    Proposal Title: Communicating Via the Microwave Auditory Effect
    Principal Investigator Name:Brian Kohn
    Principal Investigator Phone:505-884-2300
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    Keywords:
    MICROWAVE HEARING RF HEARING
    BONE CONDUCTION THERMOELASTIC
    COCHLEAR MICROPHONICS

    Abstract:

    In this research program, we plan to investigate a revolutionary new
    form of communication based on the microwave auditory effect. This
    proposed communication idea satisfies the requirements for an
    innovative, natural interface requiring no learning or training for
    efficient operation and effective communications. The purpose of the
    program proposed here is to extend the results of a recent
    feasibility study, performed for the Armstrong Laboratory/OEDR. The
    study found that voice communications, via the microwave auditory
    effect, are highly feasible. In Phase I of this SBIR, we propose to
    investigate the range of potential applications for this radically
    different form of voice communication and recommend hardware and
    systems concepts suitable for laboratory and brassboard
    demonstrations to be built under Phase II.

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