I was at a self serve café the other day when I saw their hands free apps soda dispenser with their contact-free pouring posting.
Actually, this contact-free pouring system uses smart phone technology.
All you do is scan the QR code, select your drink on your phone, and then pour using your phone.
During times of COVID and with other contagious germs, a soda dispenser you never have to touch is a great idea.
What does Hands Free Apps do?
The term hands free apps are software or equipment that needs little or no use of your hands. A popular way to activate this is by the sound of your voice.
Hands free apps allows use of your smart phone to make calls, send texts, emails, or set alarms.
Why Use Hands Free Apps?
- First of all they are convenient.
- Many people have limited or no use of their hands so a hand free app is necessary.
- Hand Free apps are simple to use and installation on a smart phone doesn’t require computer knowledge.
- Lastly, in some states it is illegal and distracting to be on a phone or texting while driving.
Movie Ballot Voting Using a Hands Free System
An example of a recent use of a hands free app was at the Washington, DC 48-Hour Movie Project. At the end of the screening, everyone got to vote for their favorite films as part of the fan favorite film.
To vote for your favorite movies, a large bar code was shown on the movie screen.
Everyone held their smart phone up to the screen and then were directed to the web site for voting.
No pencil or paper was needed and the ballots were counted automatically.
Amazon Alexa
Amazon Alexa is another device which turns on by voice commands.
We have an Alexa in this house that will turn lights or a fan on, play your favorite songs, or help you check spellings when doing crossword puzzles.
Ending Notes
Technology always brings new and exciting devices to the market.
Our blog today only touched on a few of the new and exciting apps out there to make life easier for all.
And by the way, that same café with the contact-free soda dispenser also has a low technology hands free trash can. Yes, you just step on the pedal on the floor to open the trash can lid.
Please note I am a blogger only so please disregard any errors in today’s technical posting. Thank you.