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Reply To: | BLIND-DEV: Development of Adaptive Hardware & Software for the Blind/VI" < [log in to unmask]> |
Date: | Thu, 14 Aug 1997 23:31:05 -0700 |
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The stuff you saw was from the expensive version of the printer, $12,000
approximately. They are looking for letters of support to modify a less
expensive version of a similar printer, to do the same thing.
David Anbdrews
On 1997-08-14 [log in to unmask] said:
DB>I thought such a printer already existed. When I was out at C-SUN
DB>last year, Blazie was showing a printer that produced raised
DB>tactile print. We even brought back a few tactile maps of the US.
DB>Are you speaking of something different. This printer laid down a
DB>rubbery line. Dave
DB>In your message you wrote:
DB>>August 13, 1997
DB>>Robert S. Jaquiss
DB>>Project Associate
DB>>Braille Research Center
DB>>1800 Johnson Street
DB>>Baltimore, MD 21230
DB>>Phone: (503) 626-7174 (Home)
DB>> (503) 627-4444 (Work)
DB>>Email: [log in to unmask]
DB>>Hello:
DB>> I am writing to ask for letters of support for obtaining a
DB>>grant to produce a printer capable of producing Raised Line Graphic
DB>>images. Those of you who attended the National Federation of the
DB>>Blind convention may recall that a resolution was passed asking the
DB>>federal government to assist in further research in this area.
DB>>Many convention attendees had the opportunity to examine a sample
DB>>of the output of a Tektronix Inc. Phaser 600 printer demonstrating
DB>>its ability to produce Raised Line Graphic images. Tektronix Inc.
DB>>also produces a related product, the Phaser 300. This printer can
DB>>print on 11X17 inch paper. The Phaser 300 and the Phaser 600 use
DB>>the same printing technology. If all goes as planned, the modified
DB>>Phaser 300 would be able to produce sharp, well defined tactile
DB>>images. It will be possible to have lines of varying width,
DB>>height, texture (dotted, dashed etc). It will also be possible to
DB>>have filled areas of varying texture. As part of the process for
DB>>obtaining funding, it is necessary to obtain letters of support
DB>>from members of the blindness community. Letters should contain
DB>>comments in the following areas:
DB>>The need for access to raised line maps and diagrams in school.
DB>>The need for access to raised line diagrams, graphs and
DB>>spreadsheets at work.
DB>>Did you change careers or give up on a career because you couldn't
DB>>access graphic images?
DB>>Would your career opportunities be improved if you could have rapid
DB>>access to high quality Raised Line Graphics?
DB>>I need letters as soon as possible. An Email copy is good, but I
DB>>would also like to receive a copy on paper. Paper mail should be
DB>>sent to the postal address as shown above. Thank you for your
DB>>support.
DB>> Sincerely
DB>> Robert Jaquiss
DB>>[log in to unmask] Public Access User --- Not affiliated with
DB>>Teleport Public Access UNIX and Internet at (503) 220-1016
DB>(2400-14400, N81)
David Andrews ([log in to unmask])
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