MyMovEO vs overTHERE

MyMoveo is a free application intended for blind and visually impaired people in order to activate Okeenea’s Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at crossways, audio beacons at points of interest and mobility aid systems. In France, Okeenea is the leader of Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS), audio beacons and mobility aid systems which can be triggered on demand over the air when necessary. Okeenea now offers this technology internationally to the benefit of all blind and visually impaired people using a smartphone. MyMoveo’s greatest benefit is selectivity. MyMoveo detects nearby audio devices and list them to the user who can then chose and activate the one she/he is interested in. The user can even use MyMoveo app while keeping the smartphone in the pocket thanks to the hands-free kit audio menu. Hence, MyMoveo brings a better user experience. Mobility assistance systems are, for example, stop requests in public transport, elevator calls, opening of motorized doors, deployment of access ramps, etc. What kind of audio devices? Audio beacons allows to easily locate Points Of Interests (POI) like metro entrance, reception, shop entrance, bus station and moreover, or to get guiding information inside railway stations. Audible Pedestrian Signals allow blind and visually impaired users to locate pedestrian crosswalks and be informed whether the sign is Wait or Walk. How does it work? - Application fully compatible with the smartphone screen-reader - Possible navigation with the touchscreen or with the hands-free kit audio menu - Notifications of nearby audio devices - Identification (beacon or APS) and announcement of nearly audio devices - Triggering of the selected audio beacon - Easy triggering, possibility of repeating the message or stopping it - Automatic trigger mode available - Preference settings: sound level, activation type, languages, triggered messages, ... Please note that the application only works when Bluetooth and Localization are switched on.

overTHERE is a unique accessibility app that helps blind individuals explore and interact with the surrounding environment by using virtual audible signs. overTHERE uses a unique line-of-sight algorithm that lets you point the phone in your hand in any direction to hear the nearest Places as Virtual Talking Signs. When pointing straight at a virtual sign the speech is loud and clear, but as you point away from it, the speech starts to get staticky, so you have quick audio feedback about the exact location of the virtual talking sign. Holding the phone horizontally lets you explore your surroundings using the virtual talking signs interface, but when the phone is held vertically you can use the screen or VoiceOver to review the list of signs around you. By selecting a sign from the list you can access details about a location such as its address, phone number, or web site. overTHERE even lets you create your own virtual talking signs, so you can mark special locations that might otherwise be difficult to find again. This app grew out of Smith-Kettlewell’s Virtual Talking Signs Project and demonstrates the power of this non visual, augmented-reality interface. Our proof of concept premiered at the Bay Area Makeathon (September 11-13, 2015), where it was recognized with the event’s Improved Mobility Award. Visit the developer’s website to learn more about overTHERE, its features, and How it works. Follow @overTHERE4iOS to stay up to date on overTHERE news and connect with other users.