RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-14 Thread Simon F
is to be able to recycle the materials if need be. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan Sent: Wednesday, 14 July 2010 1:38 p.m. To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-13 Thread Simon F
@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Lawlor Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 4:15 p.m. To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Maybe an RFID reader will come in the next iPhone or some other idevice. I think it is just amazing what

RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-13 Thread Bryan Smart
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes Yeah apple have done great things, that's why they don't appear to be correcting The issue with the loss of signal on the iPhone 4, when it's is held in a left hand and the signal is lost. When they fix this issue, they'll sell a lot

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-13 Thread Buddy Brannan
@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon F Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:56 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes Yeah apple have done great things, that's why they don't appear to be correcting The issue

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-13 Thread Nancy Miracle
- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Lawlor Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2010 4:15 p.m. To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Maybe an RFID reader will come in the next iPhone or some other idevice. I

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-13 Thread Sarah Alawami
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon F Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:56 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes Yeah apple have done great things, that's why they don't appear to be correcting The issue with the loss of signal on the iPhone 4, when

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-12 Thread Nancy Miracle
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans to be particularly tricky. I can

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-12 Thread Nancy Miracle
Howell Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:23 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I am not going to waste my time arguing with you over the issue. I am not entirely disagreeing with you; however, I think you seem to take a pretty dim view

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-12 Thread Scott Howell
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans to be particularly tricky. I can tell you

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-12 Thread Scott Howell
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Nancy, I neglected to comment on this statement, but I agree and that statement was rather insulting. I have to say that as much participation as you and others have demonstrated on these e-mail lists, shows

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-12 Thread Scott Howell
Doug, I think this was something APple had explored and may eventually do. Apple has all sorts of ideas floating about. :) On Jul 12, 2010, at 2:18 PM, Doug Lawlor wrote: No RFID reader in iPhone 4 as far as I can tell. My knowledge is limited on this subject as well. It may depend on the

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-12 Thread Doug Lawlor
Maybe an RFID reader will come in the next iPhone or some other idevice. I think it is just amazing what Apple has done with these devices thus far. I personally would like to see some sort of haptic feedback so we can get a tactual sense of icons and controls. I know Apple is working on this.

RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-11 Thread Bryan Smart
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I am not going to waste my time arguing with you over the issue. I am not entirely disagreeing with you; however, I think you seem to take a pretty dim view of these people and tend to be more supportive of the blind products

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-11 Thread Scott Howell
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:23 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I am not going to waste my time arguing with you over the issue. I am not entirely disagreeing with you; however, I think you seem

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-11 Thread Doug Lawlor
Of Scott Howell Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 9:23 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I am not going to waste my time arguing with you over the issue. I am not entirely disagreeing with you; however, I think you seem to take a pretty dim view

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-11 Thread Doug Lawlor
That's interesting, RFID would be much better for identifying products because you would not have to point a device at the product in question to identify it. Just get a reader in the general direztion of the of the product and we should be able to identify it. As I understand it, the range of

RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-10 Thread Bryan Smart
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Nancy, I neglected to comment on this statement, but I agree and that statement was rather insulting. I have to say that as much participation as you and others have demonstrated on these e-mail lists, shows a level of commitment

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-10 Thread Chris Moore
. Bryan -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 5:45 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Nancy, I neglected to comment

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-10 Thread Scott Howell
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-09 Thread Scott Howell
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:31 PM Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans to be particularly tricky. I can tell you that my greatest success seem

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-09 Thread Scott Howell
as-is, they have little incentive to improve it. Bryan -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-09 Thread Scott Howell
Howell Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans to be particularly tricky. I can tell you that my greatest success

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
I totally agree, it works great with CDs but no good on tins, jars or bottles. It managed to read a few food items but its very hit and miss and something you would use if it is a last resort . If you want audio labels then get the RNIB Pen Friend. On 8 Jul 2010, at 23:03, Bryan Smart wrote:

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Deb Lewis
Right now I would agree that this app is not ready for prime time. I have been very impressed with the commitment of the developers and was very willing to take a chance on this product. But not only is it nearly impossible to scan a bar code, it's also seemingly impossible to print out the

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Scott Howell
Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans to be particularly tricky. I can tell you that my greatest success seem to be starting out with my 3GS against the item, and once I started the scan, slowly back the phone away from the item.

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Carolyn
flawless with canned soups, veg, etc. This might help those using apps like Digiteyes. Carolyn - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:31 PM Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used

RE: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Bryan Smart
Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Nancy Miracle
...@gmail.com *To:* macvisionaries@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:31 PM *Subject:* Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully with several types of packages. I have found cans to be particularly tricky. I can tell you that my greatest success

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Nancy Miracle
-Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes Bryan, I have used this application successfully

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Sarah Alawami
I'd contact the devs about that. they will work hand and foot to help you get it working for you. S On Jul 8, 2010, at 5:08 PM, Chris Moore wrote: I totally agree, it works great with CDs but no good on tins, jars or bottles. It managed to read a few food items but its very hit and miss