[gps-talkusers] Re: GPS, what does it mean was Re: Re: GPS not indicating direction properly
- From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco@xxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:29:45 -0700
I always have the GPS handy when riding in a cab, or paratransit
vehicle. Especially, the latter, because you never know where you will
end up in a shared ride situation. I have noticed that more and more
cab and paratransit drivers are using GPS systems themselves.
Andy
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao
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Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: GPS, what does it mean was Re: Re: GPS not
indicating direction properly
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
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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.
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From: "Flor Lynch" <florlync@xxxxxx>
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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.
>
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> 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
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> 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
>
>
>
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>
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> [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
>
>
>
>
>
> _____
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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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