[gps-talkusers] Re: GPS, what does it mean was Re: Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
- From: Kevin Chao <kevinchao89@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:05:12 -0700
I definitely agree with you on this ability to interact with sighted peers
and have equal access to the available signage information. I always have my
GPS with me and know a number of routes and can navigate to them without
the GPS, but I always find that it is great having the ability to know where
I am for sure at any one time and to know what is around me and what I am
passing by. It is great having the ability to put a label of the streets and
buildings I may pass daily or have never come across before. Yes, the car
experiences are just as exciting. it is great being in a car and being able
to point things out to the drivers that he/she notice and for the driver to
point out things that was just announced on the GPS. All of the other
aspects of the GPS make it that much better--the ability to get the
address, phone number and other such information on the fly is great.
Kevin
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 10:45 AM
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Subject: [gps-talkusers] GPS, what does it mean was Re: Re: GPS not
indicating direction properly
Flor and Kevin, I think you're both right but GPS to me is a lot more as
well. While it's a definite solid tool in ones way finding tool chest, I
think some of the other features, especially the POI aspects are a lot more
interesting. Being able to "look around" or find out what's going on around
you just outside your abilities is amazing.
For example, I walk to a lunch spot I really enjoy at least once a week.
Sure I know where the lunch spot is but for the first time two weeks ago
when I made that trip with GPS I realized there's an A1 storage, Sony
electronics and several other businesses on the way. I feel more connected
to that route now so in my own mind instead of thinking ok I walk down past
that big building thingy and hang a left now I think, ok I walk past A1
storage and hang a left towards north 1st street. If that's not enough the
car possibilities are just as exciting. We don't discuss that as much on
this list but it was huge for me on our travels last weekend to be able to
perceive what types of businesses we were traveling by. I could participate
in lunch selection as an example and had the same sign / local information
that the sited folks in the car had. When we reached our destination (the
Gilroy Garlic Festival) unlike my sited companions I wasn't hindered by the
bad signage. While they were trying to figure out where the park was from
the parking location I simply noticed that Christmas Hill (the center of the
park) was 875 feet in front of me at 10 o'clock. We decided to follow the
GPS and nailed our destination. My point is that not only are navigation
and way finding clear winners but my ability to interact with my companions
is enhanced greatly. It's just cool as hell! By no means a magic bullet
but definitely a groovie tool to have.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Flor Lynch" <florlync@xxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 10:31 AM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
> And people mean different things using the same words. However, I see GPS
> as an enhancement to already-existing O & M accurate wayfinding skills.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kevin Chao" <kevinchao89@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 6:14 PM
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
>
>
> Like all things, we have different views. Personally, i see GPS being an
> Orientation Tool that will allow for one to be oriented to the different
> streets
> different POIs, different ways of getting from point a to point b and the
> other wealth of information around that is available to him/her. A cane
> or
> dog is the mobility aid that will allow for one to avoid/find obsticles
> and
> to safely get from point a to point b.
>
> Kevin
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> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Stanga
> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:20 AM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
>
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>
> A GPS system is an enhancement not a replacement.
>
> A very exciting enhancement.
>
> I am new to GPS and I am pleased to say that I am really enjoying this
> list.
>
>
>
> Jim Stanga
>
>
>
> _____
>
>>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Baracco, Andrew W
> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:01 PM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
> _____
>
>>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [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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