Types of Switches AE
Membrane keyboard
Alternative keyboard for computer access made up of pressure pads requiring limited hand and arm strength and mobility
Joystick
Input device consisting of a handle that pivots on a base allowing multi-directional control, often used to operate a power wheelchair, computer, or remote-controlled toys Types include: proportional (continuous) switched (discrete)
Proximity switch
Proximity switch
Pneumatic switch
Type of single-switch interface activated by airflow detection or pressure exchange, used to operate assistive devices such as environmental control units
Mechanical switch
Type of single-switch interface activated by applying pressure to a button, pad, or lever, used to operate assistive devices, types include: paddle plate button lever membrane
Phonation switch
Type of single-switch interface activated by speech or sound, used to operate assistive devices such as computers and environmental control units
Electromagnetic switch
Type of single-switch interface activated through energy such as radio waves or light used to operate assistive devices, types include: fiber-optic sensor infrared sound touch