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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" color=#000000 size=2
face=Arial>I got this courtesy of a technology user's list (the Visually
Impaired Computer User's or VICUG list). As you will note by the date of the
column, it is more than a year old, but was just posted to this particular list
last night. So, in that year's time, I'm sure there have been many other uses
for which the iPad has been thought. One enterprising gentleman also suggested
that it makes for a pretty slick coaster as well. But, in all seriousness, the
iPad is revolutionizing accessibility. That fact is not mentioned in this
mainstream column, but we who are blind and/or work with students who are can
attest to that fact.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Eric Guillory, PIBE President</DIV>
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face=Arial>Cool uses for your iPad<BR><BR>Kim’s columns, 2/5/2011<BR><BR>When
Apple released the iPad, many wondered how they would use the tablet. We've
since discovered that it's great for:<BR><BR>1. Reading<BR><BR>2. Playing
games<BR><BR>3. Watching videos.<BR><BR>But uses for the iPad are nearly
limitless. Here’s more:<BR><BR>4. Restaurants are using the iPad in place of
menus.<BR><BR>5. Hyundai replaces the owner's manual with an iPad for some car
models.<BR><BR>Here are some of the more unique uses for the iPad.<BR><BR>6.
Assistive communication<BR><BR>The iPad is a valuable tool for parents of
children with autism spectrum conditions. In fact, it can help anyone with a
condition that affects language. At $190, the Proloquo2Go app isn't cheap. But
compared to similar solutions, it's a bargain—even considering the cost of the
iPad.<BR><BR>Proloquo2Go is designed to assist with communication. Users build
sentences by tapping images on the screen. The app can conjugate verbs
automatically. Then, the user simply taps to have the sentence read out loud. It
has a built-in vocabulary of more than 7,000 items. And sentences can be stored
for later use.<BR><BR>7. Credit card processing<BR><BR>The iPad can also be used
as a point-of-sale system. Some stores and restaurants have developed their own
apps. The apps allow them to replace cash registers with iPads. Now anyone can
use the iPad to process credit card payments.<BR><BR>The Square app works with a
dongle that reads credit cards. Both the app and the dongle are free. Square
charges 2.75 percent of sales. You can customize the app by adding products.
Then, tap a product to add it to a sale. Or, simply enter the information
manually.<BR><BR>8. As a second monitor<BR><BR>It never hurts to have a little
more screen real estate. But maybe you don't want the hassle of adding a second
monitor to your computer. The iPad can be used as a second monitor. And it
doesn't take much work.<BR><BR>All you need is Air Display, ($10) on your iPad.
You'll also need to install a free app on your Mac or Windows computer.
Both the iPad and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Then use the iPad
to view program windows. Or, use it as an input tablet!<BR><BR>9. Home
automation<BR><BR>It's no surprise that the iPad can control your home
entertainment system. But, it can do much more than that. You can use it to
control your home automation system. Turn appliances on and off. Control your
lighting and your heating or security systems.<BR><BR>You'll need an app that
works with your particular home automation system. And, features will vary from
app to app. Start at the manufacturer's site. Or search the App Store for "home
automation" or the name of your system. You'll find many apps. For example,
iHome Touch works with X10 devices; Indigo Touch works with X10 and INSTEON
hardware.<BR><BR>10. Apps to help drivers with:<BR><BR>A. Navigation<BR><BR>B.
Roadside assistance.<BR><BR>11. Flight controls<BR><BR>You probably wouldn't
imagine that there are apps to help pilots. In truth, The iPad is a valuable
tool for pilots. In fact, the iCub aircraft incorporates an iPad in its
instrument panel. The iPad includes a number of apps to help pilots.<BR><BR>The
apps can also be purchased individually from the App Store. For example, there's
ForeFlight Mobile HD, ($75 yearly), which provides access to radar, flight rules
and airport maps. There's also MotionX GPS HD, ($3), which provides advanced GPS
tools.<BR><BR>12. Doctors are using it to monitor patients' vitals.<BR><BR>13.
Attorneys are using it to select jurors.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Leave list:
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