[access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence For Visually Impaired
- From: william lomas <lomaswilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:16:14 +0100
however say if i scan a box and it comes back, pizza. can we, without labels
get instructions if needed on its cooking?
On Jun 24, 2010, at 8:13 AM, Barry Hill wrote:
> I think the labels are for similar use as the PenFriend in that you can
> label anything you want regardless of bar codes.
>
> Cheers
>
> Barry
>
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> From: "william lomas" <lomaswilliam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 8:09 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System
> Advances Independence For Visually Impaired
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>
> can't you just scan the product and get the UPC to tell you what it is and
> then go on net for cooking instructions for example? do you need the labels?
>
> On Jun 24, 2010, at 7:42 AM, Barry Hill wrote:
>
>> Thanks for this , Tony.
>>
>> Wow! Sounds like a cross between the expensive barcode reader and the
>> PenFriend. Of course, one needs to buy an I-phone, which ain't cheap, but
>> if you are inclined to do so, this is a must app.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Barry
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "tony sweeney" <deirton711@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "access-uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 12:46 AM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Fw: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System
>> Advances Independence For Visually Impaired
>>
>>
>> Hi Folk,
>>
>> Haven't got my head around this as yet as I haven't got an iPhone but it
>> sounds good indeed!
>>
>> Your thoughts.
>>
>> See below.
>>
>> Forwarded from the VicsIreland list.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Joan Ann Brosnan
>> To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 12:30 AM
>> Subject: [vicsireland] Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances
>> Independence For Visually Impaired
>>
>>
>> This looks like it could be an interesting application for IPhone users.
>>
>>
>>
>> Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Advances Independence For Visually
>> Impaired
>> 23 June, 2010 @ 4:17 pm by Cara
>>
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>> Contact person: Davey Hulse
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>> DIGIT-EYES AUDIO LABELING SYSTEM ADVANCES INDEPENDENCE FOR VISUALLY
>> IMPAIRED
>>
>> Digital Miracles, LLC, is pleased to announce a major advancement in
>> assistive technology for people who are blind and visually impaired. The
>> Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System has been approved for sale on the Apple
>> Apps Store. As of June 23rd, the millions of people worldwide with
>> substantial vision loss can begin downloading the iPhone application to
>> recognize and label the important items in their lives.
>>
>> Reasonably priced at $29.99, the Digit-Eyes phone app is a powerful tool
>> that fits into any budget and life- style, turning challenging tasks into
>> easy, safe activities. The Digit-Eyes system gives users a simple way to
>> make custom labels for everyday items and it identifies packaged
>> goods-joining advanced software with the iPhone, the Internet, home
>> computers, printers, and inexpensive off-the-shelf labels. People of
>> almost
>> any visual ability can now put groceries away and grab the right
>> prescription bottle independently.
>>
>> "This is the most exciting product I've worked on," says Nancy Miracle,
>> president of Digital Miracles and software engineer with 40 years
>> experience. "The limited functions and high cost of existing assistive
>> devices just seemed wrong, so our objective was to develop a product that
>> performed better than any comparable technology and offer it at about 10%
>> of
>> the price. Combining the need for identification with a natural, powerful
>> and robust tool like the iPhone made the project irresistible."
>>
>> With Digit-Eyes, users can print custom text labels or record audio labels
>> that they make by scanning specially coded labels and speaking into their
>> phones. They attach the labels to household items, and the messages are
>> played back whenever the codes are rescanned with their iPhones. This
>> Digit-Eyes app can also scan manufacturer codes (UPC, EAN, ISBN) and say
>> what's inside the package after checking the vast Digit-Eyes product
>> database. Each iPhone stores over five hundred hours of information and
>> can
>> be used just about anywhere.
>>
>> "This product is amazing! By labeling leftovers with their contents and
>> date
>> refrigerated, I can determine if my dinner will be edible or not. Next,
>> I'll
>> be labeling my jungle of AC adapters so I'll never again have to guess
>> what
>> they all go to. The ease of use and flexibility of the process make it an
>> invaluable tool!"
>> Randy Builder, Seattle, Washington.
>>
>> The first public display of Digit-Eyes is at the National Federation of
>> the
>> Blind convention in Dallas, Texas, July 4 - 7, booth B113. The exhibit
>> then
>> moves to the American Council of the Blind convention July 10 - 15 in
>> Phoenix, Arizona, booth #41. Attendees can experience the use and
>> capability
>> of the system with hands-on demonstrations. Details, explanations, and
>> examples will be available at both conventions, or immediately on-line at
>> www.DIGIT-EYES.com.
>>
>> Digital Miracles, LLC, the parent company of Digit-Eyes, is a Texas-based
>> corporation that develops customized software solutions. The Digit-Eyes
>> Audio Labeling System was created by a team of engineers, software
>> designers
>> and members of the visually impaired community.
>>
>> Product Reviewers can get a review copy at: reviewcopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> or by calling: (817) 571-3083 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting
>> (817) 571-3083 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
>>
>>
>>
>> Joan Ann.
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