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Re: New amazing Open Source technology

2009-11-24T03:03:56Z

Hi David

That really is quite amazing! There is definitely some potential for this kind of interaction in the AT arena. Watching that video I was wondering if people who have dementia could benefit in some way from a version of such a system. When those mini projectors (used in this project) first came out, I remember immediately thinking of potential applications for AAC and managed to get hold of one of the 3M ones but the image quality and brightness weren't very good. Hopefully these will get better with time. It is great to hear that the Sixth Sense project is going to be made open-source!

Cheers,

Aejaz

>>> David Colven <Colven@...> 20/11/2009 10:01 >>>
Sorry for any cross-posting but I thought this is mind blowing!

http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixths
ense_technology.html

David

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Re: Prediction Software

2009-11-24T02:56:41Z

I like the look of and the idea behind..

http://www.techmatrix.org/matrix.aspx?f=41

but I can't seem to use it properly. Seems like the more features you add, the higher the number of results (should be the other way around surely) and I'm expecting to to see the feature 'grid' contain ticks or something, otherwise it's just a list that looks like a grid...

Mike p

A few more http://www.emptech.info/products_by_subcategory.php?ID=150

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Subject: Prediction Software

Hi,

Anyone any suggestions for (other) or favourite programs :

a) That have phonetic prediction + Text to Speech

(ClaroRead, Read&Write???)

b) have an on-screen keyboard & prediction & remembers its location on the screen

(GridKeys?)

Ideally we'd have a decent comparison table of them (is there one?)... Perhaps they can extend SpeechBubble to include On Screen Keyboards/similar?

Cheers,

Simon

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Re: Prediction Software

2009-11-20T09:17:53Z

Simon,

The Grid 2 and Grid Keys include phonetic prediction too.

Barney

Hi,

Anyone any suggestions for (other) or favourite programs :

a) That have phonetic prediction + Text to Speech

(ClaroRead, Read&Write???)

b) have an on-screen keyboard & prediction & remembers its location on the screen

(GridKeys?)

Ideally we'd have a decent comparison table of them (is there one?)... Perhaps they can extend SpeechBubble to include On Screen Keyboards/similar?

Cheers,

Simon

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Re: Prediction Software

2009-11-20T04:47:11Z

Also WordQ, Penfriend, Cowriter and for comparison TechMatrix http://www.techmatrix.org/matrix.aspx?f=41

A few more http://www.emptech.info/products_by_subcategory.php?ID=150

Best wishes E.A.

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ECS, University of Southampton,

Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246

http://www.lexdis.org

http://www.emptech.info

Hi,

Anyone any suggestions for (other) or favourite programs :

a) That have phonetic prediction + Text to Speech

(ClaroRead, Read&Write???)

b) have an on-screen keyboard & prediction & remembers its location on the screen

(GridKeys?)

Ideally we'd have a decent comparison table of them (is there one?)... Perhaps they can extend SpeechBubble to include On Screen Keyboards/similar?

Cheers,

Simon

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Prediction Software

2009-11-20T04:35:10Z

Hi,

Anyone any suggestions for (other) or favourite programs :

a) That have phonetic prediction + Text to Speech

(ClaroRead, Read&Write???)

b) have an on-screen keyboard & prediction & remembers its location on the screen

(GridKeys?)

Ideally we'd have a decent comparison table of them (is there one?)... Perhaps they can extend SpeechBubble to include On Screen Keyboards/similar?

Cheers,

Simon

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New amazing Open Source technology

2009-11-20T02:01:50Z

Sorry for any cross-posting but I thought this is mind blowing!

http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology.html

David

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Strip lights

2009-11-19T07:32:44Z

Hi,

Does anyone have a suitable solution to control strip lights, typically installed in a kitchen, using an IR transmitting ECU?

Many thanks,

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Re: COURSE REMINDER: Data Management Using Stata course at Imperial College next week

2009-11-18T03:27:20Z

Do you think someone could stop these emails from coming along every week please? They aren’t appropriate for this group.

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2009-11-18T03:22:25Z

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Re: drag lock

2009-11-18T01:41:32Z

Vicky
Excellent - that does the job on my Cirque touchpad so it should work
for my client.
Its obvious once you know!
Barry

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Subject: Re: drag lock

Hi Barry,

If you go into Control Panel and then Mouse settings theres a things
called Click Lock (on the Buttons tab). To activate it, you just have to
hold down the left mouse button for a pre-set amount of time. You can
then take your finger off the left click and drag the window around. To
let go, you hold down the left button again. Hopefully this would work
with any mouse input device.

Best Wishes,

Vicky

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Subject: drag lock

Dear all
Does anyone have an easy software way of locking the drag function? My
client can use his touchpad except when he double taps he can't hold
down to do the drag. I'm sure there must be something out there that
will enable him to take his finger off & then drag & unlock later. I
know I can do it with hardware, but I'm trying to do it on the cheap!

(It doesn't help that my trust seems to block any site involving
software!)

Barry

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Re: drag lock

2009-11-18T01:15:58Z

Hi Barry,

If you go into Control Panel and then Mouse settings theres a things called Click Lock (on the Buttons tab). To activate it, you just have to hold down the left mouse button for a pre-set amount of time. You can then take your finger off the left click and drag the window around. To let go, you hold down the left button again. Hopefully this would work with any mouse input device.

Best Wishes,

Vicky

Vicky Johnson
Clinical Engineer

Electronic Assistive Technology Service
TORT Centre
Ninewells Hospital
Dundee
DD1 9SY

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Subject: drag lock

Dear all
Does anyone have an easy software way of locking the drag function? My
client can use his touchpad except when he double taps he can't hold
down to do the drag. I'm sure there must be something out there that
will enable him to take his finger off & then drag & unlock later. I
know I can do it with hardware, but I'm trying to do it on the cheap!

(It doesn't help that my trust seems to block any site involving
software!)

Barry

Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
Medical Physics Service
Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ

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Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-17T12:01:27Z

Hi Richard,

We are hoping to evaluate: http://www.rehadapt.de/en/index.php

A lot of the time I think custom manufacture of some components can make a big difference (our team does this for example) to getting things just right. Not sure if you have access to such services where you are though?

Cheers

Simon

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Subject: Re: Gaming Tech

Hi
I'm supporting a student at Haringey sixth form centre. He has a liberator 14 (communication aid) which he controls with a head mouse and he has switch control of his powered chair.
I'm trying to get his Liberator 14 better mounted at the moment he has (had actually) a Daessy pole I think. The mounting is rather basic, a little large and not terribly well fixed.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any other mounting systems, perhaps neater and easier for him to independently move out the way when he doesn't need it.

Richard Walter
ICT specialist teacher
Haringey

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Re: drag lock

2009-11-17T11:33:23Z

Hi Barry,

A few possibilities that I can think of (in order of preference):

- Do it in the mouse driver if the touchpad has 3 buttons (assume not)
- Use AutoHotKey [1] to remap a key on the keyboard to drag lock [I think one of us has written a script for this before, relatively simple, but shout if needed!]
- You can do it with one of the dwell-click software programs [2].. This involves clicking on the button on the dwell software before dragging.

Cheers

Simon

[1] http://www.autohotkey.com/
[2] http://www.oatsoft.org/search?SearchableText=mouse+drag

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Subject: drag lock

Dear all
Does anyone have an easy software way of locking the drag function? My client can use his touchpad except when he double taps he can't hold down to do the drag. I'm sure there must be something out there that will enable him to take his finger off & then drag & unlock later. I know I can do it with hardware, but I'm trying to do it on the cheap!

(It doesn't help that my trust seems to block any site involving
software!)

Barry

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drag lock

2009-11-17T09:23:51Z

Dear all
Does anyone have an easy software way of locking the drag function? My
client can use his touchpad except when he double taps he can't hold
down to do the drag. I'm sure there must be something out there that
will enable him to take his finger off & then drag & unlock later. I
know I can do it with hardware, but I'm trying to do it on the cheap!

(It doesn't help that my trust seems to block any site involving
software!)

Barry

Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
Medical Physics Service
Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ

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Re: Kindle on PC

2009-11-17T02:09:54Z

ASSISTECH Digest - 10 Nov 2009 to 13 Nov 2009 (#2009-147)

Oh yeah - doh. Sorry

Thanks

Lisa

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Subject: Re: Kindle on PC

Sorry Tech speak

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TTS ???

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From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:ASSISTECH@...] On Behalf Of Rolf Black
Sent: 15 November 2009 22:55
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Subject: Re: Kindle on PC

Tried it too and seems to work very well! Keyboard shortcuts for everything. They are asking for feedback so it might be worth mentioning the TTS: write to: kindleforpc-feedback@...

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Re: Kindle on PC

2009-11-17T01:49:07Z

ASSISTECH Digest - 10 Nov 2009 to 13 Nov 2009 (#2009-147)

Sorry Tech speak

Text To Speech

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Why not visit our website: www.ace-centre.org.uk

The ACE Centre is a registered charity (no 1040868). You can donate here now!

TTS ???

Thanks

Lisa

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lisa Price

Occupational Therapist

Access to Communication & Technology

0121 627 8235

Tried it too and seems to work very well! Keyboard shortcuts for everything. They are asking for feedback so it might be worth mentioning the TTS: write to: kindleforpc-feedback@...

Cheers

Rolf

Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Black MSc

Department of Computing Science, University of Aberdeen and School of Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland

mail: rolfblack@..., phone: +44 (0)1382 386530 (Dundee office) , mobile: +44 7958807545

Motico - Motion & Communication, Rehabilitation Engineering & Publishing

mail: rolf.black@..., skype: rolfblack

The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683, The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096

The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.

Re: Kindle on PC

2009-11-17T01:41:06Z

ASSISTECH Digest - 10 Nov 2009 to 13 Nov 2009 (#2009-147)

TTS ???

Thanks

Lisa

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lisa Price

Occupational Therapist

Access to Communication & Technology

0121 627 8235

Tried it too and seems to work very well! Keyboard shortcuts for everything. They are asking for feedback so it might be worth mentioning the TTS: write to: kindleforpc-feedback@...

Cheers

Rolf

Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Black MSc

Department of Computing Science, University of Aberdeen and School of Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland

mail: rolfblack@..., phone: +44 (0)1382 386530 (Dundee office) , mobile: +44 7958807545

Motico - Motion & Communication, Rehabilitation Engineering & Publishing

mail: rolf.black@..., skype: rolfblack

The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683, The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096

The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.

Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-17T01:26:15Z

Richard
Daessy offer very flexible options, but you might not have the best one.
Try contacting
http://www.aacmounts.com/

Barry

Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
Medical Physics Service
Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ

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[mailto:ASSISTECH@...] On Behalf Of Richard Walter
Sent: 16 November 2009 22:04
To: ASSISTECH@...
Subject: Re: Gaming Tech

Hi
I'm supporting a student at Haringey sixth form centre. He has a
liberator 14 (communication aid) which he controls with a head mouse and

he has switch control of his powered chair.
I'm trying to get his Liberator 14 better mounted at the moment he has
(had actually) a Daessy pole I think. The mounting is rather basic, a
little large and not terribly well fixed.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any other mounting systems, perhaps
neater and easier for him to independently move out the way when he
doesn't need it.

Richard Walter
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Haringey

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Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-16T14:04:17Z

Hi
I'm supporting a student at Haringey sixth form centre. He has a
liberator 14 (communication aid) which he controls with a head mouse and
he has switch control of his powered chair.
I'm trying to get his Liberator 14 better mounted at the moment he has
(had actually) a Daessy pole I think. The mounting is rather basic, a
little large and not terribly well fixed.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any other mounting systems, perhaps
neater and easier for him to independently move out the way when he
doesn't need it.

Richard Walter
ICT specialist teacher
Haringey

Re: Kindle on PC

2009-11-15T14:54:39Z

ASSISTECH Digest - 10 Nov 2009 to 13 Nov 2009 (#2009-147)

Tried it too and seems to work very well! Keyboard shortcuts for everything. They are asking for feedback so it might be worth mentioning the TTS: write to: kindleforpc-feedback@...

Cheers

Rolf

Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Black MSc

Department of Computing Science, University of Aberdeen and School of Computing, University of Dundee, Scotland

mail: rolfblack@..., phone: +44 (0)1382 386530 (Dundee office) , mobile: +44 7958807545

Motico - Motion & Communication, Rehabilitation Engineering & Publishing

mail: rolf.black@..., skype: rolfblack

The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683, The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096

The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.

Re: Kindle on PC

2009-11-15T08:00:24Z

Many thanks to Simon for finding and publicising this. I've installed it on both a laptop and a Netbook and it's extremely easy to use with Dragon. Once a book is open you don't really need anything other than the 'Page down' command. It really does seem to be a fairly complete solution for anyone unable to use the standard Kindle.

There is a wide choice of text size and, when you finish reading and close the application, it reopens by default at the point where you left it. It really is a pretty ideal solution for disabled people who are unable to use their hands. And voice will not be the only option for operating the 'Page down' key. Scrolling is also an option, as is using the on-screen movement arrows included in the software.

David Colven has already mentioned the huge library of free Kindle compatible books available from Project Gutenberg at http://www.freekindlebooks.org.

But be very cautious about downloading the supposedly 'free' Kindle books from the list on the Amazon website. I downloaded one to try and, although the book was shown on the website at $0.00 I still got an e-mail thanking me for my custom and telling me that $2.38 had been taken from my credit card! So be warned!

Conrad Hodgkinson

PS If you are considering shopping at Amazon this Christmas, do please consider starting via the link on the Accessible Property Register website at www.accessible-property.org.uk. It doesn't cost you any extra, but commission generated is used to support our free services for older and disabled people.

----- Original Message -----

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Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:47 AM

Subject: Kindle on PC

(from the RESNA list)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311

Could be handy for people who want to e-book with switch/alternative access. E.g. running on a netbook would make a pretty accesssible/good battery life reader, at 1/10 of the cost of a page turner (anyone provide these anymore?!)...

Cheers,

Simon

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

simon.judge@...
01226 432159

www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk

Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
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Re: Kindle on PC

2009-11-13T01:54:53Z

Good find Simon

Lots of free content at Project Gutenburg and also http://www.freekindlebooks.org

I downloaded ‘A Christmas Carol” – works very well. If only we had TTS as well.

Excellent keyboard control as well. Must make a SAW selection set for it and Grid for The Grid!

David

David Colven

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01865 759813

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From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:ASSISTECH@...] On Behalf Of Judge Simon (Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:48 AM
To: ASSISTECH@...
Subject: Kindle on PC

(from the RESNA list)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311

Could be handy for people who want to e-book with switch/alternative access. E.g. running on a netbook would make a pretty accesssible/good battery life reader, at 1/10 of the cost of a page turner (anyone provide these anymore?!)...

Cheers,

Simon

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

simon.judge@...
01226 432159

www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk

Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust Gawber Road Barnsley
S75 2EP

Kindle on PC

2009-11-13T00:47:46Z

(from the RESNA list)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311

RAatE - 30th Nov and 1st Dec

2009-11-10T08:51:33Z

Hi all,

Just to remind you that RAatE is fast approaching and that you need to get your registration in now(ish) to guarantee a place. There are some great papers, keynotes (this is the only UK 'date' to see Dr Scherer for example), training and exhibition this year. This is also the only opportunity to meet and network with like minded people and services from the UK (i.e. the people on this list).

Keynote speakers are Dr Marcia Sherer and Dr Carrie Britton. Dr. Scherer is President, Institute for Matching Person & Technology and author of "Living in the State of Stuck: How Assistive Technology Impacts the Lives of People with Disabilities". Dr Britton trained as an occupational therapist in rheumatology and now works to improve the design, delivery and standards of services for families of children with disabilities or long term illness.

Training sessions will focus on current AT education provision, an introduction to Trusted Assessor training and Digital Inclusion. Presentations will cover a wide range of topics including computer access, telecare, location awareness, wheelchair design and AT for people with learning disabilities.

Full programme details and online registration now available at http://www.raate.org.uk <http://www.raate.org.uk/>

Book online or request an invoice: http://www.raate.org.uk/content/book-online/

Cheers,

Simon

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

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Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-10T02:22:26Z

http://www.ablegamers.com/

Another useful resource...

Tim Symons
Trainer/Assessor
Access Summit
0161 275 0990
"...supporting students..."

-----Original Message-----
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
[mailto:ASSISTECH@...] On Behalf Of Peter Hamlin
Sent: 10 November 2009 09:33
To: ASSISTECH@...
Subject: Re: Gaming Tech

Dear All,

For gaming solutions that are available now, AssisTech subscribers may
wish
to checkout the following:

http://www.gimpgear.us/videogaming.htm

... not sure whether the solutions fall within the remit of most
services ...
however it seems a useful web-address to be able to forward to
interested
clients.

I have not dealt with GimpGear, so if anyone has tried any of their
solutions -
or is aware of someone who has - then I would be interested to learn of
the
experience.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Hamlin [Tel: 0 (044) 1895 279162 Fax: 0 (044) 1895 279737]
Rehabilitation Engineer
North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES)
Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit (Entrance 'C' - off Royal Lane)
Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex

UB8 3NN

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--- Original Message ---
On Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:13:07 +0000, Judge Simon (Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust) <simon.judge@...> wrote:

>Hopefully some of this will rub off on our field?!
>
>http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18115-sony-demos-game-controller-
to-track-motion-and-emotion.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=tech

>
>Nice weekend all.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Simon
>
>P.S. Register for RAATE @: http://www.raate.org.uk/ (-;
>
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>
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>01226 432159
>
>www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk
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Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-10T01:32:40Z

Dear All,

For gaming solutions that are available now, AssisTech subscribers may wish
to checkout the following:

http://www.gimpgear.us/videogaming.htm

... not sure whether the solutions fall within the remit of most services ...
however it seems a useful web-address to be able to forward to interested
clients.

I have not dealt with GimpGear, so if anyone has tried any of their solutions -
or is aware of someone who has - then I would be interested to learn of the
experience.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Hamlin [Tel: 0 (044) 1895 279162 Fax: 0 (044) 1895 279737]
Rehabilitation Engineer
North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES)
Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit (Entrance 'C' - off Royal Lane)
Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex

UB8 3NN

UNITED KINGDOM

--- Original Message ---
On Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:13:07 +0000, Judge Simon (Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust) <simon.judge@...> wrote:

>Hopefully some of this will rub off on our field?!
>
>http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18115-sony-demos-game-controller-
to-track-motion-and-emotion.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=tech

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Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-09T07:34:57Z

Please take a look at http://echoes2.org/
They are heading there...

Rolf

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Re: Problems with careline systems on broadband connections.

2009-11-09T07:14:17Z

Dear Tony,

The only problems that have been encountered with care line systems and
broadband telephone services, with perhaps one exception, have all been
traced back to the incorrect installation of either or both ... I have attached
an example below. The advisory message following this was sent to Hackney
Social Services in an attempt to prevent future difficulties.

Please can you supply a description of the problem(s) to which you refer?

Yours sincerely,

Peter Hamlin [Tel: 0 (044) 1895 279162 Fax: 0 (044) 1895 279737]
Rehabilitation Engineer
North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES)
Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit (Entrance 'C' - off Royal Lane)
Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex

UB8 3NN

UNITED KINGDOM

<<< START of Message Sent 29th May 2009 >>>

It should be standard procedure to connect a community telephone alarm
to a telephone master socket, however from my experience, for a
community alarm to be correctly connected would seem to be optional -
definitely not the rule!

On Tuesday this week I visited a client where once again the community
alarm had been incorrectly wired.
Hackney Telecare have confirmed that the community telephone alarm
should not have been connected in this manner and are to visit the
client to remedy the situation.

A key function of a community alarm telephone is that it should be able
to disconnect all other telephones and any call that may be in progress
and seize control of the telephone line to make an emergency call.
However, a community telephone alarm can only do this providing it is
the ONLY device connected to the telephone master socket and all other
telephone extensions are taken from the community telephone alarm.

Experience suggests that the location of a community alarm telephone
within a residence tends to determine how an alarm telephone is
connected. A community alarm telephone is usually placed at or near the
central point within a client's home, however, if the selected location
for the alarm is not near the master telephone socket then the community
alarm may be (incorrectly) connected to a telephone extension socket
instead. This is easier for whoever is performing the installation, as
correct fitting requires running a telephone cable between the alarm
telephone and the master telephone socket and then re-connecting all
existing telephone extension sockets to the community alarm. Typically
the telephone output from a community alarm telephone has a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) value of 2 so it may not support all the
telephony devices previously connected to the master telephone socket
(which should have a REN of 4). However, the REN value of a telephone
line can be increased by purchasing what is known as a 'REN Extender' -
most will increase the REN value to 8. A REN Extender should be fitted
between the community alarm telephone and all other telephone extension
sockets within the home. The typical cost of a REN Extender is around
40 pounds.
[ For those readers unfamiliar with REN values then please refer to the
note on REN at the bottom of this message. ]

The correct connection of community alarm telephone is something that
seems to be overlooked but can easily be checked; there is a simple test
that may be performed to check whether a telecare community alarm
telephone is connected to the master telephone socket in a client's
residence as follows:

-----

(1) First, remove all the handsets from ALL the telephones in a client's
house and place each handset beside its respective telephone.

(2) Second, trigger the community alarm, despite all the removed
handsets, it should be possible to get through the community alarm call
centre.

(3) If any or all of the telephone handsets have to be replaced to get a
connection to the community alarm call centre then the community alarm
telephone is NOT the only device connected to the master telephone
socket and the provider or installer of the alarm should be contacted to
remedy the situation.

(4) If connection is made to the community alarm call centre without
replacing any or all telephone handsets within a residence then the
community alarm telephone is the only device wired to the telephone
master socket (and all other telephone extensions are taken from the
community telephone alarm).
NB: If all is well with the client then be sure to reassure the
community alarm call centre staff that the call is a test and that there
is no emergency. Be prepared to give your name and position as all
community alarm calls are routinely logged; failure to satisfy call
centre staff as to the nature of the call may result in the dispatch of
an emergency service.

(5) When testing is complete, ensure that all telephone handsets have
been replaced.

IMPORTANT: In any residence, where a single telephone line is fitted,
there is ONLY ONE MASTER TELEPHONE SOCKET!!!

-----

You may wish to forward the above information to colleagues who make
domiciliary visits.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Hamlin [Tel: 0 (044) 1895 279162 Fax: 0 (044) 1895 279737]
Rehabilitation Engineer
North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (NT RECES)
Alderbourne Rehabilitation Unit (Entrance 'C' - off Royal Lane)
Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex

UB8 3NN

UNITED KINGDOM

-----
NOTE:

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)

All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
which is used to calculate the number of items that may be connected to
any one telephone line. Although it is possible to have any number of
telephone extension sockets, it is important to limit the number of
telephones and other items including faxes, answer machines and modems,
connected to the telephone sockets connected to a single telephone line
within a home. Every telephone or item connected to the telephone has a
REN, usually displayed on the base of the device (near to the green
approval sticker) or in the user manual for the device. Most telephones
have a REN of 1, but some faxes and modems may have a REN of more than
1.

To check that the REN limit is not exceeded, add up the REN numbers of
all the devices connected to a single telephone line anywhere in a
residence - the total should not exceed 4. It is likely that technical
problems will be encountered (with equipment not working or ringing very
quietly) if you exceed the REN limit of 4. If some or all of the
telephones fail to ring or some ring very weakly then try unplugging
devices one at a time until they work.
-----

<<< END of Message Sent 29th May 2009 >>>

Re: Problems with careline systems on broadband connections.

2009-11-09T06:35:55Z

Tony,

From me no, but what sort of problems: false positives or not being able to activate etc?

Thanks,

Neil Gregory
Principal Bio-Engineer
WeSTMARC - West of Scotland Mobility and Rehabilitation Centre
Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
Email: neil.gregory@...

Web: www.nhsggc.org.uk/westmarc

Tel - 0844 8113001 (Lo-Call)

Fax - 0141-201 2649

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Sent: 09 November 2009 14:09
To: ASSISTECH@...
Subject: Problems with careline systems on broadband connections.

Dear All

I have had feedback from a couple of clients recently who have had telecoms Engineers mentioning known problems with care line systems and broadband telephone services.

I was wondering whether others had had similar experiences or know more ??

With kind regards

Yours sincerely

Tony Swann

Clinical Scientist

Lincolnshire PCT

Electronic Assistive Technology Service

Lace House

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Lincoln

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Problems with careline systems on broadband connections.

2009-11-09T06:09:17Z

Dear All

I have had feedback from a couple of clients recently who have had telecoms Engineers mentioning known problems with care line systems and broadband telephone services.

I was wondering whether others had had similar experiences or know more ??

With kind regards

Yours sincerely

Tony Swann

Clinical Scientist

Lincolnshire PCT

Electronic Assistive Technology Service

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Lincoln

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2009-11-09T02:57:52Z

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Re: Gaming Tech

2009-11-09T02:44:19Z

Also see

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/8345187.stm

David

David Colven

Technical Advisor

01865 759813

077121 68901

Why not visit our website: www.ace-centre.org.uk

The ACE Centre is a registered charity (no 1040868). You can donate here now!

From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:ASSISTECH@...] On Behalf Of Judge Simon (Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 9:13 AM
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Subject: Gaming Tech

Hopefully some of this will rub off on our field?!

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18115-sony-demos-game-controller-to-track-motion-and-emotion.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=tech

Nice weekend all.

Cheers,

Simon

P.S. Register for RAATE @: http://www.raate.org.uk/ (-;

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

simon.judge@...
01226 432159

www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk

Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust Gawber Road Barnsley
S75 2EP

Gaming Tech

2009-11-06T01:13:07Z

Hopefully some of this will rub off on our field?!

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18115-sony-demos-game-controller-to-track-motion-and-emotion.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=tech

Nice weekend all.

Cheers,

Simon

P.S. Register for RAATE @: http://www.raate.org.uk/ (-;

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

simon.judge@...
01226 432159

www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk

Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust Gawber Road Barnsley
S75 2EP

FW: Competence Replacement

2009-11-04T14:12:52Z

Hi,

Is it me, or are they slowly replacing all the NOS that had 'assistive' in their title with less specific ones (see below)?

This is what I get [1] when searching for 'assistive' now. Much less relevant than previously.

I'm not sure what impact, if any, this has on us, but it doesn't seem very good?

Cheers,

Simon

[1] https://tools.skillsforhealth.org.uk/competence/searchResults?keywords=assistive&level[]=1&level[]=2&level[]=3&level[]=4&adv_search.x=0&adv_search.y=0 - only 3 NOS that mention 'assistive' in the title. From ?9 previously?

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

simon.judge@...
01226 432159

www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk

Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust Gawber Road Barnsley
S75 2EP

-----Original Message-----
From: Skills For Health - Tools [mailto:noreply@...]
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:03 PM
To: Judge Simon (Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
Subject: Competence Replacement

Competence Replacement Notice

YOUR LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED

You will notice that certain competence(s) have been replaced within
your List. The exact details are given below. This has taken place
as a result of a specific suite of competences having been reviewed
and updated. We advise you to check the
content of the replaced competences.

Details of affected competences:

The competence

[HCS_REHAB3 - Specify assistive technology to meet prescription]

has been replaced by the following competence(s):

[CHS174 - Advise and inform others on services]
[CHS179 - Advise on requirements for choice of therapeutic intervention]
[CHS199 - Evaluate new and existing products, equipment, medical devices and
associated systems in healthcare ]
[CHS204 - Design solutions to meet technical, scientific and/or engineering
requirements for healthcare ]

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