[Blindtlk] Kapsys Signs an Agreement with Independent Living Aids

[Stephen Guerra]

KAPTEN, the first voice-controlled GPS, will be 
distributed in the USA through Independent Living 
Aids, retailer of blind, low vision, and hearing loss products.
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<http://www.independentliving.com>The Kapten 
voice-controlled GPS is the most innovative 
product developed for the blind and low vision community in recent years.
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Jericho, NY (<http://www.prweb.com/>PRWEB) 
November 9, 2009 -- Kapsys, an innovative French 
company and inventor of the first 
voice-controlled GPS, announces a partnership 
with Independent Living Aids, one of the largest 
distributors of products for the blind and 
visually impaired in the US. This agreement is 
intended to develop distribution and market share 
in the United States. Launched in October 2008 in 
France, Kapten is currently distributed in 
western European countries such as the UK, Spain, 
Italy and Germany. Now, the first voice 
interactive GPS for smart urbanites will be 
available for larger networks of distribution in the US.
Kapten Personal GPS Voice Navigator
Kapten Personal GPS Voice Navigator

“Our collaboration with Independent Living Aids 
sets the path of our development in the US. We 
are confident that we have the right partner to 
expand our distribution network in America”, says 
Marc Tastayre, Kapsys’ Sales and Marketing Director.

Irwin Schneidmill, President of ILA says, “We are 
excited to have this opportunity to work with 
Kapsys. The Kapten voice-controlled GPS is the 
most innovative product developed for the blind 
and low vision community in recent years. We are 
confident the Kapten will be well received and 
anticipate tremendous sales in the US market.”

The revolution

§  Kapsys has revolutionized the market by 
introducing the very first smart urban navigator with no screen.
§  The ultra-compact Kapten is 100% voice 
interactive, weighs 50 g and has a credit card format.
§  Kapten is more than a GPS. It’s a multi-transport navigator.
§  Kapten adapts to the way you get around­on 
foot, bicycle, motorcycle, public transportation 
or car. It automatically adjusts your itinerary 
and directs you using the navigation mode you 
choose with a simple voice command.
§  Kapten is also an MP3 player, an FM radio and 
a hands-free kit for your mobile phones.


About Kapsys
Created in 2007 by Aram Hekimian, Kapsys is a 
young, innovative company based in Southeast 
France. Kapsys designs, develops and markets 
voice-centric solutions for personal mobility and 
navigation. Kapsys launches Kapten, the first 
voice GPS for smart urbanites featuring: multi 
transport navigation, geo-tagging, audio guide, 
MP3 player, FM radio, and community website platform.

790, avenue du Dr Maurice Donat - Le Marco Polo 
A1, 06 250 Mougins Sophia Antipolis – France / 
Tel : +33 4 92 28 88 88 / Fax : +33 4 92 28 88 89 
/ <http://www.kapsys.com>www.kapsys.com

About Independent Living Aids, LLC
Independent Living Aids, LLC is the oldest 
privately-held mail-order company in the United 
States with products for individuals who are 
visually impaired or blind. With over 30 years of 
experience providing essential aids with superb 
service, ila has become a trusted source of 
products for this community. All items offered 
are carefully selected, quality products sold at 
reasonable prices. Helping customers remain 
independent is the goal, and every item is chosen with that goal in mind.

200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York 11753 (516) 937-1848

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