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		Side view of hat with ear piece and microphone to connect to the guide.



	A remote guide can assure the visually impaired user is getting the correct change.


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	Front of hat features a Logitech camera. Cable connects to a computer in a fanny pack.




	Rear view of hat with wireless air card.

How does it work?

The blind user employs a simple system of a tiny web cam mounted on a headband with attached microphone and ear bud to communicate with the guide at their computer. Although there is currently a one and half second delay in the visual communication, the audio connection still allows for accurate guiding of relatively slow motion activities such as walking, shopping or even sailing.

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	The portability of the Genoa System leaves both hands free for packages,a cane or a guide dog.

	A small computer and wireless card is carried in a belted hip satchel. Raised tactile buttons cue the user to the important keys for making the wireless connection with the remote guide. The computer is programmed to come up on a wireless connection as soon as it is booted up to minimize the number of keys to press. A wireless card, battery pack and 8 inch computer keep the communication system simple for the end-user.



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	The hands-free headset is similar to the one used with cell phones. The end- user and the remote guide can easily carry on a conversation while the end- user is in motion.



		The Genoa comm. cap is ideal for children who want to look like their peers while they are being assisted.

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