[Blindtlk] Be My Eyes

[Kerri Kosten]

Hi Chris:
I have been hearing about this app. With this app being out now,
should I delete apps like Vizwiz and Goggles? Do you all plan to
delete those other apps?
Thanks,
Kerri

On 1/17/15, Szostak, Christine via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> HI All,
>   Some here may already know about this app, but for those that do not, the
> Blind Access Journal (for those interested they have a free audio pod) just
> recently did an episode on this.
>
>   The app is called "be my eyes" without the quotes.
>
>   It is like VisWizz gone video chat.
>
>   It is an app where you connect live with a human who uses your back camera
> to view things and give you any information. Unlike Viswizz, you do not need
> to wait around for the answer. However, it is apparently starting to get
> popular so the wait times to be connected can be a bit lengthy. I have not
> tried it out yet, but I am likely going to do so.
>
>   If anyone has tried it, I would love your thoughts on how well it worked.
>
>   The demo that BAJ did had a part where the person on the other end,
> indicated, without even being prompted to mention that a package of food
> they were discussing had an expiration date and asked if they would like to
> have it read.
> Have a wonderful (hopefully long) weekend all!
> Chris
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