[Cabs-talk] The BuzzClip: Wearable Technology for the Blind

[iMerciv]

Hello Frida,
The BuzzClip is a small wearable clip that is slightly larger than a standard lighter.
It uses ultrasound to detect any obstacle it is pointing at and vibrates faster and stronger as the obstacle/person gets closer.
It is an electronic device that can be clipped onto any part of one's clothing depending on where you need protection the most. 
i.e it can be clipped on a lapel of a winter jacket, on a collar, sleeves (long or short) and the lining of one’s belt
The BuzzClip is not meant to be a replacement for the cane or guide dog however is supposed to work in tandem with traditional aids to provide the user more information on their surroundings, particularly at head level.

The clip is made from titanium and ensures secure attachment to one’s clothing, the BuzzClip also comes with a cord lanyard to make sure it is not lost.
The device is quite attractive and has an aluminum ‘apple remote’ type of finish.
The BuzzClip is currently available to pre-order on a crowdfunding platform ‘Indiegogo’ for the next 30 days and is being offered at a discounted price of $129 USD
After the campaign ends, a final batch of BuzzClips will be manufactured and shipped to our backers by March of 2016.
More information and videos about the product and company can be found here:
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#/>

Hope this helps!
Let us know if you have any more questions.
You can contact us at info at imerciv.com <mailto:info at imerciv.com>

Thank You and Happy Friday!


> On Oct 23, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Frida Aizenman via Cabs-talk <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I don't fully understand. It says that the BuzzClip is a Wearable Assistive Technology that Empowers people living with Vision Loss.
> The question is, how big is it? Is it clothing? If so, what happens during summer and winter? If clothing, is it whashable.
> Years ago, there was similar research with a pair of glasses which cost $23,000. Like I said, it was only research.
> Like I said, I do not understand.
> The part I understand that deals with tones sounds good!
> Frida
> 
> On 10/23/2015 7:48 AM, iMerciv via Cabs-talk wrote:
>> Dear Readers,
>>  
>>  We wanted to share with some information with you about a new revolutionary product that could really help 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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