January 29, 2013
Greetings to the Organizers of the Linux Fest!
My DREAM is for the Visually Impaired to have access to
the wealth of knowledge available in written form on the internet, and for them
to enhance their humanity by being able to read, write, and publish.
• I and my Electronics Engineering and my Computer
Engineering students have done 5 years of research on a Vector Linux-Based
Braille system that is able to perform all these functions.
• It has an added feature that ONE mid-range PC,
would "serve" FIVE stations, each having a set of Keyboard &
Refreshable Braille Display combination.
• An "interface hardware box" is
attached to the PC's printer port.
• The five stations are also plugged into this
Box.
• Thus, one computer, SIMULTANEOUSLY, serves
o one
sighted person through the PC's normal keyboard/monitor combination
o PLUS
five stations for the Visually Impaired.
I have built a "site"
(http://braille.thcal.com) that will provide OPEN SOURCE materials for FREE to
anyone anywhere in the world to build their own Braille Literacy Tool.
• By DESIGN, the whole system is built around
affordable and readily available components, needing mid-level programming and
mid-level technician skills
• These materials will include hardware schematic
diagrams and software.
• All hardware components are affordable, and are
readily available in such stores as RadioShack, Jameco, Lowes, and similar
stores around the world.
• Software is written in simple C-Language codes,
within Vector Linux.
What is needed now is an organization that will sponsor
the project, and make it happen.
The business side of it is as follows:
• Not everyone will have the time, the skills, the
desire, or the resources to build the system themselves.
• The sponsor organization will sell and ship the
finished product.
• Anyone else who manufactures the system for
profit will remit a specific percentage of the gross sales to the sponsor
organization.
Do you think I should prepare a presentation to the Linux
Fest?
Thank you very much,
Tristan H Calasanz
www.thcal.com
https://ohm.ecce.admu.edu.ph/wiki/bin/view/Main/TrisCalasanz
(note: This is an Ateneo de Manila University link)
PS - I am a retired professional and an Associate
Lecturer (on leave) at the Ateneo de Manila University's ECCE Department
(Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engineering Department of the School
of Science and Engineering.)
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>From: Jakob Perry <[email protected]>
>Subject: [Fest-list] Linuxfest Northwest 2013 Registration and Call
> for Papers and Sponsors is open!
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>The Organizers are pleased to announce LinuxFest Northwest 2013, and request
>proposals for sponsors, exhibits and presentations. Thanks to sponsors and
>exhibitors, the event is free to attendees again this year. Thank you for your
>support!
>
>Take a look at the all new 2013 linuxfestnorthwest.org site to submit your
>session proposal, or to apply to become a sponsor for 2013.
>http://www.linuxfestnorthwest.org/
>
>Where?
>Bellingham Technical College
>3028 Lindbergh Avenue
>Bellingham, WA 98225
>
>(2 Miles south of Bellingham International Airport, BLI)
>
>When?
>April 27th and 28th 2013 - 9:30am-5pm. Afterparty on Saturday
>
>***Lodging***
>There are currently 35 spots open at the Hampton Inn, and only 10 spots left
>at the Lakeway inn! Space is filling up quick, so register and secure your
>hotel quickly! Mention Linuxfest northwest to get our preferred rate.
>
>***Presentations***
>LFNW presentations are a big draw. They are informal and content rich. If you
>are interested in something, chances are good that others will be too. Please
>consider sharing your knowledge and experience; there is no better venue. If
>there is a topic that you want to be addressed, click on the ?Contact? link
>and let the Organizers know. Popular topics will be posted later in a forum
>for people wanting to present.
>
>PRESENTATION PROPOSALS ARE DUE MARCH 15TH, 2013.
>
>For additional details and application to present visit:
>http://www.linuxfestnorthwest.org/present
>
>***Sponsors & Exhibitors***
>Generous sponsors make it possible to offer LinuxFest Northwest with no
>admission charge to the exhibit, presentations or the Saturday evening
>after-party. Since its beginning, the Fest has been supported with an
>outstanding venue at Bellingham Technical College. Other sponsors are featured
>on the LFNW website from the time they become a sponsor until the following
>year?s website goes active. Become an LFNW Individual Supporter and prepay
>some Fest discretionary expenses.
>
>If you are a platinum, gold, or silver sponsor, please indicate if you'd like
>a booth space.
>
>FOR FULL SPONSORSHIP EXPOSURE, PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE MAR 1ST, 2013.
>To see our sponsor details, visit:
>http://www.linuxfestnorthwest.org/sponsorship
>
>***Volunteering***
>If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate your interest in the
>signup form.
>
>***Connect with us***
>The LFNW twitter feed is @lfnw. Use the #lfnw hash tag if you're gabbing about
>LFNW.
>Friend us on facebook:
>https://www.facebook.com/pages/Linuxfest-Northwest/239548517285
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>We're looking forward to another great Fest. Tell your friends, and get on
>board online at linuxfestnorthwest.org
>
>See you there!
>LFNW Crew
>
>http://www.linuxfestnorthwest.org/
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