[games_access] Fw: Single-Handed Access Game Controller is Here

Mon Jun 9 10:44:04 EDT 2008

Good question Barrie about a hands free controller.  The quad controller is
great but if you notice it's very saliva infective germ spreading
problematic.  I actually think that eye tracking technology combined with
some sort of head position device could work better.

I think developing technology around the eye Toy or other toys that pickup
body movement should be used to place directly in front of the face but not
to block the vision of the television to pick up on the facial movements to
control everything needed to play games.  Of course things like linking are
involuntary, getting an inch, and I and movement can be subjective to
staying in one place.  But the movement of the head definitely could be used
with subtle adjustments available for each user to push the buttons,
visually on the screen possibly like a little corner monitor showing where
your head movement is in relation to the buttons that need to be pushed.

But then again that would probably have to be embedded directly in each
videogame which is not going to happen most likely.  Perhaps a little
monitor on a separate device are not monitored at all but something telling
the user that their head is near the right sweats or something that they
have pressed the rights switch needs to happen.  But the user cannot keep
looking down away from the screen on a separate device to make sure their
head is hitting the right thing.  To solve this problem and I device like
glasses could come over one eyeball letting the user know that all of their
heads-up displays needed would be right there visually.

Pretty cool?  Maybe.  Hey don't steal that idea I want to be there when it
gets made.LOL :-)

 Robert

www.RobertFlorio.com  

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From: games_access-bounces at igda.org [mailto:games_access-bounces at igda.org]
On Behalf Of Barrie Ellis
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 4:54 PM
To: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List
Subject: Re: [games_access] Fw: Single-Handed Access Game Controller is Here

I think eDimensional will be likely to create another accessible controller
if this one is a success. I really hope it is - even though it will hit
sales of my HORI Super Robot Wars Controller.

A number of people have said that it looks a bit awkward - but I think it's
not going to be as big as it looks - not when you consider this prototype
photo. As with all alternative controllers - it would still be lovely if
game developers bothered to allow gamers to redefine their controls.

What have you in mind to improve things with a hands free controller? Be a
good topic to discuss on this list perhaps?

Barrie

www.OneSwitch.org.uk

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From: Robert <mailto:arthit73 at cablespeed.com>  Florio 

To: 'IGDA Games <mailto:games_access at igda.org>  Accessibility SIG Mailing
List' 

Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 3:43 PM

Subject: Re: [games_access] Fw: Single-Handed Access Game Controller is Here

Remarkable.  Does that company have any ambition for creating a controller
for People who can't use their hands?  Is there any way I could help them
design one?  Looks like they are the people to go to.

Has this been game tested?  Looking at it it looks a little cumbersome like
thinking something more like a holding your hand almost like a aircraft
cockpit controller would be more easier for the hand.  I hope it gets good
reviews.

Robert

arthit73 at cablespeed.com

www.RobertFlorio.com  

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From: games_access-bounces at igda.org [mailto:games_access-bounces at igda.org]
On Behalf Of Barrie Ellis
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 2:19 AM
To: IGDA Games Accessibility SIG Mailing List
Subject: [games_access] Fw: Single-Handed Access Game Controller is Here

Forwarding....

If there are problems with display, please click the following link or paste
into a browser:
http://www.WriteSendTrack.com/news/m/4140/BFB9B4/s/467434/0FD77F/ It's
finally here! 

It is with great pleasure that I am writing you to announce the official
launch of the single-handed Access Controller for the Playstation platform.
Born from the great mind of renowned modder and product engineer Ben
Heckendorn (AKA BenHeck), this project has been in the making for nearly a
year. During that time, I've had the honor of reading each one of the
hundreds upon hundreds of emails we've received from enthusiastic gamers
such as yourself. Your stories have inspired us and brought to light the
importance of what became a mission for eDimensional; give gamers with
physical limitations the opportunity to fully enjoy and experience gaming.
You've demonstrated how gaming is not just entertainment, but an important
part of life that includes interacting with friends and family along with a
sense of true self-achievement.  

It's been a long process from concept to production and for that, we
appreciate your patience. As is typically the case with new products, no
matter how much time and effort we spend, it can't get done as quickly as we
would like. 

I was recently using our prototype on my PS3 and I have to say, it is an
amazing product. More importantly, one of the proudest and most rewarding
experiences I have had at eDimensional was hearing from Ben (who recently
showed the device at the Gamers with Disabilities Conference) about an
injured soldier who was instantly able to use his artificial hand to move
the modules around and get his game on. 

Enough introduction, I know you want details. Some key features:

*	Compatible with PS2, PS3 and PC - We are working on an separate XBOX
version, but cannot say if/when it will be available. 
*	Wireless 
*	Price is $129.95 
*	Modular - you can rearrange each control module to any of the 6 slot
positions for various gaming styles 
*	Pre-order now for delivery in approximately 8-10 weeks 
*	Limited initial quantity available so please reserve yours before
the first run sells out 
*	Worldwide shipping from the USA. We will also stock units in our UK
distribution center for customers located in the EU as we do with all of our
products. 

Full details and photos are on our website
<http://www.WriteSendTrack.com/l/mtl/16659/D9D5DC/s/467434/0FD77F/>  here.

A portion of all proceeds and reserved units will benefit Children's
Hospital and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.

The controller has already been featured in publications like Popular
Science, Wired and many others. However we need you to help spread the word.
If you know anyone else who can benefit from this product, please send them
to our website or forward this email. 

We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you.

Best Wishes,

Michael Epstein

President/CEO

eDimensional, Inc.

http://www.eDimensional.com/
<http://www.WriteSendTrack.com/l/mtl/16660/0C7CF4/s/467434/0FD77F/> 

eDimensional.com
411 7th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401 US 

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