I'd like to learn more about them. Email me offlist so we don't getway too offtopic. *smile*
On 09/06/2009, ben mustill-rose <bmustillr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > http://www.handytech.us/ht.html#gwp > > On 09/06/2009, Krister Ekstrom <kris...@kristersplace.com> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I'm sorry to rain on your parade, (I'm known for doing that):-) but >> why reinvent the wheel? There is a device for that other operating >> system that is little known, called GWP, which is used to convey >> graphical info to us. The display is bigger than the Optacon one which >> in my opinion is better, because that smallish display plus the fact >> that the pins were vibrating all the time made me tired, very tired. I >> think, but am not sure that it's Handitech that makes this Gwp. If one >> could make drivers and/or software for the Mac, i think we have what >> you're looking for. >> /Krister >> >> >> 9 jun 2009 kl. 05.29 skrev Tiffany D: >> >>> >>> This is very interesting. >>> From >>> http://www2.edc.org/ncip/LIBRARY/vi/combo.htm >>> "inTOUCH (TeleSensory, Inc.) >>> For Macintosh. A software that works with the Optacon II to provide >>> tactile access and large print access to the Macintosh computer. As >>> the mouse is moved, inTOUCH shows the area of the screen around the >>> cursor on the Optacon display. Features are set from the keyboard. >>> Other features include: a camera mode that allows the user to switch >>> from the camera to the computer; a command that stretches the image to >>> increase legibility; a screen position command that raises a couple of >>> pins on the Optacon to indicate position of the cursor on the screen. >>> Price: $400." >>> I never knew that they upgraded the Opticon so that itcould be used >>> with a computer, let alone theMacintosh! Just imagine what would >>> happen if we could make a modern version and use it with Leopard and >>> Voiceover. So would this show you the screen tactually or just >>> indicate a position on the screen? This is actually very important, >>> cause a friend of mine and I are interested in creating something >>> similar. Thing is, he's a programmer and not an engineer and we're >>> both low on cash. I'm thinking of writing a petition to send to >>> TeleSensory and maybe even Apple etc about creating a modern version >>> of the Opticon. I think that with advances like the IPhone and other >>> software, the time is right for such a thing. Granted, things like >>> the KNFB Reader are amazing and have their place. But they can't >>> convey visual information to us in the same manner that feeling images >>> on a display can. The remaining opticons aren't getting any newer. >>> Most of us won't ever get to see with our hands like that unless steps >>> are taken to insure that technology such as this is brought into the >>> 21st century. How many of you, especially students, educators and >>> those working in relatively graphical environments, would be willing >>> to sign such a petition? If there are enough, I'll create a separate >>> group, comprised of us and other blind and interested parties so we >>> can getthis thing rolling. In the meantime, I'll try and track down >>> the Opticons' creator or his daughter. Perhaps, they can help. >>> >>> All the best, >>> Eleni >>> >>> > >> >> >> > >> > > > -- > Kind regards, BEN. > > email: bmustillr...@gmail.com > msn: benmustillr...@hotmail.com > web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
