Hello:
Information on the Videotim can be found at:
http://www.abtim.de/home__e_/the_videotim/the_videotim.html
There is one in the International Braille and Technology Center.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wohlers, David" <wohlers@truman.edu>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nfb-rd@nfbcal.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: New Optacon Contemplations
> Howdy y'all!
>
> I am usually happy just to listen in on these auspicious and oftentimes
> erudite conversations, but the idea of a re-engineered Optacon is a
> fantabulous contemplation! Yes, the KNFB Reader makes life easier for
> the masses. An Optacon that could plug into and become a literal "touch
> screen" for blind folks would elucidate much of the mysteries of
> graphical user interfaces, especially if the icons had labels. This
> potential application would make the millions in development worth it.
> For me as one interested in understanding an NMR spectrum or other such
> graphic output on screen, there is immense satisfaction in what an
> Optacon can offer.Yes, there are cheaper workarounds. Well, somewhat
> cheaper. Being able to look at superscripts and/or subscripts on your
> own is quite liberating too. The Optacon was great for Greek letters
> that my scanning software does not identify. But hey, if the Videotim
> can do all of those thigns, where do I get one?
>
> David Wohlers
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