Hi Chris
I'm sure tablet PCs are still available. Fujitsu seem well used. The neatest solution might be to use a tablet with an external keyboard like the Cherry compact
http://www.inclusive.co.uk/catalogue/acatalog/compact_roller.html
http://www.qedltd.com/ do the mobilia camera mounts, but we have found that specials were easier. You may need to make judicious use of extra levers for camera positioning. It is possible to wheelchair mount a powered pan & tilt head, but they're quite bulky.
Barry
Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
Medical Physics Department
Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ
Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Kirker, Stephen
Sent: 11 April 2006 09:24
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Subject: Re: No touch pad and camera mount
Wouldn't it be simpler to just buy a standard wireless (bluetooth?)keyboard
to use with his current computer?
Some digital cameras come with, or can use a reltaively cheap remote
control, which could be put where he can reach it.
Ther is also lots of software for controling your digital camera from a
computer, while it is attached with its standard USB cable
http://www.steves-digicams.com/digsoftware_cameractrl.html
Stephen GB Kirker MD FRCPI
Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
Box 120, Disablement Services Centre & Lewin Stroke & Rehab Unit
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
01223 217870 fax 01223 242038
www.EasternRehabGroup.org.uk
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From: Chris Christoforides [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 10 April 2006 20:30
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Subject: No touch pad and camera mount
Dear All,
I have a client who has a high spinal cord leason and is an extremely
advanced PC user. He has a laptop and has asked me if there is a machine
with no touch pad, as he would prefer the keyboard to be closer to him. He
has fair arm movement and no hand movement and he is using a splint in
order to type on his keyboard. I thought the use of a tablet PC, like the
ones used by clinicians at ACT in Birmingham. However, they seem to be
discontinued. Is that correct?... Does anyone have any other ideas?
Also, the same gentleman has asked me if there is any way of using his
digital camera. I have seen an arm that can attach to a wheelchair but I
can not recall the source. Could somebody point me to the right direction
please? Most importantly, does anyone have any feedback on the use of such
an arm mount? Also, how can somebody with limited upper limb function
press the button on the camera and take a picture?
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!
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