# Tongue Controlled Gadgets The 'Mimi Switch' Is The Ultimate in Hands-Free Remotes By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonge-controls-need-new-music-nom-nom-nom References: [tech.blorge](http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:) This designer of new technology named Kazuhiro Taniguchi of [Osaka University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot) wants you to be able to [control all your gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone) with a wink and a nod or a tongue. The new gadget looks like a normal set of ear buds, but by measuring [movements in your face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control), it will send different signals to different devices. **Implications** - This Mimi Switch is connected to a micro-computer that enables it to control your electric devices. The hands-free gadget is awesome because you can control practically any of your electronic devices without getting up. This item would be great for older people who have bad joints and can't manage a lot of moving around. The featured images show a woman using the device by sticking out her tongue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hands-free Control:** The Mimi Switch introduces a hands-free control solution for electronic devices, allowing users to control their gadgets without the need for physical interaction. - **Facial Movement Recognition:** The Mimi Switch utilizes facial movement recognition technology to interpret gestures and translate them into signals for controlling different devices, opening up possibilities for more intuitive user interfaces. - **Assistive Technology:** The Mimi Switch provides a practical solution for individuals with limited mobility, offering an assistive tool that enables greater independence and convenience in managing electronic devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore integrating the Mimi Switch technology into their products, offering customers a unique and convenient way to interact with their devices. - **Aging Population Solutions:** The Mimi Switch presents an opportunity for the aging population solutions industry to develop assistive technologies that cater to the specific needs and challenges faced by older individuals. - **User Interface Design:** The Mimi Switch's facial movement recognition technology opens up avenues for innovation in user interface design, enabling more natural and intuitive interactions with electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Motion Tracking Eye Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtrack.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Wearable Technology Gesture Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mouse.md) - [Facial Movement Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameface.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md)