Merton Product Information

Merton: Providing a Voice to The Voiceless on Apple Vision Pro is an accessibility-focused tool that enables voice-impaired users to express their needs, thoughts, and feelings naturally and swiftly through a user-friendly interface enhanced by AI. It leverages Apple Vision Pro to deliver intuitive communication support via an AI-powered board, pain tracking, and smart messaging features.


How it Works

  • AI Powered Communication Board: An intuitive interface for selecting quick phrases or crafting custom messages. Messages can be vocalized through Apple Vision Pro or mirrored to an iPad or iPhone. The AI predicts users’ next phrases based on past interactions, speeding up communication compared to traditional AAC devices or paper boards.
  • Pain Tracker: The Pain Board lets users—especially those with limited or no motor function—pinpoint areas of pain on their body using simple eye movements, using only Apple Vision Pro. This enables caregivers to respond quickly and accurately to pain management needs when the user cannot point or speak about pain areas.

How to Use Merton

  1. Set up on Apple Vision Pro: Access the AI-powered Communication Board and Pain Tracker via the Vision Pro interface.
  2. Use the AI board for communication: Browse or type custom phrases, or select quick phrases to vocalize or mirror to an iPad/iPhone.
  3. Express pain with the Pain Tracker: Use eye movements to indicate pain locations; caregivers can interpret and respond accordingly.

Features

  • AI-powered Communication Board for rapid, natural expression
  • Voice output via Apple Vision Pro or mirroring to iPad/iPhone
  • AI-based prediction of next phrases to accelerate communication
  • Pain Tracker leveraging eye movements for non-verbal pain localization
  • User-friendly interface tailored for voice-impaired users
  • Optimized for Apple Vision Pro to maximize accessibility and ease of use

Privacy and Availability

  • Copyright 2024 Merton LLC. Privacy and data handling details are important for users with sensitive communication data. (Refer to official documentation for data storage and usage policies.)

Tool Summary

Merton provides a robust, AI-enhanced way for voice-impaired individuals to communicate more fluidly through Vision Pro, combining an AI conversation board with a non-verbal pain tracking system to support daily caregiving and personal expression.