Joanne, Actually, tripods exist which clamp around the sides of the iPhone rather than using the 30-pin slot or lightning slot. Amazon has a wide selection of different types of these tripods.
I purchased a small tripod last year, but it does not have a clamp to secure it to the surface. Unfortunately, this means it does not meet my needs. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Nov 2013, at 23:53, Joanne Chua <shuang.an...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Sieghard, unfortunately i don't think the standard tripod will work in > this sense. Unless we get a tripod that can connect to an Apple 30 pin > adaptor or a lightning adaptor. > If you have sdeddy hand, use your elbow as a tripod, or have your hand > leaning against something. > I don't think it is fair to even think of, or consider it is developer > responsibility to make sure you take good pictures. > If you want to photo a label of something, take a box of cornflakes, > for example, have your third finger tip on the middle left edge of the > box, and use your wrisk as a tripod for your phone, while using the > other hand taking the photo. with good light setting, e.g. natural > light, or have your kitchen light turn on, you will have 8 out of 10 > chance to have the front photo of the box. > If, you want to take the whole box, use your third finger tip on the > edge of the box, and place the camera on your elbow lenth. Again, with > proper lighting, e.g., natural light source or have the light turn on, > again, you will have 7 or 8 out of 10 times to be accurate and visible > enough for other to identify the object. > > For those that is looking for alternative to Tap Tap See, you can try > apps like VizWiz, or, you can simply take the photo and send it to > your friend or social media to ask for help. > > >> On 10/11/2013, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: >> If the blind person wants to use said premium service, the blind person can >> pay for unlimited pictures, or the blind person can acquire the training to >> improve their skills so that they do not need to use so many pictures. This >> is, in fact, solely the blind person's responsibility. >> >> And, such can be trained to blind people. I know because I have done such >> training myself. As a private tech trainer, I am rather expensive. Then >> again, I figure out how each client learns and train each person based on >> how they learn rather than following a generic manual. In other words, mine >> is a premium service, and people who hire me pay a premium price because >> they want the customised training. >> >> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On 10 Nov 2013, at 17:08, "Andy Baracco" <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: >>> >>> This comment is ridiculous. certainly anyone with a brain knows that a >>> blind person is at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to something like >>> taking pictures. Penalyzing a blind person for taking poor photos is like >>> asking a blind person to drive and penalyzing him for having a traffic >>> accident. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> From: David Chittenden >>> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 3:23 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>> So, I am trying to understand your comment. >>> >>> If I interpret your argument correctly, you appear to be saying TapTapSee >>> should be responsible for the factors which make it more difficult for you >>> to take a good picture of the appropriate item. At no point during your >>> argument do you acknowledge the fact that TapTapSee must spend the same >>> resources to identify, or attempt identification, whether the picture is >>> the picture you intended or not. In fact, the images which are more >>> difficult to ascertain require more resources to be used, so your >>> not-so-good pictures actually cost the company more to process compared >>> with your good, precise pictures. >>> >>> Actually, TapTapSee is offering an unlimited package for $10 per month. In >>> other words, they are willing to be responsible for your errors at just a >>> small premium above the 100 picture package. >>> >>> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >>> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >>> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On 10 Nov 2013, at 11:08, "Dawn Petty" <petty.d...@comcast.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> the problem I have is I am physically disabled and sometimes my camera is >>>> aiming at something else rather than the selected object. >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Bill Gallik >>>> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 2:37 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>>> >>>> Personally, I would much rather use DigitEyes for identifying specific, >>>> in-hand products. >>>> ---------------- >>>> Holland's Boy, Bill >>>> - "Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes." >>>> - Napoleon Hill, American author in the area of the new thought movement, >>>> 1883–1970 >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Alan Paganelli >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 12:50 PM >>>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>>> >>>> Ok here's my question. I may have to take several pictures moving the >>>> iPhone forward, backward, left or right only to hear can of chili. >>>> That's helpful but not very informative. If I under stand you then that >>>> would be a successful image and thus I'd be charged for that picture when >>>> in reality, I'm looking for can is Hormel Chili no beans. I don't have a >>>> problem paying. I'm not looking for something for nothing. I'm just >>>> concerned that I get the information I need with out being over charged. >>>> With the hundred picture plan at 8 cents a picture and it takes me ten >>>> shots to get it right, then it would cost me 80 cents just to find out >>>> what's inside that can. The same thing with boxes etc. Box of cereal is >>>> not what I need to know. Box of Kellogg Frosted Flakes is. >>>> ------- >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> Go Chicago Bears in 2013! >>>> >>>> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act now!!!!! >>>> Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. >>>> >>>> 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: TapTapSee >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 8:53 AM >>>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>>> >>>> Paula, >>>> We'll be releasing an update in the next 5-7 days that will fix it to >>>> only count the successful pictures. Meaning, the pictures that return >>>> an identification to your phone. >>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 7:40:37 PM UTC-8, Paula Jordan wrote: >>>>> What about those pictures that come back as “failed”? I was trying to >>>>> get a picture yesterday and got the message that the picture had timed >>>>> out. There were 5 or 6 of those timed out ones before I actually got the >>>>> picture of the shirt logo which was what I was looking for. Would I be >>>>> charged for the failed pix if I use the 100 picture plan? >>>>> >>>>> God bless! >>>>> >>>>> Paula and Babe >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: vip...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vip...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>>>> Of TapTapSee >>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 4:46 PM >>>>> To: vip...@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Donna, >>>>> >>>>> It goes from the date of purchase. As you said, i.e. Nov. 7th to Dec. >>>>> 6th. Then when you attempt to take another picture after those dates a >>>>> message for subscription will appear. >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 1:12:52 PM UTC-8, mermaid7100 wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Does the monthly $9.99 unlimited pictures subscription go from the date >>>>> of purchase to the same day the next month, ex. Nov. 7th to Dec. 6th? Or >>>>> from the first day in the month to the last day in a month, ex. Nov. 1st >>>>> to Nov. 30rd? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Donna >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hello Debbie, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> This is something someone else suggested today as well. It is definitely >>>>> something that we'll look into for a future update. Thank you for the >>>>> suggestion! >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 12:40:30 PM UTC-8, deb wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I was just wondering if there is some sort of counter that is accessible >>>>> to let you know how many pictures you have left if you purchase the 100 >>>>> picture package? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thank you! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Debbie >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: vip...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vip...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>>>> Of TapTapSee >>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 3:20 PM >>>>> To: vip...@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>>>> >>>>> No, it does not have an expiration date. That package is good until you >>>>> run out of the 100 pictures. >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-8, Kramlinger, Keith G., >>>>> M.D. wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Will the 100 picture option have a time limit or expiration date? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: vip...@googlegroups.com [mailto:vip...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>>>> Of TapTapSee >>>>> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 12:48 PM >>>>> To: vip...@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: TapTapSee >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Due to the high costs of image recognition, we were forced to change >>>>> TapTapSee into a subscription based service. We will continue to improve >>>>> our service in order to provide you with the high quality tags that >>>>> you’ve come to love and expect. The TapTapSee team is committed to >>>>> improving the app based on the customer feedback and suggestions. In the >>>>> next few days a message will pop up on the app that will present you >>>>> with two option. Option 1) 100 Picture Pack for $7.99. Option 2) 1 Month >>>>> of Unlimited Pictures for $9.99. The purchase is done through your Apple >>>>> iTunes account. >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 7, 2013 7:57:53 AM UTC-8, rubyalphonse wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, I am getting the message to purchase creditI was happy to have >>>>> this App, I will miss it very badlyI know, but, I feel if I have to >>>>> subscribe, I think of not using TapTapSee. But I’m very upset about >>>>> this. Why sudden change I wonder. 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