Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic or computer system includes receiving a plurality of input values from a plurality of fluid current sensors and using the plurality of input values and gradients between the plurality of input values to control an action of the electronic or computer system.

Abstract: An input device, to provide input to a computer system, includes a body defining multiple fluid channels. A movable element is located within each of the fluid channels so as to be movable and responsive to a fluid flow through the respective fluid channel. A light sensor is furthermore associated with each movable element, such that movement of the movable element varies an intensity of light to which the respective light sensor is exposed. The input device generates an input signal in accordance with the intensity of the light to which at least one light sensor of the input device is exposed.

Abstract: A device to facilitate a user interface of a computer system utilizing one or both of fluid flow through the device, for example human breadth, and deformation of the device, for example by biting or chewing. The device includes a flexible body that defines a fluid current channel with an inlet and outlet. The flexible body includes at least a region of relatively lesser stiffness and at least a region of relatively greater stiffness. A displaceable member is attached to the flexible body at the region of greater stiffness. The displaceable member is capable of motion in response to fluid flow through the fluid current channel as well as to deformation of the flexible body. The device may include a sensor to react to a movement of the displaceable member and a processor to process the electrical signals from the sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a musical instrument having free reeds set into vibration by a flow of air generated by a supply (17) and capable of flowing from the supply in two directions referred to respectively as in and out, the instrument comprising: at least two boxes (2, 3) that are movable relative to each other by moving towards each other or apart from each other; a series of free reeds (27) mounted inside said boxes; and a valve actuator mechanism (31) where opening and closing the valves enables the reeds to be engaged or not engaged by the flow of air, the mechanism including in particular actuator keys (11) mounted on the moving boxes. The instrument of the invention includes means (5) for supporting and guiding displacement of the boxes relative to each other along a determined trajectory.

Abstract: A device to facilitate a user interface of a computer system utilizing fluid flow through the device, for example human breath. The device includes a body that defines a fluid current channel with an inlet and an outlet. A member is attached to the body and is capable of motion in response to fluid flow through the fluid current channel. The device may include a measuring device to process the movement of the member and generate an electrical signal.

Abstract: A device to provide input to a computer system, utilizing alternate means of input that do not require hands and limbs support. The device includes a flexible member that enables the device to wrap around objects of various shapes and sizes. In another aspect of the present invention, the device is designed to be wearable by a user, such as but not limited, to his neck area.

Abstract: A device to facilitate a user interface of a computer system utilizing breath. The device includes a body, a user side inlet defined by the body to receive a fluid flow generated by a user, and an exhaust opening defined by the body. The fluid flow may be either inhaled into the device or expelled from the device through the exhaust opening. The device may include a conduit positioned between the user side inlet and the one exhaust opening. The conduit is to allow the fluid flow to travel between the at least one user side inlet and the at least one exhaust opening. The device may include at least one segment positioned inside the body. The segment is sensitive to the fluid flow generated by the user, which allows effectuating one of a first control action and a second control action. The device may include one or more contactors. A first contactor of the one or more contactors is positioned such as it is intermittently in contact with the at least one segment.

Abstract: A device, to facilitate a user control of a computer system, includes a movable portion movable by a fluid flow of a generated by a user of the device, and a converter to convert movement of the movable portion into an electrical signal to facilitate control of the computer system.

Abstract: Monitoring system electronic or computer. Device for monitoring an electronic or computer system with the aid of a fluid current, characterized in that it includes: means to apply the fluid current to at least one free segment and make said segment vibrate, at least one conversion device for converting the vibrations of the segment into an electric signal, means for processing the electric signal emitted by the conversion device, and interface means between the processing means and the electronic or computer system.