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Portable Electronic Devices from HumanWare

Portable Electronic Devices from HumanWare. ATI 2009 Ed Wikdall Human Ware Western Regional Low Vision Sales Manager. Presentation Overview. Low Vision Portable Devices SmartView Nano SmartView Pocket SmartView Graduate myReader Other Portable Products Victor Reader Stream

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Portable Electronic Devices from HumanWare

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  1. Portable Electronic Devices from HumanWare ATI 2009 Ed Wikdall HumanWare Western Regional Low Vision Sales Manager

  2. Presentation Overview • Low Vision Portable Devices • SmartView Nano • SmartView Pocket • SmartView Graduate • myReader • Other Portable Products • Victor Reader Stream • Victor Reader Classmate • Trekker Breeze • Summary and Q & A

  3. Low Vision Portable Devices

  4. SmartView Nano • Goes where you go • Perfect step up from a handheld optical magnifier • Small and compact, take it anywhere with you • Lightweight, so you won’t get tired of holding it • Powerful magnification range in a small package • Handy for • Science Lab Class • Hand outs • Tags • Labels • Phone book • Cell phone LCD magnification (unlighted mode)

  5. SmartView Nano • Key Features: • 1.8 inch color LCD • Full color or inverse, contrast modes • 5 to 20 stepped magnification range • Pushbutton freeze frame and release • 3 hour continuous use battery life • Auto-shutoff to save batteries • Rechargeable batteries or 3 AAA retail batteries • Extremely lightweight, Weighs only 3.7 ounces • Built-in LED lighting, can be turned off • Small! 4.5 inches by 3 inches, by 0.8 inches

  6. SmartView Pocket • Versatile and Portable • Much larger field of view than an optical magnifier • 4 Times the viewing area of the SmartView Nano • Small and compact, fits in shirt pocket or purse • Lightweight, weighing less than 5 ounces • Built-in mini handle mimics manual magnifier use • Built-in mini stand for extended reading and writing • Plugs into a TV for much larger reading display • Optional Leather protective case • Great for: • Hand outs, Books, Pamphlets, Articles

  7. SmartView Pocket • Key Features • Centralized camera • 3.6 inch color TFT LCD • 3X - 9X magnification • Weighs only 4.9 ounces (140 grams) • Large, simple tactile controls • Pushbutton freeze frame and release • RCA composite video out to TV (cable included) • 3 hour battery life • Rechargeable with wall outlet or USB • On screen battery status indicator • Built-in LED lighting (can be turned off) • Indoor/outdoor modes, high contrast modes

  8. SmartView Graduate • Desktop or Distance • 2 way camera • Magnifies from the desktop or from a distance • Powered by Laptop or PC USB ports • Laptop or PC monitor is the display • Modular, lightweight and portable • Assembles or disassembles in less than 1 minute • Fits into backpack, roller bag, or optional carry case • Perfect for: • Middle School, High School and University Students • Traveling Professionals • Savvy Seniors and Boomers

  9. SmartView Graduate • Key Features: • Magnification up to 50X • Camera Zoom controls or keyboard quick keys • New Software Version 1.2 compatible with Zoomtext • Low PC requirements (1.4ghz, 512k RAM, 2 USB ports) • Windows XP or Vista • Image capture and PC storage as JPEG files • Instant save (time/date stamp) or “save as” rename • High contrast modes, adjustable contrast, brightness • Image rotation, Freeze frame • Light Weight: 2.5 pounds

  10. myReader2 • Trans-Portable Auto-Reader • Technology designed for Reading with Low Vision • Captures documents and reformats text • User selects best Reading View between: • Column View (like a Teleprompter) • Row View (like a Ticker Tape) • Word View (like Flash Cards) • Text adapts and wraps to fit screen size • No X/Y tray to shuffle – automatic scroll • User selects View, Size, Colors, Speed • Popular with Schools, Libraries, Professionals

  11. myReader • Key Features: • Transportable from location to location • 22 lbs with built in handle; optional roller bag • Multiple Capture/Reading modes, plus “Live” mode • Built-in LCD or lower cost Basic Model without LCD • PC Toggle or Split Screen Capability • Composite Video Input (i.e. - CamCorder) • Video output to larger remote displays • No X/Y table shuffle to get lost tracking text • Increases reading speed and comprehension • Reduces fatigue and motion nausea

  12. Other Portable Devices

  13. Victor Reader Stream • Small in Size, Big on Features • More than just an iPod for the Visually Impaired • State-of-the-art DAISY, MP3, and NISO player • Ability to play NLS downloaded books • Play Bookshare.org, Audible.com or .TXT files • Uses SD card: low cost storage, up to 8gb per card • Built-in text-to-speech engine (Nuance Vocalizer ) • Voice recording capability via built-in microphone • Rechargeable battery providing 15 hours playtime • USB port to transfer books and music from your PC • Variable speed playback

  14. Victor Reader Classmate • Reading made easy, anywhere! • Similar to Stream, but with a touch-screen color LCD • Reads aloud while highlighting text on its screen • Built-in text-to-speech engine (Nuance Vocalizer) • DAISY 2.x, NISO, MP3, NIMAS, .TXT, HTML, XML • Voice recording capability via built-in microphone • Uses SD card: low cost storage, up to 8gb per card • Replaceable rechargeable battery (7 hours playtime) • USB port to transfer books and music from your PC • Variable user controls for speed, contrast, font, size • Study tools, i.e. 25,000 word dictionary look-up • Portable, weighs 10.7 ounces

  15. Trekker Breeze • All-in-one GPS system • Allows for greater independence, move on your own. • Know where you are and where you are going • Single-hand operation with large, distinctive buttons • Built-in highly sensitive GPS, Built-in speaker • Record landmarks along your route • Eight hours of battery life • Lightweight! Weighs only 7 ounces • Shoulder strap and carrying case for secure transportation • Small, Handheld Size: 5x2x1 inches

  16. Presentation Summary • HumanWare has been a global leaderin Assistive Technology for over 2 decades • HumanWare has introduced a variety of innovative, portable products to assist the visually impaired. • HumanWare will continue to introduce new products in the near future and beyond to serve our valued customers needs

  17. Questions and Answers • Q & A

  18. THANK YOU!

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