When the happens to me, I usually hit the home key twice and close all of the
apps.
> On Nov 25, 2022, at 5:29 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
>
> Hello Simon,
>
> To answer your question:
>
> When I listen to VoiceOver via my sound bar, connected by optical cable, the
> first parts of words are cut
You could gently remove the label and get Seeing A I to read it. I guess LiDAR
could, if you have it?
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Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:12 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Press Power Button and Volume Up at the same time. You can find the screen shot
in photos.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Donald Raikes
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 2:19 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: How
Hello everyone,
I have a Facebook group where blind people send photos to let them be
described by people who can see.
Sometimes I help by using my program as well.
If you want to I can share the link of it here and you can send photos of
your texts into the group to let them be typed for you?
Hello,
There is Script Talk with EnVisionAmerica but not available everywhere ...
Lyne
> Le 26 nov. 2022 à 09:15, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> a écrit :
>
> You could gently remove the label and get Seeing A I to read it. I guess
> LiDAR could, if you have it?
>
> -Original
LIDAR is not OCR. Perhaps the built-in text recognition in the camera could do
it these days, but the best is getting the pharmacy to use an accessible label
like through ScriptTalk.
Richard, USA.
“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”
-- Jane Wagner
Hi All,
Are any of the robot vacuum accessible using an app on the iPhone? I have a
friend that is blind and looking for a robot vacuum that might have an
accessible app for the iPhone. If not which robot vacuum do you feel is easy
to setup and use by a blind person. Also he wants the one that
Hi,
I am wondering if this might not be a perfect example where NaviLens could
be of use? Not only can the labels be as small as you need them, they could
also translate for those whose language is not the prevailing one, so,
visitors from abroad etc. It is free aty the point of use and
Caroline, LiDAR has absolutely nothing to do with reading anything at least not
to my knowledge.
The term LiDAR stands for "Light Detection and Ranging" which means the LiDAR
sensor consists of an transmitter which sends out a laser beam, this is
reflected by an object or objects and received
Was Jonathan using the Magnifier features?
If so, you probably don’t’ have the extra items checked.
When in Magnifier, double tap in the view finder, then double tap on Detection
mode, even if it says selected already.
Then, you have several options:
People Detection, Door detection, and
Hello,I sent the following to the list after your first question on this subject.Here it is again.Try the following to detect and describe more objects. With Magnifier running, double tap the End button to turn detection off. Navigate to the Settings button and double tap it. From the dialog that
It doesn't help with labelling the actual prescription bottles, but my pharmacy
has an app where I can track and refill prescriptions. Prescriptions get into
the app automatically when the doctor calls in the prescription. I live in
Texas and the app is HEB RX. Maybe other pharmacies have
I'm not commenting on the use of Venmo since I've never paid anyone using it
but you do realize that PayPal owns Venmo?
Alan Lemly
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 26, 2022, at 1:46 PM, Kelly Pierce wrote:
>
> I do not recommend people use Venmo. In the terms of service, the
> company states
I can send just not pay requests.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robin
Frost
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 2:34 PM
To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: help venmo payment
Hi,
I sent a payment Monday and it went through. What I'm not
What is navilens?
-Original Message-
From: 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Reading prescription labels
Hi,
I am wondering if this might not be a perfect example where NaviLens could
be of use? Not
Featured snippet from the web when doing a Google search for "What is Navilens":
NaviLens reads out signs and provides train arrivals in audio to help blind or
low-vision users navigate the station. The app works with Voice Over
accessibility settings on your smartphone to guide you around the
Sieghard, I am wondering why my LiDAR does not tell me the details that
Jonathan's did on his podcast.
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Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:40 PM
To:
I heard Jonathan Mosen's podcast about ID on the iPhone.
Mine does not give the details that his did. It does not say
wooden door, it does not say anything about carpet or
curtain color. I am wondering why that is.
--
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My contact for it in Canada is Richie Lefebvre based in Florida.
But there is a group in BC who seems to won. I'm gonna reach them next week.
Lyne
> Le 26 nov. 2022 à 14:37, Mr. Ed a écrit :
>
> Hi Richard,
> I didn't know there was an Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, Canada.
> Mr. Ed
>
>
I don't think it's a VoiceOver issue. I use Venmo all of the time, and I
haven't had any trouble with payments going through.
--
Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
Chaltain at Outlook, USA
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:20 PM
CVS and Wallgreens both offer online perscription refills. Just set up an
account with the app and you should be able to see all sorts of information
about your medicines. I use CVS and thoroughly enjoy using Spoken RX from CVS.
My retired Leader Dog, Chip, takes medicine for seizures. His
You gotta do what the small business accepts.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kelly
Pierce
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:47 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: help venmo payment
I do not recommend people use Venmo. In the terms of service,
I downloaded the I robot app how ever I don't have a robot vacume but the app
seems to be mostley accessible using voice over. From Mich.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mike
Arrigo
Sent: November 26, 2022 1:01 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re:
Sorry, can't help you there as I have an iPhone 11 which doesn't have LiDAR and
while it might be a nice feature, I am currently in no hurry to upgrade my
phone. I'll see what the iPhone 15 line up will offer next year and maybe I'll
upgrade then, but definitely not sooner and maybe not even
Just like places called Aberdeen there are also lots of Ed's, but I don’t think
any are as old as our Mr. Ed! And before you try to tell people there are also
lots of Sieghard's I'll save you the trouble, there are some, world wide
probably even a lot, but definitely not as many as Ed's!
Carolyn, itbprobably uses a bit more battery than your phone would without it
turned on, but I wouldn’t have thought it was very much.
Sent from my iPhone
> On 26 Nov 2022, at 22:21, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks, I do know it uses a lot of battery. He was using it from
don't know anything about this navi lens. What is it?
Marda
On 11/26/2022 11:23 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone wrote:
Hi,
I am wondering if this might not be a perfect example where NaviLens could
be of use? Not only can the labels be as small as you need them, they could
also
The Roomba app is very accessible, with just a few tiny accessibility issues.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mr. Ed
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:55 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Are there any accessible apps for the vacuum robots?
Hi All,
Are any of the
I would suggest something from Roborock. The app ismostly accessible and they
make some of the best robots. Ecovacs is also really good.
> On Nov 26, 2022, at 11:55 AM, Mr. Ed wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> Are any of the robot vacuum accessible using an app on the iPhone? I have a
> friend that is
Hi All,
I wrote this letter out to people in Aberdeen where I live. Where ever you live
you have to talk to your Walmart store and request the scrip talk if they do
not have it. Just to let you know they probably are going to tell you they
don't have it and can't get it. But this is not
Hello,
Where are you from? It's doesn't seems to be as easy as you tell :ere in
Canada; at list in Quebec.
Lyne
> Le 26 nov. 2022 à 13:05, Mr. Ed a écrit :
>
> Hi All,
> I wrote this letter out to people in Aberdeen where I live. Where ever you
> live you have to talk to your Walmart store
I live in Aberdeen, South Dakota. I don't know if Walmart Corp. policy about
providing script talk is for Canada. You could call Envision America and ask
them.
Mr. Ed
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Lyne
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:16 PM
To:
Mr. Ed,
That is what I get for assuming .
I didn't know there was an Aberdeen, South Dakota.
I'd call Envision America first then to find out if they have availability in
Canada.
Richard, USA.
“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”
-- Jane Wagner
Hi Richard,
I didn't know there was an Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Mr. Ed
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard
Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:32 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Reading prescription labels
Mr. Ed,
That is
I do not recommend people use Venmo. In the terms of service, the
company states that the company has no responsibility for failed
payments. In fact, the customer is responsible for paying the company
an unlimited amount of money if the Venmo incurs losses or expanses as
a result of a failed
CJ,
It is good to know there are more options out there.
I had not heard of that one.
Richard, USA.
“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”
-- Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe
My web site: https://www.turner42.com
Hi hear in Ontario the closest farmicey that offers the script talk app and
info is in north bay at shoppers drug mart hear in Temiskaming shores we have
findleys gardion drugs witch has no script talk info or anything like that and
in north bay it is a hour and a haff away. From Mich.
It wouldn’t let me send. I’m guessing because when I tapped payment method it
wouldn’t let me choose bank account. I finally had to log in via Chrome and pay
her that way. God what a pain.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022
Navi lends is a app that you can use to read lables or names of shops or
objects if the lables are applied properly. From Mich.
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Marda
Sent: November 26, 2022 12:34 PM
To: 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone
Subject: Re: Reading
Hi,
I sent a payment Monday and it went through. What I'm not certain of is
if the app has updated between then and now so that might not help your
situation.
I'm sorry but as of Monday the payment did go through. What I can't
make work is under more there's a button to view all of your
Agree, I used them often as well, I have had no issuesSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 26, 2022, at 2:09 PM, Christopher Chaltain wrote:
I don’t think it’s a VoiceOver issue. I use Venmo all of the time, and I haven’t had any trouble with payments going through.
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Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
CVS has a system called Spoken Rx.
The pharmacy encodes the label and the CVS app has a feature to read it.
hth
-Paul
On Nov 26, 2022, at 10:35 AM, Richard Turner
wrote:
LIDAR is not OCR. Perhaps the built-in text recognition in the camera could do
it these days, but the best is getting
I don't know about the US, but here in Canada internet via a cellular
modem/smart hub or whatever they call it is rather expensive and often has low
data caps. As I said, this may be different in the US, but I would definitely
check if there is no other option for home internet even if it were
And of course it all depends on whether you get really good cell reception and
if so from which provider, e.g. AT, T-Online, Sprint, Verizon. You would have
to find out and then inquire from the provider which gives you the best signal
as to what plans they have.
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Help!
Someone sent me a Venmo request. I chose pay. Then send and it won't go
through. Is it a voiceover thing?
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I'm not Ed,
But in Ed's first line he stated:
> I wrote this letter out to people in Aberdeen where I live.
I would presume that is Aberdeen, Canada...
I don't think he said it was easy, you have to convince your local Walmart to
check with Corporate if they are not aware of the service, then
There is an Aberdeen, North Carolina too - no telling how many Aberdeens there
are.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 2:32 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE:
Well, I've never been to any Aberdeen other than the one in Washington State,
but that, like others in the US, I suspect are not huge cities.
I probably should have guessed Washington State, rather than Canada, but even
locals around here don't know there is an Aberdeen, Washington, .
And I am surprised nobody actually said when they here Aberdeen they think of
Aberdeen, Scotland where obviously all the other Aberdeens have copied there
name from since the original Scotland settlement was granted its first royal
charter in 1179 and a settlement probably existed there for 500
Thanks, I do know it uses a lot of battery. He was using it from Magnifier.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 2:38 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Question about
Thank you for your easy-to-follow directions.
It is still not doing like Jonathan's. His told what color the carpet and
curtains were. Actually, in this room, it did say not enough light.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
The problem is reading on the curve. The best solution is to get the pharmacy
to connect with Envision America and their ScrirtTalk program which gives
visually impaired people access to all of the medication info including the
prescription number and refills remaining, etc.
You could try Voice
It is far safer to use a service like Aira where the people are licensed and
bonded as well as trained for this kind of personal information if you don’t
have access to something like ScriptTalk through your pharmacy. Push the
pharmacy to begin using accessible label systems.
I would never
If you're using the short text function in Seeing AI, sometimes these kinds of
labels could pose a problem. I've had better luck using the document channel.
You might wanna give that a shot.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 26, 2022, at 10:35 AM, Richard Turner
> wrote:
>
> LIDAR is not OCR.
I think that's right about the battery. That is what batteries are for, to give
the power to use what can be helpful.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Alex Stone
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 5:24 PM
To:
I definitely do/have thought of Aberdeen, when Aberdeen, NC is mentioned. My
husband used to live in Aberdeen, NC.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 3:52 PM
To:
I've used it to both send money and pay requests. I don't have a request to
process right now, so I can't test it and give you any tips. I think selecting
the account or card to use is the same in either case though.
--
Christopher (AKA CJ) =>÷
Chaltain at Outlook, USA
From:
Yeah I can do it when I pay someone but when someone sends me a request, it
won’t let me double tap the bank account. Venmo just updated yesterday.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 8:33 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
There's also a company called Accessible Pharmacy which I recently heard about.
They can provide prescription info using Envision, WayAround, large print, and
Braille. I'm not sure how detailed either the large print and Braille would be
in terms of prescription information, which is why I
I think there was an update during the week.
Sent from my iPhone
On 26 Nov 2022, at 20:34, Robin Frost wrote:
Hi,
I sent a payment Monday and it went through. What I'm not certain of is if the
app has updated between then and now so that might not help your situation.
I'm sorry but as of
Actually, I'm not sure about my app, but they call me each time.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 3:17 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Reading prescription
My Humana Center Well Pharmacy has that. It is mail order.
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Christopher Chaltain
Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 3:13 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Reading prescription
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