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Hi All,

Geoff is correct, I use a mouth stick with both my iPhone and iPad and without
the lip conductivity neither responds.

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Peter

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On 09 May 2012 at 09:55 Harbach Geoff <[log in to unmask]>
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> I think you need a conductive connection from the tip of the stick to
> the person, (anti-static wrist band perhaps). I don't believe that the
> actual stick itself needs to be conductive.
> 
> That's my understanding of the problem.
> 
> Geoff
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> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kirker, Stephen
> Sent: 09 May 2012 09:52
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> Subject: Re: mouthstick for Ipad
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>
> Our maxillo-facial technicians have made a custom mouth grip, and
> attached the aluminium tubing from an arrow  & a rubbertip, to make a
> genearl  (not iPad) mouth stick.
> 
> You could investigate your local dental/max-fax service to see if they
> would make a comfortable secure piece for patient to bite on, & you
> could organise appropriate stick...
> 
> 
>
> Stephen Kirker MD FRCP FRCPI
>
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>         -----Original Message-----
>         From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Dean
>         Sent: 08 May 2012 23:19
>         To: [log in to unmask]
>         Subject: Re: mouthstick for Ipad
> 
> 
>         Hi Colin,
> 
>         We've had mixed success using the black conductive foam that is
> used to protect static sensitive integrated circuits. You need to
> experiment with the size, and also consider using a conductive
> (aluminium tube) stick, as the electrical connection back to the person
> makes a difference. Please let us know how you go?
> 
>         Cheers,
>         James Dean
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>                 -----Original Message-----
>                 From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology
> professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Geggie,
> Colin
>                 Sent: Tuesday, 8 May 2012 11:42 PM
>                 To: [log in to unmask]
>                 Subject: mouthstick for Ipad
> 
> 
>                 Dear colleagues
> 
>                 We have been asked to assist a patient with tetraplegia
> to use a mouth stick to access their Ipad.
> 
>                 Google searches have produced various results for
> example,
> 
> 
> http://www.etsy.com/listing/64832134/ipad-mouthstick-stylus
> 
>                 which refers to the requirement for the mouth stick to
> be manufactured from a conductive material.
> 
>                 Have any of you tried anything similar before? If so
> then any advice would be very useful, for example what materials did you
> use for the mouth stick construction?
> 
>                 yours sincerely
> 
>                 Colin Geggie
>                 Clinical Bioengineer, Environmental Control Co-ordinator
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