Hello everybody I have just ordered Gordon a pair of "iGlasses" and wondered whether anybody might be interested in his comments on them once he gets them. iGlasses are a secondary mobility aid, designed to be used in conjunction with a white cane or a guide dog. They are an ultrasonic device which vibrates against the skin when an object is detected in your path as you walk. They can detect objects from a distance of around 3 meters, (10 feet), and the vibration intensity increases as you move closer to the object. The device can be adjusted to suit different environments, and also can be adjusted for your comfort.
They use a rechargeable battery, come supplied with an AC charger and also there is a USB option. The average battery life is quoted as 10 hours of continuous vibration which, of course, is not a realistic situation. But the point is that the battery life will be very good since most of the time the device will be quiet. The glasses are warn just like a normal pair of spectacles which those with vision often ware, and can be bought with either clear or tinted lenses. Tinted lenses are typically used for sun glasses and I should also mention that the iGlasses have UV400 protection built in so they do actually serve a dual purpose. The glasses look really nice and are supplied in a durable black frame. There is a convenient recessed on/of button on the side of the glasses and the level of vibration can be adjusted to suit your own needs. I ordered a pair of these for Gordon just a few hours ago, so he should get them next week. As I say if anybody is interested in his findings, I am sure he will be happy to share them with you. Lynne ======================================= The Techno-Chat E-Mail forum is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free To modify your subscription options, please visit for forum's dedicated web pages located at http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/techno-chat You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Techno-Chat group at either of the following websites: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/techno-chat/index.html Or: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> you may also subscribe to this list via RSS. The feed is at: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> ---------------------------------------
