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ZDNet Emerging Technology Trends: New ways to reduce computer-related injuries

Sunday, 23 December 2007 21:12
Last Updated ( Thursday, 30 October 2008 21:18 )
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According to some studies, computing-related injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndromes or back injuries, affect about one-third of computer users. A Cornell University researcher decided to find some ways to help us. So he studied new products able to prevent repetitive motion injuries, including a chair that undulates, a mouse that vibrates or a monitor suspended over a desk on a movable arm. And don’t laugh at his efforts. As kids are now using computers at age 2, they might develop non-curable chronic injuries even before becoming adults. But read more...

2nd Generation Hoverstop

Tuesday, 06 June 2006 22:06
Last Updated ( Thursday, 30 October 2008 22:09 )
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The first model has sold out and was received really well. The second model is available from the 1st of June 2006 and has some important improved features. The vibration occurs just a little later than before, without reducing effectiveness (25% less time hand on the mouse). Moving the mouse around now gives you some more time before it vibrates, allowing you to navigate comfortably in menus. Sound has been reduced even further.

iWorkSmart

Tuesday, 06 June 2006 22:02
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iWorkSmart is a combination of the Hoverstop Mouse with an eLearning training program for learning to work with keyboard shortcuts. It also includes the ErgoBar, a very handy tool with the most commonly used shortcuts printed on a ledger.

Hoverstop school project

Tuesday, 06 June 2006 21:56
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Osmond Group, an ergonomics product specialist, has recently carried out a research project with three schools in the UK.

Provincial department Overijssel

Tuesday, 06 June 2006 21:51
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One of the Dutch 12 provincial departments has implemented Hoverstop as a preventative measure throughout the whole organization, for all workers. This makes them one of the first to do so.

Press release - AliMed® Now Offers the Hoverstop

Saturday, 01 April 2006 21:41
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Press release - AliMed® Now Offers the Hoverstop for Reducing Mousing-related RSIs

Hoverstop to launch Sym 8-3 during EECE

Tuesday, 14 June 2005 21:18
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Hoverstop will be launching the first active ergonomic mouse during the 2005 Eastern Ergonomic Conference and Exhibition in New York.

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