How BrainPort Works
From: HowStuffWorks
By: Julia Layton

The BrainPort balance device is indicated for use by individuals with
vestibular dysfunction for the improvement of balance, gait, posture, and
related symptoms. 

For those who are blind, the non-surgical BrainPort vision device is an
investigational orientation and mobility assistive device. It enables
perception of visual information using the tongue and camera system as a
paired substitute for the eye. 

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Submitted by Kevin Appert

Links:
BrainPort Technologies
http://www.wicab.com/

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