IntrinsicTina

I am honored to get to preview and test cutting edge solutions for Microsoft with regard to eye gaze technology enhancements. It makes sense considering we live in the land of Microsoft. I, especially, enjoy giving feedback and being able to be part of the solution, since I've been so openly critical of current technology options. Without giving away any secrets, they're working to improve the accuracy and usability of the eye gaze technology. They're also trying to give our "voice" more emotions and inflection. Less robotic, more realism. I'm heartened by their efforts, I'm only disappointed that it isn't instantaneous. I feel like I'm making a difference for the good of all people. Isn't that what all of us want? To make a positive difference. To matter.

A friend of mine and I took a look at a book this evening, Memory Journal, and read some of the prompts. Since my speech makes meaningful conversation a challenge, I assured her that I would write about them in my blog. Here ya go, Asma: What was the greatest invention to come about in your lifetime? Off the cuff, I answered, the computer. I mean, look at all that became possible when the personal computer came on the scene. I used an IBM Selectric to type envelopes for one of my first paying gigs for a local real estate broker in the late 70's.  I would've done a much more professional job had I been able to make corrections prior to printing. There isn't an industry that has not been affected by computers. You mentioned the iPhone, then I kind of had to agree, especially if we're talking about any multi-functional cellphone device with any computer capablilities. And then, I looked at the device that actually bridges the communication gap that makes it possible ...