Dear Harish, I deserve the needle in the haystack award for this find! There is a talking induction cooker already available for Rs 3000. Made by a Chennai export-oriented company called Shadows Ltronix - they are open to adapting and customizing their unit range to suit specific needs -so this particular model SLS-2030 can be tweaked further! Details via links at eom.
Strangely, models available abroad advertising accessibility seem to use tactile features only, though talking microwaves, kettles etc are easily available. For eg this model from http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=201106 : This 12" square cooktop only heats when a pan made of stainless steel, enamelware or iron meets the surface which makes it safe to touch without getting burned. You can cook and warm foods almost as quickly as with a gas stove adjusting the settings from 120 to 420 degrees. There are 3 temperature settings, L/M/H for keeping foods warm and a 99 minute timer. The unit has an auto shut-off and overheat protection functions. The control panel can be tactually marked making it accessible as well as safe, fast and energy efficient. This item includes a covered frypan. Since you've already figured the accessible blog for AI, perhaps you could start an AI Accessible Tech blog (Called @ India!) with consumer feedback and reviews from Indian disabled community. The AI group is very tech-savvy - this knowledge should be shared with the outside world, don't you think? For eg, this link explains the accessible induction cooker safety features across models is a very simple, readable way: http://www.fredshead.info/2006/09/using-flat-cooktop-stove.html Hope this helps! Links follow*... * Vaishnavi* ACCESSIBLE PRODUCT REFERENCE LINKS FOR FURTHER CUSTOMISATION *http://www.accessible-devices.com/appliances.html<%20http://www.shadowsltronix.com/pcat-docs/2030.pdf> http://www.accessible-devices.com/SaferCooking.html http://www.accessible-devices.com/cooktop.html<http://www.fredshead.info/2006/09/using-flat-cooktop-stove.html> http://www.accessible-devices.com/kitchen.html * LINKS: TALKING INDUCTION COOKER SLS-2030* Product Leaflet (Inaccessible Image Pdf)<%20http://www.shadowsltronix.com/pcat-docs/2030.pdf> Shadows Ltronix Chennai Contacts <http://www.shadows.net.in/contact-us.htm> * SLS 2030* # Power : 2000 Watts, Power Range 200W – 2000W # Temperature range: 60C-280C, 5 modes of cooking # 24Hrs booking function, booking function for auto On & Off # Quick cooking, consumes less power & time # Non fire cooking no smoke, high heat efficiency and no radiation # Smooth surface and easy to clean *Found this model after seeing image in classifieds ad below! *Home appliances for sales. Talking Induction Cooker for sale in Chennai. 06-Jul-2010 | Tamil Nadu » Chennai TALKING INDUCTION COOKER SLS-2030 - Rs. 2999 For More Information about Induction cooker contact Raji Chandran: Mobile: 9841828875 / 9841828879 Email: craj...@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------- On 7 July 2010 00:30, <accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in> wrote: > > > On 7/6/10, Kotian, H P <hpkot...@rbi.org.in> wrote: > > Hello All > > > > I just heard about this induction cooker. I am told it is available in > our > > Indian market for Rs. 1,700 upwards. > > > > I suppose it is well suited to the blind and there is good scope to make > it > > talking as well. > > > > Anyone using it? Please share your experience. > > For more: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooker\<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooker%5C> > > > > Harish Kotian > > > Voice your thoughts in the blog to discuss the Rights of persons with disability bill at: http://www.accessindia.org.in/harish/blog.htm To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
