tonight's brainstorming

tonight we attempted to elaborate on sandra/rob's ideas of the pedestrian walk/don'twalk poles/signs.
we also talked with Oz and Hiro and developed an idea that integrates with their group's HUD. what if the afformentioned pole was interactive? it could use a hand scanner (or other biometric device)that would address both the pedestrian's needs as well as the intersection's needs.

REASONS FOR INVOLVING THE PEDESTRIANS (hand scanner vs. automatic scanner):
-ownership--makes him a conscious part of the intersection
-lets pedestrians express needs (democratic)
-gives pedestrians control; allows peds to relinquish control
-forces the pedestrians to consider the situation when approaching intersection
CONSIDERATIONS FOR FORM:
-approachable
-clean (sanitary)
-safe
-visible but not intimidating
-safe
-informative
LIGHTING CONSIDERATIONS:
-entire pole has potential to light up
-colors? standard?
-pulse ("apple" breathing)
TECHNOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
-biometrics--hand scanners (high five?)
-audio (for the blind...activated by hand scanner?)