[optacon-l] Re: Another Interest Message
- From: "Janet Wallans" <janetcw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:38:29 -0600
Hi,
I hope Sara will check out the information about the Optacon repairers in
California and Australia.
Janet
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From: "Catherine Thomas" <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 5:02 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Another Interest Message
> Hi, Listers,
> Here is a note from someone who learned Optacon while In Japan. I think
> you'll find it very interesting. here is the note, as-is.
> From saratsu@xxxxxxxx Thu Jan 15 21:19:33 2009
> Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:17:57 -0500
> From: Sara Tsutsumi <saratsu@xxxxxxxx>
> To: Catherine Thomas <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Optacon User Survey
>
> I try to respond to the survey:
> I have been using optacon for thirty-five years. I was in Japan and I got
a
> good training from a group of researchers at rehabilitation and research
> center in Tokyo. I have since bought second machine from my girlfriend in
> Japan, because, my original machine stopped working. But, it stopped
> working shortly after I got the machine from her as well. Then several
> years ago, I bought the third machine from CJ Sampson. His machine is
still
> working on and off. I mean it stops working often. It seems to have
> problem with charging battery or something. But, it revives itself all
the
> sudden. It has no pattern as to how long it would work or how long it
would
> stop working. I tse optacon for reading money--American money does not
have
> any indication nor difference in sizes or touch. Also, I use optacon to
> read labels on my clothes, canned goods, when I need to identify what is
on
> a piece of paper, checking if printed from computer looks fine, etc. I
like
> to buy optacon if it worked consistantly and well! I wish it is lighter
and
> not as bulky. As you could tell at this point I don't carry the machine
> around as I am afraid of disconnecting the machine from the charger. I
> still have all three machines. And, I do like to repair these machine
with
> someone I could really trust as a repair person. I do not want these
> machines to get mixed up with others or sold to other people. When I
spoke
> with CJ about fixing my two old ones, he wanted me to sell these to him so
> that he could fix them and sell them to others or something. I do not
want
> that deal happening at all. I hope there will be a new and completely
> upgraded machine on the market, but, until then, I want to hold onto my
> machines. even if I buy a new upgraded machine, I definitely keep the
first
> machine with me for as long as I live since this was bought by my father
who
> passed away nine years ago.
> I don't think scanner does justice to me. It is so cumbersome to use them
> and they can't be reading tags on clothes, and other odd shaped objects.
I
> am very visual totally blind person. So, I truly enjoy the different
shapes
> of letters and how it is presented. yes, from time to time, I read
Japanese
> as well as some hand written stuff in English and Japanese.
> Thank you for your time and attention.
> Sincerely,
> Sara Tsutsumi
>
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>
> At 02:42 AM 1/13/2009, you wrote:
> > Hi, Sara
> > Below is our Optacon User Survey. Fill it out in whatever way is easiest
> > for you.
> > From braille@xxxxxxxxx Fri Mar 16 02:59:00 2007
> > Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
> > From: Catherine Thomas <braille@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Revised Survey for Optacon Users Current and Former
> >
> > > From braille@xxxxxxxxx Thu Mar 15 18:52:17 2007
> > Please reply to this Optacon user survey privately. Email:
> > braille@xxxxxxxxx
> > DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO ANY LISTS.
> > Replies are confidentail. The results are periodically summarizd on the
> > Optacon user list. Please feel free to comment in addition to answering
> > the
> > qustions below. If you prefer, just send back a quick note with your
> > comments.
> > We are hoping eventually to develop a new version of the Optacon which
> > will
> > read some of the modern print displays currently inaccessible to blind
> > people, but even if we only end up seek funding to replace certain
> > critical
> > Optacon parts, the information you provide will be essential.
> > 1. How often do you use your Optacon?
> > 2. If you often use your Optacon, list the most frequent uses.
> > 3. If you seldom use your Optacon, for what tasks do you use it?
> > 4. How long have you been using your Optacon?
> > 5. Why did you decide to begin using an Optacon?
> >
> > 6. Were you trained by TeleSensory? If not, what training did
you
> > receive?
> > 7. Do you use any of the Optacon special lenses, e.g. CRT lens?
> > 8. If you always use the Optaconto perform a particular task,
why?
> > Is it because no other device performs the task? Is it because the
Optacon
> > is faster, more portable, more timely, or other? Explain.
> > 9. For which tasks is the Optacon more trouble than it is worth?
> > 10. Would you be willing to describe your experiences with the
> > Optacon, both negative and positive, to raise needed funds?
> > 11. Would you be willing to discuss your experiences in detail
> > with
> > new potential Optacon users?
> > 12. What do you wish the Optacon could do that would motivate
you
> > to
> > spend money on a new version? Example, reading cell phone displays or
> > computer monitors without special lenses?
> > PLEASE PASS THIS UNSCIENTIFIC SURVEY ALONG TO OTHER OPTACON USERS.
> > Send all replies to:
> > braille@xxxxxxxxx
> > Thank you.
> >
> >
>
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> > -Catherine Thomas
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