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‘wearable’ mobile device based on simple,readily available technology that will to helppeople to distinguish between differenttypes of audio alerts, allowing informeddecisions and action to be taken.User inputUsers with hearing and visual impairments.User issues> Inability to hear alarm or alert> No differentiation possible between them> Inability to understand direction or sourceof sound> Feelings of vulnerability through inabilityto sense danger.How does it work?> Wearable paging device clips into holdingstructure of choice> Device can be worn on wrist or as pendantor badge> Device vibrates when alarm sounds> Symbols appear to differentiate type ofalarm or alert> Possible inclusion of inaudible travelinformation from tannoy systems etc> Simple, existing, usable technology.‘We have had meetingswith a leading mobilecommunication companywho seems to think it ispossible. It would just bea question of recognisinga certain pitch and frequencyand intensity andduration. So I think it isvery critical.’Tom Wilson (above right),The Team‘There are examples thatillustrate the productworking … of a noisyfactory environment wherepeople couldn’t hear thetea bell alarm going and avibrating pager would gooff on their hip … So thetechnology exists on localnetworks. Our challenge isto make it much broader.’Roger Rundle (above left),The Team30
Educate to eradicate theguinea worm – entry to theDesign for our Future SelvesAwards 2004 from LeahHarrison, RCA CommunicationArt & DesignVisitors to the Helen HamlynResearch Centre’s stand at theMobility Roadshow 2003>looking aheadStudent awardsVisit the Royal College of Art’s annualsummer show from 25 June to 4 July 2004to see how RCA students from all designdisciplines have responded to working withusers of all ages and abilities in the HelenHamlyn Research Centre’s Design for ourFuture Selves Awards. With a record 80shortlisted entries, the class of 2004 promisesa host of inclusive new products andservices for the care and disability sector.The Awards will be presented at the RCAon Tuesday 29 June. To attend the awardsceremony, contact: hhrc@rca.ac.ukMobility RoadshowAlso not to be missed is the Helen HamlynResearch Centre’s exhibition at the twoMobility Roadshows to be held in 2004:17-19 June at Donington Park, Derbyshire;and, for the first time, in Scotland – 9-10July at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston,Edinburgh. It is a chance to get an overviewof the work of the Centre and see some ofthe prototypes developed by RCA studentsand the design teams featured in this issueof innovate.31
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