doing fun stuff with switches
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Presentation given at networking day organised by ACE Centre-North. July 3rd, 2009TRANSCRIPT
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Doing fun ‘stuff’ with switchesACE Centre North Network DayJuly 3rd, 2009
Dr Michael TaylorExcitim LimitedTel: 08707 117153Web: www.dream-racer.comBlog: http://dream-racer.spaces.live.com
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Switch adapted applications …commercial
Fun productsDream-Racer – radio controlled cars & trucksDream-Gamer – PlayStation controller (1,2 & 3)Dream-Toys – switch adapted musical toys
Technical productsDomino-IR & -EPG programmable infra-red controllersDream-Melody – switch system for SoundbeamDream-Mouse – PC accessWireless switchesInfra-red switches
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Switch adapted applications … new concepts
Wacky IdeasSoft-Scan4 – four switch, scanning system with momentary, latched and timed switch modes.Switch-Glider – four (eight) switch system controlled through joystick, tracker ball or mouse input.
ServicesSwitch repair / refurbishment
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Fun Products … switch adapted
Motion sensitive- head- hand/wrist
Multiple input- head- hand/wrist- finger/thumb- switch input- big ball
Switch adapted
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Boffins put Daniel back at the controls …headline The Sentinel Newspaper
Danny aged 5 yrsreceiving the firsthead controlledcar and boat fromSanta.
Seven years laterhe’s a student atBlackfriars in year 7.
“We need a Christmas present for Danny … any ideas?”
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Motion sensitive switches … head control
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Dream-Racer … radio controlled cars
running in second place… too tight on the bend
track invasion by the Champion!
total concentration … is thatdoubt on the Champions face?
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Dream-Gamer … PlayStation™ gaming
Switch adapted PlayStationcontrollersimple (racing) gameSwitches & mounts
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Adapted PlayStation controllers
Switch Action box
Switch input
Mini-joystick (finger)
Pistol (wrist)Cap (head)
Big-Ball (hand)
Adapted controller
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Switch adapted musical toys
Supplied to the “Play AT IT” project managed by AbilityNet
Standard 3.5mm switch connection
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Bubbles … the switch adapted way
bubbles by the thousand !!!
3.5mm standard switch- latched- momentaryswitch modes
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Technical products
Soundbeam controller
Wireless switches
Programmable IR remotes
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Dream-Melody … motion sensitive cap switches for Soundbeam
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Dream-Switch … wireless switch box
Single or multiple switch input & output
Up to 4 independently switchable devices through the same switch unit
Encoded signal prevents interference with other equipment
Range 20+ meters
On/off switch & “sleep” mode to conserve battery power when “on”but not in use
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Dream-Switch … prototype universal IR switch
Universal – works with any infra-red remote such as:
Household TV, DVD, CD remotesadVOCAteCommunicator devices
Range up to about 15 metresTwo switch modes
MomentaryLatched
Encoded switch coming soon
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Domino-IR … programmable remote control
Large button, switch adapted, programmable infra-red remote.
4 devices x 6 actions
TVDVDVideoAir conditioningCurtain closers
etc …
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Domino-EPG … programmable remote control
Large button, switch adapted, programmable infra-red remote
Designed to control on-screen TV menu guide
SKY or FREEVIEW satellite receivers
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Wacky ideas … Technology modules for new products
Soft-Scan4- momentary- latched- timed switch modes
Switch-Gliderwireless4 or 8 switch controller
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Services … Switch refurbishment and repair
Fault: poor sound quality
Solution: replacement speaker
Fault: frayed or broken lead
Solution: replacement
Fault: switch sticks
Solution: wash and de-crud
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DVD “Children in Control – switch adapted play”
All Dream-Products are designed for users with special needs (and some as one-off designs for specific individuals)Hence: we wanted to create a better way to show the benefits of our products to users, parents and professionalsHypothesis: a better appreciation of our products would lead to more informed decision making, purchasing decisions and greater user satisfaction
Worked with Staffordshire University to film and document our products in action
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Switches in action … demonstrations
User testimonials:
1. Dream-Toys - Kool Kidz Nursery
2. Dream-Racer - Blackfriars School
3. Dream-Melody - Blackfriars School
4. Dream-Gamer - Callum
DVD: “Children in Control – switch adapted play”
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