Is it actually useful? Do you think it would be valuable in real world settings? I'd thinking finding lines and managing distance / standing in line would be easier with a device like that.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Wendy Slominsky" <wendyslominsky@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:38 PM Subject: [gps-talkusers] Mini Guide
again, go to www.senderogroup.comThere is a link for the mini guide there. It is small, about the size of a Milky way bar, but it doesn't melt in your hand. It has a strap so I have it hooked around the handle of my PK and I just grab it and turn it on when I want to use it. I can not describe the technology accurately, but it is a laser beam, I believe, that vibrates when it detects an object. As you get closer the vibration is stronger and more constant. You can set it for three different settings be pending on how close up you want it to try and detect objects. You hold it with the two round detectors one on top of the other so it covers a range of something that is an up and down obstacle such as a pole. With a thumb you can turn it on and off and allow it to hang unused again until you might want it for something else. I have played with it in stores and if you move a bit slowly and put it on the most sensitive setting you can actually walk around a store without walking into anything. you just try to avoid the areas where there is a strong vibration. Conversely, if you are looking to find something you walk closer and closer to the vibration. When you have a strong signal you know you are close and you can move the unit from side to side just a inch or so and that will target your approach very precisely. It takes about an hour or so to play with and get a feel for but after that it is very easy to use and takes no talent.Hi, what is a mini guide? I never heard of it. Where do you get one of these. Andy -----Original Message----- From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Karen Bailey Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:23 PM To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gps-talkusers] e: better mobility technology was Re: e: Lack of Traffic Lights Hi, if anyone finds out about new mobility tech, I am always interested. Contact me if you know anything about upcoming technology. Karen and Harpo > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Scott Granados" <gsgranados@xxxxxxxxxxx >To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Date sent: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:59:48 -0700 >Subject: [gps-talkusers] better mobility technology was Re: e: Lack of Traffic Lights >That brings up a question. Is there a good resource for finding out the >latest available in mobility technology? I'm wondering what's out there or >in the works. It just seems that there has to be a better way of navigating >other than swinging a pole around or putting your trust in lower mammals. >(especially for more distant range finding etc) Any pointers would be >appreciated. Anyone with experience using something other than a cane or >dog who wishes to contact me off list as I'm sure this is off topic would >also be appreciated. >Thanks >Scott >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Karen Bailey" <karenb74@xxxxxxxxxxx >To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 3:52 PM >Subject: [gps-talkusers] e: Lack of Traffic Lights >> Hi this is Karen and Harpo my guidedog. I found a solution for not >> finding traffic light poles. I use the Miniguide to find traffic light >> poles when there is no other way or point of interest. I have used the >> Mowat sensor in the past for the same thing. It finds things not >> otherwise obvious to a blind person and sometimes scan in front of me for >> construction can feel how high fences are, and where, and other such not >> so obvious items like benches in parks hard to find without sighted >> assist. This may not help you, but I thought I'd mention it. Karen and >> Harpo >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>From: "Mr. Leslie Paul Peterson" <Les537@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>Date sent: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:39:06 -0500 (CDT) >>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Lack of Traffic Lights >>>My teacher taught me GPS lessons today. My first time to learn >> how to destination and route. >>>I am disappointed because GPS does not have the traffic lights >> location. >>>Route guide me and tell me turn 3 or 9 oclock but I can not go >> across the busy street >>>without the traffic light. I MUST have the lights where I can >> walk across the streets. >>>How could I command it? Could there make a new version? >>>Leslie--