[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: New Touch Memo Press Release (assistive technology)

[Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]]

I was writing to my DORS teacher about a new product, below.

Terry P.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] 
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 9:39 AM
To: 'mproschan at dors.state.md.us'
Subject: FW: New Touch Memo Press Release (assistive technology)


This sounds almost like the pen friend.  It does the same thing.  One is rechargable and the other is not.  Have you seen it.  I find the clerity, great, on the pen friend!

Terry
 

-----Original Message-----
From: VisionCue e-news [mailto:e-news at visioncue.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 8:34 AM
To: Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Subject: New Touch Memo Press Release (assistive technology)

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

						Contact:
	VisionCue 
 	Leanne Hartman
 	(503) 297-1510, x116
	pr at visioncue.com


VisionCue Introduces Touch Memo
New digital voice labeler expands VisionCue's line-up of portable and affordable tools for the visually impaired

PORTLAND, Oregon  May 4, 2011  VisionCue today announced that it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of the new Touch Memo, a digital voice labeler for the blind and visually impaired, in the U.S. and Canada.  Touch Memo is described as a "Daily Living Product" by VisionCue because of its numerous applications in the home and workplace.

The Touch Memo allows users to record personal descriptions of items such as groceries, cosmetics, medicines, files, keys, books, CDs, tools, and other important items for later playback.  Lightweight and ergonomic, the Touch Memo is used together with specialty labels that are placed on objects.  The labels have a unique identification that the Touch Memo uses to reference a vocal "tag" associated with that object.  For instance, a user may place a label on a pill bottle and records the vocal tag, "Vitamin C, take 2 pills a day."  Later, to play back that vocal tag, just "touch" the label with the Touch Memo to hear the prerecorded "memo".  

"We've been very pleased with the response we have already received from customers.  As soon as they pick up the Touch Memo for the first time, they think of dozens of ways this product can help them at home or work," said Larry Lake, president of VisionCue.  

The digital labeler is easy to use with only three operating buttons to learn.  Special "tactile" labels help users quickly find the label for reading with the Touch Memo sensor.  "Washable" labels are designed for clothing.   All recorded labels may be backed up on a computer using the USB cable provided.  Although a computer is not necessary to use the Touch Memo.

"VisionCue is an ideal partner for us because it is well-respected in the U.S. and Canada for selling and servicing products to our customer base", said Seiji Yamaguchi, President, Times Corporation.  Times Corporation, based in Hyogo, Japan, is the worldwide distributor of Touch Memo and other assistive technology products.  
"With their expertise in introducing aids and tools for the visually-impaired coupled with our innovative, high quality products, we look forward to a very strong and long-lasting relationship."  

Touch Memo features include:

Rechargeable Battery with 6 hours of operating time;

2 GB internal flash memory;

Lightweight and easy to hold at only 1.3 ounces;

Fully adjustable volume control;

120 re-recordable tactile adhesive labels and 40 non-tactile labels; 

60 washable labels and 24 plastic tags for reusing adhesive labels;

Accessories include AC charger, USB cable, lanyard, and printed and CD manual.

Audible power on/off tones and LED on light.
 
Product pricing and availability
VisionCue previewed the Touch Memo at the CSUN conference in San Diego, California in March 2011, with a list price of $179 and is now available for immediate shipping.  Volume pricing is also available.@  

About VisionCue
VisionCue LLC was founded in 2004 in Portland, Oregon to offer premium-brand assistive technology products for the blind and visually impaired through a network of highly skilled resellers and product specialists.  VisionCue is the exclusive distributor of ALVA Braille displays in North America and northwest regional distributor of Optelec video magnification devices.  In addition, VisionCue carries a variety of technology products for the blind and visually impaired from LVI, Nuance and Dolphin. VisionCue also customizes systems and provides service on a wide variety of AT products at its Portland facility.  


VisionCue can be reached toll-free at 888-318-2582 or at AT.Info at visioncue.com.  

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