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Blind & Low Vision BLIND & LOW VISION eSight 4 Life-changing technology, eSight enables people with low vision or legal blindness to achieve up to 20/20 acuity. eSight stimulates synaptic nerve activity to increase visual information to the brain. Clinically-proven, eSight is used by thousands of people with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt’s disease and more. Empowering People with Low Vision Best Acuity Connected Enabling more people who Entertainment are legally blind to achieve Share the moment and maximize 20/20 enhanced vision. your screen viewing pleasure. Superior Mobility Easy to Use and Learn Move seamlessly through Take control of your vision with the day, from reading to intuitive controls and eSupport. outdoor activities. See what’s possible with All Day Comfort Designed for mobility eSight and wearing comfortably Join thousands of low vision people for hours at a time. achieving their goals with eSight. Sunu Band Sonar Sensor More sensors The Sunu band is a mobility aid for the visually impaired. Guides your way around Get motivated and be more obstacles, so that you can active with our activity It combines a sonar or walk with confidence. tracker. echolocation sensor with Smartwatch a high-resolution vibrating Compass & Navigation actuator to gently inform Tell time with vibrations the user about objects or and set discreet vibratory Know your way, explore new obstacles up to 5 meters alarms with the app. places and get directions to away. where you want to go. Mobile App Sunu band augments awareness of the Update, customize and get user’s personal space and reduces accidents, new features and apps that ultimately providing a more confident and fit your active lifestyle. enjoyable mobility experience. Tender No. : 2-52 Torch-It Micro-Speak 8GB Yellow Torch-it is an ISO-certified Micro-Speak is a digital voice recorder social tech-startup that that combines smart design with ease empowers persons with of use and high quality performance. disabilities to lead a Micro-Speak is packed with useful features dignified, independent, which provide pupils and teachers with an and meaningful life incredible learning resource. through design and development of Record instantly with the press of a state-of-the-art button and playback immediately via technological innovations using the built-in speaker. High Definition Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. recordings in uncompressed WAV Torch-it is an electronic travel aid used in conjuction with format ensure impressive results for a normal white cane that assists a visually impaired person in unlimited speaking and listening mobility and navigation. activities. Tender No. : 2-53 Tender No. : 4-86 72 Tel: +27 (0) 86 111 3973 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.editmicro.co.za BRAILLE DISPLAYS BrailleNote Touch 18 / 32 Plus Features • Powered by Android 8.1 • Perfect braille BrailleNote Touch Plus is the most powerful and up-to-date note taker in the Oreo. translation in contracted assistive technology industry packed with educational tools. • Provided with or uncontracted braille, EasyReader Plus, a new including UEB and Designed to reading application multiple languages. be used in the specifically tailored for • Use Exchange, POP or classroom, at BrailleNote Touch Plus. IMAP email accounts. home or at work, • Optimized Chrome web • Assistant, and much the revolutionary browsing. more. BrailleNote Touch • Filled with educational Plus will be your tools including math guide through your learning and graph life journey! creation. Tender No. : 4-55 (18 Cell) / 4-56 (32 Cell) Simply brailliant Simply easier Brailliant BI 14 HumanWare’s new Brailliant BI display Precise and efficient, the new Brailliant BI • Rugged design built for the user is designed for extensive reading with features a responsive braille input keyboard on the go the full comfort and intuitive display and command keys located on each side • Very light: 285g 0.63 lbs. navigation of HumanWare’s signature of the display. This simple layout facilitates • Ergonomic traditional 8-dot braille thumb keys. This new generation of navigation by reproducing all the standard key input keys Brailliant BI braille displays features the combinations, and you can control the screen • Comfortable typing experience excellent, sharp and crisp braille cell reader without removing your hands from the with a note taker style spacebar technology that users have praised on the display. • 14 high quality braille cells with BrailleNote Apex. unique touch sensor routers • HumanWare signature thumb keys • Built-in intelligence allows for Simply better increased productivity anywhere • Pair up to 5 Bluetooth devices at Light, compact, portable, yet sturdy and durable, this new display ergonomically fits in front of once Plus one USB connection your laptop or desktop keyboard, and can be used with your preferred mobile device. Built with lightweight, long lasting aluminum housing, the Brailliant BI will stand up to daily wear and tear. Brailliant BI 40 Tender No. : 4-51 Tender No. : 4-52 Brailliant BI 80 Tender No. : 4-53 Orbit Reader 20 BrailleMe • Refreshable display Now get instant mobile of 20 braille cells with connectivity and access pins that represent any to books in Braille at six- or eight-dot braille your fingertips. Braille code Me is powered by our • Reads the contents of patented Braille cell files on an SD (Secure technology enabling Digital™) card for an affordable, portable stand-alone operation and user friendly Braille • Connects to display. computers and portable devices via USB or Bluetooth™ for use with a screen reader • Braille input keys • Includes simple note-taking capability Tender No. : 4-54alt3 73 Tel: +27 (0) 86 111 3973 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.editmicro.co.za BRAILLE DISPLAYS Braille One (Safari) THE FUTURE OF BRAILLE CONNECTIVITY! BrailleOne is the revolutionary tool of the current affordable Braille market that promotes equality and diversity through the use of modern-day technology. BrailleOne is the ideal device that allows you to have more than access to reading material, it’s connected and affordable and can be used in an inclusive working or learning environment. Designed to promote Braille literacy, BrailleOne is truly one of a kind. It removes the barriers of Braille becoming expensive to produce, which is one of the primary causes of the decreasing trend of Braille literacy. The most reliable, trusted, affordable and refreshable Braille device. Why choose BrailleOne? • It offers capabilities that no other low-cost Braille device has because it is built with the proven piezoelectric Braille technology that is affordable yet highly considered as the best Braille technology for the consumers, with cursor keys, and fast refresh rates. • It brings the users in a world of equality and empowers young students and adults to succeed through the right tool. • It’s an all-in-one device because it supports various file-formats and with the inclusion of an onboard Braille translator, there is no need for any other device. • Its capabilities surpass any other Braille display on today’s • market thanks to its powerful platform. Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: A Reading tool that Connect, Explore Connect Pro 3 goes further and Create • 20 Braille cells with cursor routing keys • 20 Braille cells with cursor routing keys • 20 Braille cells with cursor routing keys Piezo electric cells. Piezo electric cells. Piezo electric cells. • Bluetooth 4.2 / WIFI 2.4ghz. • Bluetooth 4.2 / WIFI 2.4ghz • Bluetooth 4.2 / WIFI 2.4ghz • SD slot – 1 to 64gb • SD slot – 1 to 64gb SD slot – 1 to 64gb (Back Edge). (Back Edge). (Back Edge) • USB 2 Host – Thumb drives (Left Edge) • USB 2 Host – Thumb drives (Left Edge) • USB 2 Host – Thumb drives (Left Edge) USB C USB C USB C Never the wrong way. Never the wrong way. Never the wrong way. • Audio Jack Audio support. • Audio Jack Audio support. • Audio Jack Audio support. • Braille Terminal. • Braille Terminal. • Braille Terminal. • NVDA optimised (TBC). • NVDA optimised (TBC). • NVDA optimised (TBC). • Carrying Case. • Carrying Case. • Carrying Case. Key Differentiators Key Differentiators Key Differentiators 16 GB internal storage 4 GB internal storage 8 GB internal storage Microphone Upgradeable to Medium Note Pad Synchronisation at cost Online library access KeyPad Microphone Calendar Tender No. : 4-54 Tender No. : 4-54alt1 TTS Online library access Building the foundations of EQUALITY and DIVERSITY through Braille 74 Tel: +27 (0) 86 111 3973 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.editmicro.co.za BRAILLE DISPLAYS Mantis Q40 A REVOLUTIONARY SMART BRAILLE DISPLAY WITH INTEGRATED QWERTY KEYBOARD Mantis Q40 is the new 40-cell refreshable braille display with a difference. With Mantis, you no longer need to choose between a keyboard or a braille device. As you type on the Mantis, the refreshable braille line below the keyboard simultaneously provides braille reinforcement to your chosen screen reader making you more efficient at work, school or play. Work Smoothly with Mantis Q40 • Ergonomic and efficient - all in one braille display and QWERTY keyboard • Multi-function - easily transfer text files and read in braille. • Multiple Bluetooth connections - switch effortlessly between various • devices including your phone or laptop. • Lightweight and compact - easy to carry. • Terminal Mode - control your smart devices via Bluetooth or USB. Work Smarter with Mantis Q40 • Editor for notetaking - produce, edit and share notes wherever you are with no need for a secondary device. • Book Reader - download and read books in braille. • Calculator • Clock • File Manager Features and Benefits • 40-cell braille display with integrated full size, laptop-style • HumanWare signature thumb keys and home button. QWERTY keyboard. • 15 Hours battery life. • Connects with up to 5 Bluetooth devices simultaneously plus one • Onboard braille translation - supports over 160 languages / tables. USB connection. • Stylish and light weight (786 grams). • Supports .doc, .docx, .txt, .brf and .brl files. • External storage drives - USB, SD. • 16 GB internal storage.
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