[access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities

  • From: "Janet Bell" <janet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 17:58:09 -0000

the one thing that makes me think it won't happen is that councils will not want to spend any money on this after all they wouldn't do much with react which seems to have died a death
-----Original Message----- From: Eleanor Martha Burke 
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 5:38 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities

it was the constant tapping sound that got on my nerves.




On 6 Nov 2014, at 17:31, Paul Warner <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The recorded article makes it clear that the system is at the research and development stage and is not available as a product as yet. With much more work to do, there is also the possibility that it never becomes an integrated product - this risk is particularly high given that local authorities and others have to apply navigation beacons everywhere. 

Paul



On 06/11/2014 17:05, Carol.Pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hmm!
Sounds interesting, particularly as I'm struggling with new routes in Reading and the demo went almost past our door! <Smiles>
There was no mention as to whether this would ever be available to the general everyday, hard pressed GDO and other blind folk trying to get around! Has anyone heard anything about the cost or whether it will be released for any users in an everyday situation? 

Carol P
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Brown" <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 4:42 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Headset guides blind people in cities



Hi Barry
Yes, I heard a piece on Radio Ulster about this over breakfast this morning. What they didn't mention was the cost involved, both to GDBA in partnering 
it, and the user.  It sounded interesting though I have to say.


Kind regards,

Jackie Brown
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Barry Hill
Sent: 06 November 2014 16:08
To: Barry Hill
Subject: [access-uk] Headset guides blind people in cities
It's a shame it only works with the Windows mobile, but this looks pretty 
good otherwise.

A headset that guides visually impaired people around cities has been
developed by Microsoft and charity Guide Dogs.
< http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/technology-29913637 >


Cheers

Barry



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