The Sleeptracker watch uses an accelerometer to track periods of motion while sleeping. It uses this information to log times of motion and to identify an optimal time to wake the user in a pre-determined window before a wake-up time. (Read More)
We have introduced machines that can snap 360 degree photo with iPhone 4 or with iPhone 4S. Now we find this device that simultaneously catching everything visible within a 360-degree horizontal loop around the lens – Go Pano 360. (Read More)
Remember the post where I talked about using accelerometer to detect and control Parkinson’s disease? Now researchers from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor are able to demonstrate the ability to use iPhone‘s accelerometer to train patients with balance problems. (Read More)
Tech toys are used to be imaginative or prototype gadgets, but not any more in the modern days. When Sphero comes out, I am shocked that why I do not have such thing to play in my childhood. (Read More)
Speaking of accelerometers present in smartphones only brought upon waves and waves of gaming session with one of the most sensitive motion sensor available. Everyone took it for granted. Not Di Pan though. He, a doctoral student at ASU’s Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI), also got the idea while playing a game of Labyrinth. Through the use of an app, he is able to make full use of the accelerometer in smartphones in a way that will help a lot of Parkinson’s diesease patients throughout the world. (Read More)
