[guispeak] Re: handheld guiding aids
- From: "Tom Lange" <trlange@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:56:57 -0700
Hi Jerry,
Check out the Miniguide from Sendero Group at
www.senderogroup.com
Here's what the web site says about it:
Miniguide
Detect obstacles in the palm of your hand with the 2 ounce ultrasonic
Miniguide.
Augment information from other mobility aids, like the cane or dog
guide,with obstacle-detection by the Miniguide from 3 to 12 feet.
The Miniguide is 2.5 inches long, 1.4 inches wide and 1 inch thick including
the single AA battery. Two sensors covered by mesh at the front of the unit
send and receive the detection signals. A snug sleeve covers the rest of the
unit.
The Miniguide uses ultrasonic echo-location to detect objects up to 4 meters
away. The aid vibrates to indicate the distance to objects - the faster the
vibration rate the nearer the object.
The aid utilizes the latest electronics to provide excellent robustness,
reliability and battery life. The batteries normally last for many months.
A single push button is used to switch the aid on or off and also change
settings. The aid has various modes and options. The main modes are:
. 13 feet (4 meters)
. 6.5 feet (2 meters)
. 3 feet (1 meter)
. 1.5 feet (half meter)
Cane and guide dog users have found that the Miniguide has assisted them in
many ways, including:
. Avoiding obstacles such as parked cars, poles and street furniture.
. Detecting overhanging obstacles such as tree branches.
. Locating a person at a sales counter.
. Locating the end of a line.
. Locating doorways, gaps and determining if elevator doors are open.
. Navigating around tables, chairs and office environments.
The web site says that the item is temporarily out of stock, but its price
is $339. I bought the Ultra Cane from Sound Foresight, which costs a little
over twice as much and does essentially the same thing. Problem is, the
Ultra Cane's handle is really bulky and for me, personally, a bit bulky and
uncomfortable to use for anything other than short trips. If I had it to do
over again, I'd opt for the Miniguide.
Hope this helps.
Cheers!
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Neufeld" <jerry.neufeld@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 9:23 AM
Subject: [guispeak] Re: handheld guiding aids
> George, thanks much for this.
>
> Jerry
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:57 AM
> Subject: [guispeak] Re: handheld guiding aids
>
>
> > Hi Jerry,
> >
> > You need to find Barry Scheur in Boston.
> >
> > Try e-mailing bscheur@xxxxxxxxxxx I'm sure he'll be able to
> > put you in touch with a dealer.
> >
> > George.
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:guispeak@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >> On Behalf Of Jerry Neufeld
> >> Sent: 31 August 2005 15:56
> >> To: gui-l
> >> Subject: [guispeak] handheld guiding aids
> >>
> >> Good morning George and company.
> >>
> >> I am searching very hard for a handheld device, looking
> > much
> >> like a small flashlight, used to detect objects ahead as
> > one
> >> walks. Those I have either seen in years past or have
> > heard
> >> of typically vibrate and/or produce a variable pitched
> > beep
> >> to tell the user when a pole, parking meter and the like
> > is
> >> coming up. I hope to find something in North America but,
> > if
> >> necessary would buy elsewhere if nothing is available
> > here.
> >>
> >> If anyone knows of anything, company names, phone numbers
> > or
> >> e-mail addresses, whatever, I'd be very grateful to have
> > the
> >> info. I have been unable to find anything in the U.S. or
> >> Canada although some sensors like these must exist
> > somewhere.
> >>
> >> Thanks to everyone.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >>
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