[gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
- From: Kevin Chao <kevinchao89@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:47:50 -0700
Something to keep in mind is that the Mapping and POI data that is used on
the Sendero GPS, GW Sense Navigation, Trekker, Trekker Breeze, WayFinder
Access and StreetTalk are all Commercial data, either from TeleAtlas or
Navteq. There is nothing special or different in the data used by the
sighted or by the one used by the blind.
The thing that is differnet is the interface--the way information is
inputted and the way in which information is presented. The GPS used by the
sighted will have a keypad, but most will have a touch screen. The GPS used
by the sighted will present most information visually with very limited
speech. The GPS used by the blind will have a tactile overlay, keyboard or
keypad. The GPS used by the blind will have information presented in either
Braille or speech.
I actually have gone into stores with a sighted friend and competed to see
who could input an address first and it was a toss up on who finished first.
We may be typing forever, but they are tapping away forever. The Commercial
GPS units havve an auto-complete feature, where based on what you begin to
type it will then provide a list of what it thinks you are trying to enter.
If what you are looking for is in the list, you ccan then tap your
selection.
Kevin
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of alice dampman
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:11 AM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
Is this also an issue with the "off the shelf" GPS systems that drivers use
in their cars? I also have the impression that we have to go through a lot
more steps of setting addresses and what mode and all that than those
drivers do. Is this true, or is it just easier and quicker for them because
they use the touch screen? Hmmm, guess I should ask one of the drivers,
right? I've seen friends use their gps in their cars, and it seems so
uncomplicated and fast, whereas I always feel like we are typing forever!
Alice
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From: Baracco, <mailto:Andrew.Baracco@xxxxxx> Andrew W
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:00 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
This seems to be an issue with all such GPS systems. This is one reason why
these systems are no replacement for your other orientation and mobility
skills.
Andy
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric Brinkman
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:58 AM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] GPS not indicating direction properly
Hi,
So I was walking around town last night trying to get used to using Sense
Nav. I was with a sited person, and noticed that while it identified the
near POIS correctly, it always said that they were to the left even though
they were in fact on the right side of the street, where I was walking.
Also, there were a couple of instances where I was literally right next to a
place but I never got a "look around poi" message indicating it was there.
Do I need to ajust my settings? Could I be wearing the receiver
incorrectly? I am using the Hollux M-1000 clipped to the shoulder strap of
the VS/SyncBraille carrying case. I normally hold it so the port used to
charge it is facing downward and the light that flashes is on the front.
Sometimes it ends up being sideways when I'm walking, but the light is still
facing forward.
Thanks in advance.
Eric
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