[Electronics-Talk] aira vs be my eyes

[Andy Baracco]

I don't know through experience, but I would think that it would, because of 
the expanded field of view offered by the glasses.
Andy

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> 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
>
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>> 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
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>> From: "Jenny Keller via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] aira vs be my eyes
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>>
>>> 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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