[nagdu] Ultrasonic mobility devices

[Buddy Brannan]

I think that Daniel was originally talking about the IGlasses:
http://www.ambutech.com/iglasses

While apparently not the height of fashion, I'd still like to try these out.
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Dec 6, 2012, at 3:07 PM, A.J. LaPointe <alapointe89 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi yes, I think that it is by Ksonar but called the mini guide... Where can you get this..  Andy
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Marsha Drenth
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 2:52 PM
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> Are we talking about devices like the Mini-guide? I have used this, actually really like it. It takes some getting use to, but its helpful for the deafblind. Espically because I ccan't traffic, or hear students standing in the way. But no itwon't tell you if a seat is occupied or not. Wish it was that good.
> 
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> Marsha drenth
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> On Dec 6, 2012, at 11:35 AM, "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net> wrote:
> 
>> Has anyone used any of the sonic guides, those things that send out a beam
>> and vibrate when they find an obstacle?
>> I tried one many years ago, and found it a bit confusing, but I only had a
>> couple minutes to try it, and think experience would have made it more
>> clear.
>> I'm looking at an ad for the IGlasses ultrasonic guide for a pretty
>> reasonable price, if it's useful, but mostly I'm curious how useful it is.
>> I'd be real interested in any experiences anyone has had with these
>> things.  For instance, perhaps one could use it to "see" some bushes
>> coming up the dog might sniff, or to find a bench, when the dog is trying
>> to lead one around the bench--that kind of thing?
>> Tracy
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