Thursday, November 6, 2008

Ideas on using BioMetal

Biometal can contract into curvier shape when current is fed through it.
More Information


The following is the design of First Level: Using biometal to contract the cloth tube.

As in the following picture, the biometal thread can be put inside the tube-shaped fabric and feed the current through the metal to transform the metal into more curving shapes.


Figure 1 : Level 1 Design



The following is the design of Second Level: Using other material as medium

In this application, the biometal wire is used to pull the rods (made of some heat resistance material such as clay or ceramic) together to apply squeezing force on shoulders.
When current is fed trhough the bioMetal wire, it will pull the rods together and the shoulder pad will become more convex from resting positon.

Figure 2 : Level 2 Design

These can be put on the shoulders (and on other parts as well) of the huggy pajama.


Figure 3 : On the Clothing

Reference :

http://www.toki.co.jp/BioMetal/english/Contents.html
http://www.toki.co.jp/BioMetal/Video/index.html
http://www.toki.co.jp/BioMetal/english/qanda.html

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

04/11/2008 Meeting Minutes (Draft)

Making use of BioMetal Material
This metal strands contract when current passes through.
Is it easier to control?
Idea: Finger Shaped Application to embed in the jacket
Problem: Heat insulating
Brainstorm for :
1. How to provide haptic feeling
2. Embed into mechanism (how to build small modules based on the strings)
Recommended Material, BMX up to 200% extension.
Next Meeting: Friday 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Prepare Sketches for this by Thursday.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

To recharge Bluetooth device's battery

Power Supply Setting : 5.6 V, I < 200mA ;

Connect in series with a 10 Ohm Resister;

Charge at least about 2 hours;

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Specially Shaped Balloons

Who can do these?
What is the price?
How to order?
How long will it take?

http://www.bezballoons.com/foil.htm

http://www.bezballoons.com/parade.htm

http://www.ballooneryinc.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/02.html


Bez Balloons Pte Ltd
Location:No. 191, Ubi Avenue 4Evan Lim WarehouseSingapore 408799

Sales EnquiriesEmail: bezballoons@pacific.net.sg
Tel: (65) 6749 2913Fax: (65) 6742 0539

Balloons R us
http://www.balloonsrus.sg/index.php?cPath=33_74

BALLOONS R US
200 Turf Club Road, Turf City, #01-39A
Singapore 287994
TEL: 6314-2850
FAX: 6314-3643
EMAIL: sales@balloonsrus.sg

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Preparing for Litriture Review

Papar Title: Touch TV: Adding Feeling to broadcast media (2003)

It is stated that haptic feedback might play a role in interactive TV.
There is a need to develop devices for haptic interactions.

www.cutecircuit.com

Here got some ideas about touch interactive media. They already launched some products and planned future projects.


http://www.immersion.com/

.. to be continued ..

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

toys and child safety

http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/learning/safe_toys.html

http://www.pollutioninpeople.org/safer/products/kids-products

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetails.aspx?p=114&id=1797&np=305

http://toys.about.com/od/healthandsafety/bb/toysafetycheck.htm

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Research for possible components

flexible numeric keypads

http://cycertech.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008827230668/LargeImage/Flexible-Silicon-Numeric/product_id-1008643625/action-GetProduct.htm

http://www.chinatraderonline.com/Keyboard/Number-Keyboards/18-Key-USB-Numeric-Keypad-221100932.htm


Other Hug Products

http://www.cutecircuit.com/projects/wearables/thehugshirt/
But it is weird that the person hugs herself.

Sensors & Bear
http://www.guardit.com/bearhug/