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...-- po, Aug 21 2012 Hydrocolloid Adhesive Bandages http://lifehacker.c...anization/gallery/1Second photo in gallery. Not sure what brands might exist in the UK... [Canuck, Aug 22 2012] Here you go, po! http://www.elastopl...nvisible-protectionElastoplast Brand! [Canuck, Aug 22 2012] Put the glove on over the elastoplast ?
Durrrrrr......-- 8th of 7, Aug 21 2012 Get well soon, [po].-- Vernon, Aug 21 2012 thanks [Vernon]-- po, Aug 21 2012 Ouch! Sounds awful, hope you heal quickly. (+) for a reminder of the digital elite's everyday vulnerabilities.-- jutta, Aug 21 2012 Feel better soon, Po.
Yes, this would be a great help to many. I would be able to start texting and driving again much sooner.-- sartep, Aug 22 2012 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.-- scad mientist, Aug 22 2012 Apparently, there are bandages out there that do work with such screens! - link-- Canuck, Aug 22 2012 I wonder why the advertisement doesn't mention it.-- po, Aug 23 2012 I thought this idea would be for band aids for touch screens, i.e. for when you damage the touch screen.-- hippo, Aug 23 2012 //I suspect the sticking point is going to be the cotton pad that goes between the elastic outer covering and the skin.//
Not sure if you've ever seen an actual adhesive bandage before, [21Q], but that's the only point that /doesn't/ stick.
Hope your thumb is feeling a bit better, [po].-- ytk, Aug 23 2012 //I wonder why the advertisement doesn't mention it//
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.
<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!">-- Canuck, Aug 23 2012 if they read this - they will...-- po, Aug 23 2012 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.-- pocmloc, Aug 23 2012 I like it when you talk dirty...-- po, Aug 23 2012 never mind that the tip of the finger is <ouch> a bit sensitive to pressure. she? who? the cat's mother! LOL-- po, Aug 23 2012 [XXI Quaesitio]: That was an attempt at humor, not a serious criticism of your point (whatever your point may have been).
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.-- ytk, Aug 23 2012 {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?-- Dub, Aug 26 2012 (+) If it hurts to go like that, I really wish you wouldn't go like that [po].-- 2 fries shy of a happy meal, Aug 27 2012 [21_Quest] I use my index finger(s). (often only one. Not always for the reason you're imagining)-- Dub, Aug 27 2012 random, halfbakery