[access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities
- From: Eleanor Martha Burke <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 17:38:28 +0000
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
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>>> -----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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