[Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired

Andy Baracco wq6r at socal.rr.com
Fri Dec 15 20:23:06 UTC 2017 

>From the same folks who brought us the kapten, that crappy GPS navigator.

Andy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laz via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances" 
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Laz" <laz at talkingmp3players.com>
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired


> Ah, the French phone. Yes I heard about this phone a couple of years
> ago from a customer who wanted me to carry it. When I checked into it
> I was not impressed with the specifications especially when
> considering the price.
>
> Laz
>
> On 12/15/17, Chris G via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>> It is made by a company called Kapsys.
>>
>> https://www.kapsys.com/
>>
>>
>> Here is an audio demo:
>>
>>
>> https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/demo-of-the-kapsys-smart-vision-2-android-phone-with-touch-screen-and-physical-keyboard-usiing-speech/
>>
>>
>>
>> It is running Android 6.0
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Arlene via Electronics-Talk
>> *Sent:* Friday, Dec 15, 2017 6:53 AM EST
>> *To:* Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
>> *Cc:* Arlene
>> *Subject:* [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
>>
>>> That's what we were questioning when we were talking about it, with
>>> the information so far, about this android phone with the touch screen
>>> and buttons, if it could be on an older version of android. Also what
>>> company is it that made this phone. With something specialized as
>>> this,  that would be something we would never find out who actually
>>> made the phone or what brand of phone it is.
>>>
>>> Arlene
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laz via Electronics-Talk"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Laz" <laz at talkingmp3players.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:16 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
>>>
>>>
>>>> Do you know the brand of the phone in question? Do you know what
>>>> version of Android is running on it and it the phone is capable of
>>>> being upgraded to newer versions of Android? Or is this like these
>>>> Braille tablets that are being released with very old Android versions
>>>> on them and which aren't able to be upgraded to the latest Android
>>>> versions?
>>>>
>>>> Laz
>>>>
>>>> On 12/14/17, David Waybright via Electronics-Talk
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 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 $1000
>>>>> it makes
>>>>> this phone a steal. No I’m not saying its affordable or not I’m just
>>>>> comparing it’s price with mainstream devices.
>>>>>
>>>>> Someone mentioned having this device but the voice feedback was
>>>>> minimal.
>>>>> Make sure you have talkback installed and running. Also understand
>>>>> that I’m
>>>>> not sure if talkback was designed for keyboard navigation verses
>>>>> touchscreen
>>>>> navigation.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> David Eugene Waybright
>>>>> CompTIA A+, NET+ & Security+ Technician
>>>>>
>>>>> Network Technician
>>>>> CyberCore Technologies
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone 7 Plus on T-Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 1
>>>>> Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:37:50 -0500
>>>>> From: "Tracy Carcione"
>>>>> <carcione at access.net<mailto:carcione at access.net>>
>>>>> To: "'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'"
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] FW: Smartphone for visually impaired
>>>>>    people
>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>> <010401d37430$b7374020$25a5c060$@access.net<mailto:010401d37430$b7374020$25a5c060$@access.net>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>>>>
>>>>> 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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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 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>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Image removed by sender. John's Demo Room | SmartVision 2 
>>>>> demonstration
>>>>> video
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Watch a demonstration video now!
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>
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>>>>> 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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>>>>>
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>> <006d01d3743a$3fce3480$bf6a9d80$@catlines.com<mailto:006d01d3743a$3fce3480$bf6a9d80$@catlines.com>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I hope people realize that is an android phone.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Lauren
>>>>>
>>>>> Blessings in Jesus? name! ?Your love for one another will prove to
>>>>> the world
>>>>> that you are my disciples.
>>>>>   --John 13:35, NLT. My online evangelism blog can be found at www .
>>>>> ask in
>>>>> Jesus? name . org (remove spaces)
>>>>> Advice from my cats:"Meow when you feel like it."
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> <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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Image removed by sender. John's Demo Room | SmartVision 2 
>>>>> demonstration
>>>>> video
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Watch a demonstration video now!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> <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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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