Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Remote Control with a wink: A Sensory touch


An Idea about the product:
There has been no limit for new inventions in the past 1decade or so. An
I-Pod that runs with the flick of an eye is developed by a Japanese researcher.
This system consists of single-chip computer and a couple of infrared sensors.
It monitors the movements of the temple and it is so small that it can be built
into the side of a pair of eyeglasses.

Working of this I -pod:
This I-pod gets started when both eyes are closed for one second and it
gets stopped while blinking both the eyes. Interestingly, when we wink the
right eye it is tuned into the next station and when we wink the left eye, it is
tuned to the previous station.

Overcoming limitations:
People need not worry about this device. This system works properly since
the system picks up signals when we close our eyes firmly. We can use this
system when we are eating or chatting with someone.

Wide range of usage:
The I-pod has its various set of usages. This system is useful to run mobiles,
wheelchairs and robots as “an ultimate remote control” used in everyday life.
This system is also capable of operating television sets, air conditioners, room
lighting and other house-hold electronics.

Additional features:
This I-pod is also called as “Kome Kami Switch” or “Temple Switch”. It
can easily differentiate a deliberate one-second wink from natural blinking.
Secondly, when we blink very quickly and lightly, it saves energy and we can
operate the device by closing our eyes more firmly.

Its Service to Physical disabilities:
There are people who are incapable of winking on one eye. For them, we
can programme the system to give a command when they blink twice in a fast
sequence.
Secondly, a person does not have to move either of his hand, since the
system serves as a helping hand for rock-climbers, motorbike drivers, astronauts
and people with disabilities.