The Sip/Puff Switch translates sips and puffs into independent switch closures. The rugged electro-mechanical design requires no external power. Test buttons are integrated to assist in application testing. Electrical interface is provided through a choice of connectors for two standard mono cables or a single stereo cable. A twist-on pneumatic interface provides for direct connection to the Origin Instruments' Headset.
Strong, lightweight and versatile, the Sip/Puff Gooseneck features a universal clamp that securely attaches to table tops, beds and wheelchairs. The flexible steel gooseneck and the ball-and-socket mount enable easy and secure mouthpiece positioning. The filtered mouthpiece is replaceable and a thin, pliable connecting tube interfaces to Sip/Puff Switch with a simple twist connector.
For people effected with severe motor disabilities, manipulating a standard switch can be difficult, tiring and in some cases impossible. With Origin Instruments Sip/Puff offerings users can easily activate and have control over devices through a simple "sip" and/or "puff" into a mouth tube.
There are several ways to configure a sip and puff switch solution. We provide two head mounted and one externally mounted user interface soultions. Of the head mounted options there is a single user version and a multi-user version. The multi-user version has individually packaged and easily replaceable, filtered mouthpieces designed for situations where multiple people will be using the same Sip/Puff Switch. For situations where head mounting is not desired, the flexible shaft (gooseneck) interface is available. The flexible shaft interface features screw-on filtered mouthpieces.
The device that turns the sips and puffs into electrical signals for a computer or AAC device is available in two forms. If a simple switch closure over a standard 3.5-mm connector is desired then the passive Sip/Puff Switch is the proper choice.
Includes:
Sip/Puff pressure switch
Two 5–foot cables, one mono and one stereo (not shown)
Gooseneck with universal clamp
6–foot (1.8–meter) tube with pneumatic connector
Four filtered mouthpieces
Documentation
