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Anti-tremor mouse stops PC shakes
A special adaptor that helps people with hand tremors control a computer mouse more easily has been developed.
The device uses similar "steady cam" technology found in camcorders to filter out shaking hand movements.
People with hand tremors find it hard to use conventional mice for simple computer tasks because of the erratic movements of the cursor on the screen.
About three million Britons have some sort of hand tremor condition, said the UK National Tremor Foundation.
"Using a computer mouse is well known for being extremely hard for people with tremors so we're delighted to hear that a technology has been developed to address this problem," said Karen Walsh, from the UK National Tremor Foundation.
Most commonly associated with tremors is Parkinson's disease, but they can also be caused by other conditions like Essential Tremor (ET).
Tremors more often affect older people, but can hit all ages. ET, for example, is genetic and can afflict people throughout their lives.
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The Assistive Mouse Adapter (AMA) is the brainchild of IBM researcher Jim Levine who developed the prototype after seeing his uncle, who has Parkinson's disease, struggle with mouse control.
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The one drawback to a device that could open up a whole new world to a lot of people.......
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IBM said it would partner up with a small UK-based electronics firm, Montrose Secam, to produce the devices which will cost about £70.
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14-03-2005, 18:59
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Re: Something useful?
27 views and not one comment? I must be slipping 
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14-03-2005, 19:00
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Re: Something useful?
The only comment I could think of was too rude to post.....
It involved rapid hand movements whilst being sat in front of a computer.....
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14-03-2005, 19:03
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Anti-tremor mouse
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A special adaptor that helps people with hand tremors control a computer mouse more easily has been developed.
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14-03-2005, 19:04
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14-03-2005, 19:05
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Re: Anti-tremor mouse
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14-03-2005, 19:05
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14-03-2005, 20:37
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The one drawback to a device that could open up a whole new world to a lot of people.......
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Whats the drawback of people who are ill coming online?
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14-03-2005, 20:42
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Whats the drawback of people who are ill coming online?
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i think he meant the price was the only drawback
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14-03-2005, 20:52
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Re: Anti-tremor mouse
the price seems ok for the tech insude and how much you can pay for a descent mouse
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