[Electronics-Talk] aira vs be my eyes

[Jim McCarthy]

Yes, Andy is right and perhaps the comparison is even more stark. There is
no question I find myself curious about using Aira. It is at a very high
price point though that will make it cost prohibitive for many of us. Also,
working to acquire skills and confidence of travel is the investment to be
made first, I think. There are tasks for which a connected assistant would
be a great asset and the agents of Aira seem quite well trained from my
understanding, whereas anyone can log in and help out a bit on BeMyEyes. I
have not tried Aira yet but I have talked with many who have and spent time
with people involved in the project. I have used BeMyEyes and it did work
for those things I used it to do. One was read a bottle of shampoo that I
could not get read through scanning sources from my phone, and the other was
to describe a tie and help me match it to a suit. I do not think I would use
it to gain travel information, though some probably do. Aira would seem to
work well for that but there is the cost.
Jim McCarthy

-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 5:19 PM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
Cc: Andy Baracco
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] aira vs be my eyes

It's like comparing a Volkswagen to a Mercedes. With Be My Eyes, you are
dealing with volunteers, and are limited to the field of vision of the
camera lens on the phone. With AIRA you have the additional field of vision
provided by the glasses. You also are dealing with paid trained staff, who
in addition to having the image provided by the glasses, also have access to
additional location data provided by resources like Google maps, Google
places, and Google Earth. They are really two different resources. in other
words, you get what you pay for.

Andy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jenny Keller via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 6:43 AM
Subject: [Electronics-Talk] aira vs be my eyes


> Hi,
>
> I am torn between the devices on my subject.
>
> Be my eyes is free, but you have to hold the phone.
>
> Aira is not. I am concerned about the cost.
>
> Holding it as you may need to read signs to get to the bus stop. I will be

> using my cane and possibly something from a store.
>
> The aira y put on a pair of glasses, the cost is 199 bucks for about 6 
> hours witch is they actually 400 minits but it's hands free.
>
> Any thoughts.
>
> HELP!!
>
>
> Jenny
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