device.
24. El sistema de conformidad con la reivindicación 1 , en donde los medios para la interacción con el usuario en el dispositivo transmisor/receptor son leds, pantalla, micrófono y/o una bocina  24. The system according to claim 1, wherein the means for interaction with the user in the transmitter / receiver device are LEDs, display, microphone and / or a horn
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