Hi, The real value of this unit would be when one is traveling on foot in sub freezing temps and you do not want to have your hands working your GPS on a touch screen This thing could just be run while your hand remains in your coat pocket. .
Tim On 2/15/14, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > That's kind of what I was thinking. Personally, I can't see why one would > want to carry this device around along with their phone. There are so many > good typing options, such as Fleksy or MBraille,that really make typing > pretty fast. > Cheers, > Donna > On Feb 15, 2014, at 5:38 AM, Devin Prater <d.pra...@me.com> wrote: > >> Ah, I think this device will be good from beginners, but not much else. >> Notice that it simply uses voiceover commands, nothing more. >> >> David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Thank you for providing the thickness of the device. Given the size and >>> what it does, I would expect longer battery life if they were using the >>> latest battery technology and power management firmware circuitry. I >>> would expect the times you give in a unit half its thickness. I have seen >>> small bluetooth controllers which are smaller than the size you state >>> with better battery life, and they do not break the laws of physics / >>> current battery and power management technology. The thing is, these >>> technologies are more expensive, not going against the laws of power >>> dynamics. >>> >>> Again, the device is not powering a speaker, visual display, braille >>> display, or speaker. It is only powering a bluetooth transceiver, basic >>> keyboard circuitry, and a couple LED lights (which use almost no power). >>> >>> Compare this with my tiny bluetooth earpiece which has a mic, speaker, >>> and a dim LED light. It is big enough to cover my ear, which makes it >>> significantly smaller than a credit card, and it is just a little thicker >>> than my iPhone 5. It has a continuous battery life of 8.5 hours. So, no, >>> I am not impressed with the battery life in that unit, It could be >>> better. >>> >>> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >>> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >>> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On 15 Feb 2014, at 15:58, Buddy Brannan <bu...@brannan.name> wrote: >>>> >>>> It's 10 hours continuous, and I've gotten a week, at least, of light >>>> use. Bear in mind that that's 10 hours of continuous use, not 10 hours >>>> of normal use. It goes into sleep mode after 10 minutes, so that 10 >>>> hours is, in practical terms, quite long, as I doubt anyone will be >>>> writing "War And Peace" on the RiVO. I don't know what the battery life >>>> would be for practical use, because I haven't actually run it down to >>>> nothing yet (I charge it first). >>>> >>>> Also, keep in mind the size. It really is the size of a credit card. I >>>> checked. It's only a very tiny bit thicker than the iPhone 5S, hardly >>>> enough to even notice. So it's *very* small, and unfortunately, no one's >>>> figured out how to modify the laws of physics yet. >>>> >>>> My first reaction was also that 10 hours wasn't terribly long, but I, >>>> for one, don't think i'd type on *anything* for 10 continuous hours. >>>> >>>>> On Feb 14, 2014, at 9:52 PM, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It is $129 USD if my memory is accurate. It is bluetooth. Reading >>>>> through the online manual, I was struck with how short the battery life >>>>> is in the unit. I think the manual stated seven or eight hours of >>>>> battery life. For the cost, I would expect it to be closer to the >>>>> battery life one gets from bluetooth keyboards, or at least the battery >>>>> life from the better bluetooth braille displays. Again, for the money, >>>>> I find it difficult to accept that they did not utilise better power >>>>> management circuitry / firmware. After all, the device is not powering >>>>> a braille display or speaker. >>>>> >>>>> David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA >>>>> Email: dchitten...@gmail.com >>>>> Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On 15 Feb 2014, at 14:37, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 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