There are so many devices that are available for blind and VI people in the market. But many of us don't even know that the devices that we are looking for already exist. I wish we had a complete and comprehensive list of all the devices that are available.
On 01/01/2012, Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj10...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > This really sounds very promising! > The remote would be really very, very useful. > > I think that another thing that can be considered is a device which > can be used for face recognition. > For example, if one takes a person's photo, then that photo can be > stored in the device's data with that person's name. > So, the user of that device will then be able to identify the other > person's face just by taking his photo. > The device will be able to recall the stored data and tell its user > the name of the person in the photo. > > Does something like this already exist? > > > > > > > On 01/01/2012, m.chandrashekar <chandru...@gmail.com> wrote: >> hai dear prashant, I wish you happy new year 2012, really this is great >> idea >> with less expensive. I really appritiate your idea and effort in this >> direction. >> thank you and all the best in future innovation. >> with best regards >> m.chandru >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Prashant Ranjan Verma" <pr_ve...@hotmail.com> >> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:29 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets. >> >> >>>I have informed at various forums that we are using a makeshift solution >>> which has served us well. >>> One can easily get cordless Call bell also known as wireless door bell >>> in >>> the market for as low as Rs. 200. >>> It consists of a unit that is plugged into electricity and hung up on >>> the >>> wall. It has a small remote control with AA batteries that can ring this >>> bel >>> easily from 50 to 100 meters. I have installed the bell on the front of >>> our >>> building and my wife who is totally blind always carries the remote with >>> her. >>> At times when she is coming home alone she uses the remote to ring the >>> bell >>> outside our building and is able to locate and enter it using the sound >>> clues. >>> Our neighbours initially did ask why are you installing the door bell >>> outside the house but now they understand and are amused to see the >>> system >>> working. >>> One can buy several sets of the same brand and then install the door >>> bell >>> at >>> various places. The same remote will be able to ring them. >>> >>> I have been using this system for more than five years now. >>> >>> >>> Prashant >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Dinesh >>> Kaushal >>> Sent: 29 December 2011 19:41 >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets. >>> >>> Similar device is available though at very high price. >>> The device is called SoundPost, and price is $545 if you buy one handset >>> and >>> 2 base stations. >>> >>> One base station is for $195 and 1 handset is for $175. >>> >>> For more information look at Povidi's website. >>> >>> http://www.povidi.com/ >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of George >>> Abraham >>> Sent: 29 December 2011 5:08 PM >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets. >>> >>> This perhaps could be linked with the GPS and be operated vide our >>> mobile >>> phones. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Pranay Gadodia" <pranaygado...@gmail.com> >>> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 1:06 PM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets. >>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> Indeed such a gadget for door identification would really help to >>> independently enter the right gate at home, or in office too if allowed. >>> This would be specially helpful when there are many adjacent doors/gates >>> and >>> there is no good accessible landmark or clue to identify our door/gate. >>> GPS >>> does not work with such precision. >>> >>> 1. Perhaps, I would suggest the portable part that one would carry could >>> indicate with sound or vibration or both, rather then the one which is >>> installed on the door beeping and letting everyone around know that I >>> have >>> reached. Smile! >>> 2. Also it would be useful to design in a way that if more than one >>> person >>> visit the place, more such portable parts could be configured with a >>> particular installed piece. Or, the system uses a single protocol, so >>> that >>> if I have the portable one, and I visit a friend or an organisation >>> which >>> has installed this device on their gate, it can direct me. >>> 3. Developing the wish list further, could it be possible that the >>> portable >>> part gives the first indication when I am say 50 metres away from the >>> door, >>> and then it keeps announcing the remaining distance in feet/metres as I >>> approach it. Or it could beep faster as I approach. >>> 4. If this vibrates as well, would be useful to deaf-blind people too. >>> >>> As I think more, I am wondering - Doesn't such a product/technology >>> already >>> exists? >>> >>> thanks, >>> Pranay. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Geetha Shamanna" <gee...@millernorbert.de> >>> To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:43 AM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets. >>> >>> >>> Hi Vamshi, >>> >>> There used to be such a device at All India Confederation of the Blind >>> in >>> Delhi some years ago. I have no idea what the device was called, but it >>> was >>> battery-operated and Was attached to the gate. The device beeped >>> continuously, orienting blind individuals trying to make their way to >>> the >>> institute. Perhaps a similar version of the device is available with a >>> remote attachment? Please contact Mr. J. L. Kaul of the AICB for further >>> details about the device. >>> >>> Geetha >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in >>> [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G >>> Sent: 28 December 2011 13:00 >>> To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Wanted - ideas for accessible gadgets. >>> >>> Hi Sudhir, >>> >>> Excellent initiative. I'd like to have something which gives a signal >>> when >>> I reach my home. We know there are remote controls for motor bikes by >>> which >>> motor bikes make sound when it is pressed. Similarly I will keep the >>> remote >>> pressed when I enter my street and there should be a sound when I reach >>> my >>> home. >>> >>> I request all to speak their ideas on the list so that there can be >>> improvements to each other's thoughts. Besides, we can know if there is >>> a >>> solution already available which we aren't aware of. >>> >>> On 12/28/11, Pranav Lal <pranav....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Sudhir, >>>> Get your friend in touch with the XRCVC and take things from there. >>>> For me, I need an accessible console for my elliptical trainer. >>>> >>>> Pranav >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Search for old postings at: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> G. 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