[gps-talkusers] Re: Considerations for new GPS purchase
- From: Michael May <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:25:08 -0800
The decision about the conventional cane versus the Ultra cane is separate
from the decision about GPS. The former is for mobility and the latter is
for orientation.
For those who don't know, the Ultra cane formerly called the BatCane has
two ultra sonic sensors in the handle, one points upward and the other
straight ahead. Corresponding vibration points are under your fingers as
you hold the cane. Obstacles picked up by the sensors can be felt as
vibrations in the handle. This gives you ability to detect overhangs and
extends your awareness beyond the end of the cane. The down side is the
cost (about 800), weight and perhaps durability of the device. For more
information, go to
http://www.SoundForeSight.co.uk
Mike
At 07:32 AM 3/14/2005, you wrote:
>Hi Deon,
>
>Lemme see if I can answer your questions.
>
>profbiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> > Hi all, just joined and am based in London. Apologies if some of this
> has already been covered.
> >
> > I am a BrailleNote user and need to travel a lot.
> >
> > To date I have been using a white cane but am considering aquiring GPS
> and replacing my conventional white cane with an UltraCane.
> > For GPS it seems I could either go the BrailleNote/EarthMate route or
> the Trekker route.
>
>Not sure what an ultra cane is, but I'd tend to keep the white cane
>even with the GPS. The GPS is an orientation tool, not a mobility
>aid.
>
> > >From a practical/mobility perspective, which do you find most
> straight forward/easy to use; i.e. listening to audible
> information/instructions in a noisy, traffic environment or reading them
> in braille and still having to use one hand for the white cane.
>
>
>I use a combination of the two.
>
> > Is the BrailleNote package wireless?
>
>
>The one that comes with the PK is.
>
>
>--
> Ann K. Parsons
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>Not all those who wander are lost." JRRT
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