I can understand that. You'd do well by looking at the tons of documentation and examples on the seeing with sound web site. On Jan 9, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Richard Ring <richring@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I, for one, am not afraid of it, I'm simply doubting its overall usefulness for me. You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of Fielding Sent from my Mac Book Pro richring@xxxxxxxxx On Jan 9, 2013, at 2:57 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I didn't say anything about using it, I said if you learn about it, you are > less likely to be afraid of it. > > On Jan 9, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Cheryl Homiak <cahomiak@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I don't think it's necessarily as simple as a matter of a bit of homework > allaying fears. I think each person is different; for some, additional input > like this app may be very helpful; for others, it may be tantamount to a > distraction; it is true that only trying these things will tell you for sure > whether or not they would be helpful or not. > > -- > Cheryl > > May the words of my mouth > and the meditation of my heart > be acceptable to You, Lord, > my rock and my Redeemer. > (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) > > > > On Jan 9, 2013, at 2:32 PM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > >> I guess it depends on the brain. I am aware of that documentary but think a >> bit of home work would allay your fears. >> >> On Jan 9, 2013, at 2:47 PM, Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> I saw a documentary about this about 15 years ago and I was a bi confused by >> it. It sounds nice but would not your brain have a lot of overload in this >> case? >> >> Take care. >> On Jan 9, 2013, at 10:28 AM, David Hilbert Poehlman <poehlman1@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >>> I just took this for it's first spin on my iPod touch 5 and am awed by it. >>> I've been working with the original software since 1998 and am thrilled to >>> have this functionality on iOs! >>> >>> >>> Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products and related >>> applications >>> LoginRegisterSubmit contentSupport AppleVisHelp >>> Search this site: Search in: >>> Apps Forum Blog Podcasts Guides App Deals Accessory Reviews >>> Home » iOS App Directory » Utilities >>> Voice vision >>> Submitted by AnonyMouse on 8 January 2013 >>> >>> Posted in: >>> Utilities >>> Description of App >>> This is a utility to help visual impaired persons to get a quick view of >>> the surrounding environment by the camera.It helps you to detect >>> walls,doors,windows,light sources.You can use it to know object's colors . >>> This application convert image from the back camera to sound . It scans >>> from left to right ,one to four times per second .A pixel from the image >>> generate a tone at pitch from 440HZ to 15000HZ,the brightness controls the >>> loudness of the tone. The pixels from the top generate high pitch sounds , >>> and the pixels from the bottom of the image generate low pitch sounds . >>> There are about 30 pixels generate sounds at the same time ,like 30 peoples >>> sing together with different loudness. >>> >>> There is a realtime color picker , which tells you the color name of the >>> pixel of the center of the video frame . >>> There is a image color analyzer ,which report the percentage of colors of a >>> image . >>> >>> Version >>> 1.0 >>> Free or Paid >>> Free >>> Compatibility >>> This is a universal app, so works natively on the iPhone, iPod Touch and >>> iPad >>> Device(s) App Was Tested On >>> iPhone 5 >>> Accessibility Comments >>> Very accessible. >>> >>> VoiceOver Performance >>> VoiceOver reads all page elements. >>> Button Labelling >>> All buttons are clearly labelled. >>> Usability >>> The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use. >>> Other Comments >>> This is a very interesting little utility. The app itself is very >>> accessible. >>> >>> To completely grasp in what is going on will take some time to adjust to >>> fully understand how it works. I highly recommend in reading the Manual and >>> the Tutorial that comes with this app. >>> >>> One thing to note about the color identification is that I believe it can >>> recognize up to 192 different colors. The one thing that it doesn't have is >>> the ability to turn on your Torch. I find that Color Identifications with >>> devices that has the Torch does a better job of recognizing it. So for this >>> app you really need to have a good lighting for a more accurate reading. >>> >>> The other options to sense things like the walls and objects is quite >>> fascinating. I almost feel like a bat or it would seem like that this is >>> what bat's must hear when they use their sonar kind of like mechnisim to >>> detect things. As this may not be used reliablely in an everyday situation >>> it is fun to play with. >>> >>> The other feature that it also provide is the light detection. As you would >>> keep in mind that when focused on to a bright source the louder that the >>> device will sound and the ability to go away or left/right of the source >>> that it will be heard by the direction on your headphones. Very much like >>> the Light Detector but this app isn't as annoying as you would find in the >>> Light Detector. >>> >>> So you really get three functionality in this one single app that is FREE. >>> However, there is an in-app purchase if you want the refreshing rate to be >>> faster and more accurate. Plus, of course you would be helping the >>> developer in making this app possible for us and supporting him for the >>> effort. >>> >>> Link to Voice vision in the App Store >>> Visit developer web site >>> User Options >>> 0 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users. >>> 0 AppleVis user(s) have reported that they have contacted the developer >>> about accessibility issues with this app. >>> Login or register to post comments Post to Twitter >>> Comments >>> #1 Hi, I downloaded the >>> Submitted by Sean Terry on 9 January 2013. >>> Hi, I downloaded the application and purchased the upgrade feature. I was >>> wondering if the developer could make it so you could have extra slow >>> panning. So that the sound would pan accross for at least two seconds >>> before Restarting the panning sequence >>> >>> Login or register to post comments >>> #2 Hi, I downloaded the free >>> Submitted by Sean Terry on 9 January 2013. >>> Hi, I downloaded the free application and upgraded by purchasing. I was >>> wondering if the developer could make the panning extra slow. So that the >>> panning would cross at two seconds per pan. >>> >>> Login or register to post comments >>> #3 sounds reversed on iPhone5 >>> Submitted by mehgcap on 9 January 2013. >>> I just downloaded this app and I noticed the soundscapes are reversed. They >>> pan from right to left instead of left to right, and sounds on the left >>> come from the right speaker and vice versa. Aside from that things seem to >>> work perfectly! >>> >>> Login or register to post comments >>> #4 I do believe I posted twice. >>> Submitted by Sean Terry on 9 January 2013. >>> I do believe I posted twice. I'm sorry. I want to agree with the poster >>> before me yes, the sounds are reversed on the iPhone five. I hope also that >>> the developer can make it happen so that we can pan the sound accross for >>> at least two seconds so we can really understand what we're looking at >>> >>> Login or register to post comments >>> Similar Content >>> You may also be interested in the following posts: >>> >>> i have developed a app that convert color to sound, is it useful? posted in >>> AppleVis Forum on 15 November 2012 >>> Image To Text - OCR posted in iOS App Directory on 3 July 2011 >>> Color ID Free posted in iOS App Directory on 24 March 2011 >>> VisionHunt Color Edition posted in iOS App Directory on 26 April 2011 >>> Accessible Color Picker posted in AppleVis Forum on 14 November 2012 >>> image recognition posted in AppleVis Forum on 4 October 2012 >>> HueVue: Colorblind Tools posted in iOS App Directory on 19 September 2010 >>> Solid Color on iPod/iPhone home screen for low vision users? posted in >>> AppleVis Forum on 18 October 2012 >>> About RSS Feeds Newsletters Links Developers Advocacy Contact >>> Unless stated otherwise, all content is copyright AppleVis. 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