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Overview of Assistive Tech Related Products from the
Consumer
Electronics Show 2017
Ben SalatinSCI Clinical Rehab Engineer
Albuquerque, NM VAMCwww.BenSalatin.com
Categories• Adaptive Driving
• Computer & Mobile Access
• Recreation
• Mobility
• Cognitive Aids
• Smart Home
None of these products are being endorsed by myself or my dept. This
is simply an informational list of things I feel have potential usefulness
to the Veterans I serve at the VA. I have no financial relationships with
any of these companies.
Adaptive DrivingHudway GlassHead-up display for any carHUDWAY Glass allows using any head-up display app on any mobile device both in poor visibility and on a clear day.
http://hudwayglass.com/$50
Adaptive DrivingTicmirror (No Release Date Yet)Interactive Rearview Mirror
• http://www.recode.net/2016/6/3/11852028/google-china-startup-mobvoi-smart-mirror
• http://techmymoney.com/2016/06/08/ticmirror-takes-android-autocarplay/
Computer & Mobile AccessMiraBook (release late 2017)Laptop sized dock for a Windows & Android phones with USB Type C connectors
http://miraxess.com/$299
Computer & Mobile AccessBrydge Keyboards Backlit Bluetooth keyboard/stand for all iPads and MS Surface Pro 3 & 4
www.brydgekeyboards.com $130-150
I suggested to them that they offer options for larger key labels & alt key colors
Computer & Mobile AccessMatias Ergo Keyboard http://matias.ca/ergopro/pc/ $200
Computer & Mobile AccessProClip phone & tablet mounts with integrated charging connectionNot directly compatible with other mounting systems like RAM or LocLine but 3D printed adapters can be created.
www.proclipusa.com
Computer & Mobile AccessLoveHandle gripwww.lovehandle.com Available on Amazon $10 http://a.co/5FeeQKG
Computer & Mobile AccessFlic Bluetooth button https://flic.io/ $34• 1 Button: 3 Commands• Flic gives you control of your apps and features with 3 different commands:
Single Click, Double Click or Holding down the button.• Over 40 Apps and Features• With the 3 commands on Flic you can take advantage of over 40 apps and
features in your phone. These apps and features include taking a photo, playing music, and picking up an incoming call, and many other.
Computer & Mobile AccessProta MicroBot Bluetooth button pusherhttps://prota.info/ $42
Computer & Mobile AccessmJoose iPhone signal amplification & battery boost caseAvailable for iPhone 6$130Coming soon for iPhone 7 & Galaxy S7www.mjoose.com
Computer & Mobile AccessiOttie smartphone mounting accessories www.iottie.com
Computer & Mobile AccessCable management accessorieswww.bluelounge.com/collections/cable-management
RecreationCoros LINX smart helmetThe Coros LINX Smart Cycling Helmet enables riders to wirelessly connect their helmet to their smartphone. With Coros LINX, you can listen to your own music, take phone calls, talk to fellow riders, and hear navigation and ride data through our open-ear Bone Conduction Technology and a precision wind-resistant microphone. Coros LINX lets you stay hands, ears and eyes free so you can focus on the road and a better ride. https://www.coros.com/pages/technology$199
RecreationAhead helmet communicator(No Release Date Yet)Ahead is a smart device that attaches to any helmet. It enables helmet users to safely and conveniently enjoy a full range of audio capabilities like making calls or listening to music.Ahead does not have any speakers. The helmet vibrates itself to deliver sounds.
http://analogue-plus.com/
MobilityGaspard(No Release Date Yet)Bluetooth connected pressure mat to be used under the wheelchair cushion.
www.mistergaspard.com
MobilityGoPlugBags power bank27 Ah storageAC Inverter: 110V, up to 0.9 (100W max), 60Hz, modified sine waveOutput: 12V DC, 10AOutput: 19V DC, 6AOutput: USB 5V DC, 2.1ADimensions: 5.8 x 1.5 x 5.25 inCan power/recharge from your car, wall outlet or solar Can be daisy chained for more storage.
www.goplugbags.com/products/power-bank $350
Cognitive AidsTile Bluetooth trackerBluetooth range up to 100 ft. Loudly ring a lost item from the app and find it by sound.
Find your phone. Press Tile to make your phone ring—even if it’s on silent.
Largest user community for finding items beyond the range of your phone.
www.thetileapp.com $25/tagReplaced yearly for $12
Other companies coming out with different sizes
like for glasses.
Cognitive AidsMotiv Activity Monitor Ring(Release Spring 2017)
Together with Smartphone Measures • Active Minutes• Active Heart Rate• Calories Burned• Distance• Activity Types• Sleep Duration• Resting Heart Rate• Steps
http://mymotiv.com/$199
Cognitive AidsP-Heal smart pillbox(No Release Date Yet)P-Heal is a pill box equipped with a scale that measures weight change as little as 150mg. Weighing continuously, P-Heal detects changes in pill quantity and determines whether you have taken your pills or not.
Connects to internet via it’s own data connection (SigFox).
www.p-heal.com
Cognitive AidsMemo Box smart pillbox(Release in Late 2017)Dual dose alert
Alert on phone when leaving pillbox at home.
Connects to internet via Bluetooth to smartphone or its own cellular data connection.
Leverages new Memo Health med reminder app (iOS & Android)
Cost between $50-90
store.tinylogics.com/smart-pillbox
Cognitive AidsTricella PillboxConnects to internet via Bluetooth to smartphone.
www.tricella.com
Smart HomeNew Wireless Protocols• ANT+
• www.thisisant.com• Ultra Low Power short range device connectivity
• Used mostly in fitness equipment but is now expanding to smart home devices.
• SigFox• www.sigfox.com• Cellular data network for IoT
• Started in Europe but expanding very quickly in US.• Ultra low subscriptions, simple to integrate technology and a free-to-
use protocol.• Optimized communications tailored for the IoT radically lower energy
consumption.
Smart HomeInirv connected stove knobs & smoke detectorwww.inirv.com (Available 2018 for $300/set)Will be Amazon Echo compatible
Smart HomeNetatmo home security & HVAC controlPlug and Play user installed componentshttps://www.netatmo.com/en-US/site
Smart HomeVivint home security & HVAC controlProfessionally installed. Amazon Echo integration.https://www.vivint.com/
Smart HomeStringify automation app (Similar to IFTTT app)https://www.stringify.com/
Smart HomeiDevices home automationApple Homekit & Amazon Echo compatiblehttps://store.idevicesinc.com
Smart HomeTapplock smart fingerprint padlockAlso unlock from mobile app via Bluetooth.Doesn’t need internet access.http://tapplock.com/
Smart HomeFlipflic smart window blind adapter with solar charginghttp://flipflic.com/ $90(Available in mid 2017)
Smart HomeWooHoo smarthome hubhttp://www.smartbeings.com/ Will retail for $89 with a monthly $9 Smart Home Platform Subscription Service fee ($108 billed annually). Available late 2017