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Whats New in Low Vision Technology
Robert McGillivrayCertified Low Vision TherapistThe Carroll
Center f/t BlindMass Commission f/t Blind
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Traditional CCTV Video MagnifiersDesktop systemsVariable
MagnificationColor, W/B, B/W Large Field of ViewOptionsIncreased
reading speedIncreased durationReduced visual effortComfortable
working position
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Desktop Video Magnifiers
Integrated LCD Displays
Available from all major vendorsSizes: 17 to 24 + with
WSAdjustable height screensHigh contrastFlicker freeImproved
response ratesWell received by consumers
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Integrated LCD Systems
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Video Magnification SystemsVariable MagnificationAdjustable
brightnessSelectable contrast settingWide field of view for better
viewing abilities
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Magnification
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Brightness
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Contrast
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Windowing and underlining
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Portable Video MagifiersMore Compact, 7-inch screensExtensive
reading tasksTwo handed use
Optelec TravellerFS SapphireEV Amigo
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Compact Video Magnifiers:
Variable MagnificationReplaceable BatteriesLonger battery
lifeImage FreezeColor SelectLight off mode: for reading cell
phones, other displaysWriting CamerasDistance ViewingSmaller
Designs
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Compact/Pocket Video MagnifiersAdvantagesWide field of view
Image at display levelUse at arms-lengthReverse contrast
availableCell phone, PDA displays!Short-term writing tasksKids
reading comic books under the blanket
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Compact systems with distance capabilitiesNear and distance
capabilitiesRead mail, products on a shelf and get a better view of
distance object. Allows users to see an object that is at distance
close up on the screenLimited clarity and magnification at a
distance
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GW Micro SenseView DuoTwo camerasStores up to 20 images3X to 13X
magnificationLights off modeImage panning7 Viewing modes, 4
Brightness levels4.5 hour battery life, integrated,
rechargeableCost: $1299.00
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Ash Technology Quicklook Focus
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Classroom Desktop Video Magnifiers
FeaturesFull Size screenFull FeaturesRemote ControllableNear and
Distance ViewingFor Classroom, Conference or In- Service Training
ActivitiesTransportable LuggableAC or optional battery
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Vision Technology: VIEW
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Enhanced Vision Acrobat LCD
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Onyx Deskset
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Laptop Compatible Video MagnifiersMost students use laptop
computersVideo magnification could be helpfulPortable camera using
notebook display
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Clarity PCMate
Powered by USBRequires 2 USB 2 portsSequence, setupRemote
control cameraKeyboard controlled software
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Optelec ClearNoteEase of camera aimingBuilt in Light
sourceCamera control positioningKeyboard controlled
softwareKeyboard controlled cameraDolphin, ZoomText compatible
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Freedom Scientific Onyx PC Edition
Swing arm and flex arm modelsRemote controlMAGic with EyeMerge
software includedCamera can be powered by USB portDistance,
desktop, self view modesCost: $2895.00
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Specialty Video MagnifiersFlipperShoppa
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Headborne Low Vision System
Eyetonomy SightMate LV920www.vuzix.com/medical/lv920.htmlZoom at
near: 3X optical, 4X digitalZoom at distance: 0.5X to 6XEdge
contrasting, Inverse modeSleek design, 8 ounces$3499.00Not yet
available for purchase or review
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Vision and Speech Output
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Scan and Read Devices
Kurzweil 1000 (software)ABiSee Zoom-Ex, EyePal Vision (portable,
Solo)FS Pearl (laptop compatible)KNFB Reader (smartphone)AI Squared
ZoomReader (app)
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Assessment FactorsEvaluation of visual functioningResponse to
low vision approaches Analysis of tasks, task specificRequired
performance levelIntegration of systemsTrainingTrial of system;
speed, duration, productivityModificationsProvision
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Screen Magnification Software
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Zoomtext Magnifier/Reader Software ZT V9.1CCTV USB
compatibilitySplit view allows simultaneous view of CCTV image and
ZTVendors have implementedOptelec ClearNoteLVI StudentAsh
ClarityHumanWare Graduate
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MAGic Screen Magnification SoftwareMAGic Eye-MergeAvailable for
Freedom Scientific Onyx camerasAllows split screen features
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Dolphin Screen Magnification Software Lunar, Lunar Plus,
SuperNovaCompatible with a range of digital CCTVsOptelec
ClearNoteLVI StudentAsh Tech OPTiMay need upgrades
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iOS systemsVoiceOverZoomiOS AppsZoomReader
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Low Vision TechnologyImproved
abilitiesLimitationsAdaptabilityTrainingCost
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Vendors
Clarity Solutionswww.clarityusa.comEnhanced
Visionwww.enhancedvision.comFreedom
Scientificwww.freedomscientific.comFreedom
Visionwww.freedomvision.netHumanwarewww.humanware.comMagnisightwww.magnisight.comOptelecwww.optelec.comTelesensorywww.telesensory.comVision
Technologywww.visiontechnology.com
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Vendors
ABISee Inc.www.abisee.comBierley Associates
www.bierley.comEschenbach www.eschenbach.comIndependent Living
Aidswww.independentliving.comInnoventions
Inc.www.magnicam.comOptronwww.optronusa.comOVACwww.ovac.comLS&S,
LLCwww.LSSproducts.comLowvision.comwww.lowvision.comTagarnowww.tagarno.comVideo
Eye Corp.www.videoeye.com
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Resources: Reviews
Access WorldAmerican Foundation for the Blindwww.afb.org/aw
Extensive Equipment and Technology ReviewsIncluding CCTV Video
Magnifier Reviews by:
Lee HuffmanCarol FarrenkopfBryan Gerritsen
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Resources: Web SitesTexas School for the Blind: Adaptive
Technology Linkshttp://www.tsbvi.edu/technology/index.htm
New York Institute for Special Education: Blindness Resource
Centerwww.nyise.org/blind.htm
Screen Magnifiers Homepagewww.magnifiers.org
LowVision.com
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Bob
[email protected]@carroll.org
www.carroll.org
617-969-6200 X229
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