Hi Marcus
The second problem seems easier to look at solutions for, and the one
that comes to mind is a PIR-activated voice memo. QED did stock one,
although it does not appear to be in the lastest catalogue. I have found
another on the net, which looks promising,
http://www.doorstoppers.info/MPX100.htm
The cooker problem is more complex and I think that it probably needs to
be specified to us in more detail. Is it cooker and/or hob? Is it convinience
or safety that's the priority? My personal feeling is that these cases should
start with a proposed protocol for dealing with the situation that one is
concerned about, tracking back to workable technological fix. Also w.r.t
cookers, my personal feeling is safety should always come first (including
safety of neighbours) and that the case should be made for not fitting a
heat detector + alarm/cut-off based system. I don't think a reminder
system would work here anyway, as times for cooker use vary so much
that the alarm would either be set too short and subsequently ignored, or
too long and not perform a safety function.
cheers
Jeremy
> I'm looking for a device to aid someone with memory difficulties.
>
> He has an electric cooker which on some occasions forgets to turn
> off. We're considering something which clamps around the supply cable
> and detects when current is drawn and so indicates that the cooker is
> on. This could then be used to trigger an alarm/reminder after a
> pre-set time.
>
> I'm aware of the Tunstall temperature extremes sensor but would not
> want to rely on this alone.
>
> Has anyone any other suggestions on how to remind someone to turn
> their electric cooker off? Considering that you don't really want to
> rely on them setting a timer.
>
> The same person forgets to lock their UPVC door when leaving the
> house. We've one or two ideas around the use of a pressure mat
> combined with a PIR configured so it's known that he's going outside
> and a reminding message being played. Any ideas on this front also?
>
> Our OT has placed prominent reminders around the kitchen and by the
> door but we're not sure if the messages will always be acted on.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marcus.
>
> Marcus Friday
> Barnsley District General Hospital
> Medical Physics Department
> Gawber Road
> Barnsley
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