I'm entering realms I'm not entirely comfortable in here (!) but thought I
would throw this out there.. I have been tinkering with an arduino
recently and have this page bookmarked to look at developing a proximity
switch: http://bildr.org/2011/03/various-proximity-sensors-arduino/
If a proximity switch was on the back of the headrest, linked up to say a
delay and then automatically set the alarm would that work??!
(My plan has been somewhat scuppered by Smartbox selling a £120 proximity
switch : http://www.papoo.fr/en/papooswitch/papooswitch_accueil.html )
w
On 01/09/2011 17:09, "Vin West" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>what about an orientation sensor on his upper body for when he is alone
>to set of an alarm or call a number if he rapidly changes from upright to
>horizontal?
>Vin
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>On 1 Sep 2011, at 17:02, Taylor, Barry wrote:
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>> Dear all
>> I'm working with a spinal injury client (c4) who is using hand switching
>> & mouthstick for general control. However he is concerned that if he
>> loses balance, he slumps forward in his wheelchair & is unable to get
>> help when alone. His switches won't be accessible & obviously his
>> mouthstick wouldn't be of use.
>>
>> I'd considered the Vocally Dialler to recognise a spoken emergency
>> number, but found that it needs the handset to be lifted. A Sicare
>> Pilot would do the job, but rather pricey. Another solution might be to
>> use a sound switch which was only active when he was alone, but it
>> wouldn't be very reliable.
>>
>> Any bright ideas?
>>
>> Barry
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>> Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist
>> Medical Physics Service
>> Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary
>> Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ
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