Lifekludger Links Weekly #6
February 26th, 2007 | by dnw |# » Lifetimer - I Want One Of Those
Could program these to countdown to events needed to remember like taking medication or important appointments, for people with disabilities or disorders that effect memory retention.
# » Popgadget: Take A Call In The Bath
A waterproof phone. Gotta be usefull for some particular uses except just catering for accidental drops in the bath.
# » SwimMan Waterproofed Ipod
Solve problems of spit on my shuffle. (yes, I operate my ipod shuffle with my tongue…sometimes wonder what will happen if too much spit gets inside it…but it’s been fine so far! - Dave)
# » Detection algorithms to enable sign language on-the-go - Engadget
Sign-language recognition.
# » SmartSink is always the right height - Engadget
Classic example of ‘context-shifting’. Height-adjustable sink may not have been high on Engadget’s list of important things….but is a huge issue in area of disability and/or adaptable housing/ageing in-place.
