Hi Barry
It sounds as if you have been offered some useful suggestions and I would be
interested in hearing how you get on. I'm not sure why you feel that the
pressure mat would be such a problem regarding positioning though, unless of
course he has a contoured backrest?
Cheers
jeremy
Jeremy Linskell CEng, CSci, MIPEM
Principal Clinical Scientist
Electronic Assistive Technology Service
Ninewells Hospital
NHS Tayside
tel: 01382-496286
fax:01382-496322
Editorial Board Member of Journal of Assistive Technologies
http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121393
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Barry Taylor
> Sent: 05 September 2011 11:24
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> Subject: Re: emergency call
>
> thanks to everyone for the ideas. I'm worried about the need for exact
> placement with tilt type sensors and backrest pressure sensors, but i'm
> wondering whether a proximity switch around the top of the wheelchair back
> might work. I bet there isn't one in the telecare marketplace?
>
> Neil - his seating has been negotiated over many years - security versus
> freedom!
>
> Barry
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