[blindkid] The BuzzClip: Wearable Technology for the Blind
bin liu
info at imerciv.com
Fri Oct 23 21:01:36 UTC 2015
Hi Alison,
It is meant to to be used along with the cane or guide dog if you are
currently a cane or guide dog user. It helps detect things waist and
above, things like low hanging branches, signs, open cabinet doors.
We put a lot of effort on the design of the Buzzclip aside from it's
function. The Buzzclip is slightly larger than a lighter. The enclosure
is made entirely of aluminum so that it is water resistant and durable
and also very aesthetically pleasing. The devices consists of 3 main
sections, a sensor arm that is circular and smaller than the size of an
iPod nano in terms of area and just a little bit thicker. it is
connected to the battery enclosure by a metallic spring clip that is
similar to the ones on pocket knifes and multi-tools. The Battery pack
is in the shape of a rectangle with rounded edges and is roughly the
size of a USB drive. The micro-USB charging port is on the side of the
battery pack. At the back of the sensor is the vibration motor arm with
is elevated from the battery pack. The entire unit has a finish that is
similar to the look and feel of the Apple TV remote. When it is worn,
the only portion that will be exposed is the sensor arm.
The Buzzclip is not just another ultrasonic proximity detector. The fact
that it is wearable and hands free makes it applicable in a lot more use
cases. Some of our testers have been using it in line ups at coffee
shops to determine when the line is moving forward. Some of them have
been using it as a way finder in tight spaces by walking in the
directions where the Buzzclip doesn't detect anything. Some have been
using it as security by attaching it behind them, they would know
someone is sneaking up on them if the Buzzclip detects something coming
towards them and they don't hear anything. Some have found it useful as
they would be able to tell if the person they are conversing with got up
to get water and when they get back. It provides extra information on
the surrounding passively and users are constantly finding new ways to
use this extra information.
Best Regards
The iMerciv Team.
On 2015-10-23 12:55 PM, Allison Hilliker via blindkid wrote:
> Interesting. Is it meant to be used in place of or along with a cane?
>
> Also, what does it look like? I didn't see a description on the Indiegogo page. I notice that this info is often missing from descriptions of any AT marketed to blind people, even though we care about what things look like. Especially things that are meant to be worn.
>
> Best,
> Allison
>
>
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> Dear Readers,
>
>
>
> We wanted to share with some information with you about a new revolutionary product that could really change the lives of people living with vision loss all over the world. The BuzzClip is currently live on Indiegogo and while our campaign is promoting this cool new technology, it also has a big social cause attached to it. For more information please check out our campaign page: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-buzzclip-wearable-ultrasound-for-the-blind/x/11673979#/ <https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-buzzclip-wearable-ultrasound-for-the-blind/x/11673979#/>
>
> Our device has been street tested here in Toronto, as well as the U.S and India by hundreds of visually impaired individuals.
> We have working units at many organizations within Toronto that have been testing our device with their clients and the response thus far has been amazing. You can watch the BuzzClip in action or hear what some of our users have to say about it on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSnwSwEYIMD-bs8xOZM4tIQ <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSnwSwEYIMD-bs8xOZM4tIQ>
>
> It would be great if you could share this information with anyone who would benefit from using a device like this or anyone who may want to order one for family and friends. With the support of the public, we can build a better product and can have them in the hands of people that truly need them as early as the spring of 2016.
>
> Please contact us if you have any questions and we really look forward to hearing from you.
> Thank You & Best Regards,
>
> The iMerciv Team
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