MBraille is an app that gives you the option of typing on a Perkins style keyboard on your phone. Donna On Feb 15, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, what exactly is MBraille? I've heard of something I think called pocket > braille lite, but had no idea what it was, so never tried it out. > On Feb 15, 2014, at 8:43 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> That's kind of what I was thinking. Personally, I can't see why one would >> want to carry this device around along with their phone. There are so many >> good typing options, such as Fleksy or MBraille,that really make typing >> pretty fast. >> Cheers, >> Donna >> On Feb 15, 2014, at 5:38 AM, Devin Prater <d.pra...@me.com> wrote: >> >>> 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 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 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