If it was done well though, it could cross-over back to mainstream , since lots of people use/would like to use their mobile hands-free... (OK, this is probably high-foluted). This is another reason that the name is awful (and not very inclusive). Obviously you can do everything it does on a standard phone though maybe in a non-optimal way?
S
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From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Adrian Higginbotham
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:23 PM
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Subject: Re: 'Blind Phone'
Under €50 would be impressive but I’m not at all sure about the concept. Hard to think of an example of where this entry level functionality approach has succeeded. Where such things are popular with users the same users quickly become confident, their expectations lift and they move on to more mainstream technology. A success in it’s own way but not good for the sustainability of the device.
One thing I am certain of though – the name is awful.
Adrian Higginbotham,
Manager, Leading edge research
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From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simon Judge
Sent: 03 June 2008 12:58
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Subject: 'Blind Phone'
Not sure about the name, but this might be quite cool if it gets to market:
http://www.usabilitynews.com/news/article4772.asp
http://www.mobileuserexperience.com/mexdesign/bsr_blind_phone.pdf
Cheers,
Simon
Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team
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01226 432159
www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk
Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust Gawber Road Barnsley
S75 2EP
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