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Need help and advice from potential consumers about our revolutionary white cane with GPS startup. (self.Blind)
submitted by VengaFrinshets
Hi! Im Daniel from VengaFrinshets and we are 6 spanish young entrepreneurs working on a white cane with gps, infrared sensor for high obstacles and integrated with the smart cities. I want to see if you guys are interested so I can ask you some questions. Thank you all!
bright_side1977 2 points 6y ago
I have a request/perspective as a mom of a blind son. The tip of the cane should be red. The red tipped cane alerts other people that a blind or low vision person is there. This is very important, especially in crossing streets. Thanks for the work you do. My son and I also have a start up that helps blind people: www.eye.menu
VengaFrinshets [OP] 2 points 6y ago
Thanks for the request we are defenitely thinking about different colours and marks(or leds) to deal with this kind of problem. Also I think that your startup is a great idea.
KillerLag 1 points 6y ago
Actually, the red tip isn't standard across the world. That is the standard in North America, but in Europe and Russia, different colours denote different things. In North America, the red bottom part was to increase visibility in snow.
http://www.checkeredeye.com/blog/posts/white-cane-week/
http://www.visionaware.org/blog/visually-impaired-now-what/white-cane-safety-day-debate-the-impact-of-new-colors-on-the-long-mobility-cane/12
Argentina uses a green cane (http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/80000-84999/80888/norma.htm Sorry, but it is in Spanish) and Russia uses a black cane (at least, that's what it said in my text book, but it dates back to the late 80s. Things may have changed at this point).
http://www.checkeredeye.com/blog/posts/white-cane-week/
http://www.visionaware.org/blog/visually-impaired-now-what/white-cane-safety-day-debate-the-impact-of-new-colors-on-the-long-mobility-cane/12
Argentina uses a green cane (http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/80000-84999/80888/norma.htm Sorry, but it is in Spanish) and Russia uses a black cane (at least, that's what it said in my text book, but it dates back to the late 80s. Things may have changed at this point).
awesomesaucesaywhat 1 points 6y ago
I agree that end of the cane needs to be red. It is a recognized symbol that the individual with the cane is blind or visually impaired and that drivers and other should use caution.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 6y ago
All of that is available through secondary devices such as smartphones. Adding weight to the cane (and making it more expensive to buy and replace) is to the detriment of the user. Many products with similar features have been developed, and none have been widely adopted by blind users.
What specifically do you have planned that addresses the cost and weight barriers? How do you imagine the cane will convey this information? What sets your product apart from many previous prototypes or similar tools?
What specifically do you have planned that addresses the cost and weight barriers? How do you imagine the cane will convey this information? What sets your product apart from many previous prototypes or similar tools?
KillerLag 1 points 6y ago
I just wanted to check, have you spoken to an Orientation & Mobility Specialists regarding what you are thinking of? They would have a lot of experience regarding those technologies, as well as what has come before.
At least once a month, I get contacted by someone who has a new idea regarding a new technology that will "revolutionize how blind people travel". And most of them so far have been bad re-hashes of technology that came out back in the 70s and 80s. Some of those ideas are currently being revisted, but many still stumble across the same problems.
At least once a month, I get contacted by someone who has a new idea regarding a new technology that will "revolutionize how blind people travel". And most of them so far have been bad re-hashes of technology that came out back in the 70s and 80s. Some of those ideas are currently being revisted, but many still stumble across the same problems.
VengaFrinshets [OP] 1 points 6y ago
Yes we have, we are talking with ONCE´S engineers about this. Thanks for your insight.
Blindmouseottawa 1 points 6y ago
Are you looking for a subject matter expert who specializes in accessible user interfaces design as aiding tools for people who are blind or visually impaired? PM me with a contact information pass along.
Blindmouseottawa 1 points 6y ago
Are you looking for a subject matter expert who specializes in accessible user interfaces design as aiding tools for people who are blind or visually impaired? PM me with a contact information pass along.
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