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Lightglove is a new human interface device that falls into the category of virtual controller. It is worn as a cuff on the underside of the wrist. The light scans the palm area of the hand and when a finger is sensed in the light beams, it pushes a "light button". The device also senses hand motion for on-screen navigation. This allows the user to surf the web or play a video game while using the visual feedback from their monitor or other display.
In addition, the Lightglove can be used as an X10 controller to allow individuals with restricted mobility to turn their electronics off and on with a minimum amount of effort. This device is a "no impact" input mechanism. As an assistive technology, the Lightglove can also be used as an Infrared remote control to activate special access doors without having to push a mechanical button. This new disruptive core technology can also be used in the medical field as a sterile interface device or as an intrinsically safe "no-spark" gesturing device in the petroleum industry.
The initial product will consist of a single cuff, USB base station and extra applications Lightglove software. The device will work without the additional software by using a standard Human Interface Device (HID) driver available with most operating systems. When the base station is plugged in to the USB port, the computer acknowledges that a HID device has been detected. Lightglove was designed to be cross platform compliant and has been tested on Microsoft and Apple operating systems. The basic functionality, when using the standardized HID driver, performs like a multi–button wireless mouse with the ability to interact with an on-screen keyboard. In addition, the device can be used to advance presentation graphics.
Cuff dimensions: 70mm (l) x 31mm (w) x 15mm (d) Additional information: - Digital
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