Touch Sight, Camera for the blind

August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Every now and then, I see an invention that just blows my mind, and this is that time.  Designer Chueh Lee at Samsung China, has developed the `Touch Sight’, which may be the world’s first camera for the blind.  The camera works when the user presses down the shutter.  Instead of visually capturing an image, the camera records the sound for three seconds once the shutter is pressed.  Obviously the camera does not have an LCD, but instead has a braille display sheet which displays a 3D image by embossing the surface, allowing the user to touch their photo.  “The sound file and picture document combine to become a touchable photo that is saved within the device and can be uploaded to and shared with other Touch Sight devices.  Via 

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Talking CD cases

December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Pre Vu have launched a new talking CD case. The talking case allows you to send someone a video or music CD (or anything the size of a CD) with that extra bit of “you” attached—your own voice giving a personal 60 second greeting.

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Amazon Kindle

November 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Amazon have launched Kindle, a wireless device that enables you to download books, newspapers or blogs directly to the device directly from Amazon Whispernet so there is no need for a WiFi connection. Weighing 10.2 ounces, users can choose from over 80,000 sources that are updated throughout the day. The device comes with Wikipedia readily installed and the content is displayed at it is in paper form. Read more

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Disco keyboard

August 19, 2007 | 1 Comment

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Want one, want one, want one! Korean based firm Luxeed have developed a way to take the edge off the 9 to 5. They have designed a keyboard that changes colour with every key stroke through LEDs under every key. Hard to imagine I realise, but try to think of a 70’s dance floor a la Saturday Night Fever on your desk. The colours can be changed to create a more subtle ambiance for those that like mood lighting as they work. Sadly they are only available within Korea at the moment but keep your eyes peeled as hopefully they will be making their way over soon.

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Watch videos through your glasses

August 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Scalar Corporation in Japan have just released a revolutionary new product that offers a new way to watch videos on the move. Users connect the Teleglass T3-F device to a pair of glasses and a small screen that fits over one of the lenses displays video content whilst still being able to look where you are going through the other lens. The device (that can be connected to either an iPod, digital camera or a DVD player) is currently only available in Japan and is retailed at $850, although the company will be expanding overseas soon.

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