Low Vision Technology
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Dr. Bill Takeshita tells you how to get the most from PC's and other gadgetry that can help those with low vision get along.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Vision Tech 07/27/2010 | The Intraocular miniature telescope. The FDA has just approved a miniature telescope eye implant for those with macular degeneration. It improves clarity of sight but has some limitations, which Dr. Bill discusses. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:24 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/20/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses three of the newest bar code scanners, the ID Mate Summit, Digit-Eyes, and Script Talk. These can help you identify food items, clothing, and more... | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:03 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/13/2010 | Dr. Bill describes how to use the American Printing House's audio editing software program for the blind. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:16:38 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/06/2010 | The Pebble 4.3 inch portable video magnifier. Dr. Bill tells of the latest portable video magnifier from Enhanced Vision, the Pebble 4.3 | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:07 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/29/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses the TWIX, a device that acts like a CCTV, distance viewing video magnifier, and OCR scanner. It connects to a computer. For a limited time, you get a free computer with each TWIX. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:08 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/22/2010 | Dr. Bill describes ways that people with low vision can record podcasts, letters, or other messages with Studio Recorder, the Olympus DM4, Book Sense, and Victor Reader Stream. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:47 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/15/2010 | How to make audio recordings with Audacity, a free program that allows you to record lectures, music and podcasts. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:38 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/08/2010 | The Fujitsu A 1220 Notebook computer is an affordable package, still available with Windows XP, and has a number pad to help people with low vision use Kurzweil and JAWS. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:01 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/01/2010 | Dr. Bill summarizes recent price reductions for various Freedom Scientific portable video magnifiers and the much-anticipated release of the Enhanced Vision Pebble with a 4.3 inch screen. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:04 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/25/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses the iPad, the most popular hi-tech device sold today, stressing its accessibility features for the partially sighted and the blind. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:15:49 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/18/2010 | Dr. Bill demonstrates the Pen Friend, a portable labeler for the blind and visually impaired. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:06:53 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/11/2010 | The Mattingly Low Vision Mouse Camera is a very affordable video magnifier that connects to any television and magnifies photographs, newsprint, mail, and medication labels for easy viewing. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:20 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/04/2010 | Dr. Bill demonstrates the Orbit Research iBill currency reader, a great device that fits in your pocket and reads U.S. currency denominations to you. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:58 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/27/2010 | New from Optelec for 2010. Optelec has some new features for their most popular video magnifiers. These will help people with low vision to read. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:04:57 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/20/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses more of the new products and highlights of the 2010 CSUN Conference in San Diego, CA. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:49 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/13/2010 | Dr. Bill describes how to use the Super Task Bar in Windows Seven | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:52 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/06/2010 | Dr. Bill describes how to customize the mouse settings on your Windows 7 computer for better visibility and ease of use. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:39 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/30/2010 | Dr. Bill summarizes the new items released at the 2010 CSUN Disabilities and Technology Conference in San Diego, CA. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:04 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/23/2010 | Today Dr. Bill describes how to use the Windows Seven Narrator on computers that do not have a screen reader. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:49 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/16/2010 | Dr. Bill tells how to use the free magnifier of the Windows Seven operating system to help read text, view pictures and perform other computer tasks. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:28 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/09/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses customizing your Windows Seven computer to make it easier to use if you have low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:07 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/02/2010 | Dr. Bill tells how to use the free magnifier of the Windows Seven operating system to help read text, view pictures and perform other computer tasks. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:35 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/23/2010 | Dr. Bill provides more tips for users of the Freedom Scientific JAWS and Microsoft Outlook to send, receive, and organize e-mail. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:59 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/16/2010 | Up-and-coming electronic book readers. Dr. Bill discusses new electronic book readers, including the iPad and the Blio reader. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:15 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/08/2010 | Dr. Bill describes how to use JAWS and Microsoft Outlook to send, receive, and store e-mail. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:57 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/02/2010 | Dr. Bill shares basic tips to help you get the most out of e-mail | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:14:27 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/26/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses the merits of the Humanware Smart View Versa Plus, a video magnifier with up to 15X magnification that can also record voice notes, play mp3 files and movies and store images of phone numbers. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:15 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/19/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses the iVisit visual aid software suite for cell phones. It allows users to scan objects and currency and to identify objects. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:31 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/12/2010 | Dr. Bill discusses the latest near- and far-focusing video magnifier from Optelec, the MultiView. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:19 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/05/2010 | Dr. Bill reviews the Samsung NC-10 Netbook computer and reviews how well it works when using JAWS. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:25 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/29/2009 | Dr. Bill reviews the most popular low vision technology items for 2009. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:08 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/22/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about the most popular portable e-book players, the Kindle DX, Sony PRS 900, and the Barnes and Noble Nook. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:14:00 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/15/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about the pros and cons of electronic book readers such as the Kindle 2, Sony Portable Reader, and the Nook, for people with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:09:53 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/08/2009 | In today's discussion, Dr. Bill tells you about some fantastic gift ideas for people with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:05 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/01/2009 | Today Dr. Bill discusses the Intel Portable Reader, a new portable scanning device that allows users to scan text and read it aloud while displaying it in large print. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:26 |
| Low Vision Tech 11/24/2009 | In today's discussion, Dr. Bill tells you how to transfer digital audio books from the National Library Service to the Victor Reader Stream | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:47 |
| Low Vision Tech 11/17/2009 | Dr. Bill describes the technology and offerings of the National Library Service free audio books on cassette and digital format. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:13:05 |
| Low Vision Tech 11/10/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses the pros and cons of upgrading your Windows PC computer to a 64 bit processor. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:13 |
| Low Vision Tech 11/03/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Seven, and how it can help people with low vision | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:04 |
| Low Vision Tech 10/27/2009 | Today, Dr. Bill talks about the latest Macintosh iMac desktop computers with 27-inch monitors. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita; Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:48 |
| Low Vision Tech 10/20/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses the Dolphin Guide Software, which makes it easy for anyone to use a computer to send and read e-mail, write documents, scan and read books, and perform basic computing tasks. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:30 |
| Low Vision Tech 10/13/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about an amazing, high-speed scanning device called the Eye Pal Solo, that can read your mail, articles and books aloud without the use of a computer. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:09:32 |
| Low Vision Tech 10/06/2009 | Dr. Bill talks about the new Freedom Scientific Onyx XL video magnification system for students and adults who need to focus on objects both near and far. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:26 |
| Low Vision Tech 09/29/2009 | Today's topic is the Pen Friend, a great labeling device that allows users to place a sticker on an item and record a description that can be read by a pen. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:05:35 |
| Low Vision Tech 09/22/2009 | The new iPod Touch is a portable music and book player that allows users to access the Internet, send and receive e-mail, and run many applications without the monthly fee of an iPhone. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:23 |
| Low Vision Tech 09/15/2009 | Dr. Bill's topic today is the Optelec Compact Mini, a portable video magnifier that fits easily in pocket or purse. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:33 |
| Low Vision Tech 09/08/2009 | Today Dr. Bill discusses the popular netbook computers and specifications to help people with low vision choose the best netbook to use with special screen magnification and text-to-speech software. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:10:56 |
| Low Vision Tech 09/01/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses a new desktop video magnifier for students and adults - the Humanware Synergy CCTV. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:09:20 |
| Low Vision Tech 08/25/2009 | Dr. Bill compares three of the most popular portable video magnifiers, the Enhanced Vision Pebble, Freedom Scientific Ruby, and the Optelec Compact Plus. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:44 |
| Low Vision Tech 08/18/2009 | In this episode, Dr. Bill discusses things to consider when shopping for a Mac or PC notebook computer. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:22 |
| Low Vision Tech 08/10/2009 | The latest Macintosh computers appear to be completely accessible and user-friendly right out of the box - a great advantage for those with vision problems. Dr. Bill also discusses accessibility of the iPhone 3G. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:37 |
| Low Vision Tech 08/03/2009 | Today, Dr. Bill discusses the latest technological advances in affordable illuminated hand magnifiers. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:04:43 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/28/2009 | Dr. Bill reviews "The Book Sense", the latest portable multi-media player that plays music and books, reads documents, and even records notes and lectures. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:10:32 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/21/2009 | The second part of "How to get more speed out of your Windows XP computer." | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:18 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/13/2009 | Dr. Bill discusses ways you can improve the performance and speed of your older Windows XP personal computer. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:15 |
| Low Vision Tech 07/06/2009 | Freedom Scientific releases a new portable video magnifier that fits in a shirt pocket or purse. It's called the Ruby. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:06:51 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/30/2009 | The popular iPhone Touch is now accessible to persons with low or no vision thanks to Apple's new "VoiceOver" software. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:04 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/23/2009 | Dr. Bill reviews the popular cell phones for people with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:14:27 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/16/2009 | Listen as Dr. Bill tells you about the specialized cell phone software that can be a big help to people with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:59 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/09/2009 | Dr. Bill shares his thoughts on basic cell phones for people with low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:38 |
| Low Vision Tech 06/02/2009 | Today's marvel of technology is the Kurzweil KNFB Reader, a pocket-size device that can scan and read books, documents, and even currency! | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:42 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/26/2009 | The Eye Pal rapid scanning system can scan and begin reading your documents and books in 3 seconds. This pod cast will describe how to use the Eye Pal and Eye Pal Solo. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:34 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/23/2009 | Today, Dr. Bill tells you all about affordable gadgets that will help you to be more efficient at work. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:27 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/19/2009 | Dr. Bill tells you how to use the Kurzweil 1000 optical scanning software program for Windows computers. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:46 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/12/2009 | Technology For Low Vision: "An introduction to optical character recognition; software to scan and read text." | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:35 |
| Low Vision Tech 05/04/2009 | The Humanware Trekker Breeze GPS System helps students to get around at large campuses. Dr. Bill discusses how to get the most out of it. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:03 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/28/2009 | In the past few years, Macintosh has greatly improved access by low-vision users. Dr. Bill discusses your choices in the Mac world. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:44 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/20/2009 | Continuing his coverage of video magnifiers, Dr. Bill discusses the Optelec Fairview portable video magnifier. This device lets you easily read small print and allows focusing on both far and near objects. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:07 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/14/2009 | The Pebble Portable Video Magnifier is arguably the best value in portable video magnifiers to allow people with low vision to read again! | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:05:30 |
| Low Vision Tech 04/07/2009 | Today Dr Bill talks about the Optelec Clearview Plus G2 desktop video magnifier. This fantastic device can help people with low vision to read, write, view photographs and enjoy their hobbies. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:56 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/30/2009 | Today Dr. Bill tells us about the innovative Eye Pal Solo optical character recognition scanner from ABIC. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:05:32 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/22/2009 | Dr. Bill compares the Freedom Scientific Onyx Desk Set and the Enhanced Vision Acrobat video magnification systems. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:13:46 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/16/2009 | Part 2 of Dr. Bill's tips on how to customize Windows Vista for low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:14 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/10/2009 | Part 1 of Dr. Bill's tips on how to customize Windows Vista for low vision. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:07:08 |
| Low Vision Tech 03/02/2009 | The Kindle 2 electronic book reader from Amazon.com. Is it for you? | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:16 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/24/2009 | Dr. Bill shows you how to use the JAWS screen reader to surf the Internet. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:17:07 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/17/2009 | Today, Dr. Bill introduces JAWS, arguably the most popular screen reader (and certainly one of the most intimidating) to new users. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:15:29 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/10/2009 | Learn where to find computer and technology bargains on internet web sites. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: June Takeshita | 00:06:27 |
| Low Vision Tech 02/03/2009 | Find out about Freedom Scientific's Magic Screen magnification and screen reading software. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:08:12 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/27/2009 | Dr. Bill tells you how to customize Zoom Text screen reading software. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:11:56 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/18/2009 | How to use the Zoom Text Magnification Software | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:08:16 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/13/2009 | The Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse will magnify text and images on the computer to help people with low vision to use the computer. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:05:57 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/06/2009 | A review of the Sapphire, a portable video magnifier just released by Freedom Scientific. It can help many with low vision to read, write, and perform visual tasks. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: June Takeshita | 00:07:27 |
| Low Vision Tech 01/04/2009 | Specialized clocks and watches for people with low vision | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:08:41 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/30/2008 | How to use the application shortcut key on your Windows-based computer | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:10:01 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/23/2008 | How to use the Control key to move, copy, and create folders in Windows XP | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Jaymie Takeshita | 00:11:52 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/16/2008 | How to use the control key on your keyboard to copy, move, and paste text | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:12:33 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/09/2008 | How to use the control key on your Windows keyboard | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:09:11 |
| Low Vision Tech 12/02/2008 | How to use the Windows shortcut key on your computer | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Brett Takeshita | 00:06:48 |
| Low Vision Tech 11/25/2008 | Making your life easier by using the Alt Key on your computer. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita, Engineer: Evan Kamei | 00:06:36 |
| Low Vision Tech 11/18/2008 | Some ideas that will help a person with low vision view his computer screen better. | Host: Dr. Bill Takeshita | 00:08:10 |
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