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
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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 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
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