Telesensory Adds Auto Focus to Aladdin Genie Pro Video Magnifier for Computers; Supports Any Computer Display Mode and Adjustable Split-Screen Partitions.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers American Academy of Optometry The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) is an organization of optometrists. Its goal is to maintain and enhance excellence in optometric practice, by both promoting research and the dissemination of knowledge. Booth 374 PHILADELPHIA--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 6, 2001 New Model Also Offers Broader Magnification Range, Active S-Video Output at All Settings Telesensory today announced a series of upgrades to the Aladdin Genie Pro, a computer access video magnifier Video magnifiers are electronic devices that use a camera, LCD screen, lenses and/or digital magnification. for individuals with low vision. New features include an automatic focus mechanism with manual override A manual override is a procedure where an otherwise automatic system is taken under manual control, usually from computer control. Examples of manual overrides in Fact The Genie Pro is virtually the only system of its kind that permits users to select the computer resolution that is most comfortable for their viewing comfort in different reading situations. The new model supports display settings ranging from 640x480 to 1280x1024 as well as DOS 700x400 at a wide range of frequencies. The system automatically adapts to resolution changes, providing split-screen capabilities at all these screen resolutions. Computer applications and magnified images can be viewed either singly or on a vertical or horizontal split screen, making it possible to view a report, telephone book or other material under the magnifier camera alongside a database, a spreadsheet or other computer content. Users can effortlessly toggle To alternate back and forth between two states. toggle - To change a bit from whatever state it is in to the other state; to change from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1. This comes from "toggle switches", such as standard light switches, though the word "toggle" actually refers to between both images by using the display select button or the optional foot pedal. In addition to the ability to support any computer resolution, important differentiating features of the Genie Pro include: -- Adjustable split-screen partitioning, enabling users to adjust the relative size of the camera and computer images in any proportion without any restrictions. -- PC image pass-through with camera off, thanks to special circuitry that overcomes the inability of some systems to maintain a live PC when the video magnifier is off. -- Simultaneous dual-monitor use, permitting users to utilize their PCs and TVs concurrently for different material. "Our Aladdin Genie Pro enables visually impaired individuals to add a video magnifier to any computer, eliminating the need to have two devices on the desk at the same time," said Tim Couture, vice president of engineering for Telesensory. "By operating at any computer setting, giving users complete control over the size of the windows in split-screen mode, and permitting independent PC use as well as simultaneous PC and TV display, our magnifier provides more flexibility and therefore more usability than any competitive product." "The Genie Pro has made it possible for me to continue conducting financial audits, prepare tax returns and fulfill the other responsibilities of my job despite my vision problems," said Andrew Hass., Jr., a CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. who suffers from macular degeneration macular degeneration, eye disorder causing loss of central vision. The affected area, the macula, lies at the back of the retina and is the part that produces the sharpest vision. . "In split-screen mode, I can read documents or complete spreadsheets on one side and write checks or fill in forms on the other. It has given me back my career." The new Auto Focus feature is activated with the push of a simple rotary knob. Pulling the knob de-activates the feature, permitting manual focus adjustment for irregularly shaped objects and other unusual items. The Genie Pro also offers 24 adjustable background/foreground color combinations with positive and negative viewing modes for reading text, and a full-color photo mode for easy viewing of photos, three-dimensional objects or illustrations in fine detail with minimal glare. The large non-glare reading platform supports oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. books and moves freely in any direction, while horizontal and vertical line markers and shadow mask A thin screen full of holes that adheres to the back of a color CRT's viewing glass. The electron beam is aimed through the holes in the mask onto the phosphor dots. There are generally more holes per inch than the maximum resolution obtainable from that monitor. See slot mask. highlighting enable users to focus on one line or area at a time. Pricing, Availability and Specifications The Aladdin Genie Pro with Auto Focus will be available in January 2002 at an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $3,295. The system can be used with virtually any SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. , multi-sync and S-video and TV monitor. An optional in-line tray and table top monitor stand support monitors up to 20" and larger than 20", respectively. Monitor and PC are not included. About Telesensory Telesensory is the leading worldwide developer, manufacturer, and marketer of electronic and computer-based products to assist people with low vision. For over 30 years, Telesensory has been helping visually impaired and blind people achieve greater independence through innovative, technology-based products. The company's products are available in 50 countries and distributed in the U.S. by more than 300 distributors, dealers and resellers. Corporate headquarters are in Sunnyvale, California Sunnyvale ([sʌniveil]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is one of the major cities that make up the Silicon Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 131,760. , with sales offices throughout the U.S. and in London and Paris. For more information, call 1-800-804-8004 or visit www.telesensory.com. |
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