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Hi. 

There are 3 issues regarding door automation.

1) trigger/access method. In this case, if the user is pretty mobile, I would recommend a proximity card system. She can have this card in a pocket and simply walk past the reader. This range can be anything between a cm or so, to about 2.5 meters. Internal and external readers can be fitted, so she can have independence entering and leaving.

2) lock release. Depending on the lock, the release cost can vary between £20 and £800. Do you know what type of door lock is currently fitted? 
---  It may be a Yale type lock; could be a deadbolt type lock; or could be a multipoint type lock.

3) opener. There are some really bad openers, and there are some really good openers. 
I would recommend a good one, as in my experience the cheaper ones have regular issues. 2 Of those that I have experience with, One is around £700 the other about £1500.  I would advise against a selection of opener simply on cost grounds. 

Hope this helps, but let me know if you need any more info.

Thanks. Craig.

Craig Smith
Assistive Technology Team

Barnsley Hospital NHS

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On 8 Jan 2016, at 16:18, Laura Sullivan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hello


Thank you for the reply.


Yes it sounds like the second option would indeed be better  and hopefully I will be able to justify spending twice as much if we can find something appropriate.



From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of KEVIN DOUGHTY <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 08 January 2016 15:00
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Door Opener
 
Hi Laura

It certainly sounds a if this person needs some assistive technology.

There may be two issues to address:

1.  Is it a door release mechanism that is needed that would allow the user to use a remote control to allow a visitor in? or
2.  Is a powered door opener needed that would allow the user to open the door to exit when needed?

The second option may seem much better (and would help escape in the event of a fire) but would cost up to 20 times more!

Voice control may indeed be possible but is it any better than alternative switch arrangements, gesture controls, eye gaze etc.?


 



From: Laura Sullivan <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Friday, 8 January 2016, 11:25
Subject: Door Opener

Hello

I was advised from Darren Awang, who is my MSc Assistive Technology Course tutor to contact yourself for some advice please?

I have a customer who has cerebral palsy and has great difficulty opening her front door - this is her only access. The customer is still young and we are looking at her trying to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. She has a standard door in place now but is unable to open this so is trapped inside her home after the carers have gone or asks for the door to be left open during the day - propped open with a door stop - which is leaving herself very vulnerable.

The customer has very limited grip in her hand and little strength in her upper arms - so I was thinking about an automatic door which could be controlled by her voice - now I was unsure if this is at all possible but wondered it there was anything like that out there? 

Kind Regards

Laura Sullivan





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