Computer Lifeline for the Elderly
From the collection of
Online Shopping is on its Way
- Norwich
- 1987-12-30
Computer Lifeline for the Elderly (About Anglia)
Developments in lifeline alarm systems for people living alone.
Demonstration of an emergency call system developed by Cambridge Medical Answering Services which previously pioneered the radio pager. Lying on the floor as if he has fallen at home alone, elderly Mr Strauss presses a button on an alarm worn round his neck, and can then talk to someone through a radio box in his living room. At the control room the versatile system is explained by Dr Neville Silverstone who was particularly active in bringing together health and emergency care professionals, and was founder of MAGPAS, the Mid Anglia General Practitioners Accident Service. Mr Strauss is reassured by the system, but has triggered it by accident. The reporter was John Kiddey for this video filmed to be shown in a news story on Anglia Television early evening news / magazine programme 'About Anglia'.
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Silicon Fen
Computers and digital innovation in Cambridgeshire 1982-1988.
In the 1980s, Cambridgeshire had a concentration of individuals and businesses working on computer technology, often connected with the University of Cambridge. This earned it the nickname Silicon Fen, linking the East England fenland to California's high-tech Silicon Valley. Clive Sinclair, Acorn's BBC Micro and Alan Sugar of Amstrad became household names, but many smaller companies contributed to the regional success story.
Silicon Fen was and still is at the cutting edge of UK information technology, credited with innovations in integrated circuits, computer hardware and software, graphics, games and information resources, not to mention launching Britain's first affordable home computers.
This selection of news items from Anglia Television's About Anglia highlights some key developments and examples of early adoption of computers for work and home.
11 videos in this collection
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Online Shopping is on its Way
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Cambridge Computer-Based Technology
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Mensa Symposium Predicts Future
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Olympia's Personal Computer World Show 1985
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Sinclair C5 Cycle / Car Launched
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East of England Show Pictorial Archive
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Appeal For Computer Game Programmers
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Computer Lifeline for the Elderly
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Computer Shows Off Make Up Effects
10
Computerised flood warning system
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