[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fw: camera for the blind

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now that is interesting. I might look into that, although I get tolerably 
good pictures using my cell phone camera.  I like the idea of having a 
camera on me when I'm away from home so I can snap pictures of things, and 
(heaven forbid) if there's something not right going on I can take a pic of 
it and let a sighted friend tell me if it's anything to worry about.
But on a more positive note, I'd like a camera I can use myself so as to 
take pics to post on ebay if I want to sell something. My cell phone is not 
good for that.
Take care and happy crafting.
--le

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joseli Walter" <joseli at thezoolady.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 4:04 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fw: camera for the blind


since we're on about taking pictures I thought some of you might find this 
interesting.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mark Lee
To: joseli Walter
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:33 PM
Subject: camera for the blind


This Camera is Cutting Edge

User holding the camera to her foreheadDesigner Chueh Lee has designed what 
may be the worlds first camera for the blind, the "Touch Sight".

"Touch Sight is a revolutionary digital camera designed for visually 
impaired people. Simple features make it easy to use, including a unique 
feature which
records sound for three seconds after pressing the shutter button. The user 
can then use the sound as reference when reviewing and managing the photos.
Touch Sight does not have an LCD but instead has a lightweight, flexible 
Braille display sheet which displays a 3D image by embossing the surface, 
allowing
the user to touch their photo. The sound file and picture document combine 
to become a touchable photo that is saved in the device and can be uploaded
to share with others-and downloaded to other Touch Sight cameras."

One interesting aspect discovered by Chueh in his research is that holding 
the camera to the forehead is the optimal position for this device. He 
learned
that an instructor who teaches a photography course for the visually 
impaired discovered that holding the camera to the forehead, like a third 
eye, is
the best way for them to stabilize and aim the camera. The instructor also 
found the visually impaired have no problems estimating distances, since 
their
sense of hearing is especially sharp. Every rustle of wind in the trees 
catches their attention and can be used to judge distances. Other senses 
come into
play as well. The heat of the sun or a lamp in a living room, for example, 
signals a direct source of light. They regularly use their non-visual senses
to feel the world and manifest it into a mental photograph."

Read more at
http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/08/13/this-camera-is-outta-sight/?nl=tech&emc=tech.
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