You can also buy chest mounts for your iPhone. I have two different ones
because as I said I don't use the glasses. At this time they don't fit my
head and they slide off. So, consequently I use the camera on my iPhone.
Not exactly a hands free operation. Sometimes that is just fine, but when
it isn't the chest mount or the lanyard style holder works wonderfully for
me. I didn't want the extra weight of an iPhone on my head so chose not to
go that route.
Kay Malmquist
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----- Original Message -----
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'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 the camera never moves and it's
very stable. Many of the volunteers are so eager to help that they don't
mind helping you in the long sessions as long as you tell them what it's for
and why you're doing it. Whenever I start a call using Be My Eyes I always
say that I'm going to do such and such and I need help with it and it's
going to take such and such time. Most of the time the volunteers are
excited to help you and they don't care. I think this is a much cheaper
option and it looks kind of cool. All of my cited friends think it's neat
and they're always very impressed at how well I get around using this. I
also have a pair of bone conducting headphones that allows me the ability to
hear not only my surrounding area with my ears but here the agent on the
other end just fine. It's a lot better than paying for $300 a month for an
unlimited plan for stupid pair of glasses! I think that that company is
price gouging I'm sorry but it's true and if you want to go ahead and be
upset I understand but I'm just telling the truth. Every single time a
company comes out with something that caters to blind people they love price
gouging us. Well this is my method of fixing the problem and it works just
fine for me. U2 should give it a try. I hope this helps someone. Take care
Jerry Mader. Follow my podcast by searching for the Mader cast on your App
of choice.
On May 4, 2018, at 8:03 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone
<viphone@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi,
Before looking at Aira, thinking it too expensive and, anyway, not
available here in Ireland, I was looking at headsets, for a similar idea,
using face-time instead. It was only when I found reference to the Horizon
Glasses, produced by the Aira people, that I seemed to have found a
solution, which made me take another look at the Aira service itself. Well,
I was so impressed by the professionalism of the agents, plus their computer
dash-board, which exponentially increased their ability to give me quick and
relevant information, that I thought that Aira might be something I would
use and gain from. Now, we have it coming to Ireland for a pilot scheme, but
we will only be using it with our phones, and not the headsets, until it is
established, if there is enough interest. Now, the problem is cost. Making
choices is one thing, the ability to pay is another, for many of us, we just
simply don't have the funds. I am looking into ways to subsidize the cost,
be it on a national level, or sector by sector, for example, Students,
people in employment, recipients of welfare services etc, and, so, would be
glad to hear of any schemes used in the US, where Aira has been up and
running for a while now.
The other question is this, with the new Glasses, will we be able to
make face-time calls, so that we can still use our friends or family, to
help out, with the advantage of the head-mounted and hands free benefits of
the system? I know that you can use the glasses with the app on a smart
phone, but don't know if you are locked into the app and can only connect
with an Aira agent, while the app is running.
If it were possible, I would be able to pay, say, 10 to 20 Euros per
month, with minimal minutes, say, 30 minutes, for those special times when I
need that level of professionalism.
Notwithstanding these financial concerns, I am still delighted to
try it out!
Sandy. es,
Sent from The dark side of the moon
On 4 May 2018, at 12:42, Brandon Olivares <programmer2...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Personally I really like Aira, though I don't need the unlimited. I
generally use Aira to read my mail, and sometimes to do something on the
computer that's inaccessible for me.
There are other apps that can do some of this, but I know from
personal experience they aren't nearly as fast or as convenient as using
Aira. I used to use Seeing AI for trying to read my mail, just reading the
envelopes to know if it was important or not, and it took me probably two or
three times the time as it does with Aira.
I do wish there were a cheaper option, as I find myself using it less
and less frequently, but don't want to give it up altogether. I'm not sure
if the $89 is worth it for how little I've been using it, so it'd be nice if
they had one lower package.
Brandon
On May 4, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Mama Peach <mamape...@charter.net>
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 are just 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 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 it’s actually ot that expensive. How many hours of assistance can you
get one-on-one if you paid somebody $15 an hour? Easy calculation, at $329
for unlimited service that would be 22 hours a months which is just a bit
less than 45 minutes a day. I think also that for many people the 400
minutes or 6 hours and 40 minutes for $199 is enough and the big benefit is
that the assistance is available just about any time you need it and not
when maybe you asked whoever helps you to stop by.
On the other hand, paying $199 for 400 minutes works out to almost
$30 an hour. In any case, it sounds as if those who can afford it and have
it all agree it is worth it.
Regards,
Sieghard
From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf
Of Mama Peach
Sent: 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
just my opinion.
From: Andy Baracco
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2018 6:51 PM
To: 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, the Samsung phone, and the glasses. 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 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 like, but if not and you
want to use the new system, this will free up your Iphone for use in
whatever way you like. The new glasses will have a larger field of vision.
As for becoming dependent on Aira, I don't really think so. Do I
like using it for things? Yes, When it comes to describing events, helping
me put items together, finding things on the net that I wanted to buy more
of and so much more. Just makes my life a bit easier and I don't feel that
dependence is the issue. I still do things without the help of Aira, but
when I use them to quick scan my mail or find a sirloin steak in my freezer
that doesn't have a barcode because it is from a side, I appreciate them
very much. Finding my way in an office building when no one else is around
has become less of a chore that's for sure.
Kay Malmquist
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----- 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 working I would have had the
same issues. But my friends who have the service absolutely love it, in
fact, they seem to be addicted to it, and I think that is a negative. Lately
they seem to be everywhere, doing an advertising blitz and I almost feel
like it's being shoved down my throat. But i think there is a use case for
it, and if my circumstances were different, I might consider it. I think
it's neat, but certainly not for everyone. I do wish that there was a way
that the glasses could interface directly with the iPhone so you wouldn't
need another device. As it is you have your phone, some way to get audio, i.
e. bluetooth headset, the glasses, and either a mobile hot spot or another
phone that you would need to power the glasses. You need to make sure that
all of these pieces are charged and in working order, and if 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't justify the price for none of the plans. I would be
prohibiting to use them on my job due to sensitive material I have or in
contact with. Also the money spent for the glasses and plans could be used
to pay bills, save for a vacation or so many items. I respect there are a
lot who like this application but it is but not for me. If those who have
these glasses go shopping with them, how long does it take you to go
shopping? Is it faster then asking for assistance or using the on line
services offered by a lot of chains? Thanks for any responses.
On May 3, 2018 at 09:40, <Carolyn Arnold> wrote:
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 RumerySent: Thursday, May 3, 2018 9:28 AMTo:
viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: GlassesHi 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 service.The pricing for Aira is as
follows:100 minutes per month for $89200 minutes per month for $129400
minutes per month for $199Unlimited minutes per month for $329I know that it
sounds like a lot of money to pay but if you really think about the service
that they are providing it really doesn't seem that high to me. I know that
for my wife and me we will get a lot of use out of this service as there are
a lot of times during the month that we have to ask one of our sighted
friends or family members to either come over to our house to help us or to
use Face Time on the iPhone to help us.I am going to be signing up with the
200 minute plan to start, but if we need more time (which seems unlikely) I
can change it later. Also, keep in mind that if you find that you are not
using all of your minutes in the month you can then downgrade your service
unless you are already on the lowest tier plan. I believe that if you use
all of your minutes in a given month that you can then purchase more time
but as of right now I do not know how much it cost to add time to the
current month.I hope that this information is helpful, and please let me
know if you are interested in getting a referral link as I will then share
it with you.I hope that everyone has a great day!Scott RumeryOn 5/3/18,
Lynda Ingraham <lynda.ingra...@gmail.com> wrote:> Hi Everyone,>>>> Could
someone please post or repost the contact for the information > for the
company that has developed the glasses that allow you to > receive live
assistance from a person? If you happen to know the pricing plans, great.>
If> not, the contact info would be great.>>>> Thank you,>>>> Lynda>> --> The
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