[nabs-l] Fwd: Kapsys Signs an Agreement with Independent Living Aids

[Sarah alawami]

But I heard on a blog post  that the kaptain is a bit confusing and there is
little speech output.

Here is the link.

http://bit.ly/1MCX1l

Take care.

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>From: "Stephen Guerra" <stephen at independentliving.com>
>To: "'David Andrews'" <dandrews at visi.com>
>Subject: Kapsys Signs an Agreement with Independent Living Aids
>Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:42:43 -0600
>KAPTEN, the first voice-controlled GPS, will be distributed in the USA 
>through Independent Living Aids, retailer of blind, low vision, and 
>hearing loss products.
>http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/quote_left.gif
><http://www.independentliving.com>The Kapten voice-controlled GPS is 
>the most innovative product developed for the blind and low vision 
>community in recent years.
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>
>Jericho, NY (<http://www.prweb.com/>PRWEB) November 9, 2009 -- Kapsys, 
>an innovative French company and inventor of the first voice-controlled 
>GPS, announces a partnership with Independent Living Aids, one of the 
>largest distributors of products for the blind and visually impaired in 
>the US. This agreement is intended to develop distribution and market 
>share in the United States. Launched in October
>2008 in France, Kapten is currently distributed in western European 
>countries such as the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany. Now, the first 
>voice interactive GPS for smart urbanites will be available for larger 
>networks of distribution in the US.
>Kapten Personal GPS Voice Navigator
>Kapten Personal GPS Voice Navigator
>
>“Our collaboration with Independent Living Aids sets the path of our 
>development in the US. We are confident that we have the right partner 
>to expand our distribution network in America”, says Marc Tastayre, 
>Kapsys’ Sales and Marketing Director.
>
>Irwin Schneidmill, President of ILA says, “We are excited to have this 
>opportunity to work with Kapsys. The Kapten voice-controlled GPS is the 
>most innovative product developed for the blind and low vision 
>community in recent years.
>We are confident the Kapten will be well received and anticipate 
>tremendous sales in the US market.”
>
>The revolution
>
>§  Kapsys has revolutionized the market by introducing the very first 
>smart urban navigator with no screen.
>§  The ultra-compact Kapten is 100% voice interactive, weighs 50 g and 
>has a credit card format.
>§  Kapten is more than a GPS. It’s a multi-transport navigator.
>§  Kapten adapts to the way you get around­on foot, bicycle, 
>motorcycle, public transportation or car. It automatically adjusts your 
>itinerary and directs you using the navigation mode you choose with a 
>simple voice command.
>§  Kapten is also an MP3 player, an FM radio and a hands-free kit for 
>your mobile phones.
>
>
>About Kapsys
>Created in 2007 by Aram Hekimian, Kapsys is a 
>young, innovative company based in Southeast 
>France. Kapsys designs, develops and markets 
>voice-centric solutions for personal mobility 
>and navigation. Kapsys launches Kapten, the 
>first voice GPS for smart urbanites featuring: 
>multi transport navigation, geo-tagging, audio 
>guide, MP3 player, FM radio, and community website platform.
>
>790, avenue du Dr Maurice Donat - Le Marco Polo 
>A1, 06 250 Mougins Sophia Antipolis – France / 
>Tel : +33 4 92 28 88 88 / Fax : +33 4 92 28 88 
>89 / <http://www.kapsys.com>www.kapsys.com
>
>About Independent Living Aids, LLC
>Independent Living Aids, LLC is the oldest 
>privately-held mail-order company in the United 
>States with products for individuals who are 
>visually impaired or blind. With over 30 years 
>of experience providing essential aids with 
>superb service, ila has become a trusted source 
>of products for this community. All items 
>offered are carefully selected, quality products 
>sold at reasonable prices. Helping customers 
>remain independent is the goal, and every item 
>is chosen with that goal in mind.
>
>200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York 11753 (516) 937-1848
>
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>Link:
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>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173004.htm