Gps For The Blind

I need to find a good gps that is build especially for the blind. Make and model would be preferred thankyou
For urban use btw....

most should have an option where they read the directions off to you, if u want a hand held one, most cellphone carrer include ne in thier packages.

2007-09-03 18:34:36 by nathannguyen847

Trekker is a revolutionary system that uses GPS and digital maps to help blind persons find their way. Trekker users can pinpoint exactly where ...

I recently bought a Garmin nuvi 255w for my fiancee. She travels quite a distance to work and thought it may help in adverse weather conditions. We live in Buffalo, NY. So my question is, how does the GPS perform in blizzard, blinding lake effect snow storms.
Specifically the signal strenght and accuracy.

GPS is affected by weather. Just the same way satellite TV may go out during a heavy rainstorm or certain overcast conditions the GPS signals may be attenuated during bad weather. As long as you get sufficient satellite reception, the accuracy will still be fine. Normally, there's around 8 satellites that your GPS can receive at any given time. This number may be higher or lower depending on the orbital mechanics. I don't think I've ever seen over 12 satellites on my GPS, and at times I've only gotten 8. 3 isn't enough for good accuracy. If the weather is bad enough so you only get 3 satellites your location has a larger margin of error. 4 satellites give you fairly good accuracy. More than 4 and you should be in good shape. You still need pay attention to where you're going. Don't turn just bacause your GPS tells you to. That bridge may not be there.

2010-01-02 05:36:37 by P00py P@nts

Price: $499.00

It has 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB for storage.
0.9 pounds (15 ounces).
BlackBerry Tablet Os, 1 GHz dual-core processor.

My uncle is blind. I was wondering if there is a monitor that can displays braille. Also, is there some type of GPS that could make it possible for him to drive?

For computer use, there are many adaptive programs that allow blind/visually impaired folks access. My wife has 2 for reading, one for writing. The 2 screen readers are "JAWS" (Job Access With Speech) and ZoomText with reader. Both will "read" what normally appears on the monitor screen (if the computer even has a monitor.....my wife has one that doesn't even have a monitor) and inputs and navigation are done by keyboard commands, similar to the old DOS operating systems. With her JAWS and ZoomText, she is able to do her work, read her e-mail, participate on Y!A and Facebook, and do just about everything else a "normally" sighted person does.

For typing, there is a program that my wife uses called "DragonSpeak", which is voice-recognition technology tailored to individual users. Once DS "knows" the person's voice, all they do is speak into a headset, which then allows the software to "type" what has been spoken. Otherwise, it is simple keyboard memorization that is used for typing.

As to driving.....out of the question. For one, GPS is not that accurate; and there are too many variables in operating a motor vehicle that depend on good vision to be done safely. My wife has a Sendero portable GPS that she uses when walking to her destinations for her job, and it screws her up sometimes because it is not totally accurate.

The technology is available for computer use, but it is not cheap. All of the adaptive programs my wife has cost a little over $800 each. She was able to obtain them through our States Commission For The Blind. Check with your States Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to see if they might be able to help defray the costs, or look into community service organizations such as Elks or Lions to see if they have ways that might help as well.

2010-02-21 15:22:52 by Todd

Price: $429.95

Transflective TFT-LCD screen for brilliant images in the brightest sunlight
Omni-directional, high-performance GPS antenna locks quickly to more satellites
Stays locked to optimize performance and accuracy in all terrains, even under tree foliage

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2009-05-30 12:33:41 by Chris Cornell

use gps, as well as either a radar or cam. instead of a vid screen, use a brail screen that can give the layout in the direction pointed. electomagnetism could be used to work the screen, but god how to achieve the resolution to be able to use it in place of a cane. hey itd be cool on a drive.

Already been done...
http://www.senderogroup.com/
http://www.voiceofthenationsblind.org/ar ticles/175/braille-sense-a-comparative-e valuation
http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/p_DA_Trek ker.asp

2007-02-21 01:10:57 by l8ntpianist