[Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired

River Linda waterinmyroom at gmail.com
Thu Dec 14 21:26:50 UTC 2017


Anyone remember Odin VI phone for the blind?

On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 3:49 PM Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk <
electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Except that you don't necessarily have to have the latest iphone. The
> iPhone
> 6 or SE can do the same things that the iPhone X can do. my main concern
> with a device like this would be the longivity of the company that is
> selling it. If the company goes away in a year, there goes your tech
> support. The beauty of something like the iPhone, or a phone like a samsung
> phone is that the manufacturer isn't going anywhere any time soon. You will
> get tech support not only from the manufacturer, but the large community of
> users as well.
>
> Andy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Waybright via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "David Waybright" <link at pt-solutions.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 2:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
>
>
> > FYI: when you compare this product to mainstream it is on par with
> > mainstream devices in way of price per features. A android smart phone
> > with a added built in keyboard or keypad is anywhere from $200 - $500.
> > When you factor in the most advanced smart phone the iPhone X is over
> > $1000 it makes this phone a steal. No I’m not saying its affordable or
> not
> > I’m just comparing it’s price with mainstream devices.
> >
> > Someone mentioned having this device but the voice feedback was minimal.
> > Make sure you have talkback installed and running. Also understand that
> I’m
> > not sure if talkback was designed for keyboard navigation verses
> > touchscreen navigation.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > David Eugene Waybright
> > CompTIA A+, NET+ & Security+ Technician
> >
> > Network Technician
> > CyberCore Technologies
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone 7 Plus on T-Mobile
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:37:50 -0500
> > From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net<mailto:carcione at access.net>>
> > To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
> >   <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
> >   people
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> > Some people recently were asking about easy-to-use phones, so I forward
> > this ad:
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> > From: Irie-AT [mailto:sales at irie-at.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 11:31 AM
> > Subject: Smartphone for visually impaired people
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> > Image removed by sender. SmartVision 2 -the Smartphone for the visually
> > impaired
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> >
> > Announcing the new SmartVision2!
> >
> >
> > Smartphones too difficult to see or too confusing to use? SmartVision2
> > could be for you.
> >
> > SmartVision2 is the only smartphone designed specifically for people with
> > visual impairments. Complete with a high-contrast display, speech input
> > and feedback and even a tactile keypad and buttons, SmartVision2 can
> adapt
> > to your needs. And SmartVision2 is very easy to learn and use.
> >
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> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=bbc3dfb59c&e=5daf9aa555
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> > Image removed by sender. John's Demo Room | SmartVision 2 demonstration
> > video
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> > Watch a demonstration video now!
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> > Image removed by sender. Image of the SmartVision 2 phone menu
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> > SmartVision2 isn?t an app, it?s an entire Smartphone built from the
> ground
> > up. The ergonomics of the device, buttons and keypad are all designed and
> > located to maximize ease-of-use for visually impaired people. And all
> > menus and functions are made to be easy to see and simple to navigate.
> > Plus, full tactile and voice controls are in place for non-visual users
> > and for the convenience of visual users.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Need GPS navigation, book reading and OCR/scan & read? SmartVision2
> > Premium boasts the addition of all of these great features! Guide
> yourself
> > with voice commands with speech feedback using Kapten GPS, read books,
> and
> > even scan your printed reading materials to have them read back to you.
> >
> >
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=cbb15367db&e=5daf9aa555
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> > SmartVision2 Standard - $599
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=2b837a01e3&e=5daf9aa555
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> > SmartVision2 Premium
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> >   - $889 (include GPS, book reading and OCR/scan & read)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Call 888-308-0059 or email
> > <mailto:sales at irie-at.com?subject=About%20the%20Helix%20HD%20Magnifier>
> > sales at irie-at.com<mailto:sales at irie-at.com> for more information
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> > Phone: 888-308-0059      Email:  <mailto:sales at irie-at.com>
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 09:46:04 -0800
> > From: "Lauren Merryfield"
> > <lauren at catlines.com<mailto:lauren at catlines.com>>
> > To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
> >   <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
> >   people
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> > Hi,
> > I hope people realize that is an android phone.
> > Thanks,
> > Lauren
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:38 AM
> > To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> > Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net<mailto:carcione at access.net>>
> > Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired people
> >
> > Some people recently were asking about easy-to-use phones, so I forward
> > this ad:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Irie-AT [mailto:sales at irie-at.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 11:31 AM
> > Subject: Smartphone for visually impaired people
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=544bdebc61&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> > Image removed by sender. SmartVision 2 -the Smartphone for the visually
> > impaired
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Announcing the new SmartVision2!
> >
> >
> > Smartphones too difficult to see or too confusing to use? SmartVision2
> > could be for you.
> >
> > SmartVision2 is the only smartphone designed specifically for people with
> > visual impairments. Complete with a high-contrast display, speech input
> > and feedback and even a tactile keypad and buttons, SmartVision2 can
> adapt
> > to your needs. And SmartVision2 is very easy to learn and use.
> >
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=bbc3dfb59c&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> > Learn More
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=71639feb93&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> > Image removed by sender. John's Demo Room | SmartVision 2 demonstration
> > video
> >
> >
> > Watch a demonstration video now!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=971befe084&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> > Image removed by sender. Image of the SmartVision 2 phone menu
> >
> >
> > SmartVision2 isn?t an app, it?s an entire Smartphone built from the
> ground
> > up. The ergonomics of the device, buttons and keypad are all designed and
> > located to maximize ease-of-use for visually impaired people. And all
> > menus and functions are made to be easy to see and simple to navigate.
> > Plus, full tactile and voice controls are in place for non-visual users
> > and for the convenience of visual users.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Need GPS navigation, book reading and OCR/scan & read? SmartVision2
> > Premium boasts the addition of all of these great features! Guide
> yourself
> > with voice commands with speech feedback using Kapten GPS, read books,
> and
> > even scan your printed reading materials to have them read back to you.
> >
> >
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=cbb15367db&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> > SmartVision2 Standard - $599
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=2b837a01e3&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> > SmartVision2 Premium
> > <
> https://irie-at.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbe22e0e299fe21f72dc7bd81&id=82de5883b4&e=5daf9aa555
> >
> >   - $889 (include GPS, book reading and OCR/scan & read)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Call 888-308-0059 or email
> > <mailto:sales at irie-at.com?subject=About%20the%20Helix%20HD%20Magnifier>
> > sales at irie-at.com<mailto:sales at irie-at.com> for more information
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Phone: 888-308-0059      Email:  <mailto:sales at irie-at.com>
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