Talking Clock

A talking clock with LCd screen, 2 speakers at each side.
Pprice 6 Euros (Without shipping)

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THE TellMate

Tell - because it tells and gives the user the required information. Mate - because it is a constant companion to the user.

his is an “enabling” device that, when configured to specific requirements, allows an “information-on-demand” situation to individual. Being an “enabling” device, it is envisaged that it can have a wide range of applications where only appropriate or relevant information is playback for user on an on-demand basis.

Specifically when applied to visually impaired persons, it enables them to be more independent by identifying and differentiating items or objects around them without the need of help from another sighted person. It can also help the V I to follow and learn instructions, procedures or in education, on their own and at their own pace, instead of having to wait for help from sighted person.

Besides freeing up dependency on another person, the obvious advantages of TellMate over Braille as a mean of accessing information are :

	Braille	TellMate
1	Separate label making machine needed	Label comes ready to use
2	Cannot be re-cycle	Can be re-cycled
3	Tedious and slow to generate label	Direct voice recording into device
4	Changing information means another label making cycle	Just record new one to over-ride.
5	Very limited data goes into each label	Almost unlimited.
6	Assumes user understand Braille	Hears own or familiar voice

TellMate system is a portable handheld system about the size of mobile phone. Electronic labels will be the source of information that the Visually Impaired needs. Together with the handheld device, the VI will receive appropriate and relevant information, as and when they need, in audio form, which is much faster, instead of Braille. This will allow the VI to make full use of their auditory sense to compliment their impaired vision, and does not assume the VI can understand the Braille. The audio signal comes in whatever languages or dialects that the VI can understand.

With TellMate, one electronic label is able to provide more detail information. Instead of just knowing from a Braille label that a certain bottle contains eye drop for daily use, the electronics version can have information as much as equivalent to a full A4 page (if necessary) – describing dosage requirement, expiry date, side effect and cautions etc.. User will be able to pick up or select items that are required on their own. V I students will no longer need to totally depend on sighted to read to them, as TellMate allows them to “read” on their own, at own pace and time. Even more innovative is the ability to provide mobility guide (at least in the indoor situation) – something of a first in the world. Not tested and tried before, but TellMate has that capability to guide a V I, again using instructions in audio form, to move on their own, from one place to another.

Besides, there are as many benefits for the caregivers of V I too. Teachers, relatives and friends will no longer always having to attend to them on a one-on-one basis. Caregivers’ time can be spent in other more productive ways and spent quality time with the V I.

TellMate set comes with the following :

1. One TellMate handheld with

1. built-in Li Ion rechargeable battery
2. one Gigabyte flash memory
3. built-in microphone and speaker
4. 6 functions :
1. scanner
2. music player
3. digital recorder
4. audiobook
5. FM radio and
6. simple talking clock.

1. One battery charger ( UL and or CE certified, specify your power connector ).

1. 20 labels ( choose from 15x30mm or 45x45mm, with or without adhesive, or combination of these ). This is to be used with scanner function.

1. One standard stereo earphone. 3.5mm

1. One USB ( 5-pin ) cable

1. One neck strap. Stretchable.

1. User manual will be available from the website in WORD document and audio CD, and a main point summary in audio form will be in the audiobook section of the TellMate for uick reference.
2. Price £250, Shipping charges included anywhere in the world.
   
3. Website: http://www.gaishantech.com/products.htm

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