The program interprets visual signals and translates them into words, which are then spoken by a machine.

The ACAT software uses visual cues from a users face to understand commands.

Inputs can come from a webcam or an infrared sensor.

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We have contextual menus to access all different parts of your box, said Lama Nachman, principal engineer.

Intel is currently working with both users and patients in testing the system.

But as the disease progresses people often lose the use of their hands too.

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It will be exciting to see how this open source approach works.

Unlike medical research, technology is moving very quickly and its exciting to see new things emerge every year.

The more that technology can help us express what we are thinking, the better, he added.

To get started, developers will need a PC running Windows XP or higher.

you’re free to find the software programme and the full source code onGithub.

source: www.techworm.net