This GWP sounds great. But it seems to fulfill my friend's dream and not mine. I want something portable that I can use to scan any object or image, say a box of food at the grocery store or a hard copy map, and feel it tactually. Sounds like this thing is confined to the computer. Taking this discussion to the Opticon list and will let you guys here know when I create thatnew group.
On 09/06/2009, Krister Ekstrom <kris...@kristersplace.com> wrote: > Hi, > Well i don't know much about the GWP other than that i've tried it > very, very briefly and seen it described on Handytechs website, which > you got the link for below. > With a bit of training, i'm sure it can be just as useful as the > Optacon, however i didn't have the device more than half a day so > can't say for sure hwo this works. > It's made for windows in the first place, but if we could port it for > the Mac somehow, that'd be just great. > /Krister > > 9 jun 2009 kl. 19.13 skrev Tiffany D: > >> >> 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
