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		Manual Mode Maximum flexibility and control is obtained by fully controlling the spoon with the joystick. By moving the joystick in all four directions (up, down, left, right), any food item within the included tray can be eaten in any desired order. 1. Using the joystick, select the compartment from the included tray which contains the desired food item. 2. After the spoon reaches the compartment, use the joystick to fine-tune its position near the item. 3. After the spoon is in place, instruct the spoon to grasp the food by using the joystick. 4. The spoon will grasp the item and automatically approach the mouth. When the mouth comes in contact with the spoon, the fork will automatically retract.

		Semi-automatic Mode Simplified user operation, however a specific food item cannot be selected. After selecting a desired compartment within the included tray, My Spoon will automatically grasp a food item in the compartment. 1. Using the joystick, select the compartment from the included tray which contains the desired food item. 2. The spoon will automatically grasp an item and approach the mouth. When the mouth comes in contact with the spoon, the fork will automatically retract.

		Automatic Mode By simply pressing a button, My Spoon will automatically select a compartment, grasp a food item and carry it toward the mouth. 1. When the button is pressed, the spoon will automatically grasp a food item from within the included tray and carry it towards the mouth. 2. When the mouth comes in contact with the spoon, the fork will automatically retract.

Controllers
Three types of controllers are available.
Standard Joystick Recommended for users who can accurately control a joystick. Dimensions: 45mm x 45mm (base), 144mm (height) Automatic mode button Recommended for those who cannot operate a joystick. (Requires standard joystick for initial setup) Dimensions: 85mm (diameter), 20mm (thickness)		Reinforced Joystick with Button Recommended for users who can not accurately control a joystick due to trembling. With more resistance built into the joystick, it requires large, deliberate commands to operate. A large push-button is included for mode changes. Dimensions: Reinforced joystick : 50mm x 50mm (base), 154mm (height) Push-button : 33mm (diameter), 15mm (thickness)

Guidelines for choosing operating mode and device

User Attributes Recommended operating mode Controlling appendage Operating device No trembling Normal endurance C-4 spinal cord injury, Guillain-Barre Syndrome Manual mode Interaction: Normal Flexibility: High Chin or fingers Standard joystick Palm Reinforced joystick and button Slight trembling Limited endurance Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy Semi-automatic mode Interaction: Low Flexibility: Medium Chin or fingers Standard joystick Palm Reinforced joystick and button Ability to press a button (Difficulty with operating a joystick) Cerebrovascular disease Automatic mode Interaction: Minimum Flexibility: Low Any appendage Automatic mode button

For further information or inquiries SECOM Co., Ltd. 1-5-1 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001 Japan Contact us Euro area FOCAL Revalidatietechniek Berkelseweg 10, 5056 HZ Berkel-Enschot, The Netherlands E-mail : info@focalmeditech.nl

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