[access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities
- From: john gallagher <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:27:04 +0000
hi there i just cannot see this as being a viable thing as now you can get such
cheap gps apps on iphones and the android phones. the councils have no money at
all and hear in leeds they are just chopping jobs and cutting back in every
direction. the idea is good but i just cannot see it happening at all.
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Warner <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2014 9.17 pm
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities
>
>
> It's good that the various bodies have come together because the R & D
> phase should help a workable system to evolve with the possibility that
> cheaper alternative components are implemented. As Jackie pointed out,
> public bodies in the UK will run a mile from spending a lot on such
> research at the moment since the ultimate cost is unknown but if
> Reading, Microsoft and the other bodies can develop a complete workable
> product which can then be rolled out at lower unit cost, this makes it
> more attractive for other authorities in the future.
>
>
>
> On 06/11/2014 21.03, ,c;arol.,p;earson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Oh, I obviously missed that bit of the recording but guessed that was
> > the case.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Carol P
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Warner"
> > <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 5.31 PM
> > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities
> >
> >
> 0was The recorded article makes it clear that the system is at the
> 0was research and development stage and is not available as a product as
> 0was yet. With much more work to do, there is also the possibility that
> 0was it never becomes an integrated product--this risk is particularly
> 0was high given that local authorities and others have to apply navigation
> 0was beacons everywhere.
> 0was
> 0was Paul
> 0was
> 0was
> 0was On 06/11/2014 17.05, ,c;arol.,p;earson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >>> Hmm!
> >>>
> >>> Sounds interesting, particularly as I'm struggling with new routes
> >>> in Reading and the demo went almost past our door! <Smiles>
> >>>
> >>> There was no mention as to whether this would ever be available to
> >>> the general everyday, hard pressed GDO and other blind folk trying
> >>> to get around! Has anyone heard anything about the cost or whether
> >>> it will be released for any users in an everyday situation?
> >>>
> >>> Carol P
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Brown"
> >>> <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx>
> >>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 4.42 PM
> >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Barry
> >>>>
> >>>> Yes, I heard a piece on Radio Ulster about this over breakfast this
> >>>> morning.
> >>>> What they didn't mention was the cost involved, both to GOODBA in
> >>>> partnering
> >>>> it, and the user. It sounded interesting though I have to say.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Kind regards,
> >>>>
> >>>> Jackie Brown
> >>>> Emails: jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx
> >>>> thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>> Twitter: @thebrownsplace
> >>>> Skype: Thejackmate
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> >>>> Behalf Of
> >>>> Barry Hill
> >>>> Sent: 06 November 2014 16.08
> >>>> To: Barry Hill
> >>>> Subject: [access-uk] Headset guides blind people in cities
> >>>>
> >>>> It's a shame it only works with the Windows mobile, but this looks
> >>>> pretty
> >>>> good otherwise.
> >>>>
> >>>> A headset that guides visually impaired people around cities has been
> >>>> developed by Microsoft and charity Guide Dogs.
> >>>> < http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/technology-29913637 >
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheers
> >>>>
> >>>> Barry
> >>>>
> >>>>
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