The first of these accessories is the Optical Scan Stand, a raised bracket that automatically triggers the phone’s OCR features, to recognize and read aloud text placed in front of the phone. There are also Voice Labels that allow visually impaired users to make voice notes or record short explanations on how to use the various devices around the home. But the most impressive accessory of the three is the Ultrasonic cover, a specialized case that uses sound waves to detect people or objects (within 2 km radius) helping users navigate new surroundings by sending vibrations or spoken alerts. These accessories will be compatible with the Galaxy Core Advanced, a phone that was designed for the elderly and disabled to begin with. The Ultrasonic Cover alerts the user through vibration or TTS feedback that there might be something in their way. The cover has the ability to detect objects some two meters away giving the user plenty of time to adjust. The Optical Scan Stand allows users to place their phone on the Stand, put a piece of text underneath it which is scanned and read aloud to the user. For those who are visually impaired and have trouble reading text from books, labels and so on this would be useful. The stand has a built in sensor that will be able to detect when a piece of paper is placed underneath it. Voice Labels can be stuck to a number of objects through the use of NFC where users will be able to associate the label with voice recordings so that they can remember what it is. For those who might be visually impaired or those who have trouble remembering things, you can record a voice memo to inform you what it is that you have labeled so that you may recall it in the future. Pricing is not available but they are currently available for purchase, the company informed. Even without the accessories, the Galaxy Advance Core features a trio of physical buttons in the front, a dedicated camera and voice recorder buttons on the side, assisting smart phone users who do not want rely solely on on-screen controls. - See more at: aegindia.org/2014/03/samsung-offers-three-accessories-for-use-of-the-disabled/2147398.html#sthash.nNiF7wem.dpuf
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:20:05 +0000
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