It is $129 USD if my memory is accurate. It is bluetooth. Reading through the online manual, I was struck with how short the battery life is in the unit. I think the manual stated seven or eight hours of battery life. For the cost, I would expect it to be closer to the battery life one gets from bluetooth keyboards, or at least the battery life from the better bluetooth braille displays. Again, for the money, I find it difficult to accept that they did not utilise better power management circuitry / firmware. After all, the device is not powering a braille display or speaker.
David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 15 Feb 2014, at 14:37, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote: > > This sounds interesting, I'm guessing this is a bluetooth device? > How much does it cost? >> On Feb 14, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I'm glad that Mobience is posting about this now. >> >> I have one of these myself (thanks to Mobience), and, while the manual might >> look intimidating (because it is very comprehensive), using RiVO really is >> pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I met Jaewoo, the CEO of Mobience, >> in December while at the dedication of the UN accessibility center, and I >> expressed some skepticism of how easy this would be to use, given that its >> default key layout is not ABC but rather a modified, though mostly, QWERTY. >> I'm no speed demon with it, but I'm certainly faster with the RiVO than I am >> with the on-screen keyboard. >> >> Look for an interview with Jaewoo on an upcoming Serotalk podcast (either >> Serotalk or Triple-Click Home, I expect), along with a brief demo of RiVO, >> which I have to edit this weekend. >> >> --Buddy >> >>> On Feb 14, 2014, at 2:52 AM, Ein Lee <ein.r...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I'd like to introduce a small product our company makes for iOS VoiceOver >>> and Android TalkBack users. It's called RiVO. We have seen blind people use >>> their smartphones quite well with RiVO. I'm trying my best to make people >>> know about the availability of this product. >>> >>> RiVO is a revolutionary keyboard-like remote originally made for Apple iOS >>> VoiceOver users. The name stands for Remote interface to VoiceOver. Being >>> about the size of a credit card, it is highly portable and yet comfortable >>> with big keys. There are 12 keys in the middle just like telephone keypad, >>> and there are 4 additional keys on the left and on the right, respectively. >>> >>> VoiceOver is an innovative technology from Apple and you can enjoy it like >>> a breeze with RiVO. You can also type and edit text fast and easy, control >>> music simple and handy. These features surely make RiVO users to use a >>> greater number of apps easily every day compared to VoiceOver users without >>> RiVO. RiVO supports iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Android TalkBack is >>> another innovative technology from Google, and Android version of RiVO is >>> also available. >>> >>> Let me list some naive comments from RiVO users around the world: >>> - RiVO is the most accurate and efficient tool for the blind to use >>> smartphone. >>> - I have 275 apps on my iPhone and RiVO is really valuable and helpful. >>> - Alphabet typing becomes extremely fast with RiVO. >>> - RiVO is a must-have accessory that many blind people will appreciate. >>> - I have RiVO with me all the time. >>> - Getting beyond different levels of the gestures are extremely faster with >>> this keypad. >>> - RIVO's smallQWERTY is superior to the old method of alphabet entry. >>> - I use iPhone and RiVO every day, all day long. >>> - RiVO is an indispensable accessory to the blind. >>> - RiVO enables me use my iPhone precisely and quickly while on the move. >>> - RiVO makes me use my iPhone without having to be conscious of the >>> surroundings with my gesture actions. >>> - RiVO gives me the convenience and freedom to use iPhone just like those >>> who can see. >>> - We really love this wonderful keyboard that you guys have made usable for >>> us! >>> - I love my RiVO! I keep it in my pocket all the time. >>> - I am very happy with the keyboard's performance on both of iOS and >>> Android platforms. >>> - RiVO can provide relief to many users who are struggling with touchpad >>> interface. >>> - We were working with a customer who is blind, can only use one hand, and >>> has cognitive disabilities. RiVO gave him better access than he had ever >>> had before to a desktop or iOS device. >>> - RiVO will become a true part of my iPhone experience, and will make the >>> iPhone so much easier to use. You have brought a wonderful device into our >>> lives. >>> - This little gadget will definitely change the way I work with my iPhone. >>> My right arm is feeling better already. >>> >>> RiVO is surely not for everyone. However, if you're not good enough or just >>> slow at using iPhone with touch interface, if you miss the comfortable >>> keyboard at home while you're away from home, if you want to keep your >>> iPhone safely in your pocket or bag while on the move, if you want to leave >>> your iPhone plugged in the speaker while sitting on sofa or while in bed, >>> or if you want to use your iPhone more comfortably and play with it all day >>> long, RiVO can be a boon companion to help you use iPhone better than ever >>> and unlike everyone else. >>> >>> I hope RiVO is a convenient accessory to help you find, explore and enjoy >>> the possibilities of your smart devices and fabulous apps out there that >>> make your life easy. >>> >>> Thanks and best wishes, >>> >>> Mobience Inc. >>> RiVO guide: http://mobience.com/rivo >>> Facebook: http://facebook.com/rivo.page >>> >>> Control from palm to pocket: >>> http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/article/rivo-control-palm-pocket >>> A portable QWERTY solution for touch devices: >>> http://www.dsb.wa.gov/services/atscoopaugust13.shtml >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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