[Electronics-Talk] aira vs be my eyes

[cheez]

Does anyone know if Aira would be helpful when crossing intersections, 
especially when cars are making left turns as one is crossing on a green 
light?

Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
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Cc: "Andy Baracco" <wq6r at socal.rr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 2:19 PM
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>
> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Jenny Keller" <jlperdue3 at gmail.com>
> 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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