[gps-talkusers] Re: Preview of Sendero GPS LookAround 1.1
- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:31:23 +0100
Tony,
Please keep me posted.
I understand from those using BrailleNotes, that this is an excellent way to
write messages and read texts. I have a BN which makes me all the more keen to
give it a go some day.
--
Carol
carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Be friends with me on Facebook
(Not using Twitter these days ...)
---- Original Message ----
From: tbrowngriffin@xxxxxxx
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:58 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Preview of Sendero GPS
LookAround 1.1
> Hi Carol
>
>
> I have been sitting on the funding for a little while,
> sight and sound were beta testing some newer model
> handsets, but these have turned out not to be accessible,
> so I figured I would do some research, so have spoken to
> quite a number of people that are singing it's praises,
> mostly blind people, so I have got it on 28 days
> approval, it might arrive on friday I hope but if not
> next week.
>
>
> Will let you know how I get on! Quite looking forward to
> it!!
>
>
> Tony
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol Pearson <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:39
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Preview of Sendero GPS
> LookAround 1.1
>
>
> I'll be very interested to know how you get on Tony.
> Well done for taking the plunge!
>
> --
> Carol
> carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Be friends with me on Facebook
> (Not using Twitter these days ...)
>
>
>
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: tbrowngriffin@xxxxxxx
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:00 PM
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Preview of Sendero GPS
> LookAround 1.1
>
> > HI
> >
> >
> > I have decided to take the plunge and get one, do not
> > like the N82 which is currently what sight and sound are
> > offering, have done research talked to apple etc and
> > have ordered my i phone! Hope I ma not disapointed!!
> >
> >
> > Tony
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Carol Pearson <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:38
> > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Preview of Sendero GPS
> > LookAround 1.1
> >
> >
> > Get an N86 if you can find one, either from Nokia or
> > Sight & Sound.
> >
> > If you want to go the IPhone route, I suggest you have a
> > good look and play and also listen to some of the
> > recordings out there of people using them to see whether
> > you think it's for you.
> >
> > I haven't taken the plunge yet but may do one day. ...
> >
> > --
> > Carol
> > carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > On Twitter: http://twitter.com/songbird49a
> >
> > ---- Original Message ----
> > From: GianniP46
> > To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 10:32 PM
> > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Preview of Sendero GPS
> > LookAround 1.1
> >
> > > Hey Guys,
> > > I know this is off topic, but can someone who is using
> > > the IPhone email me off list?. I am contemplating
> > > getting one, but I am nervous about the touch screen
> > > interface. Is texting and dialing really that
> > > efficient with out buttons? Or am I better off with
> > > a nokia n82 or E 73?
> > > My email address is
> > > giannip46@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Thanks!
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Michael May
> > > To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 7:40 PM
> > > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Preview of Sendero GPS
> > > LookAround 1.1
> > >
> > >
> > > We sent this updated version to Apple today. I hope it
> > > is posted within 3 or
> > > 4 days. Not sure if the weekend impacts these things.
> > >
> > > As you will soon see, we fixed the bugs having to do
> > > with the saving of
> > > settings and the country selection.
> > > We added the ability to select a POI category and to
> > > dial the POI phone
> > > number.
> > >
> > > We will have another round of small improvements after
> > > this version gets the
> > > real world test.
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > Sendero GPS LookAround, Version 1.1 Documentation
> > >
> > > Sendero GPS LookAround for the iPhone is available in
> > > the app store. It
> > > works with the iPhone 3GS and higher. It will not
> > > function with the iPod. No
> > > telephone support is available from Sendero Group.
> > > There is no turn-by-turn
> > > navigation information in Sendero LookAround for the
> > > iPhone. There are 5
> > > applications powered by Sendero GPS on other
> > > platforms, which have
> > > comprehensive navigation features. For information on
> > > these products, visit
> > > http://www.AccessibleGPS.com
> > >
> > > To use Sendero GPS LookAround:
> > >
> > > Touch the Sendero GPS icon to launch the application.
> > > You will be presented
> > > with a disclaimer. Touch the OK Button to accept the
> > > disclaimer. Also, touch
> > > the OK Button when asked if it is ok to use your
> > > current location. If there
> > > is compass interference, you may find that touching
> > > the OK button does not
> > > work at first. Read the screen to see if there is an
> > > error message. Wave the
> > > phone in a figure eight motion to clear the compass
> > > message if necessary.
> > >
> > > To receive the LookAround information, shake the
> > > iPhone until you feel a
> > > vibration and hear a swishing sound. It may take from
> > > 5 to 30 seconds
> > > depending on the point of interest data location. The
> > > swish will give you a
> > > progress indication every 3 seconds. Once you move
> > > positions and want to
> > > "Look around" again, shake the iPhone to receive new
> > > information. Remember
> > > when you press Home and leave the application and then
> > > launch it again, the
> > > previous information may still be on the screen. Shake
> > > again to get new
> > > information.
> > >
> > > If you don't hear anything several seconds after
> > > shaking the phone, touch
> > > the top of the screen to hear what is being displayed.
> > > Perhaps the
> > > information wasn't spoken, the request timed out or
> > > there is no GPS
> > > position, in which case you may hear, "Limited
> > > position data. Change
> > > location and try again."
> > >
> > > Once you have launched Sendero GPS LookAround, a shake
> > > of the iPhone will
> > > cause LookAround to display the current Heading,
> > > street, city, cross street
> > > and nearest point of interest based on the POI
> > > category you have chosen
> > > under settings. It defaults to the Restaurant
> > > category. Note the Variety
> > > category is a combination of 8 categories containing
> > > the letter E such as
> > > restaurant and hotel. Searching 8 categories at once
> > > may cause the app to
> > > time-out more frequently.
> > >
> > > The main screen is laid out with output text displayed
> > > toward the top of the
> > > screen with 3 long buttons in the lower half of the
> > > screen, one above the
> > > other. There are 5 small buttons evenly spaced across
> > > the bottom of the
> > > screen. Don't tap too hard when activating these
> > > buttons as you may trigger
> > > the iPhone shake feature.
> > >
> > > The 3 main buttons are:
> > > 1. Where Am I button:
> > > The first long button is the Where Am I button, which
> > > announces heading,
> > > nearest address and city. You receive a vibration and
> > > beep after activating
> > > it.
> > >
> > > The LookAround software makes its best guess as to
> > > which street you are on
> > > and which is the cross street. Many positioning
> > > factors go into whether this
> > > information is correct. This may be particularly
> > > problematic if you are
> > > inside or among tall buildings. This is because of
> > > your distance away from
> > > the street and because the positioning indoors is
> > > worse than it is outdoors
> > > and out in the open.
> > >
> > > 2. Nearest Cross Street Button:
> > > This is the second of the 3 long buttons. It announces
> > > the nearest street
> > > and cross street. Again, this refers to the nearest
> > > street and not
> > > necessarily the one ahead in your direction of travel.
> > > If you are at an
> > > intersection, it is common for GPS systems to get
> > > confused as to which
> > > street you are on versus which one is the cross
> > > street. A vibration and beep
> > > will confirm that you activated this button.
> > >
> > > 3. Nearest 5 Points of Interest button:
> > > Whereas the Shake gives you the nearest single point
> > > of interest, this POI
> > > button displays up to 5 nearby points of interest in
> > > the category you choose
> > > under Settings. The search goes out to 2 kilometers,
> > > 1.24 miles. These
> > > points are based on proximity, 360 degrees around
> > > you. A vibration and beep
> > > will confirm that you activated this button. A swish
> > > every 3 seconds will
> > > indicate that a search is in progress.
> > > Note: You can hear the distance to these various items
> > > in feet, yards or
> > > meters. The default is Yards. This can be changed
> > > under the Settings menu.
> > >
> > > Once POIs are found, a list will be shown in a
> > > separate screen with the name
> > > of the POI followed by the distance and compass
> > > direction to that POI. These
> > > are buttons you can click on to receive more details
> > > like the address and
> > > phone number. Click on the phone number to call that
> > > business. A Call or
> > > Cancel button will then be presented. The Back button
> > > will take you to the
> > > POI list. If you do call the business, you will be
> > > taken to the phone
> > > application and will need to launch LookAround again.
> > > It will of course be
> > > in the task switching list.
> > >
> > > The 5 buttons across the bottom of the iPhone main
> > > LookAround screen from
> > > left to right are as follows: There is a beep after
> > > the touch of each
> > > button. There is no vibration.
> > > 1. The Map button takes you to Google maps and a
> > > push-pin is displayed
> > > on the screen to indicate your position. Voice Over
> > > will not announce any of
> > > the map information. Press the Back Button to exit the
> > > Map and return to the
> > > main screen.
> > > 2. The Compass button will indicate which direction
> > > the iPhone is
> > > facing if there is no compass interference, which may
> > > come from nearby
> > > electronics or magnetic forces. Once you have changed
> > > direction with the
> > > phone, touch the Compass button. Once you receive the
> > > confirming beep, the
> > > new compass direction should be spoken. If not, touch
> > > the top of the screen
> > > to hear the text output. If you are told there is
> > > compass interference,
> > > slowly move the phone in a figure eight shape while it
> > > is laying flat. When
> > > the interference goes away, the error will disappear
> > > from the screen.
> > > 3. Shake on/off toggle button. If you hear Shake On
> > > button, this means
> > > the Shake feature is enabled as described above. The
> > > purpose of this toggle
> > > is so you can turn the shake feature off when you
> > > place the phone in your
> > > pocket or bag without closing the LookAround
> > > application. Normal walking
> > > will tend to make the phone shake inadvertently and
> > > keep talking unless you
> > > switch off the Shake feature. Alternatively, press the
> > > power button on the
> > > top of the phone briefly to lock the screen
> > > temporarily. You will need to
> > > unlock the screen before LookAround will function
> > > again.
> > > 4. The Setting button will open another screen with a
> > > list of options
> > > such as Shake on and off, Country, Metric/Imperial
> > > distance units and Help.
> > > The item which is enabled will say "selected."
> > > The POI Category Button, which has a flag icon, takes
> > > you to a list of
> > > categories. There is a Picker list. Voice Over users
> > > can swipe up and down
> > > to change the category. Press the Back Button to
> > > return to the main screen
> > > and your new POI category will be used when you shake
> > > the phone or press the
> > > 5 POI button. This category list is in alphabetical
> > > order.
> > >
> > > Note: When you touch any of the 3 primary buttons on
> > > the main screen, the
> > > focus is moved to the text portion of the screen and
> > > you will hear the text
> > > spoken. If you want to activate one of those buttons
> > > again, you need to move
> > > focus back to the button before activating it.
> > >
> > > Secondary Sendero LookAround Screens:
> > >
> > > Settings Screen:
> > >
> > > There are 4 items on the Settings screen, one above
> > > the other and a Back
> > > button in the top left of the screen, which takes you
> > > out of Settings and
> > > Back to the Main screen. These settings will be saved
> > > until you install a
> > > new version of LookAround.
> > >
> > > The first item is Shake Gesture. To its right is its
> > > on/off status. You will
> > > hear Selected for the active status.
> > > If you select the Off status, the Shake button will be
> > > removed from the main
> > > screen. This is different than the function of the
> > > Shake button on the main
> > > screen, which turns it off temporarily.
> > >
> > > The second button allows you to select the map region
> > > and you will hear
> > > which one is selected to its right. The current
> > > options are North America
> > > for the US and Canada and the other is Europe, which
> > > contains most but not
> > > all maps for the region. We hope to add other
> > > countries in future versions.
> > >
> > > The third button is Distance unit, Feet, Meters or
> > > Yards. The active unit
> > > will say selected. The default is yards.
> > >
> > > The fourth button will take you to the Help screen.
> > > This screen has hints and tips for using the iPhone.
> > > There is a link at the
> > > bottom to the Sendero iPhone page, which has more
> > > details. The Back button
> > > is in the top left corner. The disclaimer button is in
> > > the bottom right
> > > corner.
> > >
> > > POI Category Screen
> > >
> > > This screen starts with a Back button in the upper
> > > left corner followed by
> > > the title text, Select POI Category.
> > >
> > > Below that is the currently selected item. Touch this
> > > item and then move up
> > > and down through the list of categories. Whichever
> > > category is highlighted
> > > is the one that will be used once you return to the
> > > main screen. There is no
> > > Save or Done button. Just press Back to return to the
> > > main screen.
> > >
> > > Known Issues:
> > >
> > > There may be locations where you hear a POI label
> > > spoken but no data
> > > reported. Please email us with the city and state or
> > > lat/lon to
> > > GPS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx if you come across this.
> > >
> > > There may also be situations where the POIs are far
> > > away or for some other
> > > reason the swishing goes for a long time. It should
> > > time out after 2
> > > minutes.
> > >
> > >
> > > Operational items to be aware of:
> > >
> > > Map data for most countries is from Tele Atlas with
> > > POI content from Info
> > > USA. The data resides on a server so if phone
> > > connectivity is lost, the data
> > > cannot be accessed. There is no data resident on the
> > > phone.
> > >
> > > The iPhone performs its positioning based on
> > > triangulation of the nearest
> > > cell towers as well as with GPS. This means that if
> > > you are indoors, you can
> > > still receive rough location information even without
> > > GPS reception. It
> > > depends how far away these cell towers are as to the
> > > accuracy you will
> > > receive.
> > >
> > > When you are outside, the built-in GPS receiver and
> > > antenna can improve
> > > accuracy to the typical 30 to 50 feet range. For
> > > maximum accuracy, give the
> > > phone some time to acquire a GPS fix outside and away
> > > from tall buildings if
> > > possible. See the Sendero "GPS Accuracy" document for
> > > a comprehensive
> > > explanation.
> > >
> > > The iPhone compass direction within Sendero LookAround
> > > helps to indicate
> > > which way you are oriented but it does not synch up
> > > with the direction of
> > > the street it says you are on. It may be that it says
> > > you are heading West
> > > and announces a street that only goes North and South.
> > > There is currently no
> > > way to corroborate this information. Magnetic fields
> > > in the environment such
> > > as electronics, elevators and large masses of metal
> > > can influence the
> > > compass.
> > >
> > > It almost goes without saying that map and POI data
> > > can be out of date as
> > > soon as published. We encourage users not to take it
> > > personally if their
> > > street or favorite business is not in the database.
> > > Amazingly, most are.
> > >
> > > When you press Home and leave the Sendero LookAround
> > > app, it remains running
> > > in the background but the GPS position is not active.
> > > When you open it
> > > again, the last function you performed will display
> > > its information on the
> > > screen.
> > >
> > > The Sendero LookAround app works with the iPhone 4 and
> > > 3GS but does not work
> > > with the iPod Touch or the iPhone 3G.
> > >
> > > If you encounter a problem not listed here, please let
> > > us know as well as
> > > feature requests. Send to iPhone @SenderoGroup.com or
> > > join our Email
> > > Lists (http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm)
> > >
> > > Copyright 2010 Sendero Group, LLC.
> > >
> > > Michael May, CEO Sendero Group
> > > Developers of accessible GPS and distributors of
> > > technology for the blind
> > >
> > > Voice, 530-757-6800
> > > MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > http://www.senderogroup.com
> > > http://www.AccessibleGPS.com
> > > http://www.CrashingThrough.com
> > >
> > > 429 F Street, Suite 4
> > > Davis, CA 95616
> > >
> > >
> > > Michael May, CEO Sendero Group
> > > Developers of accessible GPS and distributors of
> > > technology for the blind
> > >
> > > Voice, 530-757-6800
> > > MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > http://www.senderogroup.com
> > > http://www.AccessibleGPS.com
> > > http://www.CrashingThrough.com
> > >
> > > 429 F Street, Suite 4
> > > Davis, CA 95616
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To change your email settings (unsubscribe, digest
> > > only, or vacation mode):
> > > http://senderogroup.com/social_media/email.htm
> > >
> > > Additionally, to unsubscribe send an email to
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> > > in the Subject.
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