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<H1><A title="14 Hi Tech Concepts and Designs for The Visually Impaired"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/07/29/hi-tech-concepts-designs-for-visually-impaired/"><FONT
color=#222222>14 Hi Tech Concepts and Designs for The Visually
Impaired</FONT></A></H1>
<DIV class=metadata>July 29th, 2010 . By <A title="Posts by Raunek Kantharia"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/author/raunekka/"><FONT color=#0f91d2>Raunek
Kantharia</FONT></A></DIV>
<P> </P>
<P>Gone are the days when a disability in <SPAN id=IL_AD3 class=IL_AD><U><FONT
color=#0066ff>the human body</FONT></U></SPAN> meant that the concerned person
had to be a sufferer for his or her whole life. Times have changed and
technology has really come a long way. Now a disability, whether by birth or
accident, can be easily treated or even rectified to the fullest. <SPAN
id=IL_AD1 class=IL_AD><U><FONT color=#0066ff>Visual impairment</FONT></U></SPAN>
is one disability for which there has been immense research done, to provide the
sufferer with human body’s greatest sense – vision. <SPAN
id=more-44247></SPAN>However, in case this is not possible, technology has
benefited the visually challenged with gadgets that not only assist them in
their day to day activities but also make their lives extremely easy. In this
particular post…here are 14 Concepts and Designs created in hopes for a brighter
and more possible future.</P>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Braille-Electronic-Imaging.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44254" title="Braille Electronic Imaging"
alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Braille-Electronic-Imaging.jpg"
width=350 height=402></A></P>
<P>We at Walyou understand that visual impairment is one of the saddest
sufferings a person can undergo, and therefore in order to inform people about
the great technologically enhanced conceptual gadgets that have been developed
for the visually challenged, we have brought to you the most high-tech devices
and advanced designs that would not only help the visually impaired to
comprehend the world around them but also talk, walk, and behave just like any
other normal person. Read on to find out how technology manifests itself to
become a boon <SPAN id=IL_AD2 class=IL_AD><U><FONT color=#0066ff>for the
visually impaired</FONT></U></SPAN>.</P>
<H2>SUAM Device</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SUAM-Device.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44251" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/SUAM-Device.jpg"
width=550 height=371></A></P>
<P>This is a great addition to the measures being taken for making the lives of
the visually impaired better. <A title=SUAM
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/18/visually-impaired-device-assistance/"
target=_blank>SUAM</A> or Sistema Universal de Apoyo a la Movilidad is the
latest gadget that assists people with vision problems to get a picture of their
surrounding by transforming the incoming signals from infrared emitters to
audible messages.</P>
<H2>Touch & Go Concept</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Touch-Go.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44252" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Touch-Go.jpg"
width=450 height=450></A></P>
<P>Still thinking if a cane stick is the only tool that could help the visually
impaired in navigation? If this <A title="Touch & Go Concept"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/05/13/touch-go-navigation-concept-visually-impaired/"
target=_blank>Touch & Go Concept</A> hits the market, the user will have
access to a hi-tech hand gadget and a Bluetooth device which will give them an
improved picture of the surrounding using its tactile visuals and auditory
support.</P>
<H2>Squibble Portable Braille Interface</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Squibble-Portable-Braille-Interface.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44253" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Squibble-Portable-Braille-Interface.jpg"
width=500 height=350></A></P>
<P>How about a device that assists you in interacting with others? This device
is just not designed for the blind but also for those who have poor eye sight.
<A title="Squibble Portable Braille Interface"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/03/24/squibble-portable-braille-interface-for-seeing-impaired/"
target=_blank>Squibble Portable Braille Interface</A>, a new gadget concept,
allows one to scan the menus and operate an interactive keyboard via the system
of Braille, having a high contrast coloring feature.</P>
<H2>Braille Language E-Book Reader</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Braille-language-e-book-reader.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44255" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Braille-language-e-book-reader.jpg"
width=350 height=431></A></P>
<P>Who said that the blind can’t go techie? Looking at this concept, one can
only imagine the rate of development being made in technology. This <A
title="Braille E-Book"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2009/04/26/braille-e-book/"
target=_blank>Braille E-Book</A> or EAP, yet an idea, allows the near or
completely blind to read using the Braille language. Contrary to the regular
Braille books, this sleek and lightweight e-book can be carried almost
everywhere.</P>
<H2>Haptic Reader Concept</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haptic-braille-reader-concept-image.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-45138"
title="haptic braille reader concept image"
alt="haptic braille reader concept image"
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/haptic-braille-reader-concept-image.jpg"
width=500 height=407></A></P>
<P>This amazing <A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/07/15/haptic-reader-concept-for-the-visually-impaired/"
target=_blank>Haptic Reader Concept</A> could be a revolutionary device if it
would be made. It features a tablet like scanner that scans the page of a book
and in turn, creates the Braille language counterpart on the surface for reading
possibilities.</P>
<H2>Bright F</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Bright-F.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44256" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Bright-F.jpg"
width=500 height=308></A></P>
<P>The next time you see a blind woman dressed up immaculately, don’t rack your
brains hard to know how this could be possible for her to do it alone. For now,
with the launch of Bright F even the blind can choose colors and fabric that
would suit them. This unique device functions by converting the available
information into sounds.</P>
<P>Source <A href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/05/08/see-color-with-sound/"
target=_blank>1</A></P>
<H2>Camera for the blind</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Camera-for-the-Blind.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44257" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Camera-for-the-Blind.jpg"
width=500 height=354></A></P>
<P>Yes, you guessed it right. This camera is specially designed for those who
can’t see. Are you thinking about the way this camera works? Well, there are
sound clips that get recorded simultaneously when a person clicks the camera
button. With this Camera, the blind can now capture images to create a beautiful
memory.</P>
<P>Source <A href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/11/26/camera-for-the-blind/"
target=_blank>1</A></P>
<H2>Cellphone</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Cellphone.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44258" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Cellphone.jpg"
width=400 height=399></A></P>
<P>Can you imagine Braille could help those with sight disability to use a
cellphone? If this <A title="Cellphone Concept"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/06/18/cellphone-for-the-nearly-blind/"
target=_blank>Cellphone Concept</A> is successfully launched, the blind could
very well use a cellphone which is equipped with keys textured differently. Now
there is no need of a screen, the lit sidebars do the needful by announcing
several alert messages.</P>
<H2>TACTILITY</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Tactility.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44259" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Tactility.jpg"
width=450 height=306></A></P>
<P>Another cellphone concept inspired from Braille is TACTILITY. Like the name
suggests, this concept has a tactfully designed keyboard. Unlike their
counterpart with complicated features and aesthetics, this one surprisingly
comes with a single function and lets those with poor or no vision to operate a
cellphone.</P>
<P>Source <A href="http://www.siweidesign.com/product/tact.html"
target=_blank>1</A></P>
<H2>Silicon iPhone Casing</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Silicon-iPhone-Casing.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44260" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Silicon-iPhone-Casing.jpg"
width=350 height=525></A></P>
<P><A title="Silicon iPhone Casing"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/12/09/silicon-iphone-casing-for-the-blind/"
target=_blank>Silicon iPhone Casing</A> is something that can let the visually
impaired enjoy all the different iPhone applications. (Well, why should visually
impaired be devoid of such a beautiful gadget like iPhone.) When technology is
progressing at such a faster pace, coming across a concept that allows the blind
to have the benefit of an iPhone and also operate it is certainly not a
wonder.</P>
<H2>TACT</H2>
<P><A href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Tact.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44261" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Tact.jpg" width=550
height=413></A></P>
<P>Now fashion is also an important aspect for the visually challenged. Those
who have no vision can also choose to be trendy by using this watch which frees
them from the hassles of a needle watch. This classy <A title=TACT
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/14/tact-braille-codes-watch-concept/"
target=_blank>TACT </A>watch concept designed by Julien Bergignat is equipped
with a system whereby one can read time using special rotating circles.</P>
<H2>B-Touch Braille Mobile Phone</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/B-Touch-Braille-Mobile-Phone.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44262" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/B-Touch-Braille-Mobile-Phone.jpg"
width=350 height=422></A></P>
<P>Life, for the visually impaired, could not get better than this. A unique
combination of blind touchscreen and a heavy duty voice recognition system is
what B-Touch Braille Mobile Phone is all about. Now, communication is no longer
a hassle for the visually impaired even while they are away from their
families.</P>
<P>Source <A
href="http://designcrave.com/2009-06-16/b-touch-braille-mobile-phone-concept/"
target=_blank>1</A></P>
<H2>Rubik’s Cube Blind Design</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Rubiks-Cube-Design.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44263" alt=""
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Rubiks-Cube-Design.jpg"
width=350 height=371></A></P>
<P>Solving a <A href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/tag/rubiks-cube/"
target=_blank>Rubik’s Cube</A> can surely be fun. How about a person who can’t
see solving the same? Interesting, indeed! Made up of different kinds of
materials, <A title="Rubik's Cube"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2009/08/26/rubiks-cube-blind-design/"
target=_blank>Rubik’s Cube</A> can now even be solved by the blinds. Though just
a design, it will surely make the visually challenged stand as a strong
competitor for the rest of the people.</P>
<H2>Braille Electronic Imaging</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/braille-imaging-design-for-visually-impaired-image.jpg"><IMG
class="alignnone size-full wp-image-44271"
title="braille imaging design for visually impaired image"
alt="braille imaging design for visually impaired image"
src="http://www.walyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/braille-imaging-design-for-visually-impaired-image.jpg"
width=580 height=215></A></P>
<P>With the invention made by U.S National Institute for Standards and
Technology, the blind will now be able to see. Confused? Well, this <A
title="Braille Electronic Imaging"
href="http://www.walyou.com/blog/2008/02/03/braille-electronic-imaging/"
target=_blank>Braille Electronic Imaging</A> uses actuator to create images
electronically. Now, the visually impaired will not miss out on a single
expression of all those whom they meet.</P></FONT><PRE> </PRE></BODY></HTML>