Donna, Are you going to be at CSUN? I will be attending this year.
Jamie T Blind Dragon Hobbies One stop shopping for all your gaming needs. http://www.blinddragonhobbies.com/ Twitter: @BDHobbies Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blinddragonhobbies > On Feb 14, 2014, at 5:23 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Just wondering, will this device be in the exhibit hall at CSUN? > Best, > Donna >> On Feb 14, 2014, at 7:17 AM, Buddy Brannan <bu...@brannan.name> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I'm glad that Mobience is posting about this now. >> >> I have one of these myself (thanks to Mobience), and, while the manual might >> look intimidating (because it is very comprehensive), using RiVO really is >> pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I met Jaewoo, the CEO of Mobience, >> in December while at the dedication of the UN accessibility center, and I >> expressed some skepticism of how easy this would be to use, given that its >> default key layout is not ABC but rather a modified, though mostly, QWERTY. >> I'm no speed demon with it, but I'm certainly faster with the RiVO than I am >> with the on-screen keyboard. >> >> Look for an interview with Jaewoo on an upcoming Serotalk podcast (either >> Serotalk or Triple-Click Home, I expect), along with a brief demo of RiVO, >> which I have to edit this weekend. >> >> --Buddy >> >>> On Feb 14, 2014, at 2:52 AM, Ein Lee <ein.r...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I'd like to introduce a small product our company makes for iOS VoiceOver >>> and Android TalkBack users. It's called RiVO. We have seen blind people use >>> their smartphones quite well with RiVO. I'm trying my best to make people >>> know about the availability of this product. >>> >>> RiVO is a revolutionary keyboard-like remote originally made for Apple iOS >>> VoiceOver users. The name stands for Remote interface to VoiceOver. Being >>> about the size of a credit card, it is highly portable and yet comfortable >>> with big keys. There are 12 keys in the middle just like telephone keypad, >>> and there are 4 additional keys on the left and on the right, respectively. >>> >>> VoiceOver is an innovative technology from Apple and you can enjoy it like >>> a breeze with RiVO. You can also type and edit text fast and easy, control >>> music simple and handy. These features surely make RiVO users to use a >>> greater number of apps easily every day compared to VoiceOver users without >>> RiVO. RiVO supports iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Android TalkBack is >>> another innovative technology from Google, and Android version of RiVO is >>> also available. >>> >>> Let me list some naive comments from RiVO users around the world: >>> - RiVO is the most accurate and efficient tool for the blind to use >>> smartphone. >>> - I have 275 apps on my iPhone and RiVO is really valuable and helpful. >>> - Alphabet typing becomes extremely fast with RiVO. >>> - RiVO is a must-have accessory that many blind people will appreciate. >>> - I have RiVO with me all the time. >>> - Getting beyond different levels of the gestures are extremely faster with >>> this keypad. >>> - RIVO's smallQWERTY is superior to the old method of alphabet entry. >>> - I use iPhone and RiVO every day, all day long. >>> - RiVO is an indispensable accessory to the blind. >>> - RiVO enables me use my iPhone precisely and quickly while on the move. >>> - RiVO makes me use my iPhone without having to be conscious of the >>> surroundings with my gesture actions. >>> - RiVO gives me the convenience and freedom to use iPhone just like those >>> who can see. >>> - We really love this wonderful keyboard that you guys have made usable for >>> us! >>> - I love my RiVO! I keep it in my pocket all the time. >>> - I am very happy with the keyboard's performance on both of iOS and >>> Android platforms. >>> - RiVO can provide relief to many users who are struggling with touchpad >>> interface. >>> - We were working with a customer who is blind, can only use one hand, and >>> has cognitive disabilities. RiVO gave him better access than he had ever >>> had before to a desktop or iOS device. >>> - RiVO will become a true part of my iPhone experience, and will make the >>> iPhone so much easier to use. You have brought a wonderful device into our >>> lives. >>> - This little gadget will definitely change the way I work with my iPhone. >>> My right arm is feeling better already. >>> >>> RiVO is surely not for everyone. However, if you're not good enough or just >>> slow at using iPhone with touch interface, if you miss the comfortable >>> keyboard at home while you're away from home, if you want to keep your >>> iPhone safely in your pocket or bag while on the move, if you want to leave >>> your iPhone plugged in the speaker while sitting on sofa or while in bed, >>> or if you want to use your iPhone more comfortably and play with it all day >>> long, RiVO can be a boon companion to help you use iPhone better than ever >>> and unlike everyone else. >>> >>> I hope RiVO is a convenient accessory to help you find, explore and enjoy >>> the possibilities of your smart devices and fabulous apps out there that >>> make your life easy. >>> >>> Thanks and best wishes, >>> >>> Mobience Inc. >>> RiVO guide: http://mobience.com/rivo >>> Facebook: http://facebook.com/rivo.page >>> >>> Control from palm to pocket: >>> http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/article/rivo-control-palm-pocket >>> A portable QWERTY solution for touch devices: >>> http://www.dsb.wa.gov/services/atscoopaugust13.shtml >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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