Hi, Yes, but as a stereo image. I was fascinated by that part. Of course, The Voice for Android has been doing this kind of thing for years with the camera. http://www.seeingwithsound.com/android All the best Steve All the best Steve -- Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Martha Burke Sent: 07 November 2014 09:26 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities Is it emulating the echo location? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 8:41 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities > Hi, > > That's the whole point of the device, the tapping sounds. If you hear > that > advertorial in stereo, they would be very useful. > > All the best > > Steve > > -- > Computer Room Services > 77 Exeter Close > Stevenage > Hertfordshire > SG1 4PW > Tel: +44(0)1438-742286 > Mob: +44(0)7956-334938 > Fax: +44(0)1438-759589 > Email: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Web: http://www.comproom.co.uk > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of > Eleanor Martha Burke > Sent: 06 November 2014 17:38 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities > > it was the constant tapping sound that got on my nerves. > > > >> On 6 Nov 2014, at 17:31, Paul Warner <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >> The recorded article makes it clear that the system is at the research >> and > development stage and is not available as a product as yet. With much > more > work to do, there is also the possibility that it never becomes an > integrated product - this risk is particularly high given that local > authorities and others have to apply navigation beacons everywhere. >> >> Paul >> >> >>> On 06/11/2014 17:05, Carol.Pearson29@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 GDBA 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! 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