[gps-talkusers] Re: GPS, what does it mean was Re: Re: GPS not indicating direction properly

And oh is it huge megga fun to bust those unscrupulous cab drivers too.
But even better is when you have a good driver with his or her own gps and the 
2 of them work together and come up with the same eta and when you get to your 
destination, they both say you've arrived at the same time.
Mary Ellen Earls

----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Chao <kevinchao89@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 2008/07/29 20:40:16
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 
> ----comOriginal Message-----
> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Scott Granados
> Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 10:45 AM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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 still 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 POI's, different ways of getting from point a to point b and the
> > other wealth of  information around  that is available to hm/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 but.
> >
> > Kevin
> >  _____
> >
> >>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [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
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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