[NABS-L] Apple’s new patent

[Joshua Hendrickson]

It is an interesting idea, I'll grant you that.  However, I wouldn't
wear such clothing.  I always use my cane when I go out.  Granted, I
don't do much traveling alone, but I'm sure such clothing would never
take the place of a cane or seeing eye dog.

On 8/5/18, Aleeha Dudley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> I am concerned by this article’s tone and suggestion that a device such as
> this could replace a cane, dog guide, or sighted guide. Technology, no
> matter how advanced, should never take the place of traditional orientation
> and mobility tools. Take Aira, for example. While this is an awesome product
> that does worlds of good for people, developers themselves insist that it is
> no replacement for the cane or dog guide.
> The article seems to be blowing this out of the water big time, and I
> seriously hope that Apple did not write about the product like this.
> Aleeha
>
>> On Aug 5, 2018, at 11:18 AM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>     What do you think of Apple’s new patent? Here is a link with more
>> info.
>>
>> https://www.idropnews.com/news/apple-invents-clothing-technology-assist-blind-visually-impaired/75869/
>>
>> Mikayla
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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