For over one million people in the U.S. who are visually impaired, the Smart Cane will improve their ability to get around safely and independently. It uses an embedded ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles, and then it sends a signal to a miniature navigation system that is worn over the shoulder to provide audible voice alerts.
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Smart Cane
Listen To Your Documents
A new scanner can turn any document into an audio document quickly and easily. Called BookReader, it scans books, magazines, or other documents, and then employs character recognition and text-to-speech software to play it back on your computer or portable audio device with an exceptionally human-like voice.
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