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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.

Why would you need to make it specifically for wheelchair users? A motion
detector can be (and often is) used to turn a light on when someone enters
a room, off when he or she leaves. 

Suzanne

"Rob W" <rw@cyclone-events.com> wrote in message
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> 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

A normal PIR (passive infra red) switch works well for everyone.
Or a pressure switch under the door mat.
Or a photocell/beam across the door.
Or a lower light switch, although I have yet to find one I cant reach.
Or a pull cord one?

Or a day/night sensor - like a street light.
Or

Or I have a little remote control unit that works mine, and it has a dimmer
built in too... Ace when you are in bed.
Or you could combine all of these or none with a simple time switch that is
programmable.

But these are all already available?

I'm baffled, what are you going to design?

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Well, how will your device know whether you're entering or leaving the room?
There's all sorts of motion sensors on the market, or go buy a 'clapper'
device. Don't want to discourage you, but you're reinventing the wheel.

"Suzanne" <sdavid@uclalumni.net> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
> Why would you need to make it specifically for wheelchair users? A motion
> detector can be (and often is) used to turn a light on when someone enters
> a room, off when he or she leaves.
>
> Suzanne
>
>

>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.

How to switch off then? Sure everyone else in the room will
not love it
when the light goes out with the wheelchair user. Free
choice, please, not
just automation! Also - I wonder why you say "without having
to reach up
to a standard switch"? At which height are your switches
usually placed?
In Denmark the problem is usually the switches placed near
the floor - the
rest are _mostly_ OK,  (if no furniture placed in front).

cybs.dk

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~

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"Hairy Potter" <I_am@not.home.com> wrote in message
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> 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
>