Solar Powered Tent is Labeled “Tent of the Future”
by William on December 10, 2009
in Cool Stuff
the "tent of the future"
This is definitely the coolest thing that ever happened to camping! Getting the best of both worlds, a solar powered tent and the adventure of nature camping, will leave you nothing but pure pleasure. Innovative and functional, are the two best words to describe this latest technology.
Camping will never be the same again with Orange Solar Powered Tent. This tent is co-designed by an American company named Kaleidoscope. The self-charging tent is equipped with a foldable solar panel made of photovoltaic fabric to receive the maximum amount of energy directly from the sun.
It uses the "glo-location" technology that helps campers find their way back to the tent. The technology enables the tent to glow when prompted by an sms alert sent via the camper's mobile phone.
The tent is also installed with a WIFI on a colorful touchscreen display. Gadgets and electronic stuff can be used anytime inside this tent. Laptops, mobile phones, T.V., microwave, fridge and heaters, name it, you'll be able to bring it. But be sure to have a room for yourself. Bringing all these stuff may blur your idea of "nature camping".
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Healthy and Independent Living: 10 Helpful Technologies for the Elderly
by William on November 28, 2009
in Health and Technology
Healthy and independent living for the elderly
Getting older is an inevitable stage of our human existence. When you're in that age, you can either stay at home or live in home cares where many health providers can attend to your needs. However, the second option wouldn't be much better if you have these technologies to stay healthy, safe and independent in the comforts of your own home.
The increasing trends in monitoring and reminder systems are reaching for the senior members of our society. These technologies are being integrated in home care institutions, to assist health providers and residential homes as well, to support independent living.
There is an enormous list of technologies available on the web, but in this article I've listed down 10 helpful technologies for the elderly.
1) Carebots - robot caregivers
Carebot's caring for grandma
2) eNeighbor System - wireless sensor
4) WIFI Monitoring Wristband - for precise locator system
5) Living Room Systems - home network reminder system
6) Pet Robots - for robotic therapy
7) Autonomous Wheelchair - for the disabled seniors
8 Home Appliances with remote control systems
Telemedicine enables older patients to stay at home while being treated online
9) Laptop or Desktop - for web browsing and constant communication with loved ones
Grandma is using the internet to boost her memory
10) Telemedicine - for do-it-yourself guided online treatments
If you decide to live with your family beyond your golden age, you might as well prepare early because some of these are quite expensive.
