Title :
Rhythm perception equipment for skin vibratory stimulation
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Ind. Res. Inst., Yokohama, Japan
Abstract :
The characteristics of vibrotactile stimulation and an experimental device for the transmission of rhythm information contained in music and similar sounds by means of vibrotactile stimulation are described. The actuator and input/output behavior of the device are examined. Measurement of the intensity discrimination threshold and beat frequency perception threshold is discussed. Application to music education in schools for the deaf is described, and results of a clinical test are reported.<>
Keywords :
handicapped aids; mechanoception; music; skin; vibrations; actuator; beat frequency perception threshold; clinical test; device input/output behaviour; intensity discrimination threshold; music education; rhythm information transmission; rhythm perception equipment; skin vibratory stimulation; vibrotactile stimulation characteristics; Actuators; Deafness; Educational institutions; Frequency measurement; Music; Rhythm; Skin; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
