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1)    Grasp

-     Grip and Puff - A squeeze of the handle generates a puff of air, activating the switch.

-     Grasp - Squeezing this momentary switch closes the contacts internally.

2 2)    Joystick

-     Large Joystick and Pushbutton - Larger controls are located on a 10 inch by 6 inch base.

-     Hand Joysticks - These are joysticks intended for use by the hand.

-     Chin Joystick - These joysticks can be activated via chin movement.

-     Tongue Switch - A minimal amount of tongue movement is required to control this switch.  

3 3)    Leaf

-     Leaf Paddle Switch - A large contact surface is mounted on a stem.  
The switch is activated when pushed in one direction.

-     Leaf Stick Switch - Bending the flexible stem of this switch activates the switch.

4 4)   Low Pressure

-     Membrane Switches  - These switches are activated by touch and require low pressure.

-     Wafer - This device consists of five membrane switches which allow for directional control.

-     Star - Multiple switches are incorporated into this large cross-shaped configuration.

-     Light Touch Switches

-     L.T. Switch - This switch can be operated by a person with little strength.

-     Micro Lite Switch - This a small pushbutton switch requiring very little pressure for activation. 

-     Contact Pad Switch - This switch is activated by touch of the skin; no pressure is required.

-     Ellipse Switches

-     Touch Switch

-     Pushbutton

-     Rocker

-     Sip and Puff

-     Tilt

-     Wobble

5 5)   Muscle twitch

-     Finger Flex Switch - This switch is activated by the bending of the finger.

-     P-Switch - This switch can be located at various points of the body 
    and is activated through muscle contractions. 

-     Twitch Switch - This switch is activated by muscle twitch.

6 6)    No Contact

-     Untouchable Buddy - This switch activates when a hand or other body part is in close proximity.

-     Cylindrical Touch Switch - This switch is sensitive to touch and requires 
    no pressure for activation.

-     Fiber Optic Switch - This switch is designed for use by individuals with limited finger movement.

-     Adjustable Proximity Switch - This switch is activated when a hand 
    or body part is detected within an activation range near its sensor.

-     Adjustable Photoelectric Switch - When a beam of light is broken, this switch is activated.

-     Eye-Blink Switch - This infrared switch is activated with the blink of the eye.

-    Voice Activated Switch - This switch is activated when the user 
    speaks into a microphone worn near mouth.

-     Vibration Switch - This switch can be placed on a table and activated 
    by light finger tapping on the table.

7 7)    Push button

-     Adjustable Pinch Switch

-     Small Push Buttons

-     Jelly Bean Switch

-     Buddy Button

-     Large Pushbuttons

-     Pillow Switch

-      Microlite Switch

-     Body Switch

-     Rocking Lever Switch

-     Treadle

8 8)    Rocker

-     Rocker Paddle - This flat switch can open and close two circuits.

-     Rocking Plate - This plate switch can open and close two circuits.

9 9)    Sip and Puff

-     Sip and Puff (Long and Short) - These pneumatic switches are 
    controlled by the intake and outflow of air via the user's mouth.

-     Lip Switch by Adaptive Switch Lab., Inc.

-     Grip and Puff - Air movement can be provided by the user breathing or through a hand grip.

1 10)  Tilt Switch

-     Mercury tilt switch - The orientation of the switch causes the mercury 
    to flow, opening or closing the contacts.

2 11)  Wobble Switch

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