A Smartphone that Sees For You

Software from LookTel on a Windows-based smartphone uses "augmented reality" to help the vision-impaired and elderly

By: Sean Gallagher
April 23, 2010
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This video shows some of the ways the  LookTel application can help people with visual and other handicaps.

A new set of software that works with relatively inexpensive smart phones could help visually disabled people and the elderly. Using a technology called "augmented reality", the software can help people by recognizing text, objects and places.

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The Darkroom in Your Smart Phone

Apps for the iPhone and other smart phones turn snapshots into art

By: Sean Gallagher
December 30, 2009
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If you've ever had one of those "I wish I had my camera" moments, you'll understand the title of Chase Jarvis' book, The Best Camera is the One You Have With You. In Jarvis' case, that camera is the one on his iPhone.

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A Smartphone that Sees For You

Software from LookTel on a Windows-based smartphone uses "augmented reality" to help the vision-impaired and elderly

By: Sean Gallagher
April 23, 2010
Leave a comment
print
Source: LookTel

This video shows some of the ways the  LookTel application can help people with visual and other handicaps.

A new set of software that works with relatively inexpensive smart phones could help visually disabled people and the elderly. Using a technology called "augmented reality", the software can help people by recognizing text, objects and places.

Read More

The Darkroom in Your Smart Phone

Apps for the iPhone and other smart phones turn snapshots into art

By: Sean Gallagher
December 30, 2009
Leave a comment
print

If you've ever had one of those "I wish I had my camera" moments, you'll understand the title of Chase Jarvis' book, The Best Camera is the One You Have With You. In Jarvis' case, that camera is the one on his iPhone.

Read More

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