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From: Michyle McDonald
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 04:10
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 04:10
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Wouldn't a remote control switch be more effective and easier to install? That way the other people in the room would be able to have a remote as well and the wheelchair user would not have to turn on a light he/she didn't want too.~M~ -- mmc. mcmeow@prodigy.net Zanesville, OH "Hairy Potter" <I_am@not.home.com> wrote in message news:vkrpau4enkviki5l4fj3lukn8eku6uicla@4ax.com... > Use a service dog trained to operate the switch for you. > > On 16 Jan 2002 08:41:39 -0800, rw@cyclone-events.com (Rob W) wrote: > > >I hope to design a light switch that can be used by people in > >wheelchairs without having to reach up to a standard switch. I am > >looking into developing a system that is triggered by the wheelchair > >entering a room. > > > >To do this I would like to know what you think about this idea and if > >there are requirements that you think the system should cater for. > > > >Your views would be most appreciated. > > > >rw@cyclone-events.com >
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