Anything that saves excess clicking and moving when those simple actions can be tiresome or difficult due to any physical limiting factor has to be a good thing. WizMouse is a small app (Windows only) that adds ability to scroll in Out of Focus Windows. Download [via Lifehacker]
Category Archives: Lifekludger Links
Siftables, the smart blocks | Augmented Communication Possibilities?
A new way of thinking about alternative input and physical interaction. Possibilities for alternative and augmented communication. http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf [David Merrill demos Siftables, the smart blocks | Video on TED.com]
Clarifi iPhone Case with Macro Lens for Low Vision?
Great idea for people with low vision to read small print. Which is an interesting point. Just what ‘Universal Access’ (to use Mac OSX parlance) does the iPhone have? Anyone? [ThinkGeek :: Clarifi iPhone Case with Macro Lens]
Mobile-controlled Home Automation DIY
Control 8x240v outputs via mobile/web. sydney guy. Even without wap, offers great step-by-step DIY environmental control idea. [Link]
ASUS Eee Top launched – clever, appropriate use of Touch
ASUS are the smart cookies. They virtually started the consumer Netbook phenomenon with the affordable, linux based, eee pc. Now they release a stylish, all-in-one device with a Touch screen that’s based on XP obviously targeted at friendly family use at, hopefully, a competitive price – the ASUS Top. The screen must be resistive typeContinueContinue reading “ASUS Eee Top launched – clever, appropriate use of Touch”
Bicycle Design for People with Disabilities | Future Technology
Great to see some good asthetic thought as well as pure functionality put into accessible design in this bicycle. From the Tuvie site: Bicycle designer Gavin Smith has come up with a new bicycle design that will help people with disabilities to ride the bicycle independently. Sometimes disabilities like cerebral palsy can affect the basicContinueContinue reading “Bicycle Design for People with Disabilities | Future Technology”
Prototype This : Discovery Channel
Prototype This: A show about kludging? Imagine giving them a task to solve that is a NEED from a LIVER! (person living with disability) Link: http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/prototype-this/prototype-this.html
Lifekludger Links Weekly #27
Embedded Linux Router Hacked for Sprinkler ControlIf this hacked sprinkler controller can be controlled from a computer just think of the other devices that could be controlled i the same way. [Hacked Gadgets]Try the Tater Mitts gloves for potato peeling woesGood idea for arthritic hands or those who can’t hold a peeler. [Popgadget]Futura laptop standContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #27”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #26
# Main Page – Disapedia A growing wiki of disability related matters. # Google wants you to help create maps » This idea should be used to photograph and map access obstacles in the built environment! [via mathewingram.com/work] # Using an iPhone with no finger- Fly Me To The Moon: First Aerial iPhone Photo FromContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #26”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #25
Market Umbrellas, Cantilever umbrellas, Gazebo shade; Shade Australia I’ve actually been seriously considering using this arm for mounting a computer moniotor for bed. It needs to swing out the way and back against wall when not in use. This is the best off-the-shelf thing I’ve seen. Mac OS X Hints: Create speakable Safari bookmarks UseContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #25”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #24
LevelStar’s organizer for the visually impaired Interesting device. Brilliant docking idea. Can have QWERTY or Braille KB on dock (if only they’d made 1 dock that can flip with QWERTY one side – Braille the other!) Crystal concept phone Ultimate feedback from phone buttons. Keys U See | first STREET Large print keyboards.
Lifekludger Links Weekly #23
Ok, so I missed a couple weeks of weekly links…. Desk Lips speakerphone moves with voice I wonder if something like this perfected could be used by the deaf to lip read. [Popgadget] Wi-fi and RFID used for tracking I reckon this type technology will be used especially in aged circles in years to come.ContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #23”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #22
I think I may’ve missed a week somewhere in the haze that’s my life at the moment. Anyway, here’s a few more interesting things I’ve seen. A few of these links I’d really like to offer some more detailed thoughts about but unfortunately you can’t scale time. # Car Laptop Holder Adjustable arms. Could possiblyContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #22”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #21
# Computer picture frame for cubicle workers Could be used for so much more. Memory cues, instructions etc. [Popgadget] # DIY A/C zone controls Example of possibilities for electronically controlled ventilation etc. see also DIY zoning [Hack a Day] # The DIY Zoning Project DIY temperature control site. Information about designing and implementing the DoContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #21”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #20
# THE GALLERYDRIVE PROJECT HOMEPAGE // WHEELCHAIR MODDING DIARY A modified wheelchair that follows a line automatically. Built for a gallery robot. Schematics, videos, images, descriptions etc. [via Hackaday] # iPod Laptop AKA iTop An ipod modded so screen flips up. More devices need a fold up screen like this. When they’re flat on aContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #20”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #19
Yes, I know. I’m really, really late with this weeks links. I been busy with work, blogging other things on my personal blog, and podcasting. And then my connection went down for 24hours.# Remote Controlled Switch SocketRemote controlled power sockets, plug and play. US only as far as I can see. Great things for cheapContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #19”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #18
# Flexability Crutches make limping fashionable Wonder how these cater for different height people. Nice to see design coming into these devices though. Now, if they could just make my wheelchair look spiffy. [Pop gadget] # BT uses Gaming Tech for PC The BT Balance is a device that plugs into a USB port andContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #18”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #17
Okay, I’m really late this week with the weekly links – blame cu07. # Griffin Elevator Laptop / Notebook Stand: Comfortable Performance When you need that extra it of height for correct positioning. [Mr.Gadget Australia] # Wiimote Door Unlocker I have a electronic strike with keypad on my front door. This use of a wiiContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #17”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #16
# Gadget Hip Holster Could be used in a wheelchair. Very handy, reacxhable and secure. Straps are not in areas likely to cause pressure areas. [ThinkGeek] # One-handed serving tray Just makes sense for people with one arm or use of one arm/hand etc. [Pop gadget] # Magnetic hangers keep the clothes in order AnContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #16”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #15
» Gadget Shoulder Holster A discreet way to keep your valuables. This design would not interfere with wearing in a wheelchair. Have you ever tried to find a secure place that’s discreet when in a wheelchair that’s easy to get to? [ThinkGeek] » Robotics, laser and wireless technologies make driving safer for wheelchair users TechnoogyContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #15”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #14
» Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard – Unique looking touch disc BT Keyboard with very interesting looking cursor control pad called the ‘TouchDisc’. Now I wonder if it’s like the pad on the eo UMPC or is touch sensitive. [Mr.Gadget Australia] » Folding mini keyboard Neat compact BT keyboard – folds too. Good spacingContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #14”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #13
» Xbox 360 QWERTY thumb keyboard is official Call me silly, but this looks like a great, compact input device for a PC now that the keyboard has been added! Wonder how hard to convert it to usb input and developing drivers for a PC would be. [Engadget] » Tactile 3D maps could help blindContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #13”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #12
Another lot of links. Late again. Blame Easter! » | Technology | Wi-fi buses drive rural web use Great lifekludge in poor and remote areas. [BBC NEWS] » HTC Shift — the cellphone company finally goes UMPC A great addition to a small format touch-screen device – a keyboard. Can’t wait to get my stickContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #12”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #11
» Collapsible strainer Ok. So this just looked really handy for some reason. [Popgadget] » Peanut Lights free your hands in the dark Nice compact, lightweight, longlasting, velcro attachable lights. Gotta be usefull for a lifekludge. » Non-touch ‘touch’ screen – twilight zone At least the problems and issues revolving around skin-sensitive or not wouldn’tContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #11”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #10
# » Bionic hand touts can-crushing abilities – The future of artificial limbs? The latest bionic creation to come from the doors of the Tokyo Institute of Technology. give it few years of miniaturisation and some human brain or nerve interface and hand function could be a possibility. [Video – Engadget] # » Sony Cyber-shotContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #10”
