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Ralph Baer, video game mastermind, sits down for inventor portrait video

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Ralph Baer is a name synonymous with gaming lore, credited with the invention of the Magnavox Odyssey and thinking that digital table tennis was a good idea long before Pong proved him right. These days, he’s 90 years young, and still inventing as if his best days are ahead of him. Photographer David Friedman has embarked on quite the interesting side project, lining up a number of interviews that profile some of the world’s most quietly influential folk; in the effort of concealing spoilers, we’ll simply encourage you to tap the play button below after you’re settled in. It’s a solid watch, regardless of whether you’re familiar with the man, the myth or the legend. Continue reading Ralph Baer, video game mastermind, sits down for inventor portrait video Ralph Baer, video game mastermind, sits down for inventor portrait video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink MAKE , Joystiq | David Friedman Photography , Vimeo | Email this | Comments

 

Magnetic retainer lets you operate machinery with your tongue, gives linguistics new meaning

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Many people with debilitating conditions rely on sip and puff technology to get around, which is relatively lo-fi by some standards . Now, a special retainer with magnetic sensors could bring mobility into the smartphone age. Developed at Georgia Tech, the Tongue Drive System uses a magnetic piercing to track lingual gestures. The sensors then transmit data to an iOS app that translates it to on-screen or a joystick movement. Earlier versions used a headset, but the prototype revealed at the International Solid State Circuits Conference in San Francisco, is hoped to be more comfortable and discreet. The system is currently being trialled by 11 participants with high-level spinal-cord injuries, with larger trials planned. Continue reading Magnetic retainer lets you operate machinery with your tongue, gives linguistics new meaning Magnetic retainer lets you operate machinery with your tongue, gives linguistics new meaning originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink CNET | | Email this | Comments