[guide.chat] cane

From: "Scott C" <castledine10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <guide.chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:43:56 -0000
Special Report on 'Hong Kong Electronics Fair
  2010') -- <Visual News  Primpo Co., Ltd. (CEO Jai Kim, www.primpo.com)
  will introduce its revolutionary new cane product for the visually
  impaired, "Isonic", at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, to be held for four
  days from April 13 to 16, 2010. The company will participate in the
  exhibition as part of a project initiated by the district administration
  of Gangnam-gu, to assist Korean firms in their overseas marketing
  activities.
 
       Unlike conventional white canes, with which a user can not detect
  obstacles above waist height, the "Isonic" model can detect obstacles
  within a range of 25 degrees horizontally and 50 degrees vertically with
  an integrated supersonic sensor.
 
       The product can also detect obstacles within a distance of 2 meters,
  as well as very slim objects, narrower than 3cm. With decreasing distance
  to an object, the cane's vibrating indicator sends a stronger signal to
  the user, pinpointing the location of the obstacle.
 
       A feature to inform a visually impaired user of an object's color
  draws special attention. With a color sensor attached, the user is
  informed by voice messages of 10 detectable colors and their brightness,
  including red, orange and blue.
 
       Field tests conducted with 15 people in September of 2009 yielded
  very satisfying results.
 
       The CEO of Primpo, Jai Kim, said, "The ultimate functionality of the
  "Isonic" is to allow the visually impaired to move around freely without
  having to rely on a conventional cane. Prior to developing this product,
  we conducted a survey with more than 600 handicapped students and
  teachers. Among others, the color indication feature drew the most
  attention."
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