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Revision as of 11:15, 9 February 2016
http://www.griffinlab.com/Products/TruTone-Electrolarynx.html
Contents
Main characteristics
TruTone
TruTone Plus
Purpose
The TruTone series of devices is directed towards laryngectomees that have lost their ability to produce speech. The usage of an electrolarynx allows them to communicate in a quick and natural manner without resorting to other means such as pen and paper.
Company & People
The device is manufactured by an American company Griffin Laboratories, Inc. The company is based in Temecula, California. the official website does not indicate when the company was established.[1]
Important Dates
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Treatment - TruTone and TruTone Plus are devices that replace the speech producing functions of a larynx. Electrolarynxes are meant to return the ability to communicate by voice for laryngectomy patients.
Ethical & Health Issues
There are no ethical or health issues connected to this particular device.
For more general issues connected with smartglasses, please see the Electrolarynx synopsis.
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
TODO: FDA?
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
There are no related projects or research relevant to this device specifically.
For more information about this type of devices, please see the Electrolarynx synopsis.
