US Patent 9625884 Apparatus for extending control and methods thereof

An adjustably adapted control apparatus for facilitating control of controlled apparatus 109 by users who have limited means of physical input for activating currently available control means. Transducing apparatus 102-106 transduces a physical contact input 101 of a user with input limitations, decision making apparatus 107 determines the intended commands of the user based on adjustable adaptation parameters, and directs control signals 109 from signal generator 108 through transmittance apparatus 108, causing the controlled apparatus to effect the intended commands of the user.