Just Like Stephen Hawking, Sultan Rifat Al Fatih Uses Electricalrynx Digital Technology
Sultan Rifat Al Fatih, who was the victim of an accident due to being entangled in a fiber optic cable (photo: dock. intermediate)

JAKARTA - Sultan Rifat Al Fatih, who was the victim of an accident because he was caught in a fiber optic cable in South Jakarta, has returned from the Police Hospital. His father, Fatih, stated that the Sultan, even though his voiceband was lifted during the operation, continued to improve.

Now, the Sultan uses the digital spokes apparatus Electrolarynx (EL) to communicate. EL is a battery powered handheld device, giving vibrations to the neck muscles to produce sound. Although the sound generated by EL is monotonous and less natural, it is a temporary solution for the Sultan.

Digital electrolaringx (digital electrolarynx) is an electronic device used by people who lose the ability to speak due to loss of runrong (slit) or other speaking organs. Traditional electrolaringx is a mechanical device that produces sound when applied to the neck or face, and is used by people who have undergone run-off surgery or have defects in their rants.

Digital electrolarks use digital technology to generate adjustable and modified sound. This device is often more flexible and can provide more natural sound than traditional electrolaringks. Digital electrolarks users can control sound output with more precision and can even generate various tones and intonations in everyday conversations.

This technology helps individuals who lose the ability to talk to communicate with others. Digital electrolaringx is often considered an important means of communication for those who experience loss of contact or serious problems in their speech organs.

Apart from Sultan Rifat, there are also several well-known people who use electrolarks or similar technology to communicate including:

Roger Ebert: This famous film critic lost his ability to speak after cancer surgery in 2006 and used electronic devices to communicate.

Christopher Reeve: The actor, known as Superman, uses computer-based technology to help speak after becoming a tetraplegia due to a spinal cord injury.

Stephen Hawking: This well-known theoretical physicist suffers from amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and uses electronic devices to speak.

Frank Reynolds: A poet and writer known for his work in poetry, Reynolds lost his ability to speak after a runaway cancer surgery in 1980 and used electrolarks.

Jason Becker: This music guitarist and composer suffers from ALS and has used eye and muscle-based technology to communicate and make music.

Kenneth Branagh, an actor and director of England. Branagh suffers from Bell's palmsy, a nervous disorder that can cause temporary paralysis in the face. He started using digital electrolarynx in 1989 to communicate.

Kathylevem, American actress. How come he had throat cancer in 2002. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, which caused him to lose his voice. He started using digital electrolarynx to communicate in 2003.

M. Night Shyamalan, American film director. Shyamalan had throat cancer in 2001. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, which caused him to lose his voice. He started using digital electrolarynx to communicate in 2002.

David Crosby, an American musician. Crosby had throat cancer in 2010. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, which caused him to lose his voice. He started using digital electrolarynx to communicate in 2011.

Keep in mind that this technology has helped many individuals who have lost their ability to speak to stay involved in communication and contribute to various areas of life.


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