[Tactile-Talk] Cadence Tablet

[dan.tevelde at comcast.net]

Last week I had a chanced to visit Tactile Engineering. I got to see the
device in action. They were using it with a computer and NVDA. They
demonstrated a variety of tasks including games, math equations, science
experiments, and mirroring the screen. It was interesting touching graphics
and Braille. I was able to feel graphics change as things happened. One
example was a physics experiment where they showed what would happen if two
balls collided. I can't compare it with other devices. I had a quick look at
the Monarch two years ago at the ACB exhibit hall. I think both devices are
interesting. Tactile Engineering is working with rehabilitation agencies in
8 states and has a backlog of orders until February. I hope the device
succeeds. I think the situation with graphics displays is similar to that of
the first Kurzweil reading machine. Universities purchased it and students
were able to use it but couldn't afford to own it. I hope graphics displays
get in the hands of more people than just students.

 

Dan

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