http://www.handytech.us/ht.html#gwp
On 09/06/2009, Krister Ekstrom <kris...@kristersplace.com> wrote: > > Hi, > I'm sorry to rain on your parade, (I'm known for doing that):-) but > why reinvent the wheel? There is a device for that other operating > system that is little known, called GWP, which is used to convey > graphical info to us. The display is bigger than the Optacon one which > in my opinion is better, because that smallish display plus the fact > that the pins were vibrating all the time made me tired, very tired. I > think, but am not sure that it's Handitech that makes this Gwp. If one > could make drivers and/or software for the Mac, i think we have what > you're looking for. > /Krister > > > 9 jun 2009 kl. 05.29 skrev Tiffany D: > >> >> This is very interesting. >> From >> http://www2.edc.org/ncip/LIBRARY/vi/combo.htm >> "inTOUCH (TeleSensory, Inc.) >> For Macintosh. A software that works with the Optacon II to provide >> tactile access and large print access to the Macintosh computer. As >> the mouse is moved, inTOUCH shows the area of the screen around the >> cursor on the Optacon display. Features are set from the keyboard. >> Other features include: a camera mode that allows the user to switch >> from the camera to the computer; a command that stretches the image to >> increase legibility; a screen position command that raises a couple of >> pins on the Optacon to indicate position of the cursor on the screen. >> Price: $400." >> I never knew that they upgraded the Opticon so that itcould be used >> with a computer, let alone theMacintosh! Just imagine what would >> happen if we could make a modern version and use it with Leopard and >> Voiceover. So would this show you the screen tactually or just >> indicate a position on the screen? This is actually very important, >> cause a friend of mine and I are interested in creating something >> similar. Thing is, he's a programmer and not an engineer and we're >> both low on cash. I'm thinking of writing a petition to send to >> TeleSensory and maybe even Apple etc about creating a modern version >> of the Opticon. I think that with advances like the IPhone and other >> software, the time is right for such a thing. Granted, things like >> the KNFB Reader are amazing and have their place. But they can't >> convey visual information to us in the same manner that feeling images >> on a display can. The remaining opticons aren't getting any newer. >> Most of us won't ever get to see with our hands like that unless steps >> are taken to insure that technology such as this is brought into the >> 21st century. How many of you, especially students, educators and >> those working in relatively graphical environments, would be willing >> to sign such a petition? If there are enough, I'll create a separate >> group, comprised of us and other blind and interested parties so we >> can getthis thing rolling. In the meantime, I'll try and track down >> the Opticons' creator or his daughter. Perhaps, they can help. >> >> All the best, >> Eleni >> >> > > > > > > -- Kind regards, BEN. email: bmustillr...@gmail.com msn: benmustillr...@hotmail.com web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
