Trekker Breeze Accessible Handheld GPS Orientation Aid


Item Number: 134

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $900

Online Close: Sep 13, 2009 10:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 16 bids - Item Sold!

Description


Breeze is a navigation system for the blind and visually impaired that uses GPS and digital maps to help blind persons find their way in urban and rural areas.  Breeze users can pinpoint where they are, learn about area attractions, and find out how to get to specific destinations.


Breeze is used in one of five ways:



  • Explore – when walking in an area, but not being guided on a route.



  • Routes – to travel from the point of origin to the destination point, after a route has already been created.



  • Backtrack – to reverse a route and travel back to the point of origin.



  • Guidance to Landmark – guides you to a point of interest when either walking or driving.




  • Motorized – the unit automatically adjusts between pedestrian and motorized based on the speed of travel. Cross streets are announced. May be used in a car, bus, or train.


  • Special Instructions

    The Breeze system is designed as an ORIENTATION AID only, and must not be used as the only aid while traveling. A dog guide or cane should be used in conjunction with the GPS unit as BREEZE IS NOT A MOBILITY DEVICE. It is the user's responsibility to use this device with caution. Furthermore, always take extra precautions when traveling on foot on roads designed for motorized transportation.


    The user must know the route at the time of travel. Breeze records the route as it is being travelled the first time. Therefore, it is recommended that routes be initially travelled and recorded with the assistance of a sighted guide.


    The map in the Breeze cannot be browsed.  Therefore it is not possible to create a route offline for travel at a later time. It is also not possible to extract civic information such as the address and phone number of a POI.


    Breeze allows the user to preview a recorded route for instructions prior to travel.


    The Breeze automatically switches between pedestrian and vehicle mode. It senses the speed of travel and adjusts the mode accordingly.


    Breeze does not allow for text entry.  All information is entered verbally.


    Breeze differentiates commercial POIs that are on the map, from those created by the user.  User created POIs are now called Landmarks.


    Breeze is not compatible with the PM Viewer for use with a PC.

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