Dynamic Controls unveils integrated iPhone app for wheelchair controls
By Laura June 
posted November 20th 2009 8:21PM
posted November 20th 2009 8:21PM
Dynamic Controls has just taken the wraps off of its new iPhone application which should be of great interest to those who use a wheelchair on a daily basis. The application -- which connects with the wheelchair via Bluetooth and has a built-in charger for the iPhone or iPod touch -- enables diagnostics to check for any problems with the chair. It also allows users to get real-time information, speed information, and compass data.
I wonder can you talk on the phone at the same time? Maybe ATT will come out with an ad against VZ with that fact.
Now why would you ever want to use that?
I know, really. Why not just walk? Stupid cripples.
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Wait a minute. why do people in wheel chairs need a compass?
OMFG, I just LOL'd at the title of this story. A f*cking WHEELCHAIR control on the phone. Now we just need to figure out a way to remote-in to some rollerdude's iphone - imagine the hilarity that would ensue with any pools or stadium stairs nearby. Or god forbid a freeway onramp. Ahhh... one can dream!
People keep bashing the iPhone. Ever thought about the iPod Touch instead? It's cheap compared to most proprietary medical devices out there.
I think most people base the ATT in regards to the connectivity not the iphone.
Isn't this going to be hard to use since you pretty much have to look at the phone to use it, thus stopping you from looking at whereever you are wheeling. And I suspect the wheelchairers might not have had the experience driving and texting that everyone else seems to be getting... grrr
Yay!
A crippled phone for crippled people?
now you can control your chair from across the room, this is if for some reason your chair somehow rolled off across the room without you.
NO. RTFA. This does not control the chair.
It gets data from the chair and let's handicapped people use the iPhone's other features, like Voice Over. The touch interface could be easier for some people too.
From the site:
"iPhone/iTouch and accesibility
The iPhone touch screen operates with very light touch. Many wheelchair users with poor hand function can operate the iPhone with their finger,knuckles or the side of the hand.
VoiceOver is the world's first gesture-based screen reader, enabling you to enjoy the fun and simplicity of iPhone even if you can't see the screen.
In addition to gestures, you can use your voice to play music and make a phone call. Just press and hold the home button, listen for the audio prompt, and speak the name of the artist, album, or playlist you want to hear. You can pause, play, change tracks, even shuffle your music.
When you want to make a call, speak the name or telephone number of the person you want to call. iPhone 3GS understands 21 different languages.
Zoom lets you magnify the entire screen of any application you're using to help you see what's on the display."
The idea is that this iPhone app/attachment could be empowering for some handicapped people.