Very wise and considered comment Alison. Cheers, best,
Tony----- Original Message ----- From: "Long, Alison" <Alison.Long@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 9:06 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses
Hi All, I just wanted to set the record straight! Throughout the design of this product we were very conscious of the products appearance. We did add some styling where possible which would help to detract from some of the bulk of the frames. Practically we had to house the electronics and sensors. The electronics used are pretty much what you'd find in a mobile phone these days, so they are small, but not small enough to enable us to develop glasses as slim as you'd find in a high street store. We did some extensive evaluation with cane and dog users, so I'm not surprised by the reactions! It is very much personal choice, as with most wearable products. Functionally they do what they say they do. So, we could have shelved the whole project, or we could deliver another low cost, innovative product! Regards Alison Alison Long Products & PublicationsRoyal National Institute of Blind People Bakewell Road Orton Southgate PeterboroughPE2 6XU England Tel: +44 1733 375178 -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ibrahim Gucukoglu Sent: 06 April 2011 05:24 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses Hi Dean. Why don't you order a set on 30 day home approval? If you don't like them you can always send them back to RNIB. As for goggles, they don't look or feel like them to me, but hey, I'm up against heavy competition so I'll let the fashion conscious on here do all the running in that regard LOLOL. I'm more interested in their practicality and usability as an auxiliary mobility aid, and if you've read my lastest message on here regarding their performance, you already know what my opinion is. All the best, Ibrahim. -----Original Message----- From: Dean Wilcox Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 6:19 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic Glasses I'm undecided as whether to try them or not as I am a Guide Dog user and can't decide if they will benefit me enough. As for being self conscious, I can just about put up with walking round with one of those small battery powered speakers clipped to my collar for my GPS so can't imagine I would want to wear goggles. I did like what I saw of the ultracane though and Ray seemed a good idea but I didn't want to lose a hand by holding it so the glasses make a lot of sense. On 5 Apr 2011, at 15:56, Barry G wrote:Hi Jackie - the goggles-type thing was what I was afraid of!!! I'll still give them a shot though...All the best and many thanks, Barry----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 3:27 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic GlassesHi BarryI've tried them out and I think that they are quite good compared to the rest of the vibratory mobility aids like the Ultracane and Ray. They recognise something you are approaching at head height, and I'm five feet eight. But the glasses themselves look like goggles. Theyare thick plastic, durable specs but are not glam. I walked with my cane and had them detect overhanging bushes and lamp-posts, not to mention a lorry that was parked in my way.I felt too self-conscious. They feel like goggles you would wear if you were working with glass, sand or something protecting your eyes.A good idea that leaves your hands free to hold a cane, dog and anything else, but not for me.Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barry GSent: 05 April 2011 11:12 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: RNIB Sonic GlassesHi Ibrahim, you comment on the build and wearability of these, and thanks for that.have you had a chance to try their functionality/practicality/effectiveness yet? Your impressions would be welcome, as always! All the best, Barry G----- Original Message ----- From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu <mailto:ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 10:46 AM Subject: [access-uk] RNIB Sonic Glasses Hi Everyone.I've just taken delivery of my RNIB sonic eye glasses, and first impressions are good. They feel sleek and are solidly built, and although they're made of plastic, they're rugged and durable not to mention quite comfortable. They have both audio and vibratory feedback and are charged via USB either via plugging the supplied cable in to a USB port on your PC or in to the supplied travel adaptor.If anyone wants to know more about them, I'd be happy to answer any specific questions, but my general impression and probably a lasting one is that RNIB have yet again come up with a very useful product ata fare price, certainly within the affordability range of most if notall persons who feel they could use a sonic aid but who might be put off by the pricier alternatives.All the best, Ibrahim.__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5999 (20110330) __________The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com No virus found in this incoming message. 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