I can't remember the name of the device, but back in 2004, the NFB in the US were testing a similar device. That one hung round the neckand the device rested on the chest. There were 3 indicators in the neck strap; one at the back of the neck,and one at either side. If there was an obsticle on the left , the left indicater would vibrate likewise the one on the right. If there was something directly in fromt of you, the one on the back of the neck vibrated. This device also had a cumpas facility which you could set if you were walking across an open space to keep you walking straight. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Weston" <n.weston42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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HI,I would like one if it worked indoors. It may stop me trying to walk through walls or closed doors!!!!David Weston. On 18 Nov 2011, at 16:21, Saqib Hussain wrote:I think we're heading in the right way with all these altrasonic devices. It would suit me down to the ground if I could get my hands on one. On 18/11/2011, Williams Family <welivehere7@xxxxxxx> wrote:Belt Warns Visually Impaired about Obstacles: Scientific AmericanPodcastover the years there have been many mobility and other aids for the visually impaired producing vibration outputs. The first i experienced was the optacon reading device. are my wife and i the only blind people who hate vibrating devices which attach to your body? I have experienced the ultracane and recently the specs. We both find them very distracting and irritating. Just curious. brian From: Gordon Keen Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 1:53 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Belt Warns Visually Impaired about Obstacles: Scientific American Podcast Clunk clink every trip? http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=belt-warns-visually-impaired-about-11-11-17&WT.mc_id=SA_DD_20111117 Belt Warns Visually Impaired about Obstacles For years cars have had warning systems to let drivers know when they'reabout to back into something. What if a similar type of obstacle avoidancetechnology could be used to help the visually impaired? That's what two University of Pennsylvania researchers are trying to develop. They've created a prototype warning system for walkers called Kinecthesia. It's a belt loaded with the following: a Microsoft Kinectinfrared camera and sensors, battery pack and six vibration motors placed inthe left, right and middle of the belt.When worn the Kinect detects obstacles in your path. If the obstacle is to your left, the motors on the left side of the belt will vibrate. As you getcloser to the object the vibrations get stronger.The researchers want to make the belt as small and affordable as possible so that they can better serve the 285 million visually impaired people around the world. The technology might also be useful for firefighters, miners and anyone else working in low visibility areas in need of some good vibrations.—Larry Greenemeier [The above text is a transcript of this podcast.]-- MSN Saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxx ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6642 (20111118) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
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