RE: Problem with Skype
Hi Ron, I would suggest you try and delete Skype off your phone and then redownload it because I can't reproduce this at all neither with the last version or the one which just came out. After I place a call I have End Call a bit up from the Home key, I just put my finger on the home button and move it straight up. Once I find End Call I can flick left for the in-call DialPad, for Mute and for Speakerphone On/Off. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ron Pelletier Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 4:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Problem with Skype Hi all, I have a problem with not being able to do anything after I call someone. I don't get a menu on the screen that allows me to turn on the speaker or even hang up. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? By the way, I have the latest version that came out today but I had the same problem with the previous version. Ron Danvers A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once. Phyllis Diller -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Skype update and removing contacts
I also have a 5S iPhone and touch id function is active. So, what you do is to double the skype icon on the lock screen first, before you hide it using your fingerprint. Is that right? Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hi Ahmed, Answering incoming Skype calls is a bit of a challenge especially if you use a passcode. As far as I know you can't answer from the lock screen. If I have quick access to my phone I can usually do it uickly enough, but I have a 5S and use Touch Id which allows me to unlock the phone pretty quickly. It's definitely a good idea to set Skype alerts to show on the lock screen because then I can double tap on it in the lock screen, then use my fingerprint to unlock and I'll be taken straight into the app where I can find the answer button. Regards, Siegard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Sieghard, I always receive skype calls while I am in the home screen, or the screen of my phone is locked. When I try to answer the call, it is very difficult for me to find to go to the skype app and answer the call quickly. Now, What is the easiest and fastest way to answer a skype call? And are there any specific notification settings, or any other possible settings that I need to perform which can facilitate the process of answering skype calls? Thank you. Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 7:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Jenny, OK, I saw the Skype update this morning and know now where you saw this about removing contacts. This has indeed changed a bit in this version of Skype. The easiest way to do this is to double tap on a contact, then once the contact is open double tap o the contact name again at the top of the screen which will show you the contacts profile. You can also get there by opening a contact, then double tap the More button at the bottom right and select Profile from the menu. At the bottom of the profile is another More button and in this menu you now have Block and Remove. There is no longer a Block and Remove option as I assume that removing a contact will either block it automatically or maybe it asks if you want to also block the contact if you tap on Remove. Since I didn't have a contact to be removed I didn't try this. In the What's New they also mentioned that you can send voice messages, I have not yet found where you can do this. I thought it would be in the media menu where you can send a photo or video message, but those are still the only 2 options in that menu. Regards, Sieghard -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of
Re: KNFB Reader App
Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: transfare my photos from my icloud to PC
the main reasone my iphone has stolen and I want to download my photos also I tried with icloud control banel but I get nothing therefore I want to get the backup file it is about 4gb is there any way to do that On 7/7/14, Ben Mustill-Rose b...@benmr.com wrote: Hi, Why do you want to do this? I had to help out a friend recently who had her phone stolen (she'd actually just mislaid it) she was hoping that if we accessed her iCloud we could at least grab all of her photos transfer them onto her computer / a new phone. Unfortunately, it turns out that it isn't as straight forward as it may seem. Your photos aren't actually backed up in iCloud in the same way that other things are, although this will be changing in iOS8. However, there are two situations where your photos may be stored in iCloud: If you have setup a photo stream to share with people. If you have multiple iCloud enabled devices, if you have set things up so that photos are transfered between them you have enough free space on iCloud for this to happen. Unfortunately in my situation, no photo stream had been enabled and whilst my friend did also own an iPad that was set to receive photos via photo transfer, she had run out of free space on her account so none of her photos were available online. If you can let us know why you're wanting to do this perhaps I / someone else can come up with another approach. Cheers, Ben. On 7/7/14, Steve Man stev...@gmail.com wrote: hello all listers I have a problem could you guide me how to get my photos from icloud to the computer thanks so much -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
download backup from icloud to my windows PC
hello all listers I want to get my backup from Icloud because my iphone has been stolen is there any way to download 4gb from Icloud thanks -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: KNFB Reader App
But it might be apples and oranges. Knfb reader is supposed to have text editing abilities in addition to scanning abilities. I certainly can't edit text with text detective. Can it be done with text grabber? In other words, though it is an app for the blind, it may have a feature set that makes it unique among scanning apps. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: download backup from icloud to my windows PC
Hi, The product in this http://www.recovery-transfer.com/about/restore-data-from-icloud-backup.html article claims to be able to do it but it's inaccessible. If you're hoping for your photos, as per my message yesterday you will unfortunately be disappointed. Cheers, Ben. On 7/8/14, Steve Man stev...@gmail.com wrote: hello all listers I want to get my backup from Icloud because my iphone has been stolen is there any way to download 4gb from Icloud thanks -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
Hi, You can certainly edit text using both Prizmo and TextGrabber. You can also export/copy your text and put it elsewhere and edit it there, four example, in the Notes app or in an email. For me, who has always been a Prizmo/TextGrabber fan, the dealbreaker would be if: KNFB reader is much much easier to use freehand and if it really can read at a distance for Street signage, shop names, and, perhaps, electronic displays. If it can do these things, then, even I, who has a complete down on apps specially designed for the Blind, would be tempted! Watching with interest, Sandy Sent from my iPhone On 8 Jul 2014, at 10:48, Michael Malver mmal...@gmail.com wrote: But it might be apples and oranges. Knfb reader is supposed to have text editing abilities in addition to scanning abilities. I certainly can't edit text with text detective. Can it be done with text grabber? In other words, though it is an app for the blind, it may have a feature set that makes it unique among scanning apps. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this
Re: KNFB Reader App
If this were true then the accessibility products we had in the 70's and 80's would have kept products like VoiceOver and the iPhone from being developed. Also, there are hundreds of thousands of apps in the App Store and quite a few OCR solutions. Just because a product exists to satisfy a desire doesn't mean other products won't also be developed to meet the same need. We see this with main stream products all of the time. I agree we should work to make mainstream products accessible, but sometimes a blind user has needs or feature requests that don't make sense to a sighted user. A product developed with the blind in mind may also prove the viability of the technology and the market. Would we have VoiceOver and an accessible iPhone if so called ghetto products for the blind had not already demonstrated the fact that a market existed and the technology was available for smart phones to be used by the blind. I'm not a fan of the term blind ghetto. I wouldn't have been employed since the 80's if it weren't for these so called blind ghetto products. I'm not sure I'd be employed now without JAWS and the ability to use the applications my colleagues use to do their jobs. These products have given me independence and not held me back as the term ghetto implies. On 07/08/2014 04:42 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people with visual impairments move their reading fingers along a straight line of printed text that they could not see. Users also had to be alerted at the beginning and end of the reading material. Their solutions? Audio cues in the software that processes information from the FingerReader and vibration motors in the ring. The FingerReader can read papers, books, magazines, newspapers, computer screens and other devices, but it has problems with text on a touch screen, said Shilkrot. That's because touching the screen with the tip of the finger would move text around, producing unintended results. Disabling the touch-screen function eliminates the problem, he said. Berrier said affordable pricing could make the FingerReader a key tool to help people with vision impairment integrate into the modern information economy. Any tool that we can get that gives us better access to printed material helps us to live fuller, richer, more productive lives, Berrier said -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
RE: Phoning From A Text Message
That works perfectly, thank you very much indeed, much faster way of calling someone if they message you rather than having to close down messages and go in to the contacts etc. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: 20 June 2014 22:40 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Phoning From A Text Message Alan, What is it you can't do from your ATT 5S? If you refer to calling from an open text message then that is possible as it has nothing to do with your carrier or phone model. At the top right of the screen when you are in a conversation is a button, I believe it is called Contact. If you double tap it 3 little buttons appear underneath, one of them is More Info and it opens that contact, one is Call and I can't recall what the other one is because I am running the iOS 8 Beta now and here the button at the top right is called Details and it brings up a menu of options which are different due to the added features in iOS 8. The 3 buttons are a bit hard to find, after you double tap on Contact at the top right I think it turns into a Done button and if you move your finger down just a bit you will find the More Info button, then you can swipe left to the other 2 buttons. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.commailto:viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 1:28 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.commailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Phoning From A Text Message On my ATT 5s you cannot. However, from contacts, you can send a text or email as well as just call that contact assuming of course you have that persons email and phone number. HTH Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/http://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. Thanks for listening! - Original Message - From: Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES)mailto:steven.hi...@nhs.net To: viphone@googlegroups.commailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 12:01 AM Subject: Phoning From A Text Message Hi friends, If I have a text message open from a contact, is there a way to actually phone them from this screen? This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.commailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.commailto:viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop
Copying A Message Conversation
Hi friends, I have a message conversation list which consists of several individual messages. Is there a way that I can either forward the whole conversation to someone as a text message or take a copy of the conversation so that I can email it to myself or something? Many thanks in anticipation, This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
Hi Lucy, Thanks many times for sharing this encouraging bit of information. I will keep watching the development of this device. Thanks again. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people with visual impairments move their reading fingers along a straight line of printed text that they could not see. Users also had to be alerted at the beginning and end of the reading material. Their solutions? Audio cues in the software that processes information from the FingerReader and vibration motors in the ring. The FingerReader can read papers, books, magazines, newspapers, computer screens and other devices, but it has problems with text on a touch screen, said Shilkrot. That's because touching the screen with the tip of the finger would move text around, producing unintended results. Disabling the touch-screen function eliminates the problem, he said. Berrier said affordable pricing could make the FingerReader a key tool to help people with vision impairment integrate into the modern information economy. Any tool that we can get that gives us better access to printed material helps us to live fuller, richer, more productive lives, Berrier said -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners
Re: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
I definitely want one, Lol. I am curious to see how this will work and what the price will be when it hits. Thanks for this Lucy and take care guys. On Jul 8, 2014, at 8:16 AM, dan Thompson dthomps...@mchsi.com wrote: Hi Lucy, Thanks many times for sharing this encouraging bit of information. I will keep watching the development of this device. Thanks again. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf OfEdmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people with visual impairments move their reading fingers along a straight line of printed text that they could not see. Users also had to be alerted at the beginning and end of the reading material. Their solutions? Audio cues in the software that processes information from the FingerReader and vibration motors in the ring. The FingerReader can read papers, books, magazines, newspapers, computer screens and other devices, but it has problems with text on a touch screen, said Shilkrot. That's because touching the screen with the tip of the finger would move text around, producing unintended results. Disabling the touch-screen function eliminates the problem, he said. Berrier said affordable pricing could make the FingerReader a key tool to help people with vision impairment integrate into the modern information economy. Any tool that we can get that gives us better access to printed material helps us to live fuller, richer, more
Re: KNFB Reader App
I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Copying A Message Conversation
Yes you can do this. First open the conversation . Next go to the message and then switch the rotor to actions. Next swipe to more and double tap on it. Next double tap on all the messages in the conversation and then double tap forward. If you want to email it to you're self then switch the rotor to edit. Before you do that double tap to get in to the edit field. Then switch the rotor to edit. Next choose select all. Next choose copy. Next go to mail. Next choose compose. Next after entering you're email address if you are going to send it to you're self double tap the message body field and then paste it in there. isaac isaac.heb...@gmail.com Skype gold_wildcat On Jul 8, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Hicks Steven (CORNWALL IT SERVICES) steven.hi...@nhs.net wrote: Hi friends, I have a message conversation list which consists of several individual messages. Is there a way that I can either forward the whole conversation to someone as a text message or take a copy of the conversation so that I can email it to myself or something? Many thanks in anticipation, This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSi recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
Thanks Lucy for sharing this. This sounds very promising. Reminds me of the OPTACON shrunk down to one finger size with speech output. It will be very interesting to see if it comes to market and at what price. From: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com http://googlegroups.com ] On Behalf OfEdmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people with visual impairments move their reading fingers along a straight line of printed text that they could not see. Users also had to be alerted at the beginning and end of the reading material. Their solutions? Audio cues in the software that processes information from the FingerReader and vibration motors in the ring. The FingerReader can read papers, books, magazines, newspapers, computer screens and other devices, but it has problems with text on a touch screen, said Shilkrot. That's because touching the screen with the tip of the finger would move text around, producing unintended results. Disabling the touch-screen function eliminates the problem, he said. Berrier said affordable pricing could make the FingerReader a key tool to help people with vision impairment integrate into the modern information economy. Any tool that we can get that gives us better access to printed material helps us to live fuller, richer, more productive lives, Berrier said -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by
USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB
Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of the time, the message regarding incompatibility comes up. Any suggestions after having purchased this device? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
The Optacon is great! Wish they still made them. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. Thanks Lucy for sharing this. This sounds very promising. Reminds me of the OPTACON shrunk down to one finger size with speech output. It will be very interesting to see if it comes to market and at what price. From: viphone@googlegroups.commailto:viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.comhttp://googlegroups.com] On Behalf OfEdmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.commailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people with visual impairments move their reading fingers along a straight line of printed text that they could not see. Users also had to be alerted at the beginning and end of the reading material. Their solutions? Audio cues in the software that processes information from the FingerReader and vibration motors in the ring. The FingerReader can read papers, books, magazines, newspapers, computer screens and other devices, but it has problems with text on a touch screen, said Shilkrot. That's because touching the screen with the tip of the finger would move text around, producing unintended results. Disabling the touch-screen function eliminates the problem, he said. Berrier said affordable pricing could make the FingerReader a key tool to help people with vision impairment integrate into the modern information economy. Any tool that we
Re: KNFB Reader App
Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos
Hi all, Here is what's happening with the 2 finger double tap in voice memos in ios 7: When you first perform this action it starts recording and you hear a ding. If you do it again you hear no sound. This made me and probably others assume it did not pause the recording, since in earlier versions it would sound 2 dings at this point. It actually pauses none the less. Double-tap again with 2 fingers and you can resume the recording. When done and you want to stop find the done button. Here we hear that 2 ding signal. I have suggested to apple to let us hear this 2 ding sound when we pause to give a cue that the action was performed successfully. Hth, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2014, at 2:20 AM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 7.1.2 installed on it. I just used VoiceMemo this evening and had no problem using the 2 finger double tap to stop recording. My question is this; does the 2 finger double tap successfully stop other apps? Holland's Boy, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 11:37 AM Subject: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi list, Did any of you notice a bug in voice memos where 2 finger double tap dos not stop recording? I wrote to accessibility and they got back saying they could not reproduce this. I used 2 iphone 5 7.12 to test this and got same bug. thanks, Ioana Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great
Re: KNFB Reader App
Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can ask them to scan for certain things that we like to check out. Yes, it's not the same as us doing it, but there are other ways to manage this. I just don't think it's with getting that worked up over. After all, one of the main reasons at this list is so beneficial is the fact that there are lots of guinea pigs out there. There are a lot of people who will buy apps and test them. We can learn from them. That's one of the main reasons I stay on this list along with being able to hopefully assist others on occasion. It wasn't for these facts. With all the extraneous messages that are passed back-and-forth, I would've unsubscribed along time ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this
Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB
Try another usb cable. That way you don't fault the unit. Regards, cca Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 6:45 AM, Jim Fettgather jimfettgat...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of the time, the message regarding incompatibility comes up. Any suggestions after having purchased this device? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
My question would be, does text grabber work like openbook? It doesn't matter how the document is orientated and still read it to you? I would assume that KNFB reader works like openbook? On 7/8/2014 2:48 AM, Michael Malver wrote: But it might be apples and oranges. Knfb reader is supposed to have text editing abilities in addition to scanning abilities. I certainly can't edit text with text detective. Can it be done with text grabber? In other words, though it is an app for the blind, it may have a feature set that makes it unique among scanning apps. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Skype update and removing contacts
Yes, any notification you double tap before you unlock your phone will take you straight into the app once the phone is unlocked. If you don't lock your phone with a passcode/fingerprint Skype would open right away from the lock screen if you were to double tap a Skype notification. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts I also have a 5S iPhone and touch id function is active. So, what you do is to double the skype icon on the lock screen first, before you hide it using your fingerprint. Is that right? Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com mailto:aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hi Ahmed, Answering incoming Skype calls is a bit of a challenge especially if you use a passcode. As far as I know you can't answer from the lock screen. If I have quick access to my phone I can usually do it uickly enough, but I have a 5S and use Touch Id which allows me to unlock the phone pretty quickly. It's definitely a good idea to set Skype alerts to show on the lock screen because then I can double tap on it in the lock screen, then use my fingerprint to unlock and I'll be taken straight into the app where I can find the answer button. Regards, Siegard From: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Sieghard, I always receive skype calls while I am in the home screen, or the screen of my phone is locked. When I try to answer the call, it is very difficult for me to find to go to the skype app and answer the call quickly. Now, What is the easiest and fastest way to answer a skype call? And are there any specific notification settings, or any other possible settings that I need to perform which can facilitate the process of answering skype calls? Thank you. Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com mailto:aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 7:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Jenny, OK, I saw the Skype update this morning and know now where you saw this about removing contacts. This has indeed changed a bit in this version of Skype. The easiest way to do this is to double tap on a contact, then once the contact is open double tap o the contact name again at the top of the screen which will show you the contacts profile. You can also get there by opening a contact, then double tap the More button at the bottom right and select Profile from the menu. At the bottom of the profile is another More button and in this menu you now have Block and Remove. There is no longer a Block and Remove option as I assume that removing a contact will either block it automatically or maybe it asks if you want to also block the contact if you tap on Remove. Since I didn't have a contact to be removed I didn't try this. In the What's New they also mentioned that you can send voice messages, I have not yet found where you can do this. I thought it would be in the media menu where you can send a photo or video message, but those are still the only 2 options in that menu. Regards, Sieghard -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of
RE: download backup from icloud to my windows PC
I would recommend that you call Apple Accessibility and ask for help with this. The number is 1-877-204-3930. I assume you are in the United States? If not you could use Skype to call this toll free number at no cost. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Man Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:46 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: download backup from icloud to my windows PC hello all listers I want to get my backup from Icloud because my iphone has been stolen is there any way to download 4gb from Icloud thanks -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
I know where you are coming from, and certainly there are ways of (sort of) testing the app before making the purchase. What gets me is the attitude; they are asking for $100 up front, with little chance of a refund, yet plenty of models exist that would let users try before buying. Instead of adopting such a model, though, they first blame Apple for not offering an official app trial mechanism (see yesterday's tweet), then they say that adopting a freemium model of some kind would be confusing. This, despite the fact that plenty of apps, blind-specific or not, use freemium pricing to great success. Bottom line: they want a whole lot of money, but won't allow a trial even though doing so would be easy. They'd rather blame Apple for nothing at all, or claim it would be a lower-quality experience somehow. On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can ask them to scan for certain things that we like to check out. Yes, it's not the same as us doing it, but there are other ways to manage this. I just don't think it's with getting that worked up over. After all, one of the main reasons at this list is so beneficial is the fact that there are lots of guinea pigs out there. There are a lot of people who will buy apps and test them. We can learn from them. That's one of the main reasons I stay on this list along with being able to hopefully assist others on occasion. It wasn't for these facts. With all the extraneous messages that are passed back-and-forth, I would've unsubscribed along time ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email
Re: KNFB Reader App
I agree, my ipod touch only has a 5mp camera. This is why I would like to try before I buy. From what they said in the demo, it won't work as well with older iphones. From what I understand, this is because the older iphones don't have the higher quality camera like the newest ones. On 7/8/2014 7:02 AM, Alex Hall wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com mailto:russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at
RE: KNFB Reader App
I do somewhat agree with you, Alex, if an app is that expensive some sort of trial is definitely a good idea. I do, however, also think Apple should change their policy and figure out a way for people to Test Drive an app so to speak. They announced this ne wthing where developers can create a video or something like that to show what their app can do, but that of course if probably of little value in most situations for a blind person. I like very little about Android when it comes to security, the fragmentation of the OS and the many devices, but the ability to buy an app and return it within a short time frame is very nice and I wish Apple could do something like that.Say you buy an app and your credit card or account credit is charged 30 minutes after downloading the app. If you downloaded it and found that it didn't work you could do something simple which would void out the transaction. In any case something which is in line with Steve Jobb's old It just works motto and of course you can do this only once for any particular app.. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App I know where you are coming from, and certainly there are ways of (sort of) testing the app before making the purchase. What gets me is the attitude; they are asking for $100 up front, with little chance of a refund, yet plenty of models exist that would let users try before buying. Instead of adopting such a model, though, they first blame Apple for not offering an official app trial mechanism (see yesterday's tweet), then they say that adopting a freemium model of some kind would be confusing. This, despite the fact that plenty of apps, blind-specific or not, use freemium pricing to great success. Bottom line: they want a whole lot of money, but won't allow a trial even though doing so would be easy. They'd rather blame Apple for nothing at all, or claim it would be a lower-quality experience somehow. On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can ask them to scan for certain things that we like to check out. Yes, it's not the same as us doing it, but there are other ways to manage this. I just don't think it's with getting that worked up over. After all, one of the main reasons at this list is so beneficial is the fact that there are lots of guinea pigs out there. There are a lot of people who will buy apps and test them. We can learn from them. That's one of the main reasons I stay on this list along with being able to hopefully assist others on occasion. It wasn't for these facts. With all the extraneous messages that are passed back-and-forth, I would've unsubscribed along time ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com mailto:russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch
RE: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB
Are you using an original or Apple certified cable with this? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Fettgather Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 6:45 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of the time, the message regarding incompatibility comes up. Any suggestions after having purchased this device? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: KNFB Reader App
Hi Christopher, Well said and one could also make the point that if a blind specific app has extra features which the main stream app does not have that maybe the developer of the main stream app might be encouraged to add similar features if his/her app already had most of what the blind person needed. In any case, in our economy anybody can produce a product or service and market/sell it and while mainstream accessibility is awesome, there is and probably always will be a place for special companies. I don't see any dog training schools which train guard dogs put out guide dogs and I don't see companies like Leki or Komperdell which make walking, trekking or Nordic walking poles product white canes. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App If this were true then the accessibility products we had in the 70's and 80's would have kept products like VoiceOver and the iPhone from being developed. Also, there are hundreds of thousands of apps in the App Store and quite a few OCR solutions. Just because a product exists to satisfy a desire doesn't mean other products won't also be developed to meet the same need. We see this with main stream products all of the time. I agree we should work to make mainstream products accessible, but sometimes a blind user has needs or feature requests that don't make sense to a sighted user. A product developed with the blind in mind may also prove the viability of the technology and the market. Would we have VoiceOver and an accessible iPhone if so called ghetto products for the blind had not already demonstrated the fact that a market existed and the technology was available for smart phones to be used by the blind. I'm not a fan of the term blind ghetto. I wouldn't have been employed since the 80's if it weren't for these so called blind ghetto products. I'm not sure I'd be employed now without JAWS and the ability to use the applications my colleagues use to do their jobs. These products have given me independence and not held me back as the term ghetto implies. On 07/08/2014 04:42 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators
Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB
That comes up for me when charging with said battery pack as well. I just ignore it. Egun On, Lagunak (Basque for G'Day, Mates Louie P Pete Nalda Www.myspace.com/musikonalda Www.facebook.com/lpnalda Www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda On Jul 8, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Jim Fettgather jimfettgat...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of the time, the message regarding incompatibility comes up. Any suggestions after having purchased this device? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos
Ioana, if you heard the same sound for recording and for pause, how would you know which you were actually doing if you didn't remember and got off by one? I would think that if Apple wanted to do this, there would be a different sound, say two dings for record, and one ding for pause. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ioana Gandrabur Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 8:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi all, Here is what's happening with the 2 finger double tap in voice memos in ios 7: When you first perform this action it starts recording and you hear a ding. If you do it again you hear no sound. This made me and probably others assume it did not pause the recording, since in earlier versions it would sound 2 dings at this point. It actually pauses none the less. Double-tap again with 2 fingers and you can resume the recording. When done and you want to stop find the done button. Here we hear that 2 ding signal. I have suggested to apple to let us hear this 2 ding sound when we pause to give a cue that the action was performed successfully. Hth, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2014, at 2:20 AM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 7.1.2 installed on it. I just used VoiceMemo this evening and had no problem using the 2 finger double tap to stop recording. My question is this; does the 2 finger double tap successfully stop other apps? Holland's Boy, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 11:37 AM Subject: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi list, Did any of you notice a bug in voice memos where 2 finger double tap dos not stop recording? I wrote to accessibility and they got back saying they could not reproduce this. I used 2 iphone 5 7.12 to test this and got same bug. thanks, Ioana Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is
RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
hi lucy, thanks for sending this. it sounds very interesting. i did a while ago hear that there was something like that coming out. if it will be affordable who can tell. best si -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB
The strange thing is, charging does not begin after that message is displayed, at least on my unit. I wonder if the problem could be in the provided cable that comes with the unit? -Original Message- From: Pete Nalda Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB That comes up for me when charging with said battery pack as well. I just ignore it. Egun On, Lagunak (Basque for G'Day, Mates Louie P Pete Nalda Www.myspace.com/musikonalda Www.facebook.com/lpnalda Www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda On Jul 8, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Jim Fettgather jimfettgat...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of the time, the message regarding incompatibility comes up. Any suggestions after having purchased this device? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
I Password.
Hi all Have any of you used iPassword? What does it mean by field password? How do you use it? I looked in the help file, but it just gave me visual stuff. Any help would be appreciated. Jenn Sent from my iPad -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB
Could u plug in your original charger rather than using the cable that came with power backup? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 12:00 PM, Jim Fettgather jimfettgat...@gmail.com wrote: The strange thing is, charging does not begin after that message is displayed, at least on my unit. I wonder if the problem could be in the provided cable that comes with the unit? -Original Message- From: Pete Nalda Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:32 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: USB External Battery Pack 15600mAh (White Limefuel Blast L156X) USB Charger with built-in Flashlight for Smartphones and other electronic devices USB That comes up for me when charging with said battery pack as well. I just ignore it. Egun On, Lagunak (Basque for G'Day, Mates Louie P Pete Nalda Www.myspace.com/musikonalda Www.facebook.com/lpnalda Www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda On Jul 8, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Jim Fettgather jimfettgat...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list. I have just received this particular external battery pack, but when connecting it to iPhone 5S, the message that comes up states that this particular device is not certified and nay not work correctly. One time when connecting it, it did make the typical charging sound, but most of the time, the message regarding incompatibility comes up. Any suggestions after having purchased this device? Thanks. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Skype update and removing contacts
Sieghard; If you have a pass code set, will this still work? I'm confused. Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Yes, any notification you double tap before you unlock your phone will take you straight into the app once the phone is unlocked. If you don't lock your phone with a passcode/fingerprint Skype would open right away from the lock screen if you were to double tap a Skype notification. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts I also have a 5S iPhone and touch id function is active. So, what you do is to double the skype icon on the lock screen first, before you hide it using your fingerprint. Is that right? Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hi Ahmed, Answering incoming Skype calls is a bit of a challenge especially if you use a passcode. As far as I know you can't answer from the lock screen. If I have quick access to my phone I can usually do it uickly enough, but I have a 5S and use Touch Id which allows me to unlock the phone pretty quickly. It's definitely a good idea to set Skype alerts to show on the lock screen because then I can double tap on it in the lock screen, then use my fingerprint to unlock and I'll be taken straight into the app where I can find the answer button. Regards, Siegard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Sieghard, I always receive skype calls while I am in the home screen, or the screen of my phone is locked. When I try to answer the call, it is very difficult for me to find to go to the skype app and answer the call quickly. Now, What is the easiest and fastest way to answer a skype call? And are there any specific notification settings, or any other possible settings that I need to perform which can facilitate the process of answering skype calls? Thank you. Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 7:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Jenny, OK, I saw the Skype update this morning and know now where you saw this about removing contacts. This has indeed changed a bit in this version of Skype. The easiest way to do this is to double tap on a contact, then once the contact is open double tap o the contact name again at the top of the screen which will show you the contacts profile. You can also get there by opening a contact, then double tap the More button at the bottom right and select Profile from the menu. At the bottom of the profile is another More button and in this menu you now have Block and Remove. There is no longer a Block and Remove option as I assume that removing a contact will either block it automatically or maybe it asks if you want to also block the contact if you tap on Remove. Since I didn't have a contact to be removed I didn't try this. In the What's New they also mentioned that you can send voice messages, I have not yet found where you can do this. I thought it would be in the media menu where you can send a photo or video message, but those are still the only 2 options in that menu. Regards, Sieghard -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list.
RE: KNFB Reader App
That's an incongruous statement on their part. The 4S's camera has the same number of pixels as the 5S. Sure the cameras in the new iPhone models have marginally improved, but the improvements haven't been anything substantial. Much less important if you're just tryign to scan documents and not take video or other types of photos. That and what if you've got a Mini or iPad Air? If currently available OCR apps can work on older phones or tablets for that tmatter, then that sure won't help convince people to spring for the KNFB app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:57 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App I agree, my ipod touch only has a 5mp camera. This is why I would like to try before I buy. From what they said in the demo, it won't work as well with older iphones. From what I understand, this is because the older iphones don't have the higher quality camera like the newest ones. On 7/8/2014 7:02 AM, Alex Hall wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com mailto:russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message
RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
Hi Lucy; I also wish they still made the Optacon. It is an amazing device. However; I'm sure there is politics involved. Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. The Optacon is great! Wish they still made them. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. Thanks Lucy for sharing this. This sounds very promising. Reminds me of the OPTACON shrunk down to one finger size with speech output. It will be very interesting to see if it comes to market and at what price. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf OfEdmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people with visual impairments move their reading fingers along a straight line of printed text that they could not see. Users also had to be alerted at the beginning and end of the reading material. Their solutions? Audio cues in the software that processes information from the FingerReader and vibration motors in the ring. The FingerReader can read papers, books, magazines, newspapers, computer screens and other devices, but it has problems with text on a touch screen, said Shilkrot. That's because touching the screen
RE: KNFB Reader App
They would get more yield out of the app by doing a month to month subscription model or another in-app purchase structure instead of the one-shot deal. That and considering the targeted market (Which the NFB should be well aware of), they would most likely be able to reach a wider base of paid customers if they break down the price to a more manageable sum. I wouldn't be averse to paying the $99.00, but considering the other iOS OCR options that I already have, it would really have to do whatever is already capable that much better than with what's currently available. For folks who really have to budget themselves, I can see how the price can be off-putting. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App I know where you are coming from, and certainly there are ways of (sort of) testing the app before making the purchase. What gets me is the attitude; they are asking for $100 up front, with little chance of a refund, yet plenty of models exist that would let users try before buying. Instead of adopting such a model, though, they first blame Apple for not offering an official app trial mechanism (see yesterday's tweet), then they say that adopting a freemium model of some kind would be confusing. This, despite the fact that plenty of apps, blind-specific or not, use freemium pricing to great success. Bottom line: they want a whole lot of money, but won't allow a trial even though doing so would be easy. They'd rather blame Apple for nothing at all, or claim it would be a lower-quality experience somehow. On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can ask them to scan for certain things that we like to check out. Yes, it's not the same as us doing it, but there are other ways to manage this. I just don't think it's with getting that worked up over. After all, one of the main reasons at this list is so beneficial is the fact that there are lots of guinea pigs out there. There are a lot of people who will buy apps and test them. We can learn from them. That's one of the main reasons I stay on this list along with being able to hopefully assist others on occasion. It wasn't for these facts. With all the extraneous messages that are passed back-and-forth, I would've unsubscribed along time ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other
Re: KNFB Reader App
It's definitely possible to do this, developers on Android do it all the time, it's just a matter of whether Apple is willing to do it. For that price, I would also want a demo first. Original message: I do somewhat agree with you, Alex, if an app is that expensive some sort of trial is definitely a good idea. I do, however, also think Apple should change their policy and figure out a way for people to Test Drive an app so to speak. They announced this ne wthing where developers can create a video or something like that to show what their app can do, but that of course if probably of little value in most situations for a blind person. I like very little about Android when it comes to security, the fragmentation of the OS and the many devices, but the ability to buy an app and return it within a short time frame is very nice and I wish Apple could do something like that.Say you buy an app and your credit card or account credit is charged 30 minutes after downloading the app. If you downloaded it and found that it didn’t work you could do something simple which would void out the transaction. In any case something which is in line with Steve Jobb’s old “It just works” motto and of course you can do this only once for any particular app.. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App I know where you are coming from, and certainly there are ways of (sort of) testing the app before making the purchase. What gets me is the attitude; they are asking for $100 up front, with little chance of a refund, yet plenty of models exist that would let users try before buying. Instead of adopting such a model, though, they first blame Apple for not offering an official app trial mechanism (see yesterday's tweet), then they say that adopting a freemium model of some kind would be confusing. This, despite the fact that plenty of apps, blind-specific or not, use freemium pricing to great success. Bottom line: they want a whole lot of money, but won't allow a trial even though doing so would be easy. They'd rather blame Apple for nothing at all, or claim it would be a lower-quality experience somehow. On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can ask them to scan for certain things that we like to check out. Yes, it's not the same as us doing it, but there are other ways to manage this. I just don't think it's with getting that worked up over. After all, one of the main reasons at this list is so beneficial is the fact that there are lots of guinea pigs out there. There are a lot of people who will buy apps and test them. We can learn from them. That's one of the main reasons I stay on this list along with being able to hopefully assist others on occasion. It wasn't for these facts. With all the extraneous messages that are passed back-and-forth, I would've unsubscribed along time ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no
Re: Skype update and removing contacts
yes, but you will be asked to enter your pass code it you have not entered it within the allotted time such as 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours. Launch pass code and look around. I have been doing this since I began using my iDevice. Smile. Joseph - Original Message - From: Anthony Vece ajv...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:50 AM Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Sieghard; If you have a pass code set, will this still work? I'm confused. Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 10:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Yes, any notification you double tap before you unlock your phone will take you straight into the app once the phone is unlocked. If you don't lock your phone with a passcode/fingerprint Skype would open right away from the lock screen if you were to double tap a Skype notification. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:23 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts I also have a 5S iPhone and touch id function is active. So, what you do is to double the skype icon on the lock screen first, before you hide it using your fingerprint. Is that right? Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hi Ahmed, Answering incoming Skype calls is a bit of a challenge especially if you use a passcode. As far as I know you can't answer from the lock screen. If I have quick access to my phone I can usually do it uickly enough, but I have a 5S and use Touch Id which allows me to unlock the phone pretty quickly. It's definitely a good idea to set Skype alerts to show on the lock screen because then I can double tap on it in the lock screen, then use my fingerprint to unlock and I'll be taken straight into the app where I can find the answer button. Regards, Siegard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ahmed Khater Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:13 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Sieghard, I always receive skype calls while I am in the home screen, or the screen of my phone is locked. When I try to answer the call, it is very difficult for me to find to go to the skype app and answer the call quickly. Now, What is the easiest and fastest way to answer a skype call? And are there any specific notification settings, or any other possible settings that I need to perform which can facilitate the process of answering skype calls? Thank you. Best Regards Ahmed Khater aakhater@gmail.com It's always hope that gives meaning to life From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 7:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Skype update and removing contacts Hello Jenny, OK, I saw the Skype update this morning and know now where you saw this about removing contacts. This has indeed changed a bit in this version of Skype. The easiest way to do this is to double tap on a contact, then once the contact is open double tap o the contact name again at the top of the screen which will show you the contacts profile. You can also get there by opening a contact, then double tap the More button at the bottom right and select Profile from the menu. At the bottom of the profile is another More button and in this menu you now have Block and Remove. There is no longer a Block and Remove option as I assume that removing a contact will either block it automatically or maybe it asks if you want to also block the contact if you tap on Remove. Since I didn't have a contact to be removed I didn't try this. In the What's New they also mentioned that you can send voice messages, I have not yet found where you can do this. I thought it would be in the media menu where you can send a photo or video message, but those are still the only 2 options in that menu. Regards, Sieghard -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are
Re: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time.
Hi yes I to agree I would be intiristed in if this will come to markit and the price it will cost. - Original Message - From: Anthony Vece To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 1:57 PM Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. Hi Lucy; I also wish they still made the Optacon. It is an amazing device. However; I'm sure there is politics involved. Anthony From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Edmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. The Optacon is great! Wish they still made them. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 9:40 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. Thanks Lucy for sharing this. This sounds very promising. Reminds me of the OPTACON shrunk down to one finger size with speech output. It will be very interesting to see if it comes to market and at what price. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf OfEdmonds, Lucy (LARA) Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 7:09 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time. MIT finger device reads to the blind in real time Tuesday - 7/8/2014, 5:06am ET Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words. The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3-D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office. Reading is as easy as pointing the finger at text. Special software tracks the finger movement, identifies words and processes the information. The device has vibration motors that alert readers when they stray from the script, said Roy Shilkrot, who is developing the device at the MIT Media Lab. For Jerry Berrier, 62, who was born blind, the promise of the FingerReader is its portability and offer of real-time functionality at school, a doctor's office and restaurants. When I go to the doctor's office, there may be forms that I wanna read before I sign them, Berrier said. He said there are other optical character recognition devices on the market for those with vision impairments, but none that he knows of that will read in real time. Berrier manages training and evaluation for a federal program that distributes technology to low-income people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have lost their sight and hearing. He works from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. Everywhere we go, for folks who are sighted, there are things that inform us about the products that we are about to interact with. I wanna be able to interact with those same products, regardless of how I have to do it, Berrier said. Pattie Maes, an MIT professor who founded and leads the Fluid Interfaces research group developing the prototype, says the FingerReader is like reading with the tip of your finger and it's a lot more flexible, a lot more immediate than any solution that they have right now. Developing the gizmo has taken three years of software coding, experimenting with various designs and working on feedback from a test group of visually impaired people. Much work remains before it is ready for the market, Shilkrot said, including making it work on cellphones. Shilkrot said developers believe they will be able to affordably market the FingerReader but he could not yet estimate a price. The potential market includes some of the 11.2 million people in the United States with vision impairment, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Current technology used in homes and offices offers cumbersome scanners that must process the desired script before it can be read aloud by character-recognition software installed on a computer or smartphone, Shilkrot said. The FingerReader would not replace Braille -- the system of raised dots that form words, interpreted by touch. Instead, Shilkrot said, the new device would enable users to access a vast number of books and other materials that are not currently available in Braille. Developers had to overcome unusual challenges to help people
Re: Problem with Skype
I've seen this issue when making video calls. I'm wondering if that might be what is going on here?... Thanks, Cara :) --- iOS design and development - LookTel.com --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Jul 7, 2014, at 11:00 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Ron, I would suggest you try and delete Skype off your phone and then redownload it because I can't reproduce this at all neither with the last version or the one which just came out. After I place a call I have End Call a bit up from the Home key, I just put my finger on the home button and move it straight up. Once I find End Call I can flick left for the in-call DialPad, for Mute and for Speakerphone On/Off. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf OfRon Pelletier Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 4:55 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Problem with Skype Hi all, I have a problem with not being able to do anything after I call someone. I don't get a menu on the screen that allows me to turn on the speaker or even hang up. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? By the way, I have the latest version that came out today but I had the same problem with the previous version. Ron Danvers A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once. Phyllis Diller -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Adjusting the Speaking Rate of VoiceOver
Hi, This should be a straightforward thing. How do I adjust the Speech Rate of VoiceOver? If I do it in Settings | General | Accessibility | Voiceover, by double-tapping on Speaking Rate, Adjustable, and then swipe up or down with one finger to adjust the value, all that happens then is that I run into the other VoiceOver settings for Sound Effects, Braille, this and that, but I can only slightly adjust the speech rate. (At the moment I am hovering at about 51%. I'd like to adjust that downward eventually to maybe about 11%.) Am using iOS7.1.2 or the latest iOS update on iPhone 5S. I mostly use braille, but needed to see if I could help a situation where braille reading/scrolling was a bit too slow in a particular newspaper app.) TIA for assistance. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
Hi, As someone else said: they have iPod touch; what if there are no podcasts etc using those? What about older iPhones? Let's hope there will be info on what it will work with. I used and loved it on N86 and would be willing to buy it provided I find it will do something better than what's already out there. All the best Angie Sent from my iPad On 8 Jul 2014, at 15:02, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at
Re: KNFB Reader App
Then why on Earth don't we talk to the debs of text-grabber and all? Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2014, at 4:48 AM, Michael Malver mmal...@gmail.com wrote: But it might be apples and oranges. Knfb reader is supposed to have text editing abilities in addition to scanning abilities. I certainly can't edit text with text detective. Can it be done with text grabber? In other words, though it is an app for the blind, it may have a feature set that makes it unique among scanning apps. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Krister Ekstrom Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are
Re: Square card reader
Lois, Did you experiment with a splitter to find out if you could use a headset with the square reader and have speech output through it? On Friday, April 18, 2014 6:31:48 AM UTC-4, Lois B wrote: I did some expensive experimenting yesterday to see how the square reader worked with blue tooth, etc. Bluetooth headphones do not work with the card reader plugged in, even if you turn it off and back on after plugging in the reader. The splitter also did not work with regular headphones even though the splitter would work if only the reader was plugged in. Maybe, it is some sort of security feature that is built in. The only way to use the reader is to plug it in to swipe the card, then take it out again to sign and finish the transaction. The Bluetooth comes back when you take the reader out, likewise the wired headphones. If you have silence when you unplug the reader, you will know that the swipe was successful and you are at the signature screen. After signing, you wait until you hear it was successful. Before that, there is no speech. I will get used to it eventually. So, it does work, just has a few quirks. Good luck, Lois -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
will it do real time ocr? On 7/7/2014 4:48 PM, Fred Olver wrote: It will be available in late August. Fred Olver - Original Message - From: Becky beckyas...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 5:24 PM Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App Hi all When will you be able to purchase this app? Vecky Sabo Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2014, at 12:18 PM, AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- websites: http://www.solavei.com/hanksmith http://qoinpro.com/5f674bfbfc97bbb1f3216db274fb72f8 -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
How easy is the app to use? was RE: KNFB Reader App
Hi. I have a question about this app, and more specificly how it worked on other devices in the past. I've heard it compared to other mainstream OCR apps on the iPhone. I'd like to hear from KNFB users who have used this app on other devices. How easy was it to use on these devices, and if you've used other OCR apps on an iPhone, how does it compare with these apps? I think this will give us a more accurate idea about how easy the app will be to use. As for the cost of the app, in my opinion, I wouldn't have a problem paying for it if it works as well as people say. Only problem I may have is I suspect the app won't work on an iPhone 4, so I'll have to save up for an iPhone 6 to use it. At least that's what I think the most logical thing to do. Have a good day, and don't work too hard. GO REDS! Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY kmino...@outlook.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
That one of the points I've wanted to make with my novel-sized posts on the mac and Apple. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2014, at 4:42 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
It better be able to read handwriting, large-print, any written printed text, and even braille. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:08 PM, Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: If the application can do well from about 20 feet, I assume that it would do very well from 6 to 10 inches away when scanning a document. I just hope that there will be a trial version that we can test before paying the full price. Other than that, I think many should give them a break until they release it. Then we can see for ourselves. Regards, Feliciano Twitter: @Theblindman12v www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:03 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I'd normally agree, and honestly I still don't know where I stand on this. One thing to consider, though, is the cost of development compared to market size. I'm not talking about just the app itself, but, as one person pointed out on Twitter, this app has some heavy-duty OCR behind it. That probably means commercially licensed OCR engines and other behind-the-scenes items whose cost we don't know about. Is $99 a lot for this? Yes, and I probably won't find it worth my own money. All I'm saying is that, given the technology involved, there may be hidden costs that make it a more reasonable price than it first appears... Maybe. On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:57 PM, 'David Goldfield' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: One of the things I really like about Apple, iOS in particular, is that it has successfully allowed us to escape from the old business model of paying a lot of money for assistive products. No longer do we have to pay a high price to access our screens because Apple included a free access package. No longer do we have to pay a high price for OCR apps because sighted people, who use and require the same apps, only need to pay a few dollars for it and, therefore, so do we. In my opinion, and this is just my opinion, the marketing department of KNFB is doing us a tremendous disservice by trying to bring back the 1980's and 1990's business model of how assistive technology is distributed. Feel free to visit my new Web site http://www.DavidGoldfield.info Feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-goldfield/12/929/573 Visit my blog http://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com Follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/davidgoldfield David Goldfield, Founder and Peer Coordinator Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired On 7/6/2014 6:50 PM, Alex Hall wrote: All I can say is: there better be a demo version. Offer ten scans, pop up alerts every minute, limit some functions... Somehow, though, they need to release a lite version. If I'm going to drop half the cost of a new iPod Touch on one app, I want to be absolutely sure it will meet my needs first. If they offer only the $99 app with no way of testing it, well, that's just a bad idea. On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:44 PM, Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: Other platform OCR applications cost over $200. This is not priced too high if it competes with the other OCR applications. I am curious on what it can really do. I hear it can OCR text from 20ft away. Regards, Feliciano Twitter: @Theblindman12v www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 3:36 PM, 'David Goldfield' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: In my opinion, the price of this app, if it is indeed $99.00, is insanely high and it won't be on my phone for that price. However, ultimately the market, as it always does, will decide. I know some will purchase it at this price. If enough people don't, then the folks at KNFB will have to make some decisions about the price. If enough people buy it at $99.00, then the app will likely remain at that price for some time. Feel free to visit my new Web site http://www.DavidGoldfield.info Feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-goldfield/12/929/573 Visit my blog http://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com Follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/davidgoldfield David Goldfield, Founder and Peer Coordinator Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired On 7/6/2014 6:32 PM, Anthony Vece wrote: These companies just don't get it. Most people like accessibility off the shelf. Sent from my iPhone 5s! On Jul 6, 2014, at 5:32 PM, Betty Emmons bettycemm...@gmail.com wrote: for that price it better do tha laundry, wash the dishes and clean the house. while I'm thinking of it maybe drive me where I want to go. Betty Emmons - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 4:10 PM Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App If it was $30 I
Re: KNFB Reader App
I will never buy an app the price of my iPod. Ever. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: If it was $30 I might consider it if other demos show equal results in speed and accuracy, but $99? They must be on some pretty amazing drugs to think people will pay that much for something that is only faster by a few seconds than apps like TextGrabber or Prizmo. Just my opinion. Richard Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education. - Victor Hugo Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and will be available by the end of August. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Importing Garageband projects from my Mac to my I phone.
Hello. I want to know how I can import my Garage band project from my Mac to my I phone please? I hope I'm not being moderated as I've sent no spam. Kawal. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
Yes but my gosh, access note was overpriced, and under featured. Look, you have to have a bluetooth keyboard or braille display to even get all the benefits that it offers. It doesn't open pdf files, it doesn't open epub files, my gosh its terrible! Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:07 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Yes, Apple did all of that, but at the same time they use a lot of proprietary hardware and software which makes a lot of their devices and accessories a lot more expensive than the competition and yet people have no problems forking out $30 or $35 for a stupid little Lightning to 30 PIN adapter which is roughly the size of a double A battery or a 3 foot piece of cable with a USB plug on one end and a 30-Pin or Lightning plug on the other. A comparible Micro USB cable would cost about $5 or $8. I don't really blame Apple for this, they charge what people are willing to pay, but I am sure KNFB put a lot of time and expertise in developing the iOS version of KNFB Reader and from what I have heard so far it may do some things which Prizmo or Text Grabber won't do so I think once again we should all just wait until the app is released before passing the guilty verdict. $99 is expensive for most apps, but I have seen other apps on the App Store which cost that and much more and which are made for a particular target market. Regards, Sieghardthere are other specialized From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 3:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App One of the things I really like about Apple, iOS in particular, is that it has successfully allowed us to escape from the old business model of paying a lot of money for assistive products. No longer do we have to pay a high price to access our screens because Apple included a free access package. No longer do we have to pay a high price for OCR apps because sighted people, who use and require the same apps, only need to pay a few dollars for it and, therefore, so do we. In my opinion, and this is just my opinion, the marketing department of KNFB is doing us a tremendous disservice by trying to bring back the 1980's and 1990's business model of how assistive technology is distributed. Feel free to visit my new Web site http://www.DavidGoldfield.info Feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-goldfield/12/929/573 Visit my blog http://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com Follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/davidgoldfield David Goldfield, Founder and Peer Coordinator Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired On 7/6/2014 6:50 PM, Alex Hall wrote: All I can say is: there better be a demo version. Offer ten scans, pop up alerts every minute, limit some functions... Somehow, though, they need to release a lite version. If I'm going to drop half the cost of a new iPod Touch on one app, I want to be absolutely sure it will meet my needs first. If they offer only the $99 app with no way of testing it, well, that's just a bad idea. On Jul 6, 2014, at 6:44 PM, Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: Other platform OCR applications cost over $200. This is not priced too high if it competes with the other OCR applications. I am curious on what it can really do. I hear it can OCR text from 20ft away. Regards, Feliciano Twitter: @Theblindman12v www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 3:36 PM, 'David Goldfield' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: In my opinion, the price of this app, if it is indeed $99.00, is insanely high and it won't be on my phone for that price. However, ultimately the market, as it always does, will decide. I know some will purchase it at this price. If enough people don't, then the folks at KNFB will have to make some decisions about the price. If enough people buy it at $99.00, then the app will likely remain at that price for some time. Feel free to visit my new Web site http://www.DavidGoldfield.info Feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-goldfield/12/929/573 Visit my blog http://davidgoldfield.wordpress.com Follow me on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/davidgoldfield David Goldfield, Founder and Peer Coordinator Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired On 7/6/2014 6:32 PM, Anthony Vece wrote: These companies just don't get it. Most people like accessibility off the shelf. Sent from my iPhone 5s! On Jul 6, 2014, at 5:32 PM, Betty Emmons bettycemm...@gmail.com wrote: for that price it better do tha laundry, wash the dishes and clean the house. while I'm thinking of it maybe drive me where I want to go. Betty Emmons -
Re: KNFB Reader App
Totally agreed. And it may just go free like access note, LOL Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Betty Emmons bettycemm...@gmail.com wrote: for that price it better do tha laundry, wash the dishes and clean the house. while I'm thinking of it maybe drive me where I want to go. Betty Emmons - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 4:10 PM Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App If it was $30 I might consider it if other demos show equal results in speed and accuracy, but $99? They must be on some pretty amazing drugs to think people will pay that much for something that is only faster by a few seconds than apps like TextGrabber or Prizmo. Just my opinion. Richard Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education. - Victor Hugo Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and will be available by the end of August. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
girafe scanner stand
Hi all, Does anybody on the list have the giraffe, stand that is suppose to help get good scans when using a phone? I'm familiar with standscan, but I have to say, the thought of paying 50 bucks for cardboard is not particularly thrilling. Has anybody compared the giraffe with the standscan? I've certainly had poor luck with ocr and my phone when not using a stand. I gather that the demo for the knfb was not using a stand but am not sure. In any case, I'd be interested to hear peoples' experiences with the giraffe. Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
$99? That's laughable and sad at the same time. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:04 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and will be available by the end of August. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
I don't think speed is the only issue here. If it really can do PowerPoint slides, as they claim, and if it gets better results is it so picky, then it would probably be worth for some people. I have never had good results with an OCR app on my phone. If I could get decent results with this app, I would pay for it. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:10 PM, Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com wrote: If it was $30 I might consider it if other demos show equal results in speed and accuracy, but $99? They must be on some pretty amazing drugs to think people will pay that much for something that is only faster by a few seconds than apps like TextGrabber or Prizmo. Just my opinion. Richard Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education. - Victor Hugo Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and will be available by the end of August. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: finding the settings option using the xm radio app from the i phone
At the bottom of the SiriusXM app there is a row of buttons. I select one of these and perform a 3-finger swipe from right to left. The settings button is the last one on that row. Randy On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:09 PM, 'Candy Lowe' via VIPhone viphone@googlegroups.com wrote: Could you let me know exactly what you are trying to accomplish. I looked around and I didn't see a settings button per se, but you can add stations to favorites and do certain other things with the app. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2014, at 8:41 PM, Terri Elliott terrielli...@samobile.net wrote: I'm trying to locate the settings option from the sirius xm app. I'm using the iphone 4 s and the iphone 5 s. I can't find it with Seri and the voice over feature. If anyone has any ideas as to how I can find this option please let me know. Thanks. Terrie -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
Apple does not allow trials, do they? I thought that has been a long-standing Apple policy. So if there is no trial, it is not KN FB's fault. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 1:52 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The demo was impressive, but the reading material was preselected and prepared. Andy From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 12:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: KNFB Reader App Hi Andy, Thanks for that information, that price means that I would only buy it if it was absolutely outstanding and much better than Text Grabber or Prizmo in several areas. For me those would be primarily in ease of use and the ability to take good pictures and of course regonition quality. I hope they offer some sort of way to try out the app, maybe a free version which allows you to take 10 pictures or something like that. While the price is on the high side, it is, however, not as bad as some people have speculated a few weeks ago when people thought it would cost $300 or $500 and it’s certainly a far cry from the $1,500 it cost when it was aavailable for the Symbean platform. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 12:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: KNFB Reader App It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and will be available by the end of August. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this
Re: NFB app?
It best work with the I phone 6 as that is what I'm getting next. Kawal. On 5 Jul 2014, at 14:54, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: And I would be interested in knowing how well this app will work with my 5th generation ipod touch or my ipad mini? I don't have an iphone. On 7/4/2014 9:17 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: Hi David, I assume we listened to the same recording. I did not find the presenters to be all that evasive when it comes to currency. They simply said that at this point the app did not recognize money, but that maybe down the road it would. In any case, with an app like LookTel Money Reader which supports quite a few currencies and works so well I don't think it's a big deal whether the KNFB Reader app does that or not. I don't want to endorse the app before it's available or before we know how much of a premium they will charge and I do want to point out that I am not a beta tester, but I must say that I look forward to finding out how much it will be and of course to hear a well-done Podcast and user feedback about it. One thing I have been meaning to find out and maybe you know this is whether Prizmo and Text Grabber do the recognition on the phone or whether the image is uploaded, recognized on a server and the text is sent back. They did mention that KNFB Reader does not require a data connection to work and that is certainly good, but as I said, I don't know if the other popular apps share this ability. Regards, Sieghard *From:*viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *David Chittenden *Sent:* Friday, July 04, 2014 5:51 PM *To:* viphone@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: NFB app? I listened to the privately recorded Audio Boo of the KNFB Reader presentation which was announced and linked to on Top Tech Tidbits. 1) The presentation was a first-rate demonstration of showmanship. It was very obviously completely pre-rehearsed, such that the presenters were able to present 100% flawless scans with perfect first-time images whilst properly exciting / working the crowd. All the items scanned were preselected, so the presenters obviously knew the items would work. The recognition speed was the same as the speed in TextGrabber. So, what does KNFB Reading Technologies contribute to the OCR arena? Aside from the fact that they are a company focused specifically on blindness access (which will make them far superior to everybody else in some people's eyes)? It appears that KNFB Reader is primed to take the picture whilst the iOS device is laying flat on the page. After activating the onscreen button, one lifts the device until the camera automatically activates. Therefore, the image is either assessing blank white space, page edge detection, or both. Given the cheerleading and the lack of specific detail given in the presentation, I will bet KNFB Reading Technologies will be charging a significant premium for this implementation of the technology. I do hope I am wrong. Oh, one final note, the Reader will not support currency in its initial version, and the presenters were evasive about if and when such may become available in the future. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com mailto:dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 5 Jul 2014, at 3:08, Fred Olver goodfo...@charter.net mailto:goodfo...@charter.net wrote: Did anyone catch the presentation from the NFB convention this morning on their upcoming app for scanning? Was a price given? Is there a place where one can go to listen to it later? Fred Olver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fred.olver Skype: Fred.olver1 For more information about my book which is available in accessible formats go to: http://www.dealingwithvisionloss.com also available as a kindel download from amazon. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the
Re: MSS hardware accessory stand EZwazes: mobile delivery service — anything/everything…
May be someone wishes to make a quick buck? ___ If you receive this message from kgli...@icloud.com, for a personal response, please send an E-mail to kawa...@me.com On 6 Jul 2014, at 06:27 am, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Kevin, You seem to be tied in with this Mobile Scanning Solution and I just thought I point out that while this accessory sounds interesting and I listened to both the Youtube and Audio Boo presentation, it would go a long way for me if the presenter at least introduced himself and his team by name. I would also take this a lot more seriously if the company had a well-designed website with information about the Mobile Scanning Solution and the other stuff they do as well as a way to place secure online orders either via paypal or with a credit card. This should also include a return policy/guaranty for a refund should one not like the product. I think your initial introduction of the product without any details and a request to email you personally as well as your request to pay you via Paypal turned a lot of people off this accessory. I remember somebody asking how big this would be folded up and I don’t think this even is collapsible like the Standscan, but once again none of this information came across in the Youtube presentation. Incidently I did email you directly and while I remember getting a reply with something like “Thanks for your interest”, I never received any product details. Just thought I convey my thoughts regarding this; this product was just not introduced in a very professional way and I’m sure I’m not the only person who doesn’t use Twitter and spends as little time on Facebook as possible. Without an informative website people like me basically have no way to really check out the product. Regards, Sieghard R and the ability It would also, the credibility of the company would at least for me be a lot From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 9:18 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: MSS hardware accessory stand EZwazes: mobile delivery service — anything/everything… I just listened to this Audioboo and thought that you should hear it too MSS hardware accessory stand EZwazes: mobile delivery service — anything/everything… Do you boo? It's easy. Check out audioboo.fm for info! http://audioboo.fm/boos/2306112-mss-hardware-accessory-stand-ezwazes-mobile-delivery-service-anything-everything Sent from Kevin Chao's Gold iPhone 5S -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an
Voice Dream reader and protected content
Listers, Can I listen to protected ebooks like e-pub or protected pdf files in Voice Dream Reader? Many thanks Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: AccessNote is now free - this is not a limited time offer
That's good that its now free, as it should have always been. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 4, 2014, at 2:19 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hello, After answering David's question about AccessNote and whether it was free for a limited time or whether it was now just a free app I realized this would be better in a new thread with appropriate subject. I am therefore reposting my message and to summarize, yes, AccessNote has become a free app. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 12:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: looking ForAn App For App Deals Hi David, Yes, Access Note, which used to be $19.99, is now free. In an article on the AFB website it says the following: The American Foundation for the Blind Offers New and Expanded Free Apps to Help People with Vision Loss New York (June 25, 2014 The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today launched the all-new CareerConnect AppT, a tool for professionals, job seekers, parents and youth, and announced that AccessNoteR, a specialized notetaker for people who are visually impaired, will soon be available for use on Android devices. Thanks to generous support from funders, AFB is making AccessNote (formerly $19.99 in the Apple App Store) available free of charge. Based on AFB's popular CareerConnectR web program, the CareerConnect app is designed to be used on the go for job search tips, quick lesson ideas, and career advice. Key features include the CareerConnect blog tab, providing current info about navigating the employment process; transition-related lesson plans grouped by topic; and Our Stories, packed with informative personal stories from people who are blind or visually impaired and successfully employed in various fields. AccessNote, originally released in 2013 for use with iOS devices, is the first notetaking app developed and designed specifically for users with vision loss. AccessNote has been lauded for its user-friendly features such as easy text navigation, DropBox integration, compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards and wireless braille displays, and its powerful search function. We're always looking for ways to expand access to technology for people who are blind or visually impaired, said Carl R. Augusto, AFB president and CEO. Based on the popularity of the CareerConnect website and the original version of AccessNote we realized it was crucial to further develop these programs and offer them for free to a wider audience. The CareerConnect app is available for download for iOS, and AFB will be adding new features through the coming year. AccessNote will be available for download for iOS and Android. The link to the article is: http://www.afb.org/info/about-us/press-room/afb-offers-new-and-expanded-free -apps-to-help-people-with-vision-loss/125 Regards, Sieghard -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post
Re: Apps to make domestic calls
do you have to sign up from in the app or can you go to vonage.com and sign up there? On 7/4/2014 11:04 AM, Kelly Pierce wrote: Joseph, vonage has a free app independent from its service to paying subscribers. Anyone can receive 3,000 minutes of free calling. If the company doesn't have a credit card number, one can't be charged. FreedomPop made its iPhone app available earlier this year and offers 200 minutes a month of free calling. I use all three with my T-Mobile service that provides only 100 minutes of calling a month. Kelly On 7/4/14, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, it probably was a dictation bug abetment Vonage Sent from my iPhone On Jul 4, 2014, at 12:45 PM, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Joseph and Kelly, Skype was already recommended and Kelly, since you pointed out that you are on a slow internet connection it might be one of the best as their compression is quite good. Of course it's not completely free although the approx. $30 or $31 annually paid subscription for unlimited North America wide calling is quite inexpensive. Any Voip app will have it's difficulties with a slow connection. Have you run a speedtest to see what your speeds are? Also, Joseph, was this a cute SIRI dictation bug? I mean the fact that you hopefully meant Vonage because for Bondage you are probably on the wrong list *smile*. Take care, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Hudson Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 10:39 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apps to make domestic calls Hi Kelly, I know that magicJack will not allow you to call conference lines I've tried it. As for bondage, they will tag something on dear Bill in order to make money I found that out through a friend. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: the totally free calling apps are magic jack, vonage and FreedomPop. I don't know about conference lines and area code 712. Try them out and report back. Kelly On 7/3/14, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Skype will allow you to do this as long as you can buy credit. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Ann cradlingarm...@gmail.com wrote: Sent from my iPhone hello, is anyone heard of any recent apps were you can make domestic calls? I'm looking for something that's totally voiceover compatible, makes domestic calls, and let you call conference lines and the 712 area code. Thank you in advance for any help PS, I'm on a very slow Internet connection -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post
has any one updated to the newest update to i blink radio?
Has any one updated to the newest update to i blink radio. in this update it wil allow a individual to download content to there device.It all so has stability improvements. ```Sent from my iPad -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Apps to make domestic calls
don't you have to have the vonage service all ready to get the free service? On 7/3/2014 4:14 PM, Kelly Pierce wrote: the totally free calling apps are magic jack, vonage and FreedomPop. I don't know about conference lines and area code 712. Try them out and report back. Kelly On 7/3/14, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Skype will allow you to do this as long as you can buy credit. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Ann cradlingarm...@gmail.com wrote: Sent from my iPhone hello, is anyone heard of any recent apps were you can make domestic calls? I'm looking for something that's totally voiceover compatible, makes domestic calls, and let you call conference lines and the 712 area code. Thank you in advance for any help PS, I'm on a very slow Internet connection -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- websites: http://www.solavei.com/hanksmith http://qoinpro.com/5f674bfbfc97bbb1f3216db274fb72f8 -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Multiple signatures on the I phone.
Hello. I am wondering if there is a way to have multiple signatures in your I phone message please as I have multiple e-mails that I use to send from as at the moment, i am using my alias but have to use my proper account when not dealing with list traffic. I hope this email is not too confusing. Thank you. Kawal. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones
There are also several apps, many of them free, available if you type hearing aid in the search field. - Original Message - From: Ron Pelletier To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 5:27 PM Subject: RE: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones Hi Bill, I have an app which, I hope, can help you a lot if it still exists. It is called Awareness. I found it in the app store about 1 year ago. Its purpose is to pick-up ambient sounds from the iPhone's microphone and send it to your earphones so, if walking with music, the ambient sound can reduce the music and let you hear it. Don't know if it will do the trick for your type of hearing problem but it sure sounds like its worth a try. I found it just by writing Awareness in the search field of the app store. Good luck and let me know Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Gallik Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 1:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones Well Folks; I'm going to divulge here that I have a serious hearing problem in my right ear; this is due mostly to the fact that the mechanics of good hearing -- the eardrum, stirrup, anvil and hammer inside the ear -- are gone due to a chronic infection as a child. However, I've discovered that the Bluez design to use bone conduction for delivering sound to the hearing processing in the brain has rendered a dramatic balance in excellent hearing on both ears. Does anybody know of an iOS app that will take advantage of this and deliver ambient environmental sounds to the earphones that I might take advantage of this interesting phenomena? Holland's Boy, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Adjusting the Speaking Rate of VoiceOver
You are in the right place, but find that adjustable item and simply swipe up or down. That is, don't double tap on it first, just move to it and swipe. It should adjust in five percent increments. Also be sure that the up/down swipe is fast enough; it sounds like you may be moving your finger too slowly, and having the gesture interpreted as simply moving your finger on the screen. The up/down flick should be as fast as a left/right flick. On Jul 8, 2014, at 2:36 PM, Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie wrote: Hi, This should be a straightforward thing. How do I adjust the Speech Rate of VoiceOver? If I do it in Settings | General | Accessibility | Voiceover, by double-tapping on Speaking Rate, Adjustable, and then swipe up or down with one finger to adjust the value, all that happens then is that I run into the other VoiceOver settings for Sound Effects, Braille, this and that, but I can only slightly adjust the speech rate. (At the moment I am hovering at about 51%. I'd like to adjust that downward eventually to maybe about 11%.) Am using iOS7.1.2 or the latest iOS update on iPhone 5S. I mostly use braille, but needed to see if I could help a situation where braille reading/scrolling was a bit too slow in a particular newspaper app.) TIA for assistance. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Square card reader
Yes, and it would not work at all once the reader is plugged in. I found that the easiest way to handle it was to plug it in to swipe, then unplug it to get speech back. I’d love to know if anyone has been successful with a splitter or with Bluetooth. I found that they did not work for me. Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sumana Silverheels Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 1:44 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Square card reader Lois, Did you experiment with a splitter to find out if you could use a headset with the square reader and have speech output through it? On Friday, April 18, 2014 6:31:48 AM UTC-4, Lois B wrote: I did some expensive experimenting yesterday to see how the square reader worked with blue tooth, etc. Bluetooth headphones do not work with the card reader plugged in, even if you turn it off and back on after plugging in the reader. The splitter also did not work with regular headphones even though the splitter would work if only the reader was plugged in. Maybe, it is some sort of security feature that is built in. The only way to use the reader is to plug it in to swipe the card, then take it out again to sign and finish the transaction. The Bluetooth comes back when you take the reader out, likewise the wired headphones. If you have silence when you unplug the reader, you will know that the swipe was successful and you are at the signature screen. After signing, you wait until you hear it was successful. Before that, there is no speech. I will get used to it eventually. So, it does work, just has a few quirks. Good luck, Lois -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard
On a Bluetooth keyboard which one which key is the voiceover key Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2014, at 2:25 PM, Pinky pink...@abe.midco.net wrote: Hi Christopher, Thanks for explain the Bluetooth keyboard keys. That now makes more sense to me as I use a pc keyboard all the time. Ed -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Hallsworth Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 1:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard Control and option are the VoiceOver keys. Note on a PC keyboard it would be control and alt since the alt key simulates the option key. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 02/07/2014 18:56, Pinky wrote: Hi Group, Can someone refresh my old feeble mind and tell me what keys are VO on the Bluetooth keyboard? Thanks in advance Ed -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 11:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard Hi Teresa, Though your post is useful and well written, I wrote the very same type of tutorial just a week or two ago. Smile. It seems as though many of us are not using our time and this forum wisely if we're going to repeatedly post the same information. So far, it appears many are deleting messages without even quickly browsing through them for possibly useful information. If this is in fact what is happening, then the individuals doing this will miss out on great information as well as cluttering the list with redundant requests. Am I wrong? If you're curious, here's what I wrote on the topic of using a Bluetooth keyboard to move apps between home pages as well as into folders... Smile. For those interested in using an external Bluetooth keyboard to move apps, when lucky and all works as it should, here's what I'm doing to move my apps around: 1. My iDevice (iPod Touch 5th gen) is turned on and my Bluetooth keyboard is paired. Note: for whatever reason, my Amazon Basics keyboard takes about 25 seconds to be recognized by iDevice Bluetooth. (Shrug). 2. I use the touch screen to navigate to Home screen 3 and place focus on the app I want to move. 3. I press the following command on the keyboard: VO+Shift+letter M. I get the message informing me that I'm moving X app. 4. I use 3-finger gesture on the touch screen to move from Home screen 3 to Home screen 1. Note: sometimes this does not work, so I simply go to bottom of the screen and swipe up to move from page 3 to page 1, and this does seem to reliably do the job. 5. I move my app on top of the folder where I want to place the app, and I once again execute the following command: VO+Shift+letter M. 6. My iDevice and VoiceOver begin sounding off all kinds of bells and whistles while they do their thing, and when I no longer hear anything, I swipe to right a couple of times. 7. I press the Home button once on my iDevice to return screen back to normal. 8. I swipe over to the bottom of the list of apps, and sure enough the app I moved is there. 9. I execute the scrub gesture to close the folder, and I'm eventually informed that the app count has increased, which once again assures me the app has been moved. 10. All done moving app. Smile. For those wanting to move an app from Home screen X to Home screen Y without accidentally creating an unwanted folder, try this... 1. My iDevice (iPod Touch 5th gen) is turned on and my Bluetooth keyboard is paired. 2. I use the touch screen to navigate to Home screen 3 and place focus on the app I want to move. 3. I press the following command on the keyboard: VO+Shift+letter M. I get the message informing me that I'm moving X app. 4. I use 3-finger gesture on the touch screen to move from Home screen 3 to Home screen 1. Note: sometimes this does not work, so I simply go to bottom of the screen and swipe up to move from page 3 to page 1, and this does seem to reliably do the job. 5. Since the keyboard will not allow for placing an app between two apps like the touch interface allows, I simply move my app on top of the app where I want to position the app, and I once again execute the following command: VO+Shift+letter M. 6. I'm told a new folder will be created with X title. 7. I simply press Escape key once on the keyboard to cancel the folder creation process. 8. I swipe to the right a couple of times then press the Home button once to return the focus back to normal. 9. I touch the bottom left-hand corner of the screen then swipe to the left to access the very last app on the current Home screen. 10. If all went well the app will have
Re: KNFB Reader App
well not only that but the fact is that shure all these apps can do alot of things like say read things like menues or other things and wile that is all well and good from a pracktil day to day life situwation not many of us go out for dinner say alone and like others have pointed out no one wants to be sitting with a group of friends or something and spending 10 minnits trying to read a menu with our fancy phone when the rest of the people have disided what they want to eat etc. in short no OCR app will ever replace a good and working set of humin eyes and this also includes the conversation that might arise from asking questions like hey can you read this to me? well these are my thoughts. from Mich. - Original Message - From: Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 5:45 AM Subject: Re: KNFB Reader App That one of the points I've wanted to make with my novel-sized posts on the mac and Apple. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2014, at 4:42 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi, i think it is sad, almost tragic that we once again need a reinvention of the wheel in this case the KNFB reader to be satisfied with the results we get. This can, in the worst scenario send a signal to developers of main stream apps that they need not make the effort to make their apps accessible, the blindies have their own special apps that they use so why bother, and once again we'll be directed to the situation that we said we didn't want when the IPhone first became accessible. Yes there's a choice and all that and people choose what ever tool fits the task and all the rest, but some day there won't be this choice because we repeatedly send signals to the developers that their effort ain't gonna satisfy us and that the only things that will are the blind ghetto solutions. (note the quotes) That's my rant for today, now off my soap box and put on a flame protective suit because i sure gonna need it after this. /Krister 7 jul 2014 kl. 20:15 skrev AppleGourmet sen...@gmail.com: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
Re: Apps to make domestic calls
How about Fongo or tango! Sent from my iPhone On 3 Jul, 2014, at 7:14 PM, Kelly Pierce kellyt...@gmail.com wrote: the totally free calling apps are magic jack, vonage and FreedomPop. I don't know about conference lines and area code 712. Try them out and report back. Kelly On 7/3/14, Joseph Hudson jhud7...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Skype will allow you to do this as long as you can buy credit. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Ann cradlingarm...@gmail.com wrote: Sent from my iPhone hello, is anyone heard of any recent apps were you can make domestic calls? I'm looking for something that's totally voiceover compatible, makes domestic calls, and let you call conference lines and the 712 area code. Thank you in advance for any help PS, I'm on a very slow Internet connection -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Streaming Music Services!
The person may wonder why it is not available to them, and it isn't obvious to a beginner (of which there are several). Nobody said iTunes Radio oir any of the other georestricted music streaming services are worthless. I understand from the media that there are plans to extend iTunes Radio to some other countries in September. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 8:05 PM Subject: Re: Streaming Music Services! Yes but why state the obvious again. If it isn't available where, there is nothing you can do about it and there is that chance too that somebody else may make use of it or send it to another friend etc. So, just because somebody can't get it doesn't necessarily make it worthless. Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. Thanks for listening! - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 10:13 AM Subject: RE: Streaming Music Services! Hi Allen and others, Just FYI, iTunes Radio is currently only available in the US and Austrailia. I don't know where Christine is from and she didn't say, but there are certainly enough people from outside the US on this list to keep in mind that not all services available in the States are an option. Here in Canada, for example, neither Spotify, Rhapsody, iTunes Radio nor Pandora are an option. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Paganelli Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 9:18 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Streaming Music Services! And of course there's iTunes radio right on your iPhone etc. Regards, Alan I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. Please click on: HTTP://WWW.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics format formerly on my website are still available upon request. Thanks for listening! - Original Message - From: janet wright jan...@wrighthere.net To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 3:05 AM Subject: Re: Streaming Music Services! there is I tunes match, pandora, and spotify I like pandora the best and there is also tuen in radio and I blink radio and I heart radio where you can listen to music hope this helps *** God has a plan for me. I may not see it right away but I'm willing to wait on the blessing he has in store for me! -Original Message- From: Christine Pierce Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 10:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Streaming Music Services! Hello, I am trying to find the best streaming music service. I was wondering if VoiceOver worked with which streaming service, or does VoiceOver work with all of the streaming music service? Also, I like all kinds of music, but my favorite music is 60s and 70s pop, soul, and country. Any help would be appreciated, thanks! Christine -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,
Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard
Hi Teresa, I wonder if you've found a way to move apps using a braille display. I think you are a braille user, yes? I appreciate the post about the bluetooth keyboard. I find moving apps not too bad on my phone, but harder on the iPad, so will definitely take advantage of this method there. Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Apple TV using the IPhone as the controler.
How do you pair the Bluetooth keyboard with the Apple TV box? Do you sign in each time you turn on Netflix through Apple TV? Designs on Life Coaching Julie Bentley United States 941-421-4611 Canada 647-my-coach ju...@dolcoaching.com www.DOLcoaching.com Life by design not by default! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Moore Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 11:27 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple TV using the IPhone as the controler. I love my apple tv. if you can master a set of arrow keys and enter you pretty much have the thing licked. there isn't a much simpler interface out there. if you are going to do a lot of searching, it is worth pairing a bluetooth keyboard as typing on the on screen keyboard is doable but quite slow imho Brian. Contact me on skype: brian.moore follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bmoore123 On 01/07/2014 11:30 AM, Julie Bentley wrote: Thank you. I gave up on Chromecast and bought Apple TV. It was super easy to set up. Thanks for the advise about the controller. Any tutorials about using Apple TV out there? Designs on Life Coaching Julie Bentley United States 941-421-4611 Canada 647-my-coach ju...@dolcoaching.com www.DOLcoaching.com Life by design not by default! From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Emmons Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:29 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple TV using the IPhone as the controler. Julie, in my opinion apple Tv is a lot easier to use netflix with than anything else. I would even go as far as not using Crhomecast, and just use airplay to stream music to your apple Tv from your phone. Netflix is a lot easier layout wise on the apple Tv. I use it almost daily and it's much easier than most things out there using the phone. The phone can be used as an apple Tv controller but it can be a pain to set up and it's almost just easier to use the Apple Tv controller itself. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to yell. Thanks and take care. On Jun 28, 2014, at 1:08 PM, Julie Bentley ju...@dolcoaching.com wrote: I guess the second part of my question is. Anyone on this list have experience with Apple TV? Is it just plane easier than Chromecast? Is Netflix easier or more accessible to use through the Apple TV ap? Thanks for any info! Julie Bentley -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to
Combining two folders by the same name into one
Listers, I've done a silly thing: I've created two folders containing the same type of applications and called them the same name. How can I resolve this? I'd like to combine them into one folder by the name already used in both cases. Can you give me some clues as to how to accomplish it? Thanks Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Siri problem since update...anyone else?
Hi. I only used Siri one time, but when I did, all I did was hold the Home button down until I heard a tone, then I released the button and told Siri what I wanted to do. As I said I have only used Siri one time, so it may not work the way I think. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY kmino...@outlook.com mailto:kmino...@outlook.com On Jul 2, 2014, at 1:53 PM, Christina C. blindmaclo...@gmail.com mailto:blindmaclo...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, I am on an iPhone 5S and I shut down and rebooted my phone after the latest update. I have been able to hold down the home button while using Siri until I am done talking. However, now, Siri cuts me off and starts responding before I am done talking even though I am still holding down the home button. It is extremely frustrating. If I ask Siri to text someone I only get two words in past their name. Then Siri cuts me off and reads back a short two word text because Siri won't let me finish. :( No matter how many times I do this, Siri continually cuts me off, even if i talk really fast or really slow or really loud or normal. This just started yesterday after the update. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks, Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com mailto:mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com . Visit this group at
Re: limeade 15600mah battery
hi, amazon is really the only vendor i found. the 15,600 was $45 and the 18,000 was $79. Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 12:59 PM Subject: RE: limeade 15600mah battery Fred, It all depends where you want to buy them. Amazon is a good place to look, all of them can easily be found by searching for Limefuel or Limefuel followed by the various model names like L156X, L180X or L240X. Just as one example, the L156X is $49.99 on sale for $39.99 right now on the American Amazon site. Regards, SieghardIf you check Amazon -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Fred Olver Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 9:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: limeade 15600mah battery What is the cost of these heavy little dudes? Fred Olver - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 10:32 AM Subject: RE: limeade 15600mah battery Hi Linda, According to Amazon the Blast L156X which is the 15,600 MAH model, weighs 12.8 ounces. The next model up, the Blast L180X which has a capacity of 18,000 MAH weighs 13.4 ounces, only 0.6 ounces more. Also, when you search for these on Amazon or if you are looking for the company's website, keep in mind that the company is no longer called Limeaid, but LimeFuel. Here are the specs of their 3 largest Blast models, they also have a Rugged model with 15,000 MAH made for outdoor use. This information is from Amazon since I couldn't find any place on the Limefuel website where they listed the dimensions and weights of their batteries. LimeFuel Blast L156X Size: 4.88 by 3.11 by 0.94 inches Weight: 12.8 ounces LimeFuel Blast L180X Size: 4.88 by 3.11 by 0.94 inches Weight: 13.44 ounces LimeFuel Blast L240X Size: 6.1 by 3.11 by 0.94 inches Weight: 1.11 pounds (17.76 ounces) Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynda Ingraham Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 8:06 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: limeade 15600mah battery Hi Brian, I am considering purchasing this model. About how much do you think it weighs? Thank you, Lynda -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: limeade 15600mah battery hi, The Limeade 15600 external battery pack is a bit heavier than I expected but it will charge your iphone 5s about ten times. For those who are completely blind, you can just guess on 12 hours to charge the Limeade 15600mah battery. The flashlight will blink when the pack is charging then stay on solid when you should unplug the pack. The pack will not be damaged if you can't see the light or forget to unplug it as it includes a circuit board to prevent over charging. Answers from supp...@limefuel.com were quick and helpful. Bryan Schulz -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the
Re: Recommendations for barcode reader app
Thanks all for your comments on barcode readers. Very helpful and they give me hope. Andrew On 1 Jul 2014, at 15:53, Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca wrote: Hi Andrew, Eileen's suggestion to first use Camfind is a very good one. With Camfind you just take a picture of the package without having to worry about finding the barcode and more often than not it will come back with the correct information as to what you have. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Lamanche Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 9:14 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Recommendations for barcode reader app Listers, Is there a reliable barcode reader app which a blind person could use to identify items purchased in supermarkets? I wonder how a blind person would know where the barcode is situated. Any experiences? Thanks in advance. Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: limeade 15600mah battery
hi, the size is about 4.8 long, 3.1 wide and 1 thick. the sides are rounded and the ends are flat with all ports and light at one end. since i didn't have time to mess around with possibly killing it, i also purchased the dual usb port wall charger and the stiff shell zipper pouch as a package deal for about $85. Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: Sieghard Weitzel siegh...@live.ca To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 11:32 AM Subject: RE: limeade 15600mah battery Hi Linda, According to Amazon the Blast L156X which is the 15,600 MAH model, weighs 12.8 ounces. The next model up, the Blast L180X which has a capacity of 18,000 MAH weighs 13.4 ounces, only 0.6 ounces more. Also, when you search for these on Amazon or if you are looking for the company's website, keep in mind that the company is no longer called Limeaid, but LimeFuel. Here are the specs of their 3 largest Blast models, they also have a Rugged model with 15,000 MAH made for outdoor use. This information is from Amazon since I couldn't find any place on the Limefuel website where they listed the dimensions and weights of their batteries. LimeFuel Blast L156X Size: 4.88 by 3.11 by 0.94 inches Weight: 12.8 ounces LimeFuel Blast L180X Size: 4.88 by 3.11 by 0.94 inches Weight: 13.44 ounces LimeFuel Blast L240X Size: 6.1 by 3.11 by 0.94 inches Weight: 1.11 pounds (17.76 ounces) Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynda Ingraham Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 8:06 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: limeade 15600mah battery Hi Brian, I am considering purchasing this model. About how much do you think it weighs? Thank you, Lynda -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: limeade 15600mah battery hi, The Limeade 15600 external battery pack is a bit heavier than I expected but it will charge your iphone 5s about ten times. For those who are completely blind, you can just guess on 12 hours to charge the Limeade 15600mah battery. The flashlight will blink when the pack is charging then stay on solid when you should unplug the pack. The pack will not be damaged if you can't see the light or forget to unplug it as it includes a circuit board to prevent over charging. Answers from supp...@limefuel.com were quick and helpful. Bryan Schulz -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at
Re: Recommendations for barcode reader app
Thanks, Eileen, these are very helpful tips. I've been through the tips on DigitEyes website but I'm still pretty bad at finding the codes. After 5 or 10 minutes of trying, one is seething. smile On 1 Jul 2014, at 15:46, Eileen Misrahi eileen.misr...@gmail.com wrote: CamFind is another app that one can use for identifying and recognizing objects. It's from the same developers as TapTapSee and it's free. I forgot about LookTel Recognizer being used as a barcode reader/scanner. I do have Digit-Eyes and probably use this app more frequently when scanning and organizing paperwork. I like the ability to create my own lables. To answer your other question, on the Digit-Eyes website (www.digit-eyes.com), there is a specific link to give one hints on finding the barcodes more efficiently. Once in a while, I'll get stumped and will need to use another app instead of Digit-Eyes or even take out my old ID Mate Omni, but that's in a rare occasion. Using transparent Scotch tape (when out and about) and having a a sighted person place it over the barcode will help one find it later on. I always look for a seam on a package or can and start just left of the seam or the bottom of a package like rice, but I'm systematic in my search. For a box, I'll locate the top where one would go to open it and then turn the box upside down and usually start on the bottom left. This usually works pretty well unless the barcode has been placed on the side. Sometimes there is no logical reason for where a manufacture has placed a barcode. In these cases, I will use CamFind to take a picture. HTH Best, Eileen Sent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2014, at 6:59 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Red Laser works very well, and is free. Digit-Eyes works less well, but can recognize more codes and lets you print out your own labels (from their website) for scanning later to identify non-coded items. They also offer clothing labels for identifying clothes or other items you may need to wash. If all you're after is QR and bar code scanning, though, Red Laser should work just fine. Just be sure to enable the light from within the app before you start scanning. On Jul 1, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: Looktel recognizer is great Regards, Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 1, 2014, at 6:17 AM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Listers, Is there a reliable barcode reader app which a blind person could use to identify items purchased in supermarkets? I wonder how a blind person would know where the barcode is situated. Any experiences? Thanks in advance. Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/.
Re: [SPAM]Question About Various GPS Apps for iPhone
hi, sorry for the bf, i thought $69 was for three years. you still really can't beat only 9.99 to try it for 30 days. Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: David Chittenden dchitten...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [SPAM]Question About Various GPS Apps for iPhone Really? The 30 day trial is only $1.95? If that is truly the case, you only get one 30 day trial. The one year charge is $80, and the three year charge is $120. This is $.22 per day for one year, or $.11 per day for three years. Given this pricing, there is no way the company would charge only $.065 per day for 30 days at a time. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 26 Jun 2014, at 15:13, Bryan Schulz b.sch...@sbcglobal.net wrote: hi, I paid for the 30 day trial and the results are really interesting. If you think 6.5 cents per day is a premium charge, your rear must be tougher to crack than Sammy's three lock box. Bryan Schulz - Original Message - From: David Chittenden dchitten...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 9:31 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM]Question About Various GPS Apps for iPhone And, you pay an extreme premium for the server-based system. I get most of the same features from Apple Maps for free. I just need to put VO on the appropriate field to monitor, and I need to manually move VO to the information I wish. Finally, for that extreme premium, one is limited to only the US, and maybe Canada. For the UK, you need to use a different app, with the same premiums. Outside those places, there is no Sendero GPS app. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 26 Jun 2014, at 13:42, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The advantage to an app like Seeing Eye is that you get many of the features that blind people like in one app. You get turn by turn directions, but you also get announcements of approaching intersections and POIs. Andy -Original Message- From: 'David Goldfield' via VIPhone Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:15 AM To: 'David Goldfield' via VIPhone Subject: [SPAM]Question About Various GPS Apps for iPhone I realize that this particular topic is so vast, due to the amount of available GPS apps, that we could probably have a separate mailing list just to discuss this one capability. I also realize that my questions could generate a variety of opinions but that's OK. So, here's the thing. I'm relatively new to the iPhone and started out in the world of GPS with the built-in Maps app, which I can use and, for the most part, which I like. I've also downloaded several free GPS apps that I'm in the process of evaluating and learning. One of the things that I really loved about Maps was that I could have it constantly speak my current location, which I found beneficial while on the train going to work. Given the capabilities of many of these free apps, are the specialized, blindness-specific GPS apps worth paying for? What benefits can we get with Seeing eye or Blindsquare? -- David Goldfield, Founder and Peer Coordinator, Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired Feel free to visit my new Web site http://www.davidgoldfield.info/ -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send
Re: Recommendations for barcode reader app
I tried and tried to find the bar code on items with digitEyes but it's next to impossible. When I tried to find a bar code with a sighted user, DigitEyes couldn't see it either. So I will try Read'Laser. One more thing. How do you know where to look for the code? Andrew On 1 Jul 2014, at 14:59, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Red Laser works very well, and is free. Digit-Eyes works less well, but can recognize more codes and lets you print out your own labels (from their website) for scanning later to identify non-coded items. They also offer clothing labels for identifying clothes or other items you may need to wash. If all you're after is QR and bar code scanning, though, Red Laser should work just fine. Just be sure to enable the light from within the app before you start scanning. On Jul 1, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: Looktel recognizer is great Regards, Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 1, 2014, at 6:17 AM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Listers, Is there a reliable barcode reader app which a blind person could use to identify items purchased in supermarkets? I wonder how a blind person would know where the barcode is situated. Any experiences? Thanks in advance. Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Voice Dream reader and protected content
No, unfortunately. If a file is protected, like Audible, Kindle, or Nook, nothing can open it except the app from the file's company. That is, only the Kindle app can read Kindle books, because only it knows how to decrypt them. There is nothing Voice Dream or any other app can do about this, at least nothing legal. On Jul 6, 2014, at 12:35 PM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Listers, Can I listen to protected ebooks like e-pub or protected pdf files in Voice Dream Reader? Many thanks Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Adjusting the Speaking Rate of VoiceOver
You can also switch the rotor to speech and swipe down to slow down the rate and swipe up to speed it up. isaac isaac.heb...@gmail.com Skype gold_wildcat On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:43 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: You are in the right place, but find that adjustable item and simply swipe up or down. That is, don't double tap on it first, just move to it and swipe. It should adjust in five percent increments. Also be sure that the up/down swipe is fast enough; it sounds like you may be moving your finger too slowly, and having the gesture interpreted as simply moving your finger on the screen. The up/down flick should be as fast as a left/right flick. On Jul 8, 2014, at 2:36 PM, Flor Lynch florl...@iol.ie wrote: Hi, This should be a straightforward thing. How do I adjust the Speech Rate of VoiceOver? If I do it in Settings | General | Accessibility | Voiceover, by double-tapping on Speaking Rate, Adjustable, and then swipe up or down with one finger to adjust the value, all that happens then is that I run into the other VoiceOver settings for Sound Effects, Braille, this and that, but I can only slightly adjust the speech rate. (At the moment I am hovering at about 51%. I'd like to adjust that downward eventually to maybe about 11%.) Am using iOS7.1.2 or the latest iOS update on iPhone 5S. I mostly use braille, but needed to see if I could help a situation where braille reading/scrolling was a bit too slow in a particular newspaper app.) TIA for assistance. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Recommendations for barcode reader app
I find the best results to be with Red Laser. For smaller items that are round, like cans or yogurt containers, I simply rotate the item in front of the camera, perhaps six inches away. After one or two circuits, I move the item up or down to scan a new area and rotate again. I usually find codes on these items within a minute, often far less. Boxes are harder, but eventually you'll get to know where the codes are on things you use a lot. For instance, I now know on which side the code is on the pasta boxes we use. Other than that, it's a matter of scanning at the right height and waiting to find the code. Also, in Red Laser, don't forget to enable the light (top right corner) for much, much better results. On Jul 2, 2014, at 6:49 AM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: I tried and tried to find the bar code on items with digitEyes but it's next to impossible. When I tried to find a bar code with a sighted user, DigitEyes couldn't see it either. So I will try Read'Laser. One more thing. How do you know where to look for the code? Andrew On 1 Jul 2014, at 14:59, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Red Laser works very well, and is free. Digit-Eyes works less well, but can recognize more codes and lets you print out your own labels (from their website) for scanning later to identify non-coded items. They also offer clothing labels for identifying clothes or other items you may need to wash. If all you're after is QR and bar code scanning, though, Red Laser should work just fine. Just be sure to enable the light from within the app before you start scanning. On Jul 1, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com wrote: Looktel recognizer is great Regards, Feliciano Sent from the Super-iPhone On Jul 1, 2014, at 6:17 AM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Listers, Is there a reliable barcode reader app which a blind person could use to identify items purchased in supermarkets? I wonder how a blind person would know where the barcode is situated. Any experiences? Thanks in advance. Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Have a great day, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about
Contacts in iCloud
I made a big mistake when I added my university workplace email account to the Mail app on my iPhone 5s running ios 7.0.2: I did not ensure that icloud would not sync all my workplace contacts. I realized my mistake a couple of minutes later and changed iCloud setting so it should no longer sync my workplace email contacts - but too late! Now, though the Cpntacts app on my iphone still only shows my personal contacts, whenever I compose an email and begin to type in the name in the To edit field suggestions pop up of literally hundreds of people at the university I have never met or heard of before! How can I stop all these names appearing and go back to only having my personal Contacts as suggestions? Any advice welcome! Thanks Harry -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
How would that be confusing? Do the programmers and marketing people think we're that retarded? Oh my gosh, these companies are laughable and unintelligent. Devin Prater r.d.t.pra...@gmail.com On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:48 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know where you are coming from, and certainly there are ways of (sort of) testing the app before making the purchase. What gets me is the attitude; they are asking for $100 up front, with little chance of a refund, yet plenty of models exist that would let users try before buying. Instead of adopting such a model, though, they first blame Apple for not offering an official app trial mechanism (see yesterday's tweet), then they say that adopting a freemium model of some kind would be confusing. This, despite the fact that plenty of apps, blind-specific or not, use freemium pricing to great success. Bottom line: they want a whole lot of money, but won't allow a trial even though doing so would be easy. They'd rather blame Apple for nothing at all, or claim it would be a lower-quality experience somehow. On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:16 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, there is no doubt that having a demo for individuals to test would be ideal. And if enough people push forward and put enough pressure on an FB, perhaps it will happen. I also believe that wow a lot of us will not buy this app the first comes out. A lot of people on this list will. We can ask them to scan for certain things that we like to check out. Yes, it's not the same as us doing it, but there are other ways to manage this. I just don't think it's with getting that worked up over. After all, one of the main reasons at this list is so beneficial is the fact that there are lots of guinea pigs out there. There are a lot of people who will buy apps and test them. We can learn from them. That's one of the main reasons I stay on this list along with being able to hopefully assist others on occasion. It wasn't for these facts. With all the extraneous messages that are passed back-and-forth, I would've unsubscribed along time ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: I know there will be demos of it, but that isn't the same as making sure it works for each person. I mean, say it does great scanning pages, but chokes on envelopes? Most of my scanning is envelopes, but unless I can test that out ahead of time, I won't know that the app will not work for me as well as it did for the guy in the podcast. That's just an example; everyone has different use cases, requirements, and expectations, and I simply can't understand why the developers of this app refuse to adopt a simple model that would let each potential customer make sure the app is what they want and need before spending all that money. On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, it's not as bleak as you portray. Someone on more than one individual do a podcast and will get a good idea of how the app really works. After all, nobody has to buy it the first day it comes out. Using some patients and caution will yield good results in the end. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: Regarding an app trial, I think this is pretty clear. @KNFBReader sent the following tweet earlier today: @davetaylor2112 Thanks for the suggestion. We will not be creating a freemium app. This only causes confusion and lowers expectations. So there you have it. Cough up your hundred dollars based on others' experiences, or don't get the app; no trials for anyone. I personally find this to be ridiculous and a bad decision, but what do I know? On Jul 8, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I'm waiting to find out how it will work with my ipod touch 5th generation. I have no plans on buying an iphone. On 7/7/2014 11:15 AM, AppleGourmet wrote: About five years ago, one of my patients had purchased the KNFB Reader with the Nokia phone for about $1250. He was really thrilled with his purchase and thought it was great value. He has been using it for the past five years and it's been working flawlessly! The results of the OCR have to be seen to be believed! I was shocked to hear that this app now sells for $99!! It's a steal! It's an outstanding application! Comparing it with other available OCR apps is like comparing chalk with cheese. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at
Re: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones
I typed and sent the below message on Saturday last. It's now Tuesday the 8th. let's see when (on what date) this reaches the list. - Original Message - From: Flor Lynch To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 5:39 PM Subject: Re: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones There are also several apps, many of them free, available if you type hearing aid in the search field. - Original Message - From: Ron Pelletier To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 5:27 PM Subject: RE: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones Hi Bill, I have an app which, I hope, can help you a lot if it still exists. It is called Awareness. I found it in the app store about 1 year ago. Its purpose is to pick-up ambient sounds from the iPhone's microphone and send it to your earphones so, if walking with music, the ambient sound can reduce the music and let you hear it. Don't know if it will do the trick for your type of hearing problem but it sure sounds like its worth a try. I found it just by writing Awareness in the search field of the app store. Good luck and let me know Ron Danvers From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Gallik Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 1:11 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Hearing Aid App - Was: Aftershock headphones Well Folks; I'm going to divulge here that I have a serious hearing problem in my right ear; this is due mostly to the fact that the mechanics of good hearing -- the eardrum, stirrup, anvil and hammer inside the ear -- are gone due to a chronic infection as a child. However, I've discovered that the Bluez design to use bone conduction for delivering sound to the hearing processing in the brain has rendered a dramatic balance in excellent hearing on both ears. Does anybody know of an iOS app that will take advantage of this and deliver ambient environmental sounds to the earphones that I might take advantage of this interesting phenomena? Holland's Boy, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit
Re: KNFB Reader App
Hello, Apple permitss in-app purchases. Why not have a light then a full version of the OCR app. Sent from my Sprint iPhone 4S. On Jul 6, 2014, at 2:30 PM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote: Apple does not allow trials, do they? I thought that has been a long-standing Apple policy. So if there is no trial, it is not KN FB's fault. Mary Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 1:52 PM, Andy Baracco w...@socal.rr.com wrote: The demo was impressive, but the reading material was preselected and prepared. Andy From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 12:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: KNFB Reader App Hi Andy, Thanks for that information, that price means that I would only buy it if it was absolutely outstanding and much better than Text Grabber or Prizmo in several areas. For me those would be primarily in ease of use and the ability to take good pictures and of course regonition quality. I hope they offer some sort of way to try out the app, maybe a free version which allows you to take 10 pictures or something like that. While the price is on the high side, it is, however, not as bad as some people have speculated a few weeks ago when people thought it would cost $300 or $500 and it’s certainly a far cry from the $1,500 it cost when it was aavailable for the Symbean platform. Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 12:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: KNFB Reader App It was announced that the KNFB Reader app for the iPhone will cost $99 and will be available by the end of August. Andy I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos
Hi Sorry if I was not clear. In earlier ios you hear 2 dings when stopping recording and 1 when starting. THAT'S what I was suggesting to them to bring back. As of current version the 2 ding sounds when you press the done button. Best, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 11:40 AM, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Ioana, if you heard the same sound for recording and for pause, how would you know which you were actually doing if you didn't remember and got off by one? I would think that if Apple wanted to do this, there would be a different sound, say two dings for record, and one ding for pause. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ioana Gandrabur Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 8:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi all, Here is what's happening with the 2 finger double tap in voice memos in ios 7: When you first perform this action it starts recording and you hear a ding. If you do it again you hear no sound. This made me and probably others assume it did not pause the recording, since in earlier versions it would sound 2 dings at this point. It actually pauses none the less. Double-tap again with 2 fingers and you can resume the recording. When done and you want to stop find the done button. Here we hear that 2 ding signal. I have suggested to apple to let us hear this 2 ding sound when we pause to give a cue that the action was performed successfully. Hth, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2014, at 2:20 AM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 7.1.2 installed on it. I just used VoiceMemo this evening and had no problem using the 2 finger double tap to stop recording. My question is this; does the 2 finger double tap successfully stop other apps? Holland's Boy, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 11:37 AM Subject: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi list, Did any of you notice a bug in voice memos where 2 finger double tap dos not stop recording? I wrote to accessibility and they got back saying they could not reproduce this. I used 2 iphone 5 7.12 to test this and got same bug. thanks, Ioana Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to
Re: Contacts in iCloud
Hi, I'm not sure I understand how adding a mail account would add contacts to icloud. I thought it just adds mailboxes. If the work contacts are in icloud you should see them in the contacts app somewhere. Maybe they are in a speciffic group? If so you could remove them if you have a computer that's also synked to icloud? Hope you get this solved. Best, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 2:52 PM, Harry Bell ubupanora...@icloud.com wrote: I made a big mistake when I added my university workplace email account to the Mail app on my iPhone 5s running ios 7.0.2: I did not ensure that icloud would not sync all my workplace contacts. I realized my mistake a couple of minutes later and changed iCloud setting so it should no longer sync my workplace email contacts - but too late! Now, though the Cpntacts app on my iphone still only shows my personal contacts, whenever I compose an email and begin to type in the name in the To edit field suggestions pop up of literally hundreds of people at the university I have never met or heard of before! How can I stop all these names appearing and go back to only having my personal Contacts as suggestions? Any advice welcome! Thanks Harry -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: KNFB Reader App
This app will only be available and of August 2014. Apple's new I OS 8.0 would be out by end of September 2014. We should Put any discission on hold until the end of September. The reason? iOS 8.0 promises to give app developers more control over the camera: this directly translates into better results from apps like Prizmo, text detective and text grabber!! -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos
Hi. I can confirm this behavior. I use Voice memos a lot to make brief notes on things. I have tried doing a 2 finger double tap to stop the recording but it does not work. I have an iPhone 5 and the issue has happened on both iOS 7.1.1 and 7.1.2. As you stated, I don't hear the double ding until after I have double tapped the done button. Wayne On 7/8/14, Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Sorry if I was not clear. In earlier ios you hear 2 dings when stopping recording and 1 when starting. THAT'S what I was suggesting to them to bring back. As of current version the 2 ding sounds when you press the done button. Best, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 8, 2014, at 11:40 AM, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Ioana, if you heard the same sound for recording and for pause, how would you know which you were actually doing if you didn't remember and got off by one? I would think that if Apple wanted to do this, there would be a different sound, say two dings for record, and one ding for pause. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ioana Gandrabur Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 8:58 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi all, Here is what's happening with the 2 finger double tap in voice memos in ios 7: When you first perform this action it starts recording and you hear a ding. If you do it again you hear no sound. This made me and probably others assume it did not pause the recording, since in earlier versions it would sound 2 dings at this point. It actually pauses none the less. Double-tap again with 2 fingers and you can resume the recording. When done and you want to stop find the done button. Here we hear that 2 ding signal. I have suggested to apple to let us hear this 2 ding sound when we pause to give a cue that the action was performed successfully. Hth, Ioana Sent from my iPhone On Jul 5, 2014, at 2:20 AM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: I have an iPhone 5 with iOS 7.1.2 installed on it. I just used VoiceMemo this evening and had no problem using the 2 finger double tap to stop recording. My question is this; does the 2 finger double tap successfully stop other apps? Holland's Boy, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Ioana Gandrabur igandra...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 11:37 AM Subject: Bug with stopping recording in voice memos Hi list, Did any of you notice a bug in voice memos where 2 finger double tap dos not stop recording? I wrote to accessibility and they got back saying they could not reproduce this. I used 2 iphone 5 7.12 to test this and got same bug. thanks, Ioana Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VIPhone group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or
