Magnification Solutions for Low Vision in the Classroom from HumanWare

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Magnification Solutions for Low Vision in the
Classroom from HumanWare

• CTEVH 2009
• Ed Wikdall
• HumanWare
• Western Regional Low Vision Sales Manager

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Presentation Overview

• Low Vision Portable Devices
• SmartView Nano
• SmartView Pocket
• SmartView Graduate
• myReader
• SmartView Versa and Versa Plus
• Other Portable Products
• Victor Reader Stream
• Victor Reader Classmate
• Trekker Breeze
• Summary and Q A

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Low Vision Portable Devices
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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 wont get tired of holding it
• Powerful magnification range in a small package
• Handy for
• Science Lab Class
• Hand outs
• Labels
• Tags
• Cell phone LCD magnification (unlighted mode)

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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

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SmartView Pocket

• Lightweight and Functional
• 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

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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

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SmartView Graduate

• Desktop or Distance
• 2 way camera
• Magnifies from the desktop or from a distance
• Powered by Laptop via 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
• PC workstations
• Middle School
• High School and
• University Students

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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 32 (not Vista 64 yet)
• 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

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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

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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

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SmartView Versa (Sneak Preview)

• Portable and Versatile
• Larger 4.3 inch LCD
• Magnifies 4X to 10X
• Built-in Flip Out Handle, great for writing
• Depth of Field camera, lay flat or raise and
  lower
• Lightweight, weighing less than 7 ounces
• Freeze Frame Function
• Plugs into a TV for much larger reading display
• High contrast colors
• Color, Positive, Negative, Yellow/Blue and
  Yellow/Black

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SmartView Versa PLUS

• Versatile with Multi-Media
• Magnifier, close and some distance
• SD storage card, so unlimited storage
• Save pictures and recall them
• Magnify saved pictures
• Audio Recorder, recall and play
• Music player Play MP3 files
• Movie Player Audio Visual Interlaced (AVI)
• Software to convert audio and video files
• Turn LEDs off to view TV or PC monitor, or Cell
  phone

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Other Portable Devices
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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

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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

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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

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Presentation Summary

• HumanWare has been a global leader in 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

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Questions and Answers

• Q A

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THANK YOU!