This sounds interesting, I'm guessing this is a bluetooth device? How much does it cost? On Feb 14, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Buddy Brannan 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 RiVO is a revolutionary keyboard-like remote originally made for Apple iOS 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. 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