A new era for epiglottis calculation

If you prefer not to do your own epiglottis calculations (maybe you fear you lack the mathematical chops to do that well?), this new study may bring cheer:

“Development of a Deep Learning-Based Epiglottis Obstruction Ratio Calculation System,” by  Hsing-Hao Su and Chuan-Pin Lu, Sensors, 2023.
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Maybe you are unsure what and where your epiglottis is, and what it generally does. The Cleveland Clinic’s explanation is a fine introduction:

How does my epiglottis work?
If you’re like most people, you swallow between 500 and 700 times a day, and your epiglottis goes into action with every swallow. When you swallow, the free end of your epiglottis flips backward to cover the opening of your larynx. When food or fluid gets close, the free end of your epiglottis flips up and pushes food or liquid away from your larynx toward your esophagus.