hi Sarah I can't deny you made me laugh. Since when did one put "Glasses" in your mouth? :)
No, you wear them like somebody with vision would ware spectacles. They work via a couple of ultrasonic sensors so they're not as sophisticated as possibly some other devices in the pipeline may be. Gordon On 29 Jun 2012, at 17:57, Sarah Alawami <marri...@gmail.com> wrote: Oh is this the brain port? the thing you stick on your tongue?I doubt it is. but there are tails of that going on in the us and I'm trying to get in to participate in it but can't find the site lol! Take care. On Jun 28, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: > 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/techno-chat@techno-chat.net> > you may also subscribe to this list via RSS. The feed is at: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/techno-chat@techno-chat.net/maillist.xml> > > --------------------------------------- ======================================= 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/techno-chat@techno-chat.net> you may also subscribe to this list via RSS. The feed is at: <http://www.mail-archive.com/techno-chat@techno-chat.net/maillist.xml> --------------------------------------- ======================================= 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/techno-chat@techno-chat.net> you may also subscribe to this list via RSS. The feed is at: <http://www.mail-archive.com/techno-chat@techno-chat.net/maillist.xml> ---------------------------------------
