[Nfbf-l] Microsoft reportedly working on wearable device to help the blind

[Alan Dicey]

Dear Friends,
Well Google has been experimenting with all kinds of technology for 
assisting the Blind for some time now, I personally think it is a good thing 
Microsoft jump on board also.
The more companies that give it a try, the better chances some company will 
hit on a great idea!
With Best Regards,
God Bless,
Alan
Plantation, Florida

Microsoft reportedly working on wearable device to help the blind
General News
By John Callaham, Monday, Jul 14, 2014 at 11:26 am EDT
A new report claims that Microsoft is working on a new wearable device 
designed to help blind people navigate better in public, and that it's 
currently being tested in the UK.
The report claims that eight blind people in Reading are involved in the 
secretive pilot project for the device, which combines a headband with an 
earpiece. When the user of the headband looks at certain objects, it relays 
information about it to the earpiece.
The Sunday Times was the first to report on the project, which it claims it 
is part of an collaborative effort between Microsoft, Guide Dogs and the 
Future Cities Catapult called Cities Unlocked. Guide Dogs released a concept 
video in 2012 that may give an idea of what this pilot project might be 
like.
The Sunday Times adds that Microsoft is not officially commenting on this 
project but that more information could be revealed sometime in the next few 
months.
Source: Sunday Times via BBC


John Callaham

www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-reportedly-working-wearable-device-help-blind

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