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after almost severing my right thumb this week (well the tip of it any way), I have realised how wonderful our opposable thumbs are in every day life.
however when it comes to smart screens, I can't actually do very much with my digit covered in elastoplast.
the resistive type touch screens are
fine, the problem is with the capacitive screens - I already possess a pair of gloves which allow you to use these screens when its cold so applying that technology to an elastoplast should be quite easy...
Hydrocolloid Adhesive Bandages
http://lifehacker.c...anization/gallery/1
Second photo in gallery. Not sure what brands might exist in the UK... [Canuck, Aug 22 2012]
Here you go, po!
http://www.elastopl...nvisible-protection
Elastoplast Brand! [Canuck, Aug 22 2012]
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Put the glove on over the elastoplast ? |
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Ouch! Sounds awful, hope you heal quickly.
(+) for a reminder of the digital elite's everyday
vulnerabilities. |
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Yes, this would be a great help to many. I would be
able to start texting and driving again much sooner. |
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The capacitance wouldn't transfer well through the pad, but could conduct easily along a conductive surface to the part that sticks to your skin. |
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Apparently, there are bandages out there that do work with such screens! - link |
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I wonder why the advertisement doesn't mention it. |
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I thought this idea would be for band aids for touch screens, i.e. for when you damage the touch screen. |
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//I suspect the sticking point is going to be the cotton
pad that goes between the elastic outer covering and
the skin.// |
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Not sure if you've ever seen an actual adhesive
bandage before, [21Q], but that's the only point that
/doesn't/ stick. |
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Hope your thumb is feeling a bit better, [po]. |
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//I wonder why the advertisement doesn't mention it// |
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I imagine the manufacturers aren't even aware these bandages can do that. It's not as if that would have been part of their original design process. |
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<NOT overheard at Elastoplast R&D meeting: "We need a product that is waterproof, flexible, promotes healing, and reduces scarring. But more importantly, let's make sure it works with all these new touch screen devices!"> |
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if they read this - they will... |
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How about putting a resistive layer underneath the capacitive layer? That way the screen will respond whether you poke it with a pen top or swipe it gently with a finger. |
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I like it when you talk dirty... |
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never mind that the tip of the finger is <ouch> a bit sensitive to pressure. she? who? the cat's mother! LOL |
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[XXI Quaesitio]: That was an attempt at humor, not a
serious criticism of your point (whatever your point
may have been). |
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See cuz you said sticking point and you meant it
metaphorically and I took it literally but the whole
bandage sticks except for the cotton part which
doesn't stick so that's why I said it was the only part
that doesn't stick and maybe you'd never seen a
bandage before if you didn't know that and never
mind I'll just go hang out over there for a while okay. |
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{BUN} for Electroplast.
[po] What is it that requires so much thumb? (Index finger's more usual for pointing at touch screens) Zooming in/out of images? |
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(+) If it hurts to go like that, I really wish you wouldn't go like that [po]. |
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[21_Quest] I use my index finger(s). (often only one. Not always for the reason you're imagining) |
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