2008-06-06

SightMate: helps the visually impaired

About the SightMate, a portable low-vision aid system designed to help aid those who suffer from visual impairments, worn like glasses and using a 2 megapixel camera with edge detection, contrast enhancement and optical zoom.
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At first glance the SightMate looks very similar to the video glasses that are common for gamers and for watching movies on a simulated big screen. However, the SightMate LV920 has a cyclops like camera in the center of the glasses.

This camera has a 2 megapixel sensor coupled with a 3x optical zoom. Inside the glasses the wearer looks at twin high-resolution 640 x 480 pixel displays that can tilt up to 15 degrees for comfort. The device can also compensate for colorblindness.

clipped from www.vuzix.com
clipped from www.vuzix.com

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Video Shows How SightMate LV920 Works Eyetonomy's new LV920 device helps people with low vision see again. Watch Dr. Fishman explain and demonstrate with a patient how the SightMate works.

Dr. Fishman explains how LV920 works.
Dr. Fishman explains how LV920 works.

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