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A headset that reads your brainwaves

Tan Le’s astonishing new computer interface reads its user’s brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects, and even physical electronics, with mere thoughts. Demo from TED A myriad of uses for input control. Related posts...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 6:31 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, brain, Thought, headset, ted, brainwaves

Smartphone Device That Maps Surroundings to Aid Blind

Curtin University research a smartphone-like gadget that senses an entire room’s features, builds a virtual map of it and communicates this to the user may one day replace the humble white cane to help blind sense their surroundings. Using special...

Published Thu, Sep 05 2013 3:17 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Access, mobile, blind, smartphone, mapping

Powered Nail Clipper

An easy-to-use, battery-operated nail clipper, which is perfect for those who have limited manual dexterity. via Coolest Gadgets Related posts: The Stick N Find Kind Reminder – for people with Alzheimer's Lifekludger Quick Links: Hand Stylus;...

Published Fri, Aug 16 2013 5:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Livers, Devices, powered, clippers, gadget, nails

Wheelchair hack for foot control

Alejandro who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy which limits his ability to move. Rather than wait five years for a powered wheelchair, his father [Shea] took it upon himself to hack a wheelchair his son could control. He used a second hand adult...

Published Tue, Sep 10 2013 5:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: control, Living, Input, Movement, foot, hack, fplk, foot control, wheelchair, sma, scale

Magnetic Voice Recorder

Thge Hi! Magnetic Voice Recorder is a short message voice note recorder that has a handy magnetic back and is made out of an extremely soft silicone rubber, All it takes is a single press of a button to record your message, up to 10 seconds in length...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 2:40 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Voice, Communication, Acoustic, Playing, magnetic, recording, memo, message, rubber

Leapmotion Gestures for accessibility

Christian Heilmann has a neat article and video about using the Leap motion for accessibility gestures. In essence, this means: Swiping your finger right will scroll the page down, left will scroll up. The speed of the swipe defines the amount of pixels...

Published Tue, Sep 24 2013 2:50 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Access, Movement, gesture, accessibility, motion, leap motion

Hands-Free Hair Dryer by AirPhysics

Ok, here’s one from left field. The AirPhysics Hands-Free Hair Dryer will be able to rest on just about any hard surface, and can be easily activated with but a touch of a button. I came across this hands free hair dryer, something I’d never...

Published Tue, Oct 01 2013 5:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Livers, Devices, hair dryer, hair, hands free

Captionfish: A captioned movies search engine

Stumbled across this service the other day. Lists captioned movies and TV shows as well as a search facility. You can customise results to shown within a certain area. Howeverer it only seems to be US-Centred currently. I’d really like to see this...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 2:39 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Livers, Access, captions, Software, deaf, online, tv, movies, US, service

Much awaited new Accessibility feature – iOS 7 Switch Control

From the AblenetInc youtube page comes some info on Switch Control in iOS7 “iOS 7 includes a powerful new accessibility feature, Switch Control. For users with significant physical disabilities, Switch Control is a much needed feature that provides...

Published Tue, Oct 15 2013 4:17 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Access, switching

Ribbit wireless handset, speaker and dock for mobile phone

The Ribbit is a wireless handset, speaker and charging dock for your mobile devices. Use the classic receiver to make calls while your smartphone or tablet is charging. The Ribbit has volume control and a noise reduction system to ensure crisp, polished...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2013 4:47 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Communication, Acoustic, phone, Listening, smartphone, dock, handset, charger, speaer

Kwikset Kevo smart lock

Kwikset are a leading brand of door hardware and home improvement. The Kevo smart lock is a Bluetooth-enabled deadbolt that will turns your iPhone into your housekey. The Kevo smart lock gives you the ability to unlock the door with a smartphone, accompanied...

Published Wed, Dec 04 2013 2:30 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Livers, Access, house, bluetooth, Monitoring, lock, door lock, key

Wheelchair tyres that never go flat

Wheelchair tyres should be made like this…. “Military Inspired ATV has tires that won’t stop…or be popped” Via: Coolest Gadgets Related posts: Wheelchair hack for foot control Wheelchair-accessible version of the NYC Taxi Wheelchair...

Published Thu, Dec 19 2013 2:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Thoughts, concept, Design, wheelchair, military, unstoppable, tyres

Pressy – a smartphone task button

The Pressy is a tiny, simple button that you plug into the headphone jack of your phone that allows you to easily access a regular task. It uses an app that lets you setup the presses it takes to perform certain functions. Clicks are similar to Morse...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 2:14 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Thoughts, Input, Touch, Access, Movement, mobile, phone, smartphone, button, morsecode, pressy

The Selfie – Remote Switch for Camera Phone

While they might call this a gimmick an its inspiration may be the #selfie, I’m convinced this could be useful to someone unable to hold a phone or press the button on their phone to take a picture. via Coolest Gadgets Related posts: Pressy –...

Published Mon, Mar 31 2014 3:23 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Input, Touch, switching, Recently Read, fplk, Feedly, IFTTT

HandsFree, a Mac app for iPhone calls via Bluetooth

Reshared post from +David N Wallace HandsFree, a Mac app worth $4.99 in the Mac App Store, that uses your Mac as a handsfree device by routing the audio from your Android phone or iPhone to your Mac. (Needs OS X 10.9)*? HandsFree Lets You Make & Receive...

Published Fri, Apr 11 2014 8:10 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Access, bluetooth, iphone, mac, handsfree, phone call, g+

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