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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
: 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
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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
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
vantage 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: Th
gt; 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 whethe
> 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 a
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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
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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
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
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
: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
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
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
, 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
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&#
> You only get the month free after you month, isn't that the way it works?
Eden
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To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: Glasses
I have abso
, gratitude will give you more
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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&
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
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
om
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 t
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 assistan
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
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’
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
> 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.
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> 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 outra
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
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
is 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
d kindness."
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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 usi
nding, compassion, and kindness."
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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 o
"No matter what your temperament is now, gratitude will give you more
patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness."
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- Original Message -
From: Andy Baracco
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: Glasses
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 life
or 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 nee
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
: 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
: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
: 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
18 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 unus
rmeen
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, b
gree! 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
>
>
I agree! Not everything is available to everyone. Some folks drive Cadillacs,
others drive Volkswagens.
Andy
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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
: 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
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
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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
. 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 int
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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
nt 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 wor
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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 A
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-
>>&
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...ha
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
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
3, 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 wh
: "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:
t; -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 t
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
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-
>>&
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
>
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
>&
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
&
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
gt;
> 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,
>
> Th
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 be
est 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
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
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 ad
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 anyo
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 servi
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