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Next time you’re strolling through Japan don’t get all excited when someone winks at you. Because a Japanese researcher says he has developed a system that will soon let people run their iPods with the flick of an eye.
The system, comprising a single-chip computer and a couple of infrared sensors, monitors movements of the temple and is so tiny that it can be built into the side of a pair of eyeglasses.
Closing both eyes for one second starts an iPod, while blinking again stops the machine. A wink with the right eye makes the machine skip to the next tune while with a wink of the left eye it goes back.
As a person does not have to move either hand, the system can serve as “a third hand” for caregivers, rock-climbers, motorbike drivers and astronauts, as well as people with disabilities.
“You don’t have to worry about the system moving incorrectly as the system picks up signals when you close your eyes firmly. You can use this when you’re eating or chatting with someone,” said the device’s developer, Kazuhiro Taniguchi.
Whats special about this system is that it can differentiate between a normal blink and deliberate blink. This new switch can also work with air conditioners, TV’s, and room lighting. Kazuhiro Taniguchi hopes that some day his technology can be used for wheelchairs, and even robots.
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My wife’s uncle works in a military hospital and told me about this. Its pretty amazing. Kevin Garrad (3rd Infantry Division) was on a street patrol in Iraq (Tikrit I believe) and as he rounded the corner of a building an armed (AK-47) insurgent came from the other side.
The two of them were within just a few feet of each other when they opened fire. The insurgent was killed and Kevin was hit in the left chest where his IPod was in his jacket pocket. It slowed the bullet down enough that it did
Another reason why everyone should have an iPod!
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This doesn’t really have much to do with the iPod but id thought I’d throw this out there. I’ve been hearing rumors about a tablet by Apple that is called the iPad, I know not the greatest name. I have been hearing that its is supposed to come out in June. Now for me this is HUGE as I do a lot of graphics work and would love to see one of these built. I do have a tablet right now, but the one from apple would allow me to write/draw directly on the screen, allowing me to see what I’m doing. Yes they do make tablets like this already but they’re extremely expensive. If these things go into production I think they’ll be supporting multi-touch like the iPhone and of course have built in WiFi. If any of you guys have any info on this so called “iPad”. Let us know in your comments.
Apple may have added new triangulation-based geographic positioning in the iPhone 1.1.3 upgrade. now with background updates that will keep your buddies constantly updated about your whereabouts. It will also keep track of buddies even if the app is not open, warning you when someone is near you. Thank god there’s third party developers.
US researchers have created a nano-fiber textile that harvests energy from movement, paving the way for clothing that could one day power an iPod or other wearable electronic devices, according to a study published Wednesday.Using the same mechanical principle as a self-winding watch, but on scale measured in billionths of a meter, tiny nano-generators can scavenge “wasted” energy from sound waves, vibrations, or even the human heart beat.
Did you upgrade your iPod touch? Many people did presuming it was optional. People who have chosen not to upgrade are saying they’re being hounded by iTunes. They say that every time they connect their iPod to iTunes for syncing, they’re getting a message that says “buy the upgrade” that only has an OK button. When you click it, it brings you to the iTunes page for buying the upgrade. Has this been happening to you? Do you feel like your being forced into buying the upgrade? Leave us comments.
