Phone for the visually impaired and the blind with large buttons, with Braille

Most recently, mobile phones have been a novelty for almost everyone. However, the development of technologies does not stand still, and today almost everyone has mobile phones. People who have problems with eyesight are no exception.

Since these devices have certain features, then their cost may differ from ordinary phones in the big direction. However, many people, when they buy a phone for the visually impaired, do not pay attention to the price.

This article discusses the most common devices that are designed specifically for people with vision problems.

NoVison

So, to start looking at phones with large buttons and a screen for people with disabilities is not with one model, but with the whole company. NoVison is a company that processes the usual mobile phones and other equipment for the needs of people with visual problems. Under the leadership of this company, the devices of many famous manufacturers were adapted.

An example from this company may be a phone for the visually impaired Samsung E1200. It is the simplest and cheapest device in this category. The phone is made very high quality. The keyboard and the housing are arranged in such a way that the dust does not penetrate inside, so you do not have to clean it. The control keys this phone for the visually impaired has very convenient. With their help, management is very fast. In addition, they provide quick access to the most popular features. For example, to find out the time or the charge of a battery, just press one key. A distinctive feature of the device is that all user actions are voiced. The cost of Samsung E1200 is just over four thousand rubles.

LG LF1300

Perhaps the main feature that this phone has for the blind is the presence of the voice perception function. In addition, the device can easily run audiobooks, and there is also the option of installing memory cards.

LG LF1300 appeared on sale back in 2006 and instantly became an indispensable assistant as a mobile phone for the visually impaired. The device turned out to be quite thin and convenient. However, the built-in memory in the gadget is not very much - only seventeen megabytes. Therefore, those who are going to use the full potential of the device will have to install a memory card.

However, the apparatus has drawbacks. The first negative - a fairly high cost. This cell phone for the visually impaired will cost four hundred dollars. People who have vision problems can buy the device. Also, the drawbacks are that the main countries where LG LF1300 is sold are the states of Asia.

Owasys 22C

Phones with large buttons and a screen are especially common among people with various vision problems. However, this model is completely devoid of display. The developers did not decide to install the screen on their device after numerous consultations with potential buyers.

All that the display should display is a special speech synthesizer built into the device. Pressing the buttons are also accompanied by a beep.

"Talk" phone can only be in two languages - Spanish and English. In the case of an incoming call, the device will read the number of the caller. The phone can also voice the incoming messages.

This phone for the blind is equipped with a sufficiently powerful battery, which is enough for eight hours in the talk mode, while in standby mode it can be about two hundred and fifty hours. The price of the device is about four hundred dollars.

Nokia 6682RVI

Telephones for visually impaired people were issued by many well-known firms. In the party did not remain and such a well-known company as Nokia. The main distinguishing feature is the availability of a special program that converts to sound all the images on the screen. After conversion, it is output to the speaker or headphones.

Due to the fact that many people suffer from vision problems, this model has come to taste to many consumers. Thanks to the useful innovations it is enough to simply use all the functionality.

Telephones for visually impaired elderly people, according to many, should be of acceptable value. Nokia 6682RVI refers to devices that have a good price for many functions. However, with a mass of pluses, there is a drawback. The main disadvantage is that this model is aimed at consumers of the Canadian market.

B-Touch

This device is a new development of the designer Jinway Yu. In this phone, he showed his vision of how a mobile phone should look for people suffering from vision problems.

B-Touch is based on the concept of such a famous device as the Iphone. However, a number of additional features and functions were added. The screen is based on Braille. Management can be conducted with the help of a voice. In addition to these functions, the buyer receives a whole range of programs that are used in everyday life.

The advantages of the device include the fact that it can recognize different objects. Many experts consider this phone to be the most successful for use by visually impaired people.

Sens

The phone is specially designed for people with poor eyesight. The device does not have a display. The keyboard has a relief that allows you to easily dial numbers. In case of a missed call, message or other event, the mobile phone starts to glow brightly, make sounds and vibrate.

The side panels of the phone are made in the form of luminous inserts. This function is very useful for those who have vision partially lost. The glow will help you find the phone if it, for example, is on charge.

In the kit with the phone goes and a special Bluetooth-headset. It is charged with the device, which prevents its loss. In addition, the earpiece is very useful when, for example, a person is in a public place. The fact is that the conversation is carried out by handsfree. Therefore, a Bluetooth headset can be very necessary. In addition, when using it, the risk of losing the phone is significantly reduced.

Of course, with all the advantages of the device there are disadvantages. For example, a fairly high cost, which is more than four hundred dollars. On the territory of the Russian Federation it is very difficult to find shops where you can buy this phone. In addition, most workshops do not undertake to repair the device in the event of any breakdown.

Samsung Galaxy S5 ("talking" smartphone)

"Talking" version of the famous phone from Samsung can perform almost all the functions that the model for the sighted. The main feature is the full voice of the entire device.

The device is endowed with an operating system "Android". With its help, the user can even go online. The transition between sites in the global network is also announced.

Phone is waterproof. It is endowed with a battery for 2800 mAh. This amount of battery is enough for eighty hours of listening to music or audiobooks. The display has a diagonal of 5.1 and is made using Amoled technology. The resolution is 1980x1080 pixels.

The phone is quite powerful. It is endowed with a 4-core processor, which operates at 2.5 GHz. With memory, there will also be no problems. Internal - 16 GB, operational - 2 GB. In addition, the device supports additional memory cards.

In addition, there are a number of additional features that have been added specifically for visually impaired people. The device has a program that can detect bills. Also there is a special navigator and a library of books, which supports the ability to download books online.

Finally

In Russia today, the choice of such devices is not large. And in other parts of the world there are problems with the release of such gadgets. Many projects stop at the level of development, as the creators believe that it is not profitable to produce phones for people who have vision problems.