Special Needs Computer Solutions Inc. Low Vision / Blind  & Assistive Devices

RightHear system provides accessibility, orientation and the navigation needs of visually impaired people in public buildings, with real-time voice cues via smartphone (Android and iOS) about their indoor environment. It provides precise indoor location, narrating nearby surroundings while directing towards one's destination. It allows users to hear where they are, what’s there, and what’s around them simply by pointing their smartphone in different directions. The voice notifications are based on information received from Bluetooth Beacons situated within the building. RightHear beacon sensors can easily make your venue accessible in English, French, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Dutch, Czeh, Russian. RightHear navigation system is suitable for any type of public building, including complex building, such as malls, corporations, universities, municipalities, hospitals, airports, museums, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants. It allow visually impaired and disabled individuals to have their own independence while maintaining their privacy.

Download for free: Android and iOS. Been Wondering About Orientation vs. Navigation? They might sound similar, and they’re easy to mix-up. However, they’re two different concept that allow for entirely different levels of confidence and independence.  Orientation, simply put, is how you orient yourself. It’s understanding what’s around you and what direction it’s in. Orientation is knowing that the wall is to your right, the entrance is directly behind you, there’s a table coming up that you need to go around, and eventually there will be a hallway leading left that will take you to where you want to go.  Navigation is following a set of turn-by-turn directions to get you to the desired end point. To navigate somewhere, you must have a final destination in mind and go directly there. While navigating somewhere will incorporate orientation skills, the concern isn’t orientation itself.  Orientation concerns itself with all things surrounding a person, not just the ones relevant to getting to a specific destination.  Download for free: Android and iOS. 

RightHear Features Accessibility Spot (AS): Every Accessibility Spot contains a tiny, smart, self-powered sensor that uses Bluetooth technology to detect whenever a user is nearby. It can be easily installed anywhere, indoor and outdoor. Accessible Spots can typically be found near entrances, restrooms, elevators, stairs or any other point of interest in the venues. Every AS contains a tiny, smart, self-powered sensor that uses Bluetooth technology to detect whenever a user is nearby. It can be easily installed anywhere, indoor and outdoor. Accessible Spots can typically be found near entrances, restrooms, elevators, stairs or any other points of interest in the venues. Current location: When entering an accessible spot you will be notified of your current location using audio guidance. Helpful, relevant information about the AS location: opening hours, services, nearby obstacles, venue description, special events etc. 360 Orientation: Eight directions. Information about the surroundings of the user’s current location and about points of interest nearby with clear details about their direction and distance. Live Assistant: Want more information? You are one press away from calling a local assistant that will guide you through the venues. A local assistance representative (Help Desk) that users can call for further information about the venues and also for providing them physical guidance.

RightHear Introduction

Simple and easy to set up the back end

Client Dashboard: A content management platform (CMS) which allows the venue’s owner to manage the fleet of Accessibility Spots and easily edit the accessibility information in real-time. The content will be immediately updated and available on the AS. Dashboard is available at right-hear.com in the menu under “login”.   Note: The information programmed into each Beacon will determine its effectiveness in providing travel guidance.

RightHear Dashboard

From here you can add spots (beacons) or edit ones that you have already set up

You then select the language which you will use for the Active Spot (ours is set up in English for demonstration purposes). Enter a description for each language. The current location Name and Description. Eight Directions: North; North-East; East; South-East; South; South-West; West; North-West When a user points their phone is this direction they will hear this information in the language of their phone.

Note: Turn on Current Location button Under 360 orientation you pick a direction tab and enter the information you would like to be heard. Make sure you Save each change or entry you make and your ready to go.

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