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I only have 250 mb of data, my husband too, and our plan with Consumer Cellular for that plus unlimited talk and texting is $45.21, tax and all. So, Our plan would go up if we used more data; we are the Wi-Fi kids. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 12:20 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses As for Aira, if 10 times as many people used it they would also need a multiple of the number of employees they have now to answer calls, when there is one-on-one human interaction involved I am not sure if there are efficiencies of scale involved and if so at least not to the extend they exist with technology. Yes, cell phone calls are relatively inexpensive now because the infrastructure, i.e. the cell towers, exist and newer technologies have made it possible to handle so much more volume, faster data speeds and all that. Let’s assume Aira has a thousand users now and that there are 100 people who answer their calls, if suddenly they had ten thousand that doesn’t mean the existing 100 staff who is trained to answer calls can handle that volume, maybe they wouldn’t need a thousand staff to handle the tenfold increase, but I bet they would need 600 or 800 (this is just my example). So yes, theoretically this may result in a 20% or even 40% decrease in cost just based on those numbers, but whether that works out in reality is questionable. One thing which might bring down the cost a bit would be if data access became cheaper, don’t forget that with your subscription you are also getting some relatively expensive hardware as well as a data plan which alone might be worth $30 a month, that is already 30% of the basic $90 a month subscription cost. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ian Harrison Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi. IMHO I think the pricing reflects the current scale of the operation. It is a bit like how expensive mobile phone minutes or internet used to be until numbers increased. However a product for the blind is not such a mass market - only 285 million of us across the world at the last count. Even so, it would be a mistake if they could not eventually produce a more affordable option. The barriers to entry for products such as KNFB and Senderro are proof of this. It is a risky business when someone like Microsoft can suddenly come up with Seeing AI, pretty much undercutting KNFB and many other stand alone apps. I am in the UK, so canot currently try Aira out. I would love to see how it impacted on my life. If it was marginal I would simply stop buying minutes. I would hope they would go to rollover minutes but that would seriously affect their cash flow at this time of development and growth. Ian On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares mailto:programmer2...@gmail.com> > wrote: Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach mailto:mamape...@charter.net> > wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel <mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour?
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Plus, Bill and Melinda Gates have all kind of money they pour into a foundation, so why not Seeing AI? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 12:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses Don’t forget that Microsoft makes billions and billions from their various commercial products and services and for them spending a few million a year on something like the Seeing AI app is something they can easily do where spending a few million for KNFB or the Sendero Group is just not possible or it needs to be connected with major fund raising efforts to produce these amounts. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ian Harrison Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi. IMHO I think the pricing reflects the current scale of the operation. It is a bit like how expensive mobile phone minutes or internet used to be until numbers increased. However a product for the blind is not such a mass market - only 285 million of us across the world at the last count. Even so, it would be a mistake if they could not eventually produce a more affordable option. The barriers to entry for products such as KNFB and Senderro are proof of this. It is a risky business when someone like Microsoft can suddenly come up with Seeing AI, pretty much undercutting KNFB and many other stand alone apps. I am in the UK, so canot currently try Aira out. I would love to see how it impacted on my life. If it was marginal I would simply stop buying minutes. I would hope they would go to rollover minutes but that would seriously affect their cash flow at this time of development and growth. Ian On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares mailto:programmer2...@gmail.com> > wrote: Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach mailto:mamape...@charter.net> > wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel <mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps
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As for Aira, if 10 times as many people used it they would also need a multiple of the number of employees they have now to answer calls, when there is one-on-one human interaction involved I am not sure if there are efficiencies of scale involved and if so at least not to the extend they exist with technology. Yes, cell phone calls are relatively inexpensive now because the infrastructure, i.e. the cell towers, exist and newer technologies have made it possible to handle so much more volume, faster data speeds and all that. Let’s assume Aira has a thousand users now and that there are 100 people who answer their calls, if suddenly they had ten thousand that doesn’t mean the existing 100 staff who is trained to answer calls can handle that volume, maybe they wouldn’t need a thousand staff to handle the tenfold increase, but I bet they would need 600 or 800 (this is just my example). So yes, theoretically this may result in a 20% or even 40% decrease in cost just based on those numbers, but whether that works out in reality is questionable. One thing which might bring down the cost a bit would be if data access became cheaper, don’t forget that with your subscription you are also getting some relatively expensive hardware as well as a data plan which alone might be worth $30 a month, that is already 30% of the basic $90 a month subscription cost. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ian Harrison Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi. IMHO I think the pricing reflects the current scale of the operation. It is a bit like how expensive mobile phone minutes or internet used to be until numbers increased. However a product for the blind is not such a mass market - only 285 million of us across the world at the last count. Even so, it would be a mistake if they could not eventually produce a more affordable option. The barriers to entry for products such as KNFB and Senderro are proof of this. It is a risky business when someone like Microsoft can suddenly come up with Seeing AI, pretty much undercutting KNFB and many other stand alone apps. I am in the UK, so canot currently try Aira out. I would love to see how it impacted on my life. If it was marginal I would simply stop buying minutes. I would hope they would go to rollover minutes but that would seriously affect their cash flow at this time of development and growth. Ian On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares mailto:programmer2...@gmail.com>> wrote: Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach mailto:mamape...@charter.net>> wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel<mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegr
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Don’t forget that Microsoft makes billions and billions from their various commercial products and services and for them spending a few million a year on something like the Seeing AI app is something they can easily do where spending a few million for KNFB or the Sendero Group is just not possible or it needs to be connected with major fund raising efforts to produce these amounts. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ian Harrison Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi. IMHO I think the pricing reflects the current scale of the operation. It is a bit like how expensive mobile phone minutes or internet used to be until numbers increased. However a product for the blind is not such a mass market - only 285 million of us across the world at the last count. Even so, it would be a mistake if they could not eventually produce a more affordable option. The barriers to entry for products such as KNFB and Senderro are proof of this. It is a risky business when someone like Microsoft can suddenly come up with Seeing AI, pretty much undercutting KNFB and many other stand alone apps. I am in the UK, so canot currently try Aira out. I would love to see how it impacted on my life. If it was marginal I would simply stop buying minutes. I would hope they would go to rollover minutes but that would seriously affect their cash flow at this time of development and growth. Ian On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares mailto:programmer2...@gmail.com>> wrote: Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach mailto:mamape...@charter.net>> wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel<mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.c
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Hi, Don't have the exact link just now, but if you go to aira.io (or, maybe, aira@io) (hope that is right!) you should find a link to joining the pilot scheme. Not sure if it is still open though, as I seem to remember that there was a deadline. Hope it works out for you, Sandy. Sent from The dark side of the moon > On 24 May 2018, at 10:43, Ian Harrison wrote: > > Hi, does anyone know how to sign up for a pilot in the UK? > > Thanks, Ian >> On 4 May 2018, at 01:51, Andy Baracco wrote: >> >> The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing >> power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use >> the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the >> iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The >> advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses >> separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. >> >> Andy >> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: Kay Malmquist >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair >>> of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung >>> phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. >>> You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use >>> the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you >>> like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. >>> >>> As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like >>> using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me >>> put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of >>> and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that >>> dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but >>> when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer >>> that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them >>> very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around >>> has become less of a chore that's for sure. >>> >>> Kay Malmquist >>> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com >>> >>> Gratitude Advantages >>> "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more >>> patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." >>> >>> — Rhonda Byrne >>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: Andy Baracco >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>> >>>> i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. >>>> But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem >>>> to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to >>>> be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's >>>> being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and >>>> if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's >>>> neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that >>>> the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need >>>> another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. >>>> bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another >>>> phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that >>>> all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in >>>> the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. >>>> >>>> Andy >>>> >>>>> - Original Message - >>>>> From: Michael Maslo >>>>> To: Viphone >>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>>> >>>>> Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I >>>>> personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be >>>>> prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in >>>>> contact with. Also the money spent
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Hi. IMHO I think the pricing reflects the current scale of the operation. It is a bit like how expensive mobile phone minutes or internet used to be until numbers increased. However a product for the blind is not such a mass market - only 285 million of us across the world at the last count. Even so, it would be a mistake if they could not eventually produce a more affordable option. The barriers to entry for products such as KNFB and Senderro are proof of this. It is a risky business when someone like Microsoft can suddenly come up with Seeing AI, pretty much undercutting KNFB and many other stand alone apps. I am in the UK, so canot currently try Aira out. I would love to see how it impacted on my life. If it was marginal I would simply stop buying minutes. I would hope they would go to rollover minutes but that would seriously affect their cash flow at this time of development and growth. Ian > On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares wrote: > > Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally > use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer > that's inaccessible for me. > > There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal > experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used > to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to > know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times > the time as it does with Aira. > > I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and > less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the > $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they > had one lower package. > > Brandon > >> On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach > <mailto:mamape...@charter.net>> wrote: >> >> I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we >> are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to >> have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. >> There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for >> very little money or nothing at all. >> >> From: Sieghard Weitzel <mailto:siegh...@live.ca> >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: RE: Glasses >> >> If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s >> maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s >> actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get >> one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for >> unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less >> than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or >> 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the >> assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe >> you asked whoever helps you to stop by. >> On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an >> hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all >> agree it is worth it. >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of >> Mama Peach >> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just >> use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this >> amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my >> opinion. >> >> From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing >> power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use >> the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the >> iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The >> advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses >> separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. >> >> Andy >> >>> - Original Message - >
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Hi, does anyone know how to sign up for a pilot in the UK? Thanks, Ian > On 4 May 2018, at 01:51, Andy Baracco wrote: > > The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power > to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the > phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, > the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to > this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the > Samsung phone will power them. > > Andy > >> - Original Message - >> From: Kay Malmquist <mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair >> of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung >> phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You >> can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the >> new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. >> The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. >> >> As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using >> it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put >> items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and >> so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that >> dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but >> when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer >> that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them >> very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around >> has become less of a chore that's for sure. >> >> Kay Malmquist >> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com <mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> >> >> Gratitude Advantages >> "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more >> patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." >> >> — Rhonda Byrne >> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. >>> But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem >>> to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to >>> be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being >>> shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my >>> circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but >>> certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses >>> could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another >>> device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. >>> bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another >>> phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that >>> all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in >>> the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: Michael Maslo <mailto:michaelmasl...@gmail.com> >>>> To: Viphone <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>> >>>> Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I >>>> personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be >>>> prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in >>>> contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used >>>> to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a >>>> lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have >>>> these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go >>>> shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line >>>> services offered
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Hey Pablo, it’s been such a long time, I thought you had already accidently shot yourself (or maybe your computer so you couldn’t post messages to the list any more). Just messing with you of course *smile* Take care, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of pablocmd2...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 9:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses Opinions are diverse. I don’t use none of these apps, because I don’t like some of the limitations than a free or pay service has. For example, the paid services have bunche of rules that limits the use of the service. For example, if I want to use the glasses to drive a motorcycle the AIRA people will decline to provide the service because they feel that they could be under some legal responsibility. Who define Who define what is risky for a blind person? , what are the parameters to define that something could put a company on risks because the blind user could has an accident? I know a guy that runs bycle in London, and other that runs motorcycle in South Africa. They cannot use these paid services because the companies decline to give the service for some activities. They use vOICe, that is free and is a lot more challenging than the AIRA glasses, but it is free. Another example, I practice fire arms shooting, also AIRA declined to provide the service. They believe that because I am blind I am going to shoot myself, or that I am going to shoot someone else. This opinion is very rude about the capabilities of blind people. Sighted people are who normally shoot themselves or other people. Why because of my blindness I will shoot myself or someone else? That is stupid. But it is the landscape of these services. So if you want to pay that money, you will use it for what they believe you should be able to do.Go to buy food, walk around, go home, and put water in your plants. Nothing more risky or nothing that they could consider risky for them. I don’t know if we are going to prepare some Tabule, are they going to feel that you might cut your fingers with the knife? From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Jerry Mader Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 9:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses I found a totally better solution. I didn't want to pay for them glasses either so I decided to go a better route. I got myself a hat with a mount on the top of it that allows me to mount my iphone onto it and use Be My Eyes with a lot more better certainty because the camera never moves and it's very stable. Many of the volunteers are so eager to help that they don't mind helping you in the long sessions as long as you tell them what it's for and why you're doing it. Whenever I start a call using Be My Eyes I always say that I'm going to do such and such and I need help with it and it's going to take such and such time. Most of the time the volunteers are excited to help you and they don't care. I think this is a much cheaper option and it looks kind of cool. All of my cited friends think it's neat and they're always very impressed at how well I get around using this. I also have a pair of bone conducting headphones that allows me the ability to hear not only my surrounding area with my ears but here the agent on the other end just fine. It's a lot better than paying for $300 a month for an unlimited plan for stupid pair of glasses! I think that that company is price gouging I'm sorry but it's true and if you want to go ahead and be upset I understand but I'm just telling the truth. Every single time a company comes out with something that caters to blind people they love price gouging us. Well this is my method of fixing the problem and it works just fine for me. U2 should give it a try. I hope this helps someone. Take care Jerry Mader. Follow my podcast by searching for the Mader cast on your App of choice. On May 4, 2018, at 8:03 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote: Hi, Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea, using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is established, if there is enough i
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Not trying to say it is a bad thing at all. It is great, but like most things for the blind, it is outragiously expensive, and most, not all, will never afford to own this item. I will stick with lower priced options. They might not be as advanced as these glasses, but they fit my budget a whole lot better. It is how I feel about the very high priced talking microwave ovens, I would love to have one, but almost $400 for a microwave is just crazy, just because it is accessible for a blind person. My mom just bought a Westinghouse microwave from Amazon that has two dials on it, one for setting the power level and one for setting the minutes, if I need a microwave, that will be what I purchase as it is much more affordable. It just seems like we get milked when it comes to products for the blind. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 11:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses This is a new concept, so it is difficult to place a monetary value on it. For one thing, the smart glasses would likely cost between $1500 and $2000 if you were to buy them. The staff are paid employees and have to make a living. As was said before, this service, like many things that are out there, is not for everyone, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Andy - Original Message - From: Mama Peach To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:37 AM Subject: Re: Glasses I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has beco
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mark, excellent point. totally agree with you. -Original Message- From: M. Taylor Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 1:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses Hello, Here’s what I don’t understand. A friend of mine is an interpreter for the deaf. She works at a national 24-hour-a-day, 7-day a week, TTY company. This is a video service for the deaf. Basically, a deaf person uses it to make telephone calls to hearing people. Both the deaf person and the interpreter use video so the deaf person can sign to the agent and the agent speaks to the hearing person on the other end of the line. The deaf people don’t pay for this service as it is paid for by the government. The deaf people can stay on any call to anyone as long as they like. Some calls last up to 5 hours, sometimes, on a daily basis. Now what I don’t understand is why this same service cannot be use for us, the visually impaired. I just don’t get it. I don’t understand why when it comes to these kinds of things, we, the blind and low vision, are so far behind the deaf community. For example, video close-caption, is standard on every cable box yet audio description is not. Just a little food for thought, nothing more. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 10:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I would be hesitant to use the service in situations where personally identifiable information is being used. I do not know if their employees are bonded. Andy - Original Message - From: Brandon Olivares To: VIPhone Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:42 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new
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I agree, but this would require legislation that the blindness community has not been willing to advocate for. Andy - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" To: Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 10:43 AM Subject: RE: Glasses Hello, Here’s what I don’t understand. A friend of mine is an interpreter for the deaf. She works at a national 24-hour-a-day, 7-day a week, TTY company. This is a video service for the deaf. Basically, a deaf person uses it to make telephone calls to hearing people. Both the deaf person and the interpreter use video so the deaf person can sign to the agent and the agent speaks to the hearing person on the other end of the line. The deaf people don’t pay for this service as it is paid for by the government. The deaf people can stay on any call to anyone as long as they like. Some calls last up to 5 hours, sometimes, on a daily basis. Now what I don’t understand is why this same service cannot be use for us, the visually impaired. I just don’t get it. I don’t understand why when it comes to these kinds of things, we, the blind and low vision, are so far behind the deaf community. For example, video close-caption, is standard on every cable box yet audio description is not. Just a little food for thought, nothing more. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 10:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I would be hesitant to use the service in situations where personally identifiable information is being used. I do not know if their employees are bonded. Andy - Original Message - From: Brandon Olivares To: VIPhone Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:42 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are i
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Hello, Here’s what I don’t understand. A friend of mine is an interpreter for the deaf. She works at a national 24-hour-a-day, 7-day a week, TTY company. This is a video service for the deaf. Basically, a deaf person uses it to make telephone calls to hearing people. Both the deaf person and the interpreter use video so the deaf person can sign to the agent and the agent speaks to the hearing person on the other end of the line. The deaf people don’t pay for this service as it is paid for by the government. The deaf people can stay on any call to anyone as long as they like. Some calls last up to 5 hours, sometimes, on a daily basis. Now what I don’t understand is why this same service cannot be use for us, the visually impaired. I just don’t get it. I don’t understand why when it comes to these kinds of things, we, the blind and low vision, are so far behind the deaf community. For example, video close-caption, is standard on every cable box yet audio description is not. Just a little food for thought, nothing more. Mark From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 10:08 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I would be hesitant to use the service in situations where personally identifiable information is being used. I do not know if their employees are bonded. Andy - Original Message - From: Brandon Olivares To: VIPhone Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:42 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use you
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I would be hesitant to use the service in situations where personally identifiable information is being used. I do not know if their employees are bonded. Andy - Original Message - From: Brandon Olivares To: VIPhone Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:42 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byr
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This is a new concept, so it is difficult to place a monetary value on it. For one thing, the smart glasses would likely cost between $1500 and $2000 if you were to buy them. The staff are paid employees and have to make a living. As was said before, this service, like many things that are out there, is not for everyone, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Andy - Original Message - From: Mama Peach To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 4:37 AM Subject: Re: Glasses I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it&
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Opinions are diverse. I don’t use none of these apps, because I don’t like some of the limitations than a free or pay service has. For example, the paid services have bunche of rules that limits the use of the service. For example, if I want to use the glasses to drive a motorcycle the AIRA people will decline to provide the service because they feel that they could be under some legal responsibility. Who define Who define what is risky for a blind person? , what are the parameters to define that something could put a company on risks because the blind user could has an accident? I know a guy that runs bycle in London, and other that runs motorcycle in South Africa. They cannot use these paid services because the companies decline to give the service for some activities. They use vOICe, that is free and is a lot more challenging than the AIRA glasses, but it is free. Another example, I practice fire arms shooting, also AIRA declined to provide the service. They believe that because I am blind I am going to shoot myself, or that I am going to shoot someone else. This opinion is very rude about the capabilities of blind people. Sighted people are who normally shoot themselves or other people. Why because of my blindness I will shoot myself or someone else? That is stupid. But it is the landscape of these services. So if you want to pay that money, you will use it for what they believe you should be able to do.Go to buy food, walk around, go home, and put water in your plants. Nothing more risky or nothing that they could consider risky for them. I don’t know if we are going to prepare some Tabule, are they going to feel that you might cut your fingers with the knife? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jerry Mader Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 9:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I found a totally better solution. I didn't want to pay for them glasses either so I decided to go a better route. I got myself a hat with a mount on the top of it that allows me to mount my iphone onto it and use Be My Eyes with a lot more better certainty because the camera never moves and it's very stable. Many of the volunteers are so eager to help that they don't mind helping you in the long sessions as long as you tell them what it's for and why you're doing it. Whenever I start a call using Be My Eyes I always say that I'm going to do such and such and I need help with it and it's going to take such and such time. Most of the time the volunteers are excited to help you and they don't care. I think this is a much cheaper option and it looks kind of cool. All of my cited friends think it's neat and they're always very impressed at how well I get around using this. I also have a pair of bone conducting headphones that allows me the ability to hear not only my surrounding area with my ears but here the agent on the other end just fine. It's a lot better than paying for $300 a month for an unlimited plan for stupid pair of glasses! I think that that company is price gouging I'm sorry but it's true and if you want to go ahead and be upset I understand but I'm just telling the truth. Every single time a company comes out with something that caters to blind people they love price gouging us. Well this is my method of fixing the problem and it works just fine for me. U2 should give it a try. I hope this helps someone. Take care Jerry Mader. Follow my podcast by searching for the Mader cast on your App of choice. On May 4, 2018, at 8:03 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > wrote: Hi, Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea, using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is established, if there is enough interest. Now, the problem is cost. Making choices is one thing, the ability to pay is another, for many of us, we just simply don't have the funds. I am looking into ways to subsidize the cost, be it on a national level, or sector by sector, for example, Students, people in employment, recipients of welfare services etc, and, so, would be glad to hear of any schemes used in the US, where Aira has been up and running for a while now. The other question is this, w
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yes, first month is your paid month, second is the free. _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eden Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 11:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses You only get the month free after you month, isn't that the way it works? Eden -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroupscom> . Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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> You only get the month free after you month, isn't that the way it works? Eden -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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Sign up using my email address and you'll get a month free and you can see what you think. I really like it and the more I use it, the more things I can think of to do with it that just make my life a bit easier. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Donna Neff To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 8:59 AM Subject: Re: Glasses I have absolutely no doubt thatAIRA is a great service and I certainly understand that it is going to cost a pretty good chunk of change to provide. At this point, my husband and I simply can’t fit another $80 a month into our budget. I wish we could. Donna Sent from my iPhone On May 4, 2018, at 6:53 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: First of all, I would like to know how many apps provide the same service as Aira. Yes, Be my Eyes comes to mind as it connects to a real person who volunteers to help you, but even Be My Eyes does not connect you to trained helpers and with Be My Eyes and any other apps which might exist you have to use your iPhone’s camera and point it. With Aira you wear these smart glasses and your helper as I said had specific training, in addition to “seeing through your glasses” which is much more efficient than pointing your iPhone they can also share your computer’s screen if you are working on something which is inaccessible and help you to click on the correct stuff or fill out a form or read inaccessible information to you. As for price, well of course something like this can’t be cheap. First of all you get all the equipment and the data plan required is also included. Then Aira assistents are trained and while I assume they may be able to work from at home and don’t have to sit in some call centre somewhere, they are paid to do this. I have no doubt that the level of help you get is much superior in most cases. I say in most cases since dedicated volunteers who take calls from Be My Eyes and who might have a bit of experience may also be very good, but you may also get somebody who is less skilled just as sometimes you might ask for directions while walking down the street and you get somebody who is naturally awesome at giving directions and other times you end up with somebody who would get lost themselves if they had to find something 3 blocks away and they can’t for the life of them give good directions. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses s
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You can also buy chest mounts for your iPhone. I have two different ones because as I said I don't use the glasses. At this time they don't fit my head and they slide off. So, consequently I use the camera on my iPhone. Not exactly a hands free operation. Sometimes that is just fine, but when it isn't the chest mount or the lanyard style holder works wonderfully for me. I didn't want the extra weight of an iPhone on my head so chose not to go that route. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Jerry Mader To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 8:58 AM Subject: Re: Glasses I found a totally better solution. I didn't want to pay for them glasses either so I decided to go a better route. I got myself a hat with a mount on the top of it that allows me to mount my iphone onto it and use Be My Eyes with a lot more better certainty because the camera never moves and it's very stable. Many of the volunteers are so eager to help that they don't mind helping you in the long sessions as long as you tell them what it's for and why you're doing it. Whenever I start a call using Be My Eyes I always say that I'm going to do such and such and I need help with it and it's going to take such and such time. Most of the time the volunteers are excited to help you and they don't care. I think this is a much cheaper option and it looks kind of cool. All of my cited friends think it's neat and they're always very impressed at how well I get around using this. I also have a pair of bone conducting headphones that allows me the ability to hear not only my surrounding area with my ears but here the agent on the other end just fine. It's a lot better than paying for $300 a month for an unlimited plan for stupid pair of glasses! I think that that company is price gouging I'm sorry but it's true and if you want to go ahead and be upset I understand but I'm just telling the truth. Every single time a company comes out with something that caters to blind people they love price gouging us. Well this is my method of fixing the problem and it works just fine for me. U2 should give it a try. I hope this helps someone. Take care Jerry Mader. Follow my podcast by searching for the Mader cast on your App of choice. On May 4, 2018, at 8:03 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone wrote: Hi, Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea, using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is established, if there is enough interest. Now, the problem is cost. Making choices is one thing, the ability to pay is another, for many of us, we just simply don't have the funds. I am looking into ways to subsidize the cost, be it on a national level, or sector by sector, for example, Students, people in employment, recipients of welfare services etc, and, so, would be glad to hear of any schemes used in the US, where Aira has been up and running for a while now. The other question is this, with the new Glasses, will we be able to make face-time calls, so that we can still use our friends or family, to help out, with the advantage of the head-mounted and hands free benefits of the system? I know that you can use the glasses with the app on a smart phone, but don't know if you are locked into the app and can only connect with an Aira agent, while the app is running. If it were possible, I would be able to pay, say, 10 to 20 Euros per month, with minimal minutes, say, 30 minutes, for those special times when I need that level of professionalism. Notwithstanding these financial concerns, I am still delighted to try it out! Sandy. es, Sent from The dark side of the moon On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares wrote: Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but
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Very well said. Do you have any idea how many people are currently using Aira? Thanks Lynda From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Chaffin Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 11:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Yes, there are apps out there that can help us in some ways like Aira, but honestly, not in every way. I will agree that the cost is kind of high, but most of that cost is to help pay the agents. My sighted wife looked into possibly becoming an agent, and each agent is required to go through extensive training, including not only going through simulated situations, but also to wear the glasses themselves to see what it is like to be the customer. So the agents are not just volunteers, but actually trained professionals that are paid an hourly rate and that are waiting for our call to help us with our situation. So even though Be My Eyes is a great app, and I use it on occasion, it is no comparison to Aira. According to an interview with Greg Stilson from Aira, the new design with the Samsung phone is meant to work separately without using your iPhone. There are many reasons for the new design, but one reason is so someone that does not have an iphone can also use Aira. Built into the new design with the Samsung phone is there own A I assistant Chloe, which is going to be able to do some small task without even having to call an agent. Aira's user base continues to grow, but nevertheless, whether or not someone signs up for Aira, not only depends on finances, but also their individual needs. I think we should just be proud that we have all of the options that we do to help us through our everyday task. Chris On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel <mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist <mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much
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Very good points about why the price points of the packages are what they are. Lynda From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 9:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses First of all, I would like to know how many apps provide the same service as Aira. Yes, Be my Eyes comes to mind as it connects to a real person who volunteers to help you, but even Be My Eyes does not connect you to trained helpers and with Be My Eyes and any other apps which might exist you have to use your iPhone’s camera and point it. With Aira you wear these smart glasses and your helper as I said had specific training, in addition to “seeing through your glasses” which is much more efficient than pointing your iPhone they can also share your computer’s screen if you are working on something which is inaccessible and help you to click on the correct stuff or fill out a form or read inaccessible information to you. As for price, well of course something like this can’t be cheap. First of all you get all the equipment and the data plan required is also included. Then Aira assistents are trained and while I assume they may be able to work from at home and don’t have to sit in some call centre somewhere, they are paid to do this. I have no doubt that the level of help you get is much superior in most cases. I say in most cases since dedicated volunteers who take calls from Be My Eyes and who might have a bit of experience may also be very good, but you may also get somebody who is less skilled just as sometimes you might ask for directions while walking down the street and you get somebody who is naturally awesome at giving directions and other times you end up with somebody who would get lost themselves if they had to find something 3 blocks away and they can’t for the life of them give good directions. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel <mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist <mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger
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Hi, Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. As a woman that enjoys fashion and keeping up with the times, I would not find the hat solution very cool at all. I would rather have people notice me for being dressed similar to other sighted women than having my phone on my head. I heard the new glasses are supposed to be much more fashionable than the current ones in use. I also think having your phone on your head is totally inviting someone to clip your hat and phone as they pass or get into a physical altercation to get your phone. Hey, if you think wearing your phone on your head is cool, that's your deal. I don't think it is totally cool for people working in professional environments. Lynda From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Mader Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 9:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I found a totally better solution. I didn't want to pay for them glasses either so I decided to go a better route. I got myself a hat with a mount on the top of it that allows me to mount my iphone onto it and use Be My Eyes with a lot more better certainty because the camera never moves and it's very stable. Many of the volunteers are so eager to help that they don't mind helping you in the long sessions as long as you tell them what it's for and why you're doing it. Whenever I start a call using Be My Eyes I always say that I'm going to do such and such and I need help with it and it's going to take such and such time. Most of the time the volunteers are excited to help you and they don't care. I think this is a much cheaper option and it looks kind of cool. All of my cited friends think it's neat and they're always very impressed at how well I get around using this. I also have a pair of bone conducting headphones that allows me the ability to hear not only my surrounding area with my ears but here the agent on the other end just fine. It's a lot better than paying for $300 a month for an unlimited plan for stupid pair of glasses! I think that that company is price gouging I'm sorry but it's true and if you want to go ahead and be upset I understand but I'm just telling the truth. Every single time a company comes out with something that caters to blind people they love price gouging us. Well this is my method of fixing the problem and it works just fine for me. U2 should give it a try. I hope this helps someone. Take care Jerry Mader. Follow my podcast by searching for the Mader cast on your App of choice. On May 4, 2018, at 8:03 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone wrote: Hi, Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea, using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is established, if there is enough interest. Now, the problem is cost. Making choices is one thing, the ability to pay is another, for many of us, we just simply don't have the funds. I am looking into ways to subsidize the cost, be it on a national level, or sector by sector, for example, Students, people in employment, recipients of welfare services etc, and, so, would be glad to hear of any schemes used in the US, where Aira has been up and running for a while now. The other question is this, with the new Glasses, will we be able to make face-time calls, so that we can still use our friends or family, to help out, with the advantage of the head-mounted and hands free benefits of the system? I know that you can use the glasses with the app on a smart phone, but don't know if you are locked into the app and can only connect with an Aira agent, while the app is running. If it were possible, I would be able to pay, say, 10 to 20 Euros per month, with minimal minutes, say, 30 minutes, for those special times when I need that level of professionalism. Notwithstanding these financial concerns, I am still delighted to try it out! Sandy. es, Sent from The dark side of the moon On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares wrote: Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps
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Yes, there are apps out there that can help us in some ways like Aira, but honestly, not in every way. I will agree that the cost is kind of high, but most of that cost is to help pay the agents. My sighted wife looked into possibly becoming an agent, and each agent is required to go through extensive training, including not only going through simulated situations, but also to wear the glasses themselves to see what it is like to be the customer. So the agents are not just volunteers, but actually trained professionals that are paid an hourly rate and that are waiting for our call to help us with our situation. So even though Be My Eyes is a great app, and I use it on occasion, it is no comparison to Aira. According to an interview with Greg Stilson from Aira, the new design with the Samsung phone is meant to work separately without using your iPhone. There are many reasons for the new design, but one reason is so someone that does not have an iphone can also use Aira. Built into the new design with the Samsung phone is there own A I assistant Chloe, which is going to be able to do some small task without even having to call an agent. Aira's user base continues to grow, but nevertheless, whether or not someone signs up for Aira, not only depends on finances, but also their individual needs. I think we should just be proud that we have all of the options that we do to help us through our everyday task. Chris > On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: > > I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we > are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to > have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There > are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very > little money or nothing at all. > > From: Sieghard Weitzel > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Glasses > > If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s > maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s > actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get > one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for > unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less > than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 > hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the > assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe > you asked whoever helps you to stop by. > On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an > hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all > agree it is worth it. > > Regards, > Sieghard > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama > Peach > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just > use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this > amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my > opinion. > > From: Andy Baracco > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power > to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the > phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, > the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to > this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the > Samsung phone will power them. > > Andy > > - Original Message - > From: Kay Malmquist > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM > Subject: Re: Glasses > > They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of > glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone > that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can > still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new > system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The > new glasses will have a larger field of vision. > > As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using > it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put > items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and > so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that > dependence is the issue
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But how it works. The service is like the iris glasses? Is there a human seeing what is in front of the camera glasses? Why the service is too expensive? From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Petty Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 10:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses I find the Aira agents to be especially capable and helpful. There certainly is a cost. I subscribe at the lowest level. I’ve found them to be very much worth the money. Overall, I’ve saved money from asking for help for someone to come to my home or office to read materials and other things. I’ve needed them at odd hours; having an immediate response has been invaluable. Examples: at 10:00 PM identifying printer cartridges with low ink and assisting me to change them; reading labels from medication bottles. Richard Petty -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu> . Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com <mailto:caraqu...@caraquinn.com> The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com> . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> . Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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I find the Aira agents to be especially capable and helpful. There certainly is a cost. I subscribe at the lowest level. I’ve found them to be very much worth the money. Overall, I’ve saved money from asking for help for someone to come to my home or office to read materials and other things. I’ve needed them at odd hours; having an immediate response has been invaluable. Examples: at 10:00 PM identifying printer cartridges with low ink and assisting me to change them; reading labels from medication bottles. Richard Petty -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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Hi Jerry, Why not use more objective language and stop calling Aira “stupid” and other terms. If you think your solution is better than that’s great, but I think since you haven’t tried Aira you can’t really say that your solution is “totally better”. Also, maybe you live in a place where you don’t have to worry about your iPhone getting stolen, but wearing it mounted on your hat is probably not a good choice if you live in a big city. I mean how much easier can you make it for somebody to walk past you and just snatch the iPhone or the iPhone along with the entire hat? Also, and pardon my opinion here, but I certainly wouldn’t consider walking around with my iPhone mounted on top of my head. Since I lost my sight in an accident and have prosthetics for both eyes maybe I just wait until the camera, modem and all that gets integrated into a set of prosthetic eyes, then we are really talking and maybe by then a Geordi La Forge sensor suit will also be available *smile*. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jerry Mader Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 6:59 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I found a totally better solution. I didn't want to pay for them glasses either so I decided to go a better route. I got myself a hat with a mount on the top of it that allows me to mount my iphone onto it and use Be My Eyes with a lot more better certainty because the camera never moves and it's very stable. Many of the volunteers are so eager to help that they don't mind helping you in the long sessions as long as you tell them what it's for and why you're doing it. Whenever I start a call using Be My Eyes I always say that I'm going to do such and such and I need help with it and it's going to take such and such time. Most of the time the volunteers are excited to help you and they don't care. I think this is a much cheaper option and it looks kind of cool. All of my cited friends think it's neat and they're always very impressed at how well I get around using this. I also have a pair of bone conducting headphones that allows me the ability to hear not only my surrounding area with my ears but here the agent on the other end just fine. It's a lot better than paying for $300 a month for an unlimited plan for stupid pair of glasses! I think that that company is price gouging I'm sorry but it's true and if you want to go ahead and be upset I understand but I'm just telling the truth. Every single time a company comes out with something that caters to blind people they love price gouging us. Well this is my method of fixing the problem and it works just fine for me. U2 should give it a try. I hope this helps someone. Take care Jerry Mader. Follow my podcast by searching for the Mader cast on your App of choice. On May 4, 2018, at 8:03 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote: Hi, Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea, using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is established, if there is enough interest. Now, the problem is cost. Making choices is one thing, the ability to pay is another, for many of us, we just simply don't have the funds. I am looking into ways to subsidize the cost, be it on a national level, or sector by sector, for example, Students, people in employment, recipients of welfare services etc, and, so, would be glad to hear of any schemes used in the US, where Aira has been up and running for a while now. The other question is this, with the new Glasses, will we be able to make face-time calls, so that we can still use our friends or family, to help out, with the advantage of the head-mounted and hands free benefits of the system? I know that you can use the glasses with the app on a smart phone, but don't know if you are locked into the app and can only connect with an Aira agent, while the app is running. If it were possible, I would be able to pay, say, 10 to 20 Euros per month, with minimal minutes, say, 30 minutes, for those special times when I need that level of professionalism. Notwithstanding these financial concerns, I am still delighted to try it out! Sandy. es, Sent from The dark side of the moon On 4 Ma
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> How did you attach a mount to a hat? Not sure I want to wear a hat but I'm > looking for a solution similar to this. Eden -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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I have absolutely no doubt thatAIRA is a great service and I certainly understand that it is going to cost a pretty good chunk of change to provide. At this point, my husband and I simply can’t fit another $80 a month into our budget. I wish we could. Donna Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 6:53 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > > First of all, I would like to know how many apps provide the same service as > Aira. Yes, Be my Eyes comes to mind as it connects to a real person who > volunteers to help you, but even Be My Eyes does not connect you to trained > helpers and with Be My Eyes and any other apps which might exist you have to > use your iPhone’s camera and point it. With Aira you wear these smart glasses > and your helper as I said had specific training, in addition to “seeing > through your glasses” which is much more efficient than pointing your iPhone > they can also share your computer’s screen if you are working on something > which is inaccessible and help you to click on the correct stuff or fill out > a form or read inaccessible information to you. > As for price, well of course something like this can’t be cheap. First of all > you get all the equipment and the data plan required is also included. Then > Aira assistents are trained and while I assume they may be able to work from > at home and don’t have to sit in some call centre somewhere, they are paid to > do this. I have no doubt that the level of help you get is much superior in > most cases. I say in most cases since dedicated volunteers who take calls > from Be My Eyes and who might have a bit of experience may also be very good, > but you may also get somebody who is less skilled just as sometimes you might > ask for directions while walking down the street and you get somebody who is > naturally awesome at giving directions and other times you end up with > somebody who would get lost themselves if they had to find something 3 blocks > away and they can’t for the life of them give good directions. > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama > Peach > Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:38 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we > are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to > have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There > are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very > little money or nothing at all. > > From: Sieghard Weitzel > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Glasses > > If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s > maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s > actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get > one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for > unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less > than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 > hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the > assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe > you asked whoever helps you to stop by. > On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an > hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all > agree it is worth it. > > Regards, > Sieghard > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama > Peach > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just > use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this > amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my > opinion. > > From: Andy Baracco > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power > to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the > phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, > the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to > this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the > Samsung phone will power them. > > Andy > > - Original Message - > From: Kay Malmquist > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM > Subject: Re: Glasses > > They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this
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e. >> >> Brandon >> >>> On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: >>> >>> I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we >>> are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to >>> have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. >>> There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for >>> very little money or nothing at all. >>> >>> From: Sieghard Weitzel >>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: RE: Glasses >>> >>> If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether >>> it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then >>> it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get >>> one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for >>> unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less >>> than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or >>> 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the >>> assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe >>> you asked whoever helps you to stop by. >>> On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an >>> hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all >>> agree it is worth it. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Sieghard >>> >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama >>> Peach >>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just >>> use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this >>> amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my >>> opinion. >>> >>> From: Andy Baracco >>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing >>> power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use >>> the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the >>> iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The >>> advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses >>> separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: Kay Malmquist >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>> >>>> They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair >>>> of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung >>>> phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. >>>> You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use >>>> the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you >>>> like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. >>>> >>>> As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like >>>> using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me >>>> put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more >>>> of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel >>>> that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, >>>> but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my >>>> freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I >>>> appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no >>>> one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. >>>> >>>> Kay Malmquist >>>> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com >>>> >>>> Gratitude Advantages >>>> "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more >>>> patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." >>>> >>>> — Rhonda Byrne >>>>
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First of all, I would like to know how many apps provide the same service as Aira. Yes, Be my Eyes comes to mind as it connects to a real person who volunteers to help you, but even Be My Eyes does not connect you to trained helpers and with Be My Eyes and any other apps which might exist you have to use your iPhone’s camera and point it. With Aira you wear these smart glasses and your helper as I said had specific training, in addition to “seeing through your glasses” which is much more efficient than pointing your iPhone they can also share your computer’s screen if you are working on something which is inaccessible and help you to click on the correct stuff or fill out a form or read inaccessible information to you. As for price, well of course something like this can’t be cheap. First of all you get all the equipment and the data plan required is also included. Then Aira assistents are trained and while I assume they may be able to work from at home and don’t have to sit in some call centre somewhere, they are paid to do this. I have no doubt that the level of help you get is much superior in most cases. I say in most cases since dedicated volunteers who take calls from Be My Eyes and who might have a bit of experience may also be very good, but you may also get somebody who is less skilled just as sometimes you might ask for directions while walking down the street and you get somebody who is naturally awesome at giving directions and other times you end up with somebody who would get lost themselves if they had to find something 3 blocks away and they can’t for the life of them give good directions. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 4:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel<mailto:siegh...@live.ca> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for th
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They are trying to figure ways to bring down the cost. Remember, you are paying for the agents, who are not volunteers. Then there is the hardware, then the minutes spent and so on. One more things, the agents are trained and so are much more responsive and able to figure things out. I guess I could compare this to Be my Eyes. Yes, I have used this service, but I would never have anyone look at my mail or anything of a personal nature. With Aira I don't remember if they are bonded, but they do have a confidentiality clause or term to their agreement that prohibits them from using any personal information. Yes, I understand that anything is possible, but a lot less likely than with a volunteer. That is not to rip on Be My Eyes in any way, because I think they also provide a wonderful service for many people. Just my two sense. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Mama Peach To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 6:37 AM Subject: Re: Glasses I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne
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I thought of that while I was typing. I just meant as far as peripherals for Aira. So, yes, if you use the iPhone, you would have to take that along as well. Not to mention your victor reader trek, your buzclip and Braille display. Oh yes, the Bluetooth head phones aren't a must as you can use wired head phones, or in my case I use Bluetooth Bose Soundwear Companions. What else have I forgotten? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 12:27 AM Subject: RE: Glasses You say “why do you need your iPhone” and a sentence later you say “It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have.” So Andy is correct is saying you have 4 separate pieces of equipment, the glasses and the samsung phone, a bluetooth headset I assume used to talk to the Aira agent, and unless you are at home most people would still have their normal cell phone with them as well whether that’s an iPhone or Android phone. What I don’t understand is how the Samsung phone powers the glasses. I sure hope there is no cable connection from the glasses to the Samsung phone, that would look pretty geeky to me, bad enough you have to wear those glasses, for me that would probably the biggest hurdle. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Now why do you need the iPhone? The Samsung phone does more than just power the glasses. It is also how the glasses connect to the Aira network. You can operate the phones functions for Aira very easily. It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being sho
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I think I have all the specs saved somewhere and that included battery life. The biggest battery drain we have right now is the glasses and since they will be powered by the phone that will no longer be a problem. I myself do not use the glasses so can not speak to this issue. I only use the phone and for me that works. Connectivity with the Mi-Fi has been a problem for some people, so eliminating it will be a good thing. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 12:22 AM Subject: RE: Glasses If the MiFi device is replaced by a dedicated Samsung phone then that is still the same amount of hardware and I wonder if the Samsung phone has a s much battery life as one of these Mifi devices. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards,Carolyn -Original Message-From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott RumerySent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: GlassesHi Linda,The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra".I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can shar
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As far as I know, the iPhone is no longer in the equation. Everything is done through the Samsung phone. It would have been nice to be a beta tester. I honestly think this is going to be a huge step in the right direction for them. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:49 PM Subject: Re: Glasses I was told that the Samsung phone takes the place of the mobile WIFI hot spot to send the video signal to aiRa, and to power the glasses, but you still use the iPhone to communicate with the agent. I was also told that Talk Back on the Samsung phone cannot be accessed. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:03 PM Subject: Re: Glasses Now why do you need the iPhone? The Samsung phone does more than just power the glasses. It is also how the glasses connect to the Aira network. You can operate the phones functions for Aira very easily. It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy -
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Hi, Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea, using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well, I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is established, if there is enough interest. Now, the problem is cost. Making choices is one thing, the ability to pay is another, for many of us, we just simply don't have the funds. I am looking into ways to subsidize the cost, be it on a national level, or sector by sector, for example, Students, people in employment, recipients of welfare services etc, and, so, would be glad to hear of any schemes used in the US, where Aira has been up and running for a while now. The other question is this, with the new Glasses, will we be able to make face-time calls, so that we can still use our friends or family, to help out, with the advantage of the head-mounted and hands free benefits of the system? I know that you can use the glasses with the app on a smart phone, but don't know if you are locked into the app and can only connect with an Aira agent, while the app is running. If it were possible, I would be able to pay, say, 10 to 20 Euros per month, with minimal minutes, say, 30 minutes, for those special times when I need that level of professionalism. Notwithstanding these financial concerns, I am still delighted to try it out! Sandy. es, Sent from The dark side of the moon > On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares wrote: > > Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally > use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer > that's inaccessible for me. > > There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal > experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used > to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to > know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times > the time as it does with Aira. > > I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and > less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the > $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they > had one lower package. > > Brandon > >> On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: >> >> I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we >> are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to >> have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. >> There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for >> very little money or nothing at all. >> >> From: Sieghard Weitzel >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: Glasses >> >> If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s >> maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s >> actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get >> one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for >> unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less >> than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or >> 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the >> assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe >> you asked whoever helps you to stop by. >> On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an >> hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all >> agree it is worth it. >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama >> Peach >> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just >> use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this >> amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just
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Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the computer that's inaccessible for me. There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or three times the time as it does with Aira. I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if they had one lower package. Brandon > On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach wrote: > > I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we > are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to > have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There > are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very > little money or nothing at all. > > From: Sieghard Weitzel <mailto:siegh...@live.ca> > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: Glasses > > If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s > maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s > actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get > one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for > unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less > than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 > hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the > assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe > you asked whoever helps you to stop by. > On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an > hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all > agree it is worth it. > > Regards, > Sieghard > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama > Peach > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just > use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this > amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my > opinion. > > From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Glasses > > The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power > to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the > phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, > the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to > this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the > Samsung phone will power them. > > Andy > >> - Original Message - >> From: Kay Malmquist <mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair >> of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung >> phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You >> can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the >> new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. >> The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. >> >> As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using >> it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put >> items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and >> so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that >> dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but >> when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer >> that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them >> very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around >> has become less of a chore that's
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I get that, but I think it is just another case of because we are blind, we are charged outragious prices for the service. I guess if it is a “got to have it situation and one has the money, then it would be nice to have. There are just so many apps out there that provide this same service, for very little money or nothing at all. From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 11:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent
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If you live a lifestyle where you need this level of assistance whether it’s maybe for a difficult job or whatever else you might like to do then it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329 for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400 minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by. On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost $30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have it all agree it is worth it. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mama Peach Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo<mailto:michaelmasl...@gmail.com> To: Viphone<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact wi
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You say “why do you need your iPhone” and a sentence later you say “It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have.” So Andy is correct is saying you have 4 separate pieces of equipment, the glasses and the samsung phone, a bluetooth headset I assume used to talk to the Aira agent, and unless you are at home most people would still have their normal cell phone with them as well whether that’s an iPhone or Android phone. What I don’t understand is how the Samsung phone powers the glasses. I sure hope there is no cable connection from the glasses to the Samsung phone, that would look pretty geeky to me, bad enough you have to wear those glasses, for me that would probably the biggest hurdle. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Now why do you need the iPhone? The Samsung phone does more than just power the glasses. It is also how the glasses connect to the Aira network. You can operate the phones functions for Aira very easily. It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo<mailt
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If the MiFi device is replaced by a dedicated Samsung phone then that is still the same amount of hardware and I wonder if the Samsung phone has a s much battery life as one of these Mifi devices. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 5:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco<mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo<mailto:michaelmasl...@gmail.com> To: Viphone<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, mailto:4carol...@windstream.net>> wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we hav
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Then they have to limit the amount of ciustomers they take on, I don't think it's acceptable if people pay as much as they do that one should have to wait even 3 minutes. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The service is growing so fast that delays can be expected. i was recently at the home of someone who demonstrated the service and it took about 10 minutes for him to connect to an agent, but I have been told that this is very unusual. Andy - Original Message - From: "Shermeen Khan" To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 9:49 AM Subject: Re: Glasses > Yeah, it's becoming kind of frustrating, actually. > > Sieghard, it is available in Canada, yes. I think they're using the > rogers network for the mi-fi device. I'm so so close to getting it, > but again...having a hard time actually speaking to anyone there in a > reasonable time-frame. > > Shermeen > > > On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Does anybody have any information about Aira in Canada, do they have >> plans >> in canadian dollars? Do they use Bell, Telus or Rogers for the service >> for >> their myFi device? >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of >> Amy >> Ruell >> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:33 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> Hello, >> Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been >> expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just >> this >> morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that >> there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of >> months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. >> Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. >> Amy Ruell >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: >>> >>> I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle >>> sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a >>> concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with >>> me. >>> >>> Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live >>> person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and >>> when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This >>> makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. >>> >>> Shermeen >>> >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>>> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be >>>> there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the >>>> month if you haven't used them? >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf >>>> Of Scott Rumery >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>> >>>> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can >>>> add >>>> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting >>>> for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign >>>> up for the service. >>>> >>>> Scott >>>> >>>>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>>>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>>>> Stacy r >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Linda, >>>>>> >>>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>>>> >>>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if >>>>>> you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a >>>>>> referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service >>>>>> will get us both a free month of the service. >>>>>> >>>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>>>> >>>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>>>> >
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If they use Rogers that would be already a deal-breaker for me. They may have good coverage in the urban centres, but they certainly don't in the more remote places where Bell and Telus coverage is much better. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Shermeen Khan Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Yeah, it's becoming kind of frustrating, actually. Sieghard, it is available in Canada, yes. I think they're using the rogers network for the mi-fi device. I'm so so close to getting it, but again...having a hard time actually speaking to anyone there in a reasonable time-frame. Shermeen On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi, > > Does anybody have any information about Aira in Canada, do they have > plans in canadian dollars? Do they use Bell, Telus or Rogers for the > service for their myFi device? > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Amy Ruell > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:33 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Hello, > Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been > expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just > this morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please > remember that there are new glasses that will be coming on the market > in a couple of months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the > service. > Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. > Amy Ruell > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: >> >> I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle >> sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a >> concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with >> me. >> >> Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live >> person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, >> and when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This >> makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. >> >> Shermeen >> >> >>> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be >>> there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the >>> month if you haven't used them? >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf >>> Of Scott Rumery >>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you >>> can add >>> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting >>> for their customer care department to call me back so that I can >>> sign up for the service. >>> >>> Scott >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>>> Stacy r >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Linda, >>>>> >>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>>> >>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if >>>>> you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a >>>>> referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service >>>>> will get us both a free month of the service. >>>>> >>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>>> >>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>>> >>>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>>> >>>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>>> >>>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>>> >>>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during >>>>> the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>>> members to either come over to our house to
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Hello everyone, I think it was Michael who asked earlier today about shopping. Our use it for shopping, particularly when I want a handful of items. I personally feel it works great, is it just as efficient as a store clerk? Well, that depends to me, at least, on the store clerk. If they know the store really well, maybe not, but, it is definitely liberating do not necessarily have to go to the service counter and wait for a store clerk. Hope this helps, Stacy hereu hello everyone, I think it was Michael who is asking about shopping earlier today. Our use it for shopping, particularly when I need just a few items. Not that I mind using a store clerk, but, I do like the sense of independence of literally being able to walk into the store, and do my own shopping. Hope this helps, Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 9:45 PM, Andy Baracco wrote: > > I agree! Not everything is available to everyone. Some folks drive Cadillacs, > others drive Volkswagens. > > Andy > > - Original Message - > From: Mama Peach > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 9:25 PM > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just > use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this > amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my > opinion. > > From: Andy Baracco > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power > to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the > phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, > the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to > this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the > Samsung phone will power them. > > Andy > > - Original Message ----- > From: Kay Malmquist > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM > Subject: Re: Glasses > > They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of > glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone > that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can > still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new > system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The > new glasses will have a larger field of vision. > > As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using > it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put > items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and > so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that > dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but > when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer > that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very > much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has > become less of a chore that's for sure. > > Kay Malmquist > kay.malmqu...@gmail.com > > Gratitude Advantages > "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more > patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." > > — Rhonda Byrne > > - Original Message - > From: Andy Baracco > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM > Subject: Re: Glasses > > i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. > But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to > be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be > everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being > shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my > circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but > certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses > could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. > As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, > the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would > need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are > charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back > to your own skills. > > Andy > > - Original Message - > From: Michael Maslo > To: Viphone > Sent: Thursday, Ma
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I agree! Not everything is available to everyone. Some folks drive Cadillacs, others drive Volkswagens. Andy - Original Message - From: Mama Peach To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 9:25 PM Subject: Re: Glasses Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing
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Wow, my rent costs less than the unlimited minutes per month. Why not just use apps that are already available that don’t cost anywhere near this amount. I just can’t see spending that amount of money, but that is just my opinion. From: Andy Baracco Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per mon
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I was told that the Samsung phone takes the place of the mobile WIFI hot spot to send the video signal to aiRa, and to power the glasses, but you still use the iPhone to communicate with the agent. I was also told that Talk Back on the Samsung phone cannot be accessed. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:03 PM Subject: Re: Glasses Now why do you need the iPhone? The Samsung phone does more than just power the glasses. It is also how the glasses connect to the Aira network. You can operate the phones functions for Aira very easily. It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long d
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Now why do you need the iPhone? The Samsung phone does more than just power the glasses. It is also how the glasses connect to the Aira network. You can operate the phones functions for Aira very easily. It is not meant to be a phone in the sense of using it as a cell phone. That is still what you would use your iPhone or whatever phone you have. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 7:51 PM Subject: Re: Glasses The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda,
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The Samsung phone included with the new glasses is simply for providing power to the glasses. Apparently Talk Back is locked out, so you can't use the phone as a phone, so you still will have 4 pieces of hardware, the iPhone, the bluetooth headset, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. The advantage to this system is that you don't have to charge the glasses separately, as the Samsung phone will power them. Andy - Original Message - From: Kay Malmquist To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that
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I would not think that independence is an issue. After all, one is paying good money for assistance. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com <mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco <mailto:w...@socal.rr.com> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo <mailto:michaelmasl...@gmail.com> To: Viphone <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, mailto:4carol...@windstream.net> > wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses
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They are introducing a new model called the horizon and this is a new pair of glasses that have the camera in the middle and operates with a Samsung phone that is dedicated for just Aira. No more Mifi and less hardware. You can still use your iPhone if you like, but if not and you want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision. As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around has become less of a chore that's for sure. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com Gratitude Advantages "No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness." — Rhonda Byrne - Original Message - From: Andy Baracco To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Glasses i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to t
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no, no roll over minutes. good for 30 days. I have been a member for a couple months now and love it. minutes are use or lose. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 10:41 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Glasses I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > > > Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information > for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to > receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. > If > not, the contact info would be great. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Lynda > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, > or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact > the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or
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Hi Shermeen, I have been using it for about a year now. I have not had any trouble connecting to agents. I have had more trouble when I am trying to connect to customer service or to tech-support. But agents have been plentiful. I hope you are doing well. Nancy Badger, Ph.D Executive Director of Counseling Old Dominion University Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. Please excuse spelling errors. > On May 3, 2018, at 12:38 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: > > Oh sorry, to be clear, I'm not trying to connect to an agent--just to > someone who works at aira and who can chat to me and or my employer > about the service. > > Shermeen > >> On 5/3/18, Amy Ruell wrote: >> Hello, >> Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been >> expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this >> morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that >> there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of >> months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. >> Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. >> Amy Ruell >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: >>> >>> I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle >>> sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a >>> concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with >>> me. >>> >>> Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live >>> person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and >>> when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This >>> makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. >>> >>> Shermeen >>> >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>>> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there >>>> until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if >>>> you >>>> haven't used them? >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of >>>> Scott >>>> Rumery >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>> >>>> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can >>>> add >>>> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for >>>> their >>>> customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the >>>> service. >>>> >>>> Scott >>>> >>>>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>>>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>>>> Stacy r >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Linda, >>>>>> >>>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>>>> >>>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >>>>>> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >>>>>> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both >>>>>> a free month of the service. >>>>>> >>>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>>>> >>>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>>>> >>>>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>>>> >>>>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>>>> >>>>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>>>> >>>>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the >>>>>> month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>>>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>>>>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>>
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The service is growing so fast that delays can be expected. i was recently at the home of someone who demonstrated the service and it took about 10 minutes for him to connect to an agent, but I have been told that this is very unusual. Andy - Original Message - From: "Shermeen Khan" To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 9:49 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Yeah, it's becoming kind of frustrating, actually. Sieghard, it is available in Canada, yes. I think they're using the rogers network for the mi-fi device. I'm so so close to getting it, but again...having a hard time actually speaking to anyone there in a reasonable time-frame. Shermeen On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi, Does anybody have any information about Aira in Canada, do they have plans in canadian dollars? Do they use Bell, Telus or Rogers for the service for their myFi device? Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Amy Ruell Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:33 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hello, Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. Amy Ruell Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with me. Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. Shermeen On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if you haven't used them? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can add 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the service. Scott On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. Stacy r Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: Hi Everyone, Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. If not, the contact info would be great. Thank you, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this lis
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i was told recently that at this time unused minutes do not roll over. Andy - Original Message - From: "Sieghard Weitzel" To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 9:16 AM Subject: RE: Glasses And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if you haven't used them? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can add 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the service. Scott On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. Stacy r Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: Hi Everyone, Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. If not, the contact info would be great. Thank you, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any que
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i agree with michael. When I was working I would have had the same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i. e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if one link in the chain fails, you're back to your own skills. Andy - Original Message - From: Michael Maslo To: Viphone Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:27 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > > > Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information > for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to > receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing > plans, great. > If > not, the contact info would be great. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Lynda > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, > or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact > the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi
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But does it really foster independence if you are depending on someone else? I don't like the fact that there is so much hardware involved and if one device fails, you are on your own. Andy - Original Message - From: "Esther Levegnale" To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:04 AM Subject: Re: Glasses Hello, Scott! I’ve been using AIRA since last September and absolutely love it. This technology is certainly a game-changer for us. It certainly allows us a lot more independence and I would recommend it very highly. I’m looking forward to the new glasses which should come out in June. I believe they’re called Chloe, if I’m not mistaken. Take care. Esther Levegnale Sent From Esther’s Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! On May 3, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: Hi Everyone, Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. If not, the contact info would be great. Thank you, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators
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At this time the minutes do not roll over but you can switch to a lower tier plan if you find that you are not using your minutes. You might want to start at the first tier and upgrade if you find that you are consistently running out of minutes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Anthony Vece" To: "Blind iPhone MailingList" Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:02 AM Subject: Re: Glasses I think they’re. Good for three months but, you might want to check further. God Bless On May 3, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Carolyn Arnold <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: Hi Everyone, Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. If not, the contact info would be great. Thank you, Lynda -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running
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Yeah, it's becoming kind of frustrating, actually. Sieghard, it is available in Canada, yes. I think they're using the rogers network for the mi-fi device. I'm so so close to getting it, but again...having a hard time actually speaking to anyone there in a reasonable time-frame. Shermeen On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi, > > Does anybody have any information about Aira in Canada, do they have plans > in canadian dollars? Do they use Bell, Telus or Rogers for the service for > their myFi device? > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Amy > Ruell > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:33 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Hello, > Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been > expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this > morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that > there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of > months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. > Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. > Amy Ruell > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: >> >> I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle >> sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a >> concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with >> me. >> >> Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live >> person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and >> when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This >> makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. >> >> Shermeen >> >> >>> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be >>> there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the >>> month if you haven't used them? >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf >>> Of Scott Rumery >>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can >>> add >>> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting >>> for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign >>> up for the service. >>> >>> Scott >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>>> Stacy r >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Linda, >>>>> >>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>>> >>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if >>>>> you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a >>>>> referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service >>>>> will get us both a free month of the service. >>>>> >>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>>> >>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>>> >>>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>>> >>>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>>> >>>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>>> >>>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during >>>>> the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>>>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>>>> >>>>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but >>>>> if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. >>>>> Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of >>>>> your minutes in th
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Hi, Does anybody have any information about Aira in Canada, do they have plans in canadian dollars? Do they use Bell, Telus or Rogers for the service for their myFi device? Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Amy Ruell Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:33 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hello, Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. Amy Ruell Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: > > I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle > sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a > concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with > me. > > Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live > person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and > when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This > makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. > > Shermeen > > >> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be >> there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the >> month if you haven't used them? >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf >> Of Scott Rumery >> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can >> add >> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting >> for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign >> up for the service. >> >> Scott >> >>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>> Stacy r >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Linda, >>>> >>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>> >>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if >>>> you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a >>>> referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service >>>> will get us both a free month of the service. >>>> >>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>> >>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>> >>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>> >>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>> >>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>> >>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during >>>> the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>>> >>>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but >>>> if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. >>>> Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of >>>> your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service >>>> unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if >>>> you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then >>>> purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it >>>> cost to add time to the current month. >>>> >>>> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if >>>> you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share >>>> it with you. >>>> >>>> I hope that everyone has a great day! >>>> >>>> >>>> Scott Rumery >>>> >>>>> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham
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Hello, I totally understand. I had to call and speak with customer service myself. Amy Ruell Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 12:38 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: > > Oh sorry, to be clear, I'm not trying to connect to an agent--just to > someone who works at aira and who can chat to me and or my employer > about the service. > > Shermeen > >> On 5/3/18, Amy Ruell wrote: >> Hello, >> Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been >> expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this >> morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that >> there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of >> months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. >> Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. >> Amy Ruell >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: >>> >>> I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle >>> sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a >>> concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with >>> me. >>> >>> Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live >>> person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and >>> when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This >>> makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. >>> >>> Shermeen >>> >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>>> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there >>>> until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if >>>> you >>>> haven't used them? >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of >>>> Scott >>>> Rumery >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>>> >>>> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can >>>> add >>>> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for >>>> their >>>> customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the >>>> service. >>>> >>>> Scott >>>> >>>>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>>>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>>>> Stacy r >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Linda, >>>>>> >>>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>>>> >>>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >>>>>> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >>>>>> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both >>>>>> a free month of the service. >>>>>> >>>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>>>> >>>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>>>> >>>>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>>>> >>>>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>>>> >>>>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>>>> >>>>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the >>>>>> month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>>>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>>>>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if >>>>>> we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, >>>>>> keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your >>&g
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Oh sorry, to be clear, I'm not trying to connect to an agent--just to someone who works at aira and who can chat to me and or my employer about the service. Shermeen On 5/3/18, Amy Ruell wrote: > Hello, > Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been > expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this > morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that > there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of > months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. > Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. > Amy Ruell > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: >> >> I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle >> sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a >> concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with >> me. >> >> Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live >> person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and >> when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This >> makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. >> >> Shermeen >> >> >>> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >>> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there >>> until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if >>> you >>> haven't used them? >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of >>> Scott >>> Rumery >>> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Glasses >>> >>> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can >>> add >>> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for >>> their >>> customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the >>> service. >>> >>> Scott >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>>> Stacy r >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Linda, >>>>> >>>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>>> >>>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >>>>> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >>>>> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both >>>>> a free month of the service. >>>>> >>>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>>> >>>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>>> >>>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>>> >>>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>>> >>>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>>> >>>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the >>>>> month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>>>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>>>> >>>>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if >>>>> we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, >>>>> keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your >>>>> minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you >>>>> are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of >>>>> your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time >>>>> but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the >>>>> current month. >>>>> >>>>> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if >>>>> you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it >>>>
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Hello, Right now the service is undergoing a major change as it has just been expanded in a pilot to Australia New Zealand and the UK. I called just this morning and had no difficulty getting through. Also, please remember that there are new glasses that will be coming on the market in a couple of months, which has sparked a marked increase in traffic to the service. Normally, I had no difficulty connecting to an agent. Amy Ruell Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Shermeen Khan wrote: > > I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle > sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a > concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with > me. > > Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live > person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and > when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This > makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. > > Shermeen > > >> On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: >> And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there >> until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if you >> haven't used them? >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott >> Rumery >> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Glasses >> >> Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can add >> 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for their >> customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the >> service. >> >> Scott >> >>> On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >>> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >>> Stacy r >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Linda, >>>> >>>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>>> >>>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >>>> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >>>> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both >>>> a free month of the service. >>>> >>>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>>> >>>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>>> >>>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>>> >>>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>>> >>>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>>> >>>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the >>>> month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>>> >>>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if >>>> we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, >>>> keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your >>>> minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you >>>> are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of >>>> your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time >>>> but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the >>>> current month. >>>> >>>> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if >>>> you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it >>>> with you. >>>> >>>> I hope that everyone has a great day! >>>> >>>> >>>> Scott Rumery >>>> >>>>> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >>>>> Hi Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information >>>>> for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to >>>>> receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the >>>>> pricing plans, g
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I just want to add that Aira is being used by people who handle sensitive and confidential information all the time, as this was a concern for me when trying to have my employer cost-share Aira with me. Also, does anyone else have extreme difficulty connecting with a live person at aira? My phone calls and e-mails are often not answered, and when I do get an e-mail, it's after several days of waiting. This makes me a bit nervous, honestly, as I've not yet signed up. Shermeen On 5/3/18, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there > until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if you > haven't used them? > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott > Rumery > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can add > 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for their > customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the > service. > > Scott > > On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: >> It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. >> Stacy r >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: >>> >>> Hi Linda, >>> >>> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >>> >>> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >>> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >>> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both >>> a free month of the service. >>> >>> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >>> >>> 100 minutes per month for $89 >>> >>> 200 minutes per month for $129 >>> >>> 400 minutes per month for $199 >>> >>> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >>> >>> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >>> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >>> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >>> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the >>> month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >>> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >>> Time on the iPhone to help us. >>> >>> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if >>> we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, >>> keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your >>> minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you >>> are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of >>> your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time >>> but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the >>> current month. >>> >>> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if >>> you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it >>> with you. >>> >>> I hope that everyone has a great day! >>> >>> >>> Scott Rumery >>> >>>> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >>>> Hi Everyone, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information >>>> for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to >>>> receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the >>>> pricing plans, great. >>>> If >>>> not, the contact info would be great. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Lynda >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>>> iPhone list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>> list itself. >>>> >>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>>> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara >>>> at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>>> >>&
RE: Glasses
And would those 100 minutes for $50 get banked, i.e. will they be there until you use them up or would they go away at the end of the month if you haven't used them? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can add 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the service. Scott On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: > It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. > Stacy r > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: >> >> Hi Linda, >> >> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >> >> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both >> a free month of the service. >> >> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >> >> 100 minutes per month for $89 >> >> 200 minutes per month for $129 >> >> 400 minutes per month for $199 >> >> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >> >> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't >> seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a >> lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the >> month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family >> members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face >> Time on the iPhone to help us. >> >> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if >> we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, >> keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your >> minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you >> are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of >> your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time >> but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the >> current month. >> >> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if >> you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it >> with you. >> >> I hope that everyone has a great day! >> >> >> Scott Rumery >> >>> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >>> Hi Everyone, >>> >>> >>> >>> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information >>> for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to >>> receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the >>> pricing plans, great. >>> If >>> not, the contact info would be great. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Lynda >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>> iPhone list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>> list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara >>> at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>> send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V >> iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, p
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Out of curiosity, what plans are people who have these glasses have? I personally can't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses. > > On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, mailto:4carol...@windstream.net)> > wrote: > > > > I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? > > Best regards, > > Carolyn > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Scott Rumery > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Hi Linda, > > The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". > > I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or > anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if > you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of > the service. > > The pricing for Aira is as follows: > > 100 minutes per month for $89 > > 200 minutes per month for $129 > > 400 minutes per month for $199 > > Unlimited minutes per month for $329 > > I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think > about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to > me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this > service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one > of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to > help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. > > I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need > more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind > that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you > can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier > plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you > can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it > cost to add time to the current month. > > I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are > interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. > > I hope that everyone has a great day! > > > Scott Rumery > > On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingrahamwrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > > > > > > > Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information > > for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to > > receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing > > plans, great. > > If > > not, the contact info would be great. > > > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > > > > > Lynda > > > > -- > > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > > list. > > > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, > > or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact > > the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > > --- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > Groups "VIPhone" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > > an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list,
Re: Glasses
Hello, Scott! I’ve been using AIRA since last September and absolutely love it. This technology is certainly a game-changer for us. It certainly allows us a lot more independence and I would recommend it very highly. I’m looking forward to the new glasses which should come out in June. I believe they’re called Chloe, if I’m not mistaken. Take care. Esther Levegnale Sent From Esther’s Amazing and Awesome iPhone 7+! > On May 3, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: > > Hi Linda, > > The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". > > I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you > or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link > that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a > free month of the service. > > The pricing for Aira is as follows: > > 100 minutes per month for $89 > > 200 minutes per month for $129 > > 400 minutes per month for $199 > > Unlimited minutes per month for $329 > > I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really > think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem > that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of > use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month > that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to > either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the > iPhone to help us. > > I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if > we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, > keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your > minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you > are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of > your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but > as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the > current month. > > I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you > are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with > you. > > I hope that everyone has a great day! > > > Scott Rumery > >> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >> Hi Everyone, >> >> >> >> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the >> company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live >> assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. >> If >> not, the contact info would be great. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> >> Lynda >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla
Re: Glasses
I think they’re. Good for three months but, you might want to check further. God Bless > On May 3, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Carolyn Arnold <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote: > > I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? > > Best regards, > > Carolyn > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Scott Rumery > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Glasses > > Hi Linda, > > The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". > > I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or > anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if > you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of > the service. > > The pricing for Aira is as follows: > > 100 minutes per month for $89 > > 200 minutes per month for $129 > > 400 minutes per month for $199 > > Unlimited minutes per month for $329 > > I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think > about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to > me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this > service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one > of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to > help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. > > I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need > more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind > that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you > can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier > plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you > can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it > cost to add time to the current month. > > I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are > interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. > > I hope that everyone has a great day! > > > Scott Rumery > > On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >> Hi Everyone, >> >> >> >> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information >> for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to >> receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing >> plans, great. >> If >> not, the contact info would be great. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> >> Lynda >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >> an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@go
RE: Glasses
I wonder if their minutes roll over like AT&T and Net 10 prepay plans do? Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Rumery Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Glasses Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > > > Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information > for the company that has developed the glasses that allow you to > receive live assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing > plans, great. > If > not, the contact info would be great. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Lynda > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, > or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact > the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com
Re: Glasses
Yes I just spoke with Marty from Aira and he informed me that you can add 100 minutes for $50 whenever you needed to. Right now I am waiting for their customer care department to call me back so that I can sign up for the service. Scott On 5/3/18, Stacy Fuehrer wrote: > It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. > Stacy r > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: >> >> Hi Linda, >> >> The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". >> >> I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you >> or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link >> that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a >> free month of the service. >> >> The pricing for Aira is as follows: >> >> 100 minutes per month for $89 >> >> 200 minutes per month for $129 >> >> 400 minutes per month for $199 >> >> Unlimited minutes per month for $329 >> >> I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really >> think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem >> that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of >> use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month >> that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to >> either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the >> iPhone to help us. >> >> I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if >> we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, >> keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your >> minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you >> are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of >> your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but >> as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the >> current month. >> >> I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you >> are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with >> you. >> >> I hope that everyone has a great day! >> >> >> Scott Rumery >> >>> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >>> Hi Everyone, >>> >>> >>> >>> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for >>> the >>> company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live >>> assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, >>> great. >>> If >>> not, the contact info would be great. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> >>> >>> Lynda >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>> if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or >>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >>> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is
Re: Glasses
It costs $50 to add an additional 100 minutes to your plan. Stacy r Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2018, at 8:28 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: > > Hi Linda, > > The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". > > I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you > or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link > that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a > free month of the service. > > The pricing for Aira is as follows: > > 100 minutes per month for $89 > > 200 minutes per month for $129 > > 400 minutes per month for $199 > > Unlimited minutes per month for $329 > > I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really > think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem > that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of > use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month > that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to > either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the > iPhone to help us. > > I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if > we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, > keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your > minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you > are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of > your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but > as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the > current month. > > I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you > are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with > you. > > I hope that everyone has a great day! > > > Scott Rumery > >> On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: >> Hi Everyone, >> >> >> >> Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the >> company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live >> assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. >> If >> not, the contact info would be great. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> >> Lynda >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai
Re: Glasses
Hi Linda, The name of the company is Aira pronounced "Eye Ra". I am actually going to be signing up for the service today and if you or anyone else on the list are interested I can share a referral link that if you use it when you sign up for the service will get us both a free month of the service. The pricing for Aira is as follows: 100 minutes per month for $89 200 minutes per month for $129 400 minutes per month for $199 Unlimited minutes per month for $329 I know that it sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to use Face Time on the iPhone to help us. I am going to be signing up with the 200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the current month. I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share it with you. I hope that everyone has a great day! Scott Rumery On 5/3/18, Lynda Ingraham wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > > > Could someone please post or repost the contact for the information for the > company that has developed the glasses that allow you to receive live > assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great. > If > not, the contact info would be great. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Lynda > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.