Re: general question - "practical/real life" applications

From: Robert Wechsler (robert@palindrome.de)
Date: 02/18/02


Carol Murota,

we've been asked to look into the possibility of adapting our software to
determine how many people are in an elevator. (part of a security system,
ie. the number of cards read by the turnstile must match the number in the
elevator, or it wont run).  

but moreover, 

I find the question regarding handicapped persons intriguing.  over the
years we have been approached by various individuals asking if we have
applied our systems to help handicapped persons.  in theory, it offers a
highly flexible way to essentially amplify movt. while translating it to
other media.   
i would love to work with someone interested in developing applications.  

if you are not familiar with our stuff, please visit our web site.  and, in
any case, please let me know what you find out.

with friendly regards,
Robert Wechsler

PS  we plan to be in the bay area april 2003. 



At 19:58 17.02.2002 +0800, you wrote: 
>>>>

I am looking into collaborating with our engineering department at UC
Berkeley on a dance and engineering project which will result in a multi
media performance -- we were interested in remote control, motion sensors
and miniaturization technology but the more general question is _ has
anyone been working with or know about technology designed for the arts
which has had "practical/real life" applications? 

I am particularly interested in the potential for translating using motion
sensors to technology to help the visually impaired...but there are
probably many more possible applications.

thanks,
-- 
Carol Murota
Lecturer, S.O.E.
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies
101 Dwinelle Annex
mail code 2560
Berkeley, Ca  92720-2560

telephone 510 643-7173

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PALINDROME Inter-media Performance Group
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