Its Go Time for eSight Go! | Tech Connect Live!

29/08/2024 51 min
Its Go Time for eSight Go! | Tech Connect Live!

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Episode Synopsis

0:00 Start
1:30 Jokes!
3:00 Audience Comments
5:45 Introducing Jeanette Von Dyck and the eSight Go!
7:00 Jeanette's personal story about getting involved in Assistive Technology
9:45 The eSight Go is best for those with Low Vision, ideal for those between 2200 to 2800
12:00 It is the type of device that you really need to test in person before knowing if it is right for you.
13:00 Jeanette explains Peter's Anomaly: Congenital Cornea Scarring
16:30 Audience Comments and Questions
18:15 Jeanette recalls recent history from eSight 3 (2017) through eSight 4 (2020) and now eSight Go!
23:30 The eSight Go! Physical Description, USB port, Neck Battery provides 3 hours of use per battery,
26:00 Tilt controls are quick and do not require you to physically tip the device = reduced neck strain
29:00 eSight Go weighs 170 grams for the visor itself, and you can use a longer USB cord
30:00 Device controls explained
32:45 No current ability to input a different signal from that USB but it might be improved in the future
34:00 Digital Tilt replaces the biopic tilt, the nose pads can still be adjusted though
37:00 Audience Chat, waiting list for the device, and how good is its display of Color?
40:00 Does the eSight App still work with the eSight Go? YES! The app can also be a controller.
41:15 Who owns eSight? Gentex Corporation intends to invest in the creation of future devices too
43:00 Discount for customers who have previously purchased older devices, or via Dr referral.
45:15 Vision Forward Association will allow you to visit and test out this and other wearable devices.
46:15 Wrap-Up and Contact info for [email protected] or (855-837-4448)
48:00 Upcoming produced videos including accessibility of Microsoft Edge browser.
49:00 End
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