[gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: e: Re: Mini Guide
- From: "Steven Bingham" <steven.bingham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:00:47 +0100
Scot
No way is there a good line of jokes. Any good line of jokes automatically
isn't if you see what I mean!
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Granados" <gsgranados@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 4:17 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: e: Re: Mini Guide
It's probably a little motor spinning a wheel thingy (that's a technical
term). ;) Been a while since I've cracked open a cell phone but I remember
there's a small unit that just vibrates. You could probably just grab an
old phone and unsolder the broken device and replace it with a spare. I'm
sure there's a good line of jokes that could be had concerning vibrators and
their sourcing / uses but I'll leave that for another list. ;)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Bingham" <steven.bingham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:09 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: e: Re: Mini Guide
>I have been using my Mini Guide for over two years and have not had to
> replace the vibration unit. I think it is one of those things they have
> put
> in the manual to save anyone sending it back to the manufacturers I do not
> think it is a serious problem. The manual indicates that it is a unit that
> is in regular use in mobile phones so it should not be too expensive -
> although I do not have a clue what the price would be.
>
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karen Bailey" <karenb74@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:58 AM
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] e: Re: e: Re: Mini Guide
>
>
> Unfortunately, I cannot answer this question as I just got my
> miniguide in November. So far so good. I had modifications done
> on an old Mowat sensor, but that's different. I should ask about
> this, first time I have heard that. Too bad, but everything
> wears you know, must get maintenance. I think may be so because
> if you use a lot in the city then you would have to maintain it.
> I had an experience with my x still think we should have sent
> back to the company but we had no cash. He got into a cab, with
> a laser cane, and the driver slammed the door on the cane
> breaking it. We ended up just chucking it because of no cash. A
> shame with such an expensive device. If you find the answer
> about how much it is to replace the vibration unit, let me know.
> Karen and Harpo
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>From: "jason smith" <thisisjj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Date sent: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:55:22 +1000
>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: e: Re: Mini Guide
>
>>Hi Karen,
>>I am glad this discussion of the miniguide has come up, as I am
> currently
>>looking into possibly getting one. I have been debating between
> looking at
>>getting the miniguide, or the ultracane. The ultracane uses the
> same
>>principles as the miniguide, but is twice the price I believe.
> One advantage
>>of the ultracane, is that you can keep your other hand free, as
> the
>>vibrating information, is built into the handle of a standard
> cane. As
>>someone who has broken two canes in one day before, through
> people tripping
>>over it in a crowd, I am cautious about spending so much money,
> incase the
>>same happens again. The miniguide therefore, may be a better
> alternative.
>>There are demonstration podcasts on both the miniguide and
> ultracane on
>>www.blindcooltech.com if anyone is interested. A question though
> please
>>Karen. In the podcast on the miniguide, it is mentioned that the
> vibration
>>unit will need to be replaced from time-to-time. In your
> experience, how
>>often is this and is it very costly?
>>thanks a lot and best wishes Jason
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Karen Bailey" <karenb74@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 12:09 AM
>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] e: Re: Mini Guide
>
>
>>> Hi, the Miniguide is very useful, and, I have used it while
> standing in
>>> line to tell when people move up and how far. Karen
>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>From: "Scott Granados" <gsgranados@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>Date sent: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:03:22 -0700
>>>>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Mini Guide
>
>>>>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.com
>
>>>>> There 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--
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