A new release of Google Maps is always nice, you know, especially if the one just announced by Google on Android, is now available, Android Store, without having to wait for any new firmware,. Many of the new features of the program, which also fixed many bugs related to the operation of Latitude, the service that lets you view the status of your contacts, live. Certainly the most welcome news is the ability to search using your voice, though unfortunately only in English, at least for now. Also added the details of the shops (prices, reviews, reviews, schedules, etc.) And the signs with pedestrian and public transport, if present. It is not over. Google Maps on Android can also send messages and start a conversation with our contacts at Latitude if you want to report a particularly interesting place. Nothing to say, as usual, Google is unexceptionable. If you have an Android smart phone, running on Google Maps.
A new assistive technology developed by US researchers will help individuals with severe disabilities to lead an independent life. This novel system allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer ,control a powered wheel chair and interact simply by moving their tongues. This device could revolutionize the field of assistive technologies by helping individuals with severe disabilities such as those with high level spinal cord injuries. To operate the tongue drive system , a small magnet –the size of a grain of rice is attached to an individual’s tongue through piercing or tissue adhesive. The tongue is directly connected to the brain by a cranial nerve that generally escapes damage in case of severe spinal cord injuries. Tongue movements are very fast when compared to the hands and legs and accurate as well. They do not require much of thinking and effort. A headset with magnetic field sensor detects the movements of the magnet that is placed on the tongue and transmits the signal wirelessly to a portable computer. This information is then used to control the movements of a cursor on the computer screen. The system can potentially capture a large number of tongue movements ,each of which can represent a different user command. An individual can potentially train the system to recognize touching each tooth as a different command. This technology is believed to reduce the need of individuals with severe disabilities to receive continuous assistance from family members and also make it easier to work and communicate with them.