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Generating 'oohs' and 'aahs': Vocal Joystick uses voice to surf the Internet

10-09-2007 · EurekAlert!

A new tool lets people with disabilities control a computer cursor without lifting a finger. Early tests suggest that an experienced user of Vocal Joystick would have as much control as someone using a handheld device.

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