Saunders F A
Int J Neurosci. 1983 May;19(1-4):21-8. doi: 10.3109/00207458309148642.
New techniques are described for implementing high-resolution communication interfaces to the skin, by direct electrical stimulation of the sense of touch. The psychophysical properties of these displays are summarized, and a practical application is presented: an electrotactile sensory aid for profoundly deaf children, which displays acoustic information on the skin of the abdomen, via a belt of electrotactile stimulators. The resulting tactile patterns provide cues for recognizing environmental sounds, enhance the accuracy of lipreading, and enable the child to monitor his/her own voice. The tactile patterns corresponding to sounds must be learned, much like acquiring a second language; substantial training and experience is required. Other applications are discussed, both for the rehabilitation of sensory handicaps and for tactile communication in general.
本文描述了通过直接电刺激触觉来实现高分辨率皮肤通信接口的新技术。总结了这些显示器的心理物理特性，并介绍了一个实际应用：一种为深度失聪儿童设计的电触觉感官辅助设备，它通过一条电触觉刺激器带在腹部皮肤上显示声学信息。由此产生的触觉模式为识别环境声音提供线索，提高唇读的准确性，并使儿童能够监测自己的声音。与声音对应的触觉模式必须像学习第二语言一样去学习；需要大量的训练和经验。还讨论了其他应用，包括感觉障碍的康复和一般的触觉通信。
