[Promotion-technology] New Optacon Contemplations

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello:

     Information on the Videotim can be found at:
http://www.abtim.de/home__e_/the_videotim/the_videotim.html 
There is one in the International Braille and Technology Center.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wohlers, David" <wohlers at truman.edu>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nfb-rd at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: New Optacon Contemplations


> Howdy y'all!
> 
> I am usually happy just to listen in on these auspicious and oftentimes
> erudite conversations, but the idea of a re-engineered Optacon is a
> fantabulous contemplation!  Yes, the KNFB Reader makes life easier for
> the masses.  An Optacon that could plug into and become a literal "touch
> screen" for blind folks would elucidate much of the mysteries of
> graphical user interfaces, especially if the icons had labels.  This
> potential application would make the millions in development worth it.
> For me as one interested in understanding an NMR spectrum or other such
> graphic output on screen, there is immense satisfaction in what an
> Optacon can offer.Yes, there are cheaper workarounds.  Well, somewhat
> cheaper.  Being able to look at superscripts and/or subscripts on your
> own is quite liberating too.  The Optacon was great for Greek letters
> that my scanning software does not identify.  But hey, if the Videotim
> can do all of those thigns, where do I get one?
> 
> David Wohlers