The government must be forced to produce and distribute free of cost a standalone electronic device capable of recognizing the currency by just touch or by inserting any corner of the note into it. This kind of device is provided by the USA government to eligible citizens.
It will be a small device, about the size of a credit card, a bit thicker, will need to be charged occasionally, and will announce the currency denomination in loud voice when the note is put on it. I understand that it may cost hundreds of rupees but the government must pay this kind of fine for the mess it has created with new and old notes in circulation. It should be easy for everyone to use. I have written about this earlier, also in a letter to RBI, but who cares on that side! Thanks, Prashant Ranjan Verma Accessibility Specialist Creating the Best Way to Read and Publish - www.daisy.org -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia <accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in> On Behalf Of shanka...@tech-accessibility.in Sent: 10 January 2019 18:28 To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Subject: Re: [AI] Currency Detector the solution is not a bad idea. But, I have seen some of my senior citizen visually impaired friends, who are still depended on the nokia simbian operating devices. In my opinion, the solution must be universal and, every 1 should be able to use it. -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia <accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in> On Behalf Of Ved Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:09 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Subject: Re: [AI] Currency Detector Something is better than nothing. At least, this app saves us from showing the currency to our friends and acquaintances who may get an idea of how much cash is available with us and they can use the info for different other purposes like borrowing, etc. -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of George Abraham Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 1:47 PM To: 'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.' <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> Subject: Re: [AI] Currency Detector My personal view. The app is a bad idea. At best it is usable when one is at home. While transacting with the auto driver or at a shop or in a public space, the blind customer and his app will test the patience of people. Besides I believe it would make us vulnerable. -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 1:27 PM To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning the disabled. Subject: Re: [AI] Currency Detector Good effort, will surely try it, but focusing the paper or note for recognition is the big problem for totally blind. सादर / With thanks & Regards राजेश आसुदानी Rajesh Asudani सहायक महाप्रबन्धक AGM बाजार आसूचना ईकाई MIU भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक Reserve Bank of India नागपुर Nagpur 0712 2806846 President VIBEWA Co-Moderator VIB-India A-pilll = Action coupled with Positivity, Interest, Love, Logic and laughter. -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Shilpi Kapoor Sent: 09 January 2019 16:06 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: [AI] Currency Detector Hi All, With all the conversation around challenges with the currency, BarrierBreak has taken the initiative to develop an app called 6 by 6. 6 by 6 has 3 different tools and another few are being built. The 3 tools are: - Currency Detector - Light Detector - Magnifier This app is currently on the Android platform and can be downloaded from the Playstore - https://play.google.noclick_com/store/apps/details?id=com.barrierbreak.fin&hl=en We know that some of you'll are already using it and we have received feedback which we have incorporated also. We know that some currency notes are not as well recognized like the Rs. 50 note and are working on this. Instructions to help you get an accurate prediction - - Hold the Currency between 5-6 inches from the phone. - Place the Currency on an even surface or in a straight position in your palm. - Tap on the screen to get an accurate prediction. We have also made some videos to help you use the app better - https://www.youtube.noclick_com/watch?v=rqu_Yw0EWeQ It would be great if you'll would download the app and give us feedback, since we would like to make the app better. 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