<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">I'm not sure... I've heard there are compatibility problems with the IBM 997X series which require the regular infusion of <a href="http://domino.watson.ibm.com/comm/pr.nsf/pages/news.20010518_pixie_dust.html">IBM 7117 Pixie Dust</a>. While the cartridges are quite small, they're only capable of handling about 1024 (+/- 16) writes before they need to be replaced, so the cost is, IMHO, prohibitive. Additionally, the non-IBM custom unit would work for hours at a time on a relatively small lithium-ion battery pack, which could be concealed between HE's shoulder blades, only leaving a small hump. While there exist powerful generators which could be hidden beneath, say, the throne, I think HE Muriel would object to a 46 lb Honda EU2000 generator being strapped to her back for mobile access requirements, and the equipment rack could be a bit unwieldy.<div><br></div><div>In summary, I believe the micro Taser unit solution is much more cost effective, with the added benefit of additional entertainment for the populace. While it may not provide the full range of features available with the IBM system, but the form-factor and weight considerations outweigh the loss of features in a mobile application.<div><br></div><div>*evylle grynne*</div><div><br></div><div>-Robert o' the Faire</div><div><br><div><div>On Apr 17, 2009, at 2:24 PM, mikea wrote:</div><blockquote type="cite"><div><br>This is an application for which there already exists hardware and<br>software. The IBM 9976 Mind-Writer, IBM 9977 Mind-Reader, and IBM 9979<br>Mind Controller, with the IBM Mental Access Method (MAM), are perfectly<br>suited to this use, and with a little programing on the part of the<br>system administrators,<br><br>9976 and 9977 dimensions, weight, and power requirements: 1.75" high, 19"<br>wide (standard rack mount, 1 rack unit), 36" deep; 37 pounds; 145 Watts<br>at 120 Volts AC, 50 or 60 Hertz, or 85 Watts at 240 Volts AC, 50 or 60<br>Hertz.<br><br>9978 dimensions, weight, and power requirements: 5.25" high, 19" wide<br>(standard rack mount, 3 rack units), 36" deep; 95 pounds; 755 Watts at<br>120 Volts AC, 50 or 60 Hertz, or 390 Watts at 240 Volts AC, 50 or 60<br>Hertz.<br><br></div></blockquote></div></div></div></body></html>