[gps-talkusers] Re: e: Tactile maps

[Michael May <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Karen,

Yes, Touch Graphics is very much around. Their tablet will be a great 
way to use the T-maps because you can then have audio labels.
Mike

At 09:12 AM 3/3/2008, you wrote:
> Hi it's Karen and Harpo.  I saw your post about the maps, and wonder 
> if you have seen the site called Touch Graphics from NY.
> It's a sort of a tablet for graphics.  I thought the site was 
> interesting, but don't know if they're still around.  Karen and Harpo guidedog.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Michael May <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Date sent: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:30:34 -0800
> > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Tactile maps
> > Alice,
> > I was thinking specifically of the T-Map project from Smith
> > Kettlewell when I mentioned tactile maps in my last email.  That
> > project is coming along quite nicely.  Sendero has been assisting
> by
> > providing maps and the map engine.  They are testing it through
> the
> > Lighthouse for the Blind in San Francisco.
> > These nonprofit projects don't always move quickly but we are
> hopeful
> > that T-Maps will be available in the U.S.  this year and perhaps
> other
> > countries will find sponsors too.
> > The user goes to a web site and picks a location where they want
> a
> > tactile map.  The BRF file is generated.  The user downloads this
> file
> > and then embosses the map on their own embosser.  There probably
> won't
> > be any charge if you do it this way without any tech support.
> > There may be another service for those who don't have embossers
> where
> > you could have maps sent to you for a small fee.
> > They have really done a fabulous job labeling the maps, providing
> a
> > key and allowing the scale of the map to be determined.
> > I stress that these maps are not available to the public yet
> other
> > than perhaps to local San Francisco users through the Lighthouse.
> > Stay tuned.
> > Mike
>
> > At 11:21 PM 3/2/2008, you wrote:
> > > Mike and all,
> > > Has anybody seen or heard about the tactile maps being produced
> by
> > > those two scientists in San Francisco? They sound really
> > > interesting.  Does anyone know how big an area each map covers?
> > > Alice
> > > alicedh@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael May"
> <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 12:21 AM
> > > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Apology
>
> > > > Matthew,
> > > > We do try to stay on the GPS topic on this list but I wasn't
> going
> > > > to say anything about your off topic message.  Certainly we try
> to
> > > > discourage the one liner hellos and thank you messages but some
> > > > people can't resist.
> > > > Let's just leave it at that and nothing more needs to be said.
> > > > Heck, maybe your embosser could be used for printing tactile maps
> > > > and in that event, it is loosely on topic.
> > > > Mike
>
>
>
>
> > > > At 12:59 PM 3/2/2008, you wrote:
> > > > >  Hello all,
> > > > > I apologize if I thought it would be ok to place my item for sale
> > > > > on this list.  I guess since I saw people posting personal
> hello's
> > > > > and one line messages that my for sale message wouldn't be
> clutter.
> > > > > Sorry if it bothered anyone.
> > > > > Matt Brown
> > > > > mattman1270@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> > > > Michael G.  May
> > > > CEO Sendero Group
> > > > "The GPS company:" Sendero Featuring GPS on the mPower, PK and
> > > > Voice Sense.  Also distributing Trekker, Victor Stream, KNFB
> Mobile
> > > > Reader, Talks,, Tiger embossers, Miniguide and ID Mate
> > > > Crashing Through by Robert Kurson available at
> http://www.CrashingThrough.com
>
> > > > MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > http://www.SenderoGroup.com
> > > > 1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
> > > > Sendero Group, LLC
> > > > 1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA
>
>
>
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>
> > Michael G.  May
> > CEO Sendero Group
> > "The GPS company:" Sendero Featuring GPS on the mPower, PK and
> Voice
> > Sense.  Also distributing Trekker, Victor Stream, KNFB Mobile
> Reader,
> > Talks,, Tiger embossers, Miniguide and ID Mate
> > Crashing Through by Robert Kurson available at
> http://www.CrashingThrough.com
>
> > MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > http://www.SenderoGroup.com
> > 1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
> > Sendero Group, LLC
> > 1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA

Michael G. May

CEO Sendero Group

"The GPS company:" Sendero Featuring GPS on the mPower, PK and Voice 
Sense. Also distributing Trekker, Victor Stream, KNFB Mobile Reader, 
Talks,, Tiger embossers, Miniguide and ID Mate
Crashing Through by Robert Kurson available at http://www.CrashingThrough.com

MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.SenderoGroup.com

1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007
Sendero Group, LLC
1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA

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