RE: Oko | Navigate and explore places using AI

[Gradimir Kragić]

Hi,

This app is not available in all regions and countries. Why? Can you give a 
more specific answer when it will be available in the apple store for Serbia?

Thank you

Gradimir

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Oko | Navigate and explore places using AI

Hi,

I don't recall coming across posts about this app. I had signed up for beta 
testing it here in Canada back in February. At the time the only functionality 
available was the pedesstrian signal information. Of course this may be less 
important at intersections which have an audible signal which many here in 
Canbada have, but even here the app can still be interesting especially if it's 
a big intersection since the app can help you to go straight. In any case, I 
tried it only here in my small town where all lights have audible signals and 
it certainly worked well.
Now the app will be officially launched in Canada on July 1 and will hopefully 
soon include maps and turn-by-turn directions which for now is only available 
in the United States.
Unlike with main stream apps like Apple Maps or google Maps, it says these are 
instructions specifically for the pedestrian and also include information about 
crosswalks and so on. I always liked how in the old Sendero apps/devices you 
would get information like whether an intersection was a 4-way or 3-way 
intersection and while I didn't specifically read this, hopefully this app will 
also include this or it can be suested as an improvement. Maybe it will give 
Good Maps Outdoor a run for it's money although since both apps are free I 
guess that isn't quite the right term to use. I am definitely curious about the 
AI features other than the pedestrian crossing. Below is an email I received 
from them a few days ao:

Hi there,
We have two incredible announcements to make today. First of all, Oko has won 
the prestigious 2024 Apple Design Awards! 🏆 This award celebrates our 
commitment to inclusivity and our mission to empower individuals with 
disabilities. We couldn’t be more proud to be recognized for making a 
difference.
Our mission at Oko is to reimagine how 1.4 billion people with mobility 
disabilities navigate and explore places. Secondly, we are super proud to say 
that
we’ve taken a new step in that mission. We have launched Maps into Oko across 
the United Sates, more regions coming soon. We can not wait to get your feedback
on our new Oko version. Visit our website to get familiar with the new updates 
coming to Oko and watch the explainer video below.

https://www.ayes.ai/?utm_campaign=7b482b46-6ff1-486a-940b-1de5bbd228ae&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=4269ce05-52fa-4ce6-9dc3-3b19f7b2cbfa
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H_710vt0-No

Below you can get familiar with the most important features and screens in Oko.
Homescreen
On Oko's main screen, you'll find a map with your location, a search bar to 
enter your destination, an AI button to scan your environment.  

AI Button screen
When clicking on the AI button on the homescreen it will open up the camera 
screen and starts running our AI. The camera screen displays on top what the AI 
is looking for, in the example below it is looking for a pedestrian signal.  

Navigation using AI screen
When in navigation mode you'll get turn-by-turn instructions, as well as 
intersection announcements like the following example: signalized intersection 
ahead, cross Broadway to continue. If you're crossing a signalized intersection 
you can simply raise your phone to activate the camera to look for pedestrian 
signals. Instructions about your route are visualized at the top of the screen. 
ETA updates and the possibility to end your route can be done at the bottom of 
the screen.  

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RE: light detector

[Gradimir Kragić]

Hello again

Yes, Richard you are right. Seeing Assistant Home is evolving and is now a much 
better app than it was before. These restrictions no longer exist and it is now 
a free app. It's also the same with the Seeing Assistant Move app.


Gradimir



From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 5:04 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: light detector

Hi Gradimir,

It looks like Seeing Assistant Home has had quite a bit of good development 
since I first tried it several years ago.

I do have a question.  It took a lot of digging through the tutorial to find 
the below section concerning the limitations of the light version which I 
copied from the tutorial.
My question is, and I guess it is two questions, What is the cost of the 
non-light version and how does one find that version?
I found nothing about in-app purchases in the app store or in the app.


Limitations of LITE version
LITE version of Seeing Assistant Home has several limitations, such as: 
• Lack of Dropbox support,
• Only 5 codes can be created,
• Only 10 characters can be embedded in QR code,
• Lack of voice commands,
• Magnifying glass and Light Detector can be used only 1 minute every day.
Warnings and disclaimer
Seeing Assistant Home uses internet connection to work. If you are not 
connected to WiFi network or do not have internet plan data transfer might 
result in additional costs. Transition Technologies is not responsible for any 
loss or additional costs resulting when using Seeing Assistant Home.



Richard, USA.
“What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little 
consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin
My web site: https://www.turner42.com


On Jul 8, 2023, at 7:08 AM, Gradimir Kragić <mailto:bast...@gmail.com> wrote:


Hello,

About light detector, see: Seeing Assistant Home. Application is free.

Seeing Assistant Home is an application developed by Transition Technologies 
S.A. in order to support blind and visually impaired people in everyday life. 
Seeing Assistant Home allows the users to color recognition, detection of the 
light source and partially visually impaired people to use electronic loupe. 
Allows the users to scan and generate barcodes and QR codes. Seeing Assistant 
Home has been developed in close co-operation visually impaired people in order 
to address their needs as well as possible.

Features:

•scan a barcode format EAN-13/UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39 and QR code

•store scanned barcodes with dedicated description (label) in private database

•generate both QR codes and ordinary barcodes (EAN-13)

•recognition of colors

•detection the light source

•electronic loupe

•Dropbox integration

and fully operational by voice commands!

Make sure to check the tutorial on 
http://seeingassistant.tt.com.pl/en/home/home-tutorial/

to learn how to use our software.


Seeing Assistant Home on the App Store: 
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seeing-assistant-home/id625146680


Best,

Gradimir


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Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 3:41 PM
To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: light detector

The Light detector is still there for me.
Double tap on Menu, then settings, then Reorder channels.
Make sure Light says selected, if it doesn't, double tap it so it is selected 
and it will be there.




Richard, USA.
“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”  
--  Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

My web site: https://www.turner42.com

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Subject: Fw: light detector


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From: mailto:yeshuatalmi...@wrighthere.net 
To: mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 2:06 AM
Subject: light detector

I noticed that the light detector that was in Seeing AI is gone. Is there an 
alternative?
*
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step toward perfection!

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RE: light detector

[Gradimir Kragić]

Hello,

About light detector, see: Seeing Assistant Home. Application is free.
 
Seeing Assistant Home is an application developed by Transition Technologies 
S.A. in order to support blind and visually impaired people in everyday life. 
Seeing Assistant Home allows the users to color recognition, detection of the 
light source and partially visually impaired people to use electronic loupe. 
Allows the users to scan and generate barcodes and QR codes. Seeing Assistant 
Home has been developed in close co-operation visually impaired people in order 
to address their needs as well as possible.

Features:

•scan a barcode format EAN-13/UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39 and QR code

•store scanned barcodes with dedicated description (label) in private database

•generate both QR codes and ordinary barcodes (EAN-13)

•recognition of colors

•detection the light source

•electronic loupe

•Dropbox integration

and fully operational by voice commands!

Make sure to check the tutorial on 
http://seeingassistant.tt.com.pl/en/home/home-tutorial/

to learn how to use our software.


Seeing Assistant Home on the App Store: 
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seeing-assistant-home/id625146680


Best,

Gradimir


From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 3:41 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: light detector

The Light detector is still there for me.
Double tap on Menu, then settings, then Reorder channels.
Make sure Light says selected, if it doesn't, double tap it so it is selected 
and it will be there.




Richard, USA.
“Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”  
--  Jane Wagner from The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

My web site: https://www.turner42.com

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To: mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Fw: light detector

 
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From: mailto:yeshuatalmi...@wrighthere.net 
To: mailto:vipho...@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Saturday, July 8, 2023 2:06 AM
Subject: light detector

I noticed that the light detector that was in Seeing AI is gone. Is there an 
alternative?
*
When we finally give Yeshua/Jesus full control then we have taken that first 
step toward perfection!
 
__
Family times theatre 
http://familytimes.wrighthere.net:9244/stream
 
Ask your smart speaker to play Family times on TuneIn
*
Bowling league sponsorship 
We are slowly getting there. Remember if 80 people donate $10 we can make this 
goal and then some.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/recreational-bowling?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp_guide_do&member=27036989
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Re: Talking GPS Apps

[Gradimir Kragić]

Hi,

My suggestions is  Loadstone GPS is a powerful, easy-to-use app that
enables blind pedestrians to "go blindly where everyone sighted has gone
before." It is designed by the blind, for the blind, specifically for those
who use Voiceover. Initially launched in July 2017, Version 1.4 hit the App
Store in August 2019 and includes the much-requested turn-by-turn
navigation function. The User Guide was thoroughly revised for Version 1.4.
Two subsequent versions were released later in 2019 to address bug fixes
resulting from the IOS 13 updates.

More information:
http://loadstone-gps.com/

AppleStore:
https://apps.apple.com/app/loadstone-gps/id1162529723


From: "Lehmann, Timothy A" 
To: 
Subject: Talking GPS Apps



Any suggestions for talking GPS Apps, which can be instaled on an iPhone. I
am looking for some that are completely compatible with Voice Over. Thanks
and have a nice day!


Tim Lehmann
Access Specialist
Student Affairs
Missouri State University
Meyer Library 111G
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65897
Office 417-836-4248 Fax 417-836-3158
mailto:timlehm...@missouristate.edu

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Re: GPS Apps for hiking?

[Gradimir Kragić]

Good GPS app is Loadstone for blind. More information on: 
http://www.loadstone-gps.com

   ‚Best, Gradimir



From: "Eric Caron" 
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Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2020 11:46 PM
Subject: GPS Apps for hiking?


Hi foks,

Is there a good GPS  app for hiking?  I have apps for on the road but as I’m 
doing more off road hiking they are not helpful.

What are people using for hiking navigation and GPS info?

Thank you,

Eric Caron

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Re: GPS

[Gradimir Kragić]

Also check out Loadstone GPS. Link: 
http://www.loadstone-gps.com

Best,


From: Paul and Paula Jordan 
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  Subject: RE: GPS


  Also check out nearby explorer online.  It’s free.

  God bless!

  Paula and Garçon

   

  From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Robert Wright
  Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2019 11:35 PM
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com
  Subject: RE: GPS

   

  Check  out Seeing eye GPS

   

  **If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why?  then where does the 
learning start?*** 

   

  From: Steve & Shannon Cook
  Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2019 4:07 PM
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com
  Subject: GPS

   

  Hi All, 

   

  I am looking for a GPS app that list the directions on the screen that I can 
read with VO.  I have tried Apple maps, Google maps, Blind Square and waze with 
no success.  Thanks in advance!

   

  Steve

   

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Re: Lazarillo or BlindSquare

[Gradimir Kragić]

Hello,

I think that Loadstone would be the good solution. Loadstone GPS for IOS is an 
app which enables blind pedestrians to "go blindly where everyone sighted has 
gone before." What sets Loadstone apart from other GPS apps for the blind?

no data plan required
available in multiple languages
create, store, and share your own navigation waypoints with others

More information on: http://www.loadstone-gps.com

Best,

Gradimir


  From: Andy Barac
  co 
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
  Send: nedelja, 15. septembar 2019 21:38
  Subject: Re: Lazarillo or BlindSquare


  For karen's use case I think that aIra would be the best solution.
  You can sign up for a free account which entitles you to free short calls.  
This would probably be all you need if you are fairly close to your destination.

  Andy

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To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Lazarillo or BlindSquare


I think you are thinking of the Galileo Satellite system, which is now in 
Europe and may spread world wide in a year or two if the predictions come to 
pass.

 

 

 

Richard

 

🖖 Live long and prosper

 

 

Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com

 

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
Yohandy Rodriguez
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 10:15 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Lazarillo or BlindSquare

 

Yeah gps isn't too accurate. I was reading an article a while back about 
some new gps technology in the works that would give you accuracy within 3 
feet, which is incredible. can't remember what the article was though hahaha. 
Have you guys tried an app called Clew? That's C L E W. uses AR for navigation. 
very interesting.

 

On 9/15/2019 1:02 PM, Richard Turner wrote:

  Given the accuracy, or lack there of, with GPS, you are going to be 50 to 
100 feet off.

  If you have perfect GPS satellite access, you might get within 30 feet.

   

  That being said, have you tried dropping favorites with BlindSquare or 
Lazarillo?

   

  They both can do that.

  But without physical landmarks, it would be hard to rely on GPS only.

   

  Richard

   

  🖖 Live long and prosper

   

   

  Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com

   

  From: 'Karen Delzer' via VIPhone  
  Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2019 9:55 AM
  To: viphone@googlegroups.com
  Subject: Re: Lazarillo or BlindSquare

   

  and it begs a question here, because we both have Blind Square and like 
it. We live in a mobile home park, and it's absolutely crazy-making finding our 
way from point A to point Be in here. We wish to find an app that will allow us 
to drop bread crumbs so we know absolutely where we are at every given minute. 
It would be rather embarrassing to carry a cake to the wrong neighbor, or 
appear somewhere we should not, all ready to swim. The embarrassing scenario 
possibilities are endless. We've got lots of programs on our phones, Curt has 
his Trek, but we haven't yet found just the right thing. *sigh*(

  Karen
  At 08:35 AM 9/15/2019, you wrote:




Can you set up as a point of interest areas otherwise not found on the 
maps  in any of the free apps? Such as a specific building on a university 
campus ?
 

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 15, 2019, at 9:21 AM, Richard Turner < 
richardturne...@outlook.com> wrote:





  For those who do not want to pay $39.99 for Blind Square, take a look 
at the free Lazarillo app. 
  It does not have the depth of features that Blind Square has; but it 
is a good orientation app.
  If you want a walking route, you can get that from within Lazarillo.
  If you want a driving route, it can launch Google or Apple Maps I 
believe and run in the background to tell you about streets or Points Of 
Interest.
  I turn off explore mode when first launching or it continues to talk 
about places around you which interrupts hearing what you want in learning the 
app.


  Richard 

  Always look out for #1, and be careful not to step in #2. 

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