Hmmm. I can't say I have, Dave. What I found though that the vibrators go off when the tip of the cane physically hit a crack in the pavement. I sometimes hold the cane off the ground while walking; not very wise thing to do :-)
Cheers, Amro----- Original Message ----- From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi Amro, Have you found, as I have, the UltraCane's ultra Sonics, do not work very well at detecting round objects such as posts and cones. Cheers Regards Dave Ankers Yes. I own one and I think it's a great idea. However, its design and its actual manufacturing leave a lot to be desired. It's little too big and I would much prefer it if it was designed as a small device that can be attached to your normal cane. I really hope that someone develops it to be a more robust device because, in my Experience, it makes a different in mobility. As the Ultra cane stands now its price should perhaps comes down a little to make it affordable to more people as it's unlikely that one can get fund from whatever institution to buy it. Now imagine this sonar device was equipped with a GPS navigator, built in GPS receiver and Bluetooth. They can charge then whatever they see fit and many people would be happy to pay I think! Just my thoughts. Cheers, Amro ----- Original Message ----- From: "Husna Begum" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:15 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item here?and it was really heavy and bulky as well for regular use. I wish theycould invent some thing much more stream lined and less unobtrusive. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Taylor" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 12:05 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Ultracane! Do I have a possible collectors item here?Hi, I tend to agree with that. It was a great idea that worked reallywell for a few people. People that couldn't afford it or didn't like the soundofit didn't engage with the evaluation process so they thought everybodywouldlove it. I actually don't think it was over priced, I just think the value it brings is not worth that for the majority of people. Evaluators need to remember that to make a product work, they need toconquer people's fears and make sure those it initially doesn't suit well are converted. Theyneedto work out who will drive initial sales andwho the volue purchasers willbeand cater for both. Cheers Dave ** 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.7.6/1716 - Release Date: 09/10/200809:44** 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 ******************************************************************** This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose or distribute its contents to any other person. ******************************************************************** ** 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
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