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The 'Sunu Band' (self.Blind)
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blindnessandbees 2 points 4y ago
I got mine at the ziezo expo in Utrecht a few weeks back because my O&M instructor recommended it. The ladies who sold it were so so so sweet and gave some really great hugs! It’s been glued to my wrist ever since. It’s much more customizable than the Icane and easier to use than the buzzclip. You can also do some really cool things with it like telling time, finding your phone and making your arm a compass. I’d be happy to answer any questions!
beesandbirbs 1 points 4y ago
I was about to go: a friend of mine has one of those, when I realised you are that friend (this is Yv btw)
blindnessandbees 1 points 4y ago
Holy shit 😂 Hi kiddo
beesandbirbs 1 points 4y ago
That too, but I just found a friend of mine in the comment section, who has this device.
beesandbirbs 1 points 4y ago
Boi this is wild
mendoesit 1 points 4y ago
The device?
SpikeTheCookie 1 points 4y ago
Thanks for bringing up the Sunu Band. I'd never heard of it and it looks really useful, especially for the things that could hit your head!
mendoesit 1 points 4y ago
The way I see it this device is kind of a car sensor when you’re parking, I’ve asked for more info on their website, I’ll tell you how it goes
devinprater 1 points 4y ago
Yeah, its not very impressive, and it doesn't do much that a cane and Apple Watch won't do.
If you want better, take a look at seeingwithsound.com, for actual low-vision for the blind.
If you want better, take a look at seeingwithsound.com, for actual low-vision for the blind.
mendoesit 2 points 4y ago
I don’t see how the Apple Watch would compare to an object detection watch, could you elaborate?
devinprater 1 points 4y ago
I mostly meant the taptic time stuff, and the little apps the band has.
SpikeTheCookie 1 points 4y ago
How long have you been using Seeing With Sound? Did it take long to learn and become useful?
devinprater 1 points 4y ago
Well, I've used it off and on for a few years now, but after, I'd say, a few days worth of training, I could audibly trace print letters at 400 point font size in Microsoft Word, using the Windows version. There is also a web app version, which can work on an iPhone, and potentially anything with a web browser and camera, and an Android version. I've also used the web app on iPhone with a pair of $10 VR glasses, which basically mount the iPhone to your face like glasses, and the camera becomes your eye. I've been able to detect a window, at least, lol. Some have used Vision 800 smart glasses, running Android, to have a more pure version of seeing with sound, albeit with a lesser camera, and lesser battery life, than having a more crude iPhone with VR glasses.
Theoretically, you can learn to see as much as you practice with. One person uses it for photography, One has used it for riding a motorcycle. For Seeing with Sound, it really is all about practice, and how much you put into it.
Theoretically, you can learn to see as much as you practice with. One person uses it for photography, One has used it for riding a motorcycle. For Seeing with Sound, it really is all about practice, and how much you put into it.
SpikeTheCookie 2 points 4y ago
Thank you for sharing about your experience. Sounds very intriguing. :-)
devinprater 1 points 4y ago
You're welcome. You can learn more at seeingwithsound.com
There's also a mailing list where you can ask others about it, somewhere on that sight too.
There's also a mailing list where you can ask others about it, somewhere on that sight too.
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