Ben Heck has modded the kick pedal on the drums of guitar hero so it can be operated by puff of the mouth by someone who uses a wheelchair. Ben shows exactly how he went about the awesome mod over on his blog in a post here. http://benheck.com/03-01-2009/air-pressure-kick-pedal-for-gh4 This is a brilliant example ofContinueContinue reading “Puff activated kick pedal mod for Guitar Hero”
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Puff – Blow Concept for phone interaction.
Interesting idea. A first-thought is in the future this would be a way around the ‘voice-command’ dialing barrier that exists with most devices currently, where you’re expected to push a button then talk. A “puff-talk” action would work as a ‘complete’ hands free dialing alternative. [Pantech IM-] via ubergizmo
WizMouse Scrolls Out of Focus Windows
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]
Ray Ozzie knows about Mouthsticks … do you?
Wired recently ran an article about Microsoft CEO Ray Ozzie. One incident in particular introduced Ozzie to the magic that comes when people connect via computer. He had taken a part-time assignment helping a professor finish writing some courseware. The prof lived on the other side of town, so Ozzie collaborated with him remotely. OzzieContinueContinue reading “Ray Ozzie knows about Mouthsticks … do you?”
Mouse Control with voice sounds
Researchers from the University of Washington are developing a mouse that’s controlled using sounds made with your voice. [wp_youtube]PXmccs4GIqI[/wp_youtube] I have nothing to add.
New iPod and the Importance of Input Feedback
Being the geek I am, as well as the sleeper I am, I found myself following the Apple ‘Let’s Rock’ event at 2.30am. One interesting thought about the new stuff that was announced is the accessibility aspect is being thought about and incorporated at th design stage. Like most of the things to do withContinueContinue reading “New iPod and the Importance of Input Feedback”
The Touch Barrier – Testing the pogo stylus
pogo no go After writing an article about my concerns over the pervasive use of touch I was alerted via a comment to the pogo stylus [thanks @garthk] . The Touch Barrier pogo stylus I thought it might’ve been a solution so I wrote to “Ten One Design” outlining why I’m so interested. The responseContinueContinue reading “The Touch Barrier – Testing the pogo stylus”
Tongue Control
clipped from gtresearchnews.gatech.edu For Immediate Release June 30, 2008 A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives. The novel system allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair and interact with their environments simply by movingContinueContinue reading “Tongue Control”
XBox 360 Controller for Mac OSX
Came across this neat little project that could be an alternate input device. Not sure if it could double as mouse and gaes controller, or just games. “…a USB driver which allows you to use wired XBox 360 Controllers via USB, and wireless XBox 360 Controllers via the Microsoft Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, on yourContinueContinue reading “XBox 360 Controller for Mac OSX”
Unforseen custom uses for Wii as input device
There exists assistive technology devices that use tracking of a reflective dot by infrared to control a computer. They cost in vacinity on USD $4-500. Now take a look at this video and think about the unforseen possibilities of general purpose ‘stuff’. And what happens with mass market uptake and the effect it has onContinueContinue reading “Unforseen custom uses for Wii as input device”
