Ah, I think this device will be good from beginners, but not much else. Notice that it simply uses voiceover commands, nothing more.
David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: >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. >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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