
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: The iGlasses are warranted against defective workmanship and materials for a period of 6 months from date of purchase. POWER: 3.7V 600mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery, Battery life equivalent to one week of typical use (10 hours continuous vibration), Compact AC charger with USB option, Quick charge in 2-3 hours Additional features include: Adjustable vibration intensity via thumbwheel, Hands free operation, Adjustable arms and Durable polycarbonate lenses with UV400 protection The Miniguide supplements the information provided by a guide dog or a cane. There is also an earphone socket which can be used to provide sound feedback. As obstacles get nearer, the frequency of the vibration increases. The aid vibrates to indicate the distance to objects - the faster the vibration rate the nearer the object. iGlasses uses ultrasonic sensors to alert the wearer to objects in their path with a gentle vibration to indicate objects are detected. The vibration intensity level can be fine tuned to suit personal preference and current environment. The Miniguide uses ultrasonic echo-location to detect objects. Adjustable arms can be set to the most comfortable length. The iGlasses are worn like a normal pair of glasses. The device is intended as a secondary mobility device. As obstacles get nearer the frequency of the vibration will increase.
Iglasses ultrasonic mobility aid series#
Press the power button and an audible series of beeps indicates the device is turned on. The iGlasses Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is a head-mounted device which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects and communicate via gentle vibrations.

The iGlasses™ Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is a head-mounted device which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects and communicate via gentle vibrations. IGlasses Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. and wearable mobility aids (iGlasses Shoval et al., 1998 Meers and Ward, 2005) have been developed over the past decades, the majority of ETAs were.
