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Trekker Breeze. An Independent travel aid for the blind & visually impaired. Dominic Gagliano VP Blindness Sales Mike Tindell Product Specialist David WaggenerSouth Eastern Sales Rep. Accessible GPS Devices. First things first!. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Trekker BreezeAn Independent travel aid for the blind
& visually impaired
Dominic Gagliano VP Blindness SalesMike Tindell Product SpecialistDavid Waggener South Eastern Sales Rep
Accessible GPS Devices
First things first!
GPS is not a replacement for good mobility skills
GPS only tells you information about your travel – it is not a replacement for common sense
Pay attention to audio cues in your environment – traffic, construction – no headphones!
Use GPS as a supplement to good O&M skills
Why the Trekker Breeze?
PDA’s used for Trekker Pro discontinued
one piece device with built in GPS
a simple user interface = easy to learn
does not depend on learning other applications
knowledge of QWERTY keyboard or braille not required
low tech device without too many options
low cost
Trekker Breeze Key DescriptionTrekker Breeze Key Description
Repeat & Key describer
Where Am I and what’s aroundInformation
& settings`
“Go To” landmark or previously
recorded routeExplore& backtrack activation
Recordlandmark
Left & right arrows for menus & lists
Confirm a selection
Information functions
Action functions
Intuitive Interface
Selection functions
Information:
Where Am I?: Actual location, points of Interest, personal Landmarks
Repeat: Repeats last message or instruction, Key Describer mode
Information: Explore, Route, Backtrack
information about GPS-battery-city, altitude-speed, Settings
Selection:
Right arrow & Left arrow : Next item, instruction or intersection
Confirm: Mark a selection
Action:
Explore: Navigation, activate Backtrack
Go To: List of recorded routes or Landmarks (destinations)
Record: Record a Landmark or a route
Where Am I and what’s around
Information& settings`
Repeat & Key describer
Information
Confirm a selection
Left & right arrows for menus & lists
Selection
Explore & backtrack activation
“Go To” landmark or previously recorded route
Record landmark
Action
Version 1 August 2008
“Where am I”?Search for POI Record landmarksWalk to create or record routesCreate routes to pre -recorded landmarksBacktrack Motorized modeRegional maps included on SD card
Original feature list
Part One Objectivesin the classroom
Able to explain the function of the following six keys when pressed; “Where am I, Information, Repeat, Record, Explore, and Go To”
Able to explain the function of the following six keys when held down; “Where am I, Information, Repeat, Record, Explore, and Go To”
Able to use the “Where am I” key. Able to demonstrate the concept of holding down the “Where am I” key and then use the arrow keys to navigate to specific Points of Interest
Selection in the Classroom
1. Hold the Information key down and practice navigating through the settings using the Left Arrow, Confirm, and Right Arrow keys.
In the Settings Menu:
1. Use the Right Arrow to navigate to Distance Unit and change the distance unit settings to miles and feet.
2. Change all of the settings back to default, then change the distance unit setting back to miles and feet
Introduction to the Breeze Outdoors
Start using the device in a familiar area, using only the “Where am I” key.
Trekker Breeze will announce the direction you are traveling, the street you are near, the distance to this street, and the type of intersection.
Hold the “Where am I” button down to hear the POI’s, Points of Interest. Use the left and right arrow keys navigate through the available POI’s.
Version 1.2March 2010
• Search Point of Interests by categories
Landmarks, transportation, food, banking, health,shopping, lodging, education, automotive, all categories
•Create a route to a selected Points of Interest
• More accurate and precise GPS location
• New generation Speech – clearer and louder
New Navteq MapsJuly 2010
• Thousands of additional Points of Interest• Addition of new streets and topology corrections• Updated postal codes (future feature)• Updated address ranges (changes & updates)
Record Landmarks
1. Stand next to Landmark to be recorded
2. Press-release (tap) Record button
3. After prompt, record a Landmark name in 4 seconds
4. Can record multiple Landmarks
5. Can re-name or delete Landmarks
Video of Alex recording a landmark
Record, preview and playback routes
1. Press-hold Record button (beep), record a route name in 4 seconds, start walking
2. No manipulation required during walk
3. Arrive to destination, press-hold Record button to stop recording session
4. Route is saved, can be previewed or used later
5. Press Go-To, use arrow keys to select a route, press Confirm to select and receive turn by turn instructions
Review and practice
1. Review this route indoors.
2. Press the “Go To” button and then the “Confirm” button to select this route.
3. Hold down either the “Left Arrow” or the “Right Arrow” key for an indoor preview of this route.
4. Use the arrow keys to preview this route.
5. Travel this route after you have previewed it.
6. Practice using the arrow keys to see what is coming next. The Confirm key always takes the user back to his/her position on the route.
Video of Alex recording a route
Version 2 December 2010
Pedometer
walking distance
walking time
walking speed
Backtracking
When Breeze is turned on it will remember last GPS location and reverse the route
Breeze can reverse routes that have been created and saved
• Users may now enter an exact address
• Users may create a vehicle or pedestrian route to the address
• Users can browse a route prior to walking or riding to the selected address
• Users may import an address using map manager program
Entering an Address
Entering an Address
1. User selects “Go to landmark” 2. Breeze will ask for state, city,
street and civic number
3. User holds down appropriate button and releases when desired character is heard
4. Multiple addresses may be imported from the PC using a specific website in conjunction with “Trekker Map Manager” program
Video of Alex entering in an address
The Priority Envelope is in route. I walked to the Post Office today which is a good two miles one way. The best part, because it was such a nice day, my husband walked with me with the two Pugs as well I had Ms. Whisper (guide dog) with me. My husband has never really seen me walk with Whisper, my cane, and the Breeze.
He was totally amazed at my confidence and I knew exactly where I was at all times. I just have to remember to turn the volume down when I go inside, as I had the speaker attached and I had everyone turn around and then they all wanted to know about the Breeze.
Review
GPS is not a replacement for good mobility skills
GPS only tells you information about your travel – it is not a replacement for common sense
Use GPS as a supplement to good O&M skills
Breeze can encourage independent travel
Increases confidence in travel
Resources
Trekker Breeze Curriculum Tutorial
This manual contains extensive coverage of the Trekker Breeze. The Trekker Breeze is a very easy to use GPS device. The instructions in this manual are designed to be used as a teaching tool.
Bruce McClanahan, Assistive Technology Specialist
Vancouver, WA
brucewsb@pacifier.com
"Overview and Field Practice Using the Trekker Breeze to Create Routes and Establish a Position in Space.“
A six hours of hands on workshop offered with 6 hours of continuing educational hours. Article published in JVIB November 2011
Craig Phillips, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, MS Ed COMS
Thank you!
www.humanware.com
800-722-3393
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