A different application and use case to set up this time, and not a dementia application. Scenario is elderly couple: He has increasing visual impairment and is unable to use laptop / smartphone easily She is limited in mobility (doesn’t have a strong voice) and has to sleep downstairs Living at home, but need support, … Continue reading Mobility and visual impairment application
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TV Control via Logitech Harmony (Google Home Mini)
One of the use cases that we identified in the scenarios was the changing of channel on the TV, something that my father is unable to manage with the TV remotes control (too many, too confusing!). The most widely available solution for this is the Logictech Harmony Hub costs around £70 to £100 in the UK. You … Continue reading TV Control via Logitech Harmony (Google Home Mini)
Using Dialogflow for custom interactions on Google Home Mini
Developing custom interactions for the google home mini using dialogflow console
Getting a message
Recieving a message via a voice command onto your smartphone: Adding the "message me" function: Currently the Google Home mini does not (unlike Alexa) support device to device calling - or direct messaging / SMS. Although this may be added in the future in the UK, as external PSTN calling is supported in the USA … Continue reading Getting a message
Standard useful voice commands
Useable and useful commands that work out of the box for dementia support: "Ok google what day is it?" - you will get the date / day "Ok google what time is it?" - you will get time "Ok google play bbc radio 4" - plays radio 4 within a few secs "Ok google set … Continue reading Standard useful voice commands
Using technology to support Dementia 