iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.

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  • Demo of the Dot Watch, Smart Braille Watch
    Manufacturer   website: 
     
    https://www.dotincorp.com
     
    App: Dot Watch 2 (Android and iOS).
     
    iOS
     
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dot-watch-2/id1362946706 
     
    Android
     
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dotincorp.dotApp&hl=en&gl=US
     
    Documentation:
     
    Tutorial and user guide within the Dot Watch 2 app or the following online link.
     
    https://doc.dotincorp.com/manual/dot-watch-1-a/
     
    The product box also contains a quick start guide in Braille for using the Dot Watch (no print version).
     
    Video and promotional material produced by Dot Incorporated:
     
    https://watch.dotincorp.com
     
    Brief product description:
     
    4 cell refreshable Braille smart watch with magnetic loop band for small and large wrist sizes. Can be used in stand alone or connected to iOS or Android.
    Note - via the Dot watch 2 smart phone app, the Dot Watch can either be set to be used as a traditional Braille watch or tactile watch with cell and dot positions being used to display main functions such as battery status, time etc.
    When purchasing, Dot Watch with small band or Dot Watch with large band are sold as an entire unit: i.e. can not swap out bands.
     
    Physical description:
     
    Round large wrist watch.
     
    White top with silver surround.
     
    4 horizontal refreshable Braille cells in middle of watch face.
     
    2 touch scroll points below cells 2 and 3 for scrolling left/right.
     
    Right side of watch if warn on left wrist - dot crown in middle, Home and Select buttons on either side of Dot crown.
     
    Magnetic  metal loop band (silver).
     
    Charging port for magnetic charger bottom opposite side to Home, Crown, and buttons.
     
    What is in the box:
    Well constructed product box with Braille identifying the Dot Watch.
     
    Dot watch with metal band attached.
     
    Braille booklet.
     
    Magnetic charger with attached USB cable.
     
    Three moisture and dust protective skins (fourth protective skin already installed on watch as shipped).
     
    Main features:
     
    1. Compatible devices:
     
    The dot watch is compatible with the following versions of iOS and Android.
     
    iOS V9 and above.
     
    Android V4.4.4 and above.
     
    2. Pairing the Dot Watch.
     
    Easy to pair using the Dot Watch 2 smart app, select Pair from the main app screen.
     
    Setup process will take user through a tutorial on how to use the Dot watch.
     
    3. Dot Watch 2 Smart app.
     
    Easy to navigate and use.
     
    Works with VoiceOver or iOS or Talkback on Android/Samsung.
     
    4. From the Dot Watch itself (Main Menu)
     
    Connection status to smart phone.
     
    Battery status.
     
    Time (shown by default, can also show seconds and date).
     
    Notifications (if turned on from Smart Phone app)..
     
    Stop watch.
     
    Timer (set minutes and seconds)..
     
    Memo (if written from smart phone)..
     
    5. From the Dot Watch 2 app.
     
    Alarm (set up to 10 alarms).
     
    Hourly time toggle.
     
    Find Dot Watch (makes Dot Watch vibrate, press Select button on watch to stop).
     
    NB - from the Dot Watch itself, press Select and Home buttons twice to activate Find My Phone, will make phone play a loud sound each time this command is used.
     
    Add, edit, and delete memos.
     
    Access and delete saved notifications.
     
    Study Braille.
     
    6. Dot Watch 2 Dot Watch Settings.
     
    Output settings.
     
    Display settings.
     
    Notification settings.
     
    Language settings.
     
    Firmware update.
     
    Watch information.
     
    Unpair.
     
    Benefits:
     
    Can be either used as a traditional Braille watch or for non Braille users tactile watch with cell and pin positions representing main functions such as battery level, time etc (Braille or tactile mode set via the Dot Watch 2 app).
     
    As a stand alone refreshable  Braille Display watch. Time on watch can be set manually without the use of a smart phone.
     
    Works with both Android and iOS.
     
    4 cell refreshable Braille Display which can be scrolled to read further text in notifications or memos.
    Clear and easy to read Braille or tactile dots.
     
    When pressing the Select button, time is display. Other menu options can then be easily accessed.
     
    Hourly time can be toggled which will display t
    41 min
  • Demo of usingVoice Control with VoiceOver on the iPhone

     

    Voice Control on iOS Using VoiceOver

     

    Voice Control is very handy on the iPhone with VoiceOver.

    You do get better results if you use head phones.

    Turn on Voice Control in Settings, Accessibility, voice Control.

    You may need to set Voice Control Language to United States rather than Uk in Voice Control Settings.

    Handy commands:

    What can I Say? (Need to use VoiceOver to read screen

     

    Go To Sleep

    Wake up

    Go Home

    Go Back

    Scroll Left, Right, Up or Down

    Open App Switcher

    Open Notifications Centre

    Open Control Centre

    Open AppName

    Open Siri

    Open Spotlight

    Tap or Press NameOfControl

    Turn Up Volume

    Turn Down Volume

    Repeat X Times

    Search for ItemName

    Command Mode

    Dictation Mode

    VoiceOver Select Next Item

    VoiceOver Select Previous Item

    VoiceOver Activate

    VoiceOver Read All

    VoiceOver Stop Speaking

    VoiceOver Select First Item

    VoiceOver Select Last Item

    VoiceOver Select Status Bar

    VoiceOver Magic Tap

    VoiceOver Select Next Rotor

    Voiceover Select Previous Rotor

    VoiceOver Select Next Rotor Option

    VoiceOver Select Previous Rotor Option

    VoiceOver Item Chooser

     

    18 min
  • Demo of usingVoice Control with VoiceOver on the iPhone
    Voice Control on iOS Using VoiceOver
     
    Voice Control is very handy on the iPhone with VoiceOver.
    You do get better results if you use head phones.
    Turn on Voice Control in Settings, Accessibility, voice Control.
    You may need to set Voice Control Language to United States rather than Uk in Voice Control Settings.
    Handy commands:
    What can I Say? (Need to use VoiceOver to read screen
     
    Go To Sleep
    Wake up
    Go Home
    Go Back
    Scroll Left, Right, Up or Down
    Open App Switcher
    Open Notifications Centre
    Open Control Centre
    Open AppName
    Open Siri
    Open Spotlight
    Tap or Press NameOfControl
    Turn Up Volume
    Turn Down Volume
    Repeat X Times
    Search for ItemName
    Command Mode
    Dictation Mode
    VoiceOver Select Next Item
    VoiceOver Select Previous Item
    VoiceOver Activate
    VoiceOver Read All
    VoiceOver Stop Speaking
    VoiceOver Select First Item
    VoiceOver Select Last Item
    VoiceOver Select Status Bar
    VoiceOver Magic Tap
    VoiceOver Select Next Rotor
    Voiceover Select Previous Rotor
    VoiceOver Select Next Rotor Option
    VoiceOver Select Previous Rotor Option
    VoiceOver Item Chooser
    18 min

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