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This modern twist on the classic pedometer doesn’t just track your steps, it lets you keep tabs on the quality of the exercise you get during your day-to-day life.
Unlike meters that just count your steps, the Seiko SlimStick uses modern dual-axis accelerometers to track the magnitude of your movements,…
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April 26th, 2008 by: Technabob
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Sure, there are lots of devices which are starting to embed motion sensors or touch screens to power new user interface paradigms. But this is the first time I’ve seen a motion-sensitive device which is designed to be operated entirely with one hand.
KEYnetik’s motion interface system uses multiple accelerometers…
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February 4th, 2008 by: Technabob
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Interactive artist Andrew Fentem created this cool electronic cube puzzle game loaded with colorful LEDs. The Fentix Cube is controlled by touch as well as through movement.
While it’s designed as a platform, capable of playing a number of different games and puzzles, the interactive plaything happens to do a…
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October 19th, 2007 by: Technabob
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A hacker claims to have written custom software which directly accesses the accelerometer on Apple’s iPhone. He’s put together a brief video clip which shows off some really fun use of the motion-sensing capabilities.
While I’m a bit skeptical that the video clip could be a fake, developer Erling Ellingsen…
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August 28th, 2007 by: Technabob
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I was rummaging around the USPTO Patent database earlier today, and came across this intriguing patent application from Nintendo.
The filing, originally dated March 30, 2007 (but just updated this week) describes a portable gaming system that includes X/Y/Z motion sensing that’s similar to that found in the Wii-Mote. The…
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August 6th, 2007 by: Technabob
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This unconventional watch is designed for daredevil types who love sports that involve flying through the air.
Perfect for those who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding or biking, DropZone’s HangTimer measures how much time you spent in the air once your body left the ground. By combining a stopwatch with a…
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June 25th, 2007 by: Technabob