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Category Archives: Assistive Technology
E-bot and E-bot ADV
HIMS (www.hims-inc.com) will start shipping E-bot and E-bot ADV this June 2014. What is E-bot? E-bot and E-bot ADV are portable read, write, and various distance video magnifiers with OCR (ADV model exclusive). The E-bot supports iPad or Android tablet, … Continue reading
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Wearable Ear Computer
Jody Ranck (GIGAOM Research, July 2012) reported that advances in materials science, battery power, augmented reality and chip evaluation have made the possibilities for wearables grow rapidly. These “Wearables” are commuting devices that are always on, always accessible and easily … Continue reading
3D printing
The special issue (3D Printer Buyer’s Guide) in the Make: magazine reported that the first patent for 3D printing was obtained by Charles Hull in 1986. The essence of 3D printing is that software can “slice” a 3D image into … Continue reading
Smartwatch
Many people use their smartphones to check time instead of wearing a wrist watch. However, you may start hearing about smartwatch. Some of the smartwatches can accept calls, check e-mail, take pictures, calendars, and run some other apps. For example, Samsung … Continue reading
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Reminder Apps
I attended a Webinar sponsored by RESNA the other day. In this webinar, Tony Gentry, PhD OTR/L presented how apps and strategies can be used with smart phones, PDAs, or tablet computers to help veterans with cognitive-behavioral challenge related Traumatic … Continue reading
Google Glass
What are Wearable computers? According to the Wikipedia, “Wearable computers, also known as body-borne computers are miniature electronic devices that are worn under, with or on top of clothing.” Adib Ghubril, a Research analyst and Director at Gartner’s Technology, noted … Continue reading
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All-terrain wheelchairs
Years ago, I lived in South Dakota in an undeveloped area where an all-terrain wheelchair may have served a real need. However, since I have been living in a metropolitan area for many years, I have never received questions about all-terrain … Continue reading
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Switch Mouse by Humanscale
Switch Mouse from Humanscale has been on the market for a while. This mouse has a V-shaped base, which allows the wrist and forearm to be in a natural position, and most users found that this mouse is amazingly comfortable. … Continue reading
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Math Software for Tablet PCs and Interactive Whiteboards
Fluid Math There are two versions of FluidMath. One for Tablet PCs and one for Interactive Whiteboards. This new math app is compatible to a graphing calculator. However it does have a more interactive approach and allows a nice interface … Continue reading
Using low cost AAC apps vs. dedicated AAC devices (Part II)
After I posted the topic, “Using low cost AAC apps vs. dedicated AAC devices” at the Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Website (QIAT), I received some replies via e-mail. Most replies have a common thread and include suggestions so I … Continue reading