[accesscomp] great low vision device from GW Micro

"Bob Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx> · Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:59:15 -0700

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GW Micro is proud to announce a major innovation in low vision 
technology.  The Orabis
and the Vocatex are the first HD video magnifiers (also known as CCTVs) 
that recognize
text and read it back to you - all without a computer.
Low vision consumers have long been plagued with eye fatigue derived 
from having
to read everything on their CCTV screen. In fact, many consumers of 
video magnifiers
are only able to read for a very short period of time.  The Orabis and 
Vocatex distributed
by GW Micro now solve the problems CCTV users have had for decades by 
reading the
magnified text out loud and eliminating the need to stare at the screen 
for long
periods of time.
"Before the Orabis and the Vocatex, it was very difficult to read 
printed material
on a CCTV for more than 15 or 20 minutes at a time," said Jeremy Curry, 
Director
of Training for GW Micro. Curry suffers from Cone Dystrophy, a retinal 
degenerative
eye condition. "For someone with an eye condition similar to mine, such 
as Macular
Degeneration or other eye diseases that cause low vision, the Orabis and 
the Vocatex
are miracle machines. I can now put printed text under the CCTV, press a 
button,
sit back and let the machine read to me." In addition to speaking the 
text, a focus
rectangle follows each word as it is spoken making it simple for a low 
vision consumer
to see exactly where they are in the document. There are no special 
modes to go in
and out of. The image a low vision consumer sees is exactly how the text 
appears
to a sighted person.
The Orabis and the Vocatex do not require a computer. They consist of 
the CCTV with
a monitor mounted on top. The Vocatex was first released in Belgium on 
October 2,
2009, making it the world's first talking CCTV that shows the magnified 
image and
reads at the same time. Both units were created by KOBA Vision, a 
Belgium firm who
has been providing high-end low vision solutions for over 25 years. "We 
are extremely
happy to have GW Micro as our North American distributor," said Bart 
Peremans, Director
of Sales and Marketing for KOBA Vision. "We believe the Orabis and the 
Vocatex provide
the best possible solution for our low vision customers. The Vocatex has 
been extremely
successful throughout Europe, and we are very excited to bring it to 
North America."
"This is a technology revolution in the world of low vision," said Dan 
Weirich, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for GW Micro. "It's amazing that a 
person who is
legally blind can use this simple machine to read printed material just 
by pressing
a button and having the machine instantly read to them."
The Vocatex was the first talking video magnifier created by KOBA 
Vision.  The patented
technology was then used to create the Orabis. The Orabis boasts many of 
the same
features of the Vocatex, and is the entry-level unit in the new series. 
The Orabis
provides HD video, and comes with a large 22-inch widescreen monitor 
with a minimum
magnification of 2x and includes 22 different languages and has 32 
high-quality human-sounding
voices from Nuance.
For low vision consumers who need a larger monitor, they can step up to 
the Vocatex,
which comes with a 26, 32, or 37-inch monitor.  The Vocatex comes in two 
models:
the Vocatex and Vocatex Plus. Both Vocatex models are HD, and the 
Vocatex Plus comes
with multiple languages (just like the Orabis), the ability to move by 
sentence with
speech, a lower magnification starting point, and many more options.
If you would like to check our YouTube video that showcases these 
innovative new
products, please visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYcfVG4SxOk
.
For pricing, specifications, and other information, call GW Micro at 
(260) 489-3671,
email GW Micro at
sales@xxxxxxxxxxx
, or check out GW Micro on the web at www.gwmicro.com.
GW Micro has been a trusted pioneer in the adaptive technology industry 
since 1990,
and continues to lead with innovative, customer driven solutions.
KOBA Vision is a Belgium-based company that provides high-end solutions 
to customers
with low vision, and continues to lead the industry in low vision 
innovation.
Contact:
Dan Weirich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
dan@xxxxxxxxxxx
(260) 489-3671

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[accesscomp] great low vision device from GW Micro

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