Thank you for providing the thickness of the device. Given the size and what it does, I would expect longer battery life if they were using the latest battery technology and power management firmware circuitry. I would expect the times you give in a unit half its thickness. I have seen small bluetooth controllers which are smaller than the size you state with better battery life, and they do not break the laws of physics / current battery and power management technology. The thing is, these technologies are more expensive, not going against the laws of power dynamics.
Again, the device is not powering a speaker, visual display, braille display, or speaker. It is only powering a bluetooth transceiver, basic keyboard circuitry, and a couple LED lights (which use almost no power). Compare this with my tiny bluetooth earpiece which has a mic, speaker, and a dim LED light. It is big enough to cover my ear, which makes it significantly smaller than a credit card, and it is just a little thicker than my iPhone 5. It has a continuous battery life of 8.5 hours. So, no, I am not impressed with the battery life in that unit, It could be better. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 15 Feb 2014, at 15:58, Buddy Brannan <bu...@brannan.name> wrote: > > It's 10 hours continuous, and I've gotten a week, at least, of light use. > Bear in mind that that's 10 hours of continuous use, not 10 hours of normal > use. It goes into sleep mode after 10 minutes, so that 10 hours is, in > practical terms, quite long, as I doubt anyone will be writing "War And > Peace" on the RiVO. I don't know what the battery life would be for practical > use, because I haven't actually run it down to nothing yet (I charge it > first). > > Also, keep in mind the size. It really is the size of a credit card. I > checked. It's only a very tiny bit thicker than the iPhone 5S, hardly enough > to even notice. So it's *very* small, and unfortunately, no one's figured out > how to modify the laws of physics yet. > > My first reaction was also that 10 hours wasn't terribly long, but I, for > one, don't think i'd type on *anything* for 10 continuous hours. > >> On Feb 14, 2014, at 9:52 PM, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> 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. >> 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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