August 2009 - Lifekludger - The Network of Care

Pressure Sensitive Multitouch pads to come

An article in Technology Review reveals development of pressure sensitive touch pads that could be used on future generation devices. Why is this Lifekludger newsworthy? Because the pads are reported to combine features of both kinds of existing touch...

Published Sun, Aug 30 2009 4:17 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: research, development, Touch, Access, article, pad, Design, touchscreen, touch barrier

Automated blinds controlled via computer and remote

A neat project showing automated ‘venetian’ blinds controlled via computer and remote. I once had a mod done that used a stepper motor from a hard disk that turned the blinds via the wand on the blinds. That way it was able to leave the blind...

Published Wed, Aug 26 2009 6:39 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: control, blinds, Makers, Computer, Automation, ec, house, servo, remote

Bare Conductive Ink

Skin safe conductive ink. Mmm…thinking this stuff must be good for something. Maybe it’s conductive properties combined with it being non-toxic could have some application for getting around the touch barrier. [Bare [...] Related posts: NuTouch...

Published Wed, Aug 26 2009 2:30 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Thoughts, conductive, skin, paint, ink, circuit

Adesso compact wireless keyboard

Nice compact, wi-fi keyboard, useful for limited reach. And no cords. Non-multi touch pad is a positive in my opinion. Would love to test the pad. [via engadget ] Related posts:Ergodex customisable input system [...] Related posts: Ergodex customisable...

Published Mon, Aug 24 2009 9:13 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Devices, wifi, Typing, Suppliers, wireless, compact, keyboard

The Social Internet as Social Assistive Device

The social web offers a means of engagement that trascends the technology and transforms lives. Strangely or not, I tend not to see myself as disabled. Maybe that’s why I tend [...] Related posts: ConnectingUp – Get ConnectED: Weaving A New...

Published Tue, Aug 18 2009 8:11 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Livers, Communication, assistive, value, isolation, Connection, social, presence, People

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Pressure Sensitive Multitouch pads to come

Automated blinds controlled via computer and remote

Bare Conductive Ink

Adesso compact wireless keyboard

The Social Internet as Social Assistive Device