Re: Forming an Accessibility Steering Committee

[Gilles Casse <gcasse oralux org>]

David Bolter wrote:
> Gilles Casse wrote:
> > Peter Parente wrote:
> >   
> > > A custom navigation app could make use of
> > > either for stepping through directions en route. 
> > >     
> > The Neo1973 (OpenMoko) is also another possible platform. I have 
> > recently integrated on the Neo, Navit (navigation software) with speech 
> > feedback (Speech-dispatcher + espeak). The Neo (still in development) 
> > includes a GPS.
> >
> > OpenMoko:
> > http://openmoko.org
> >
> > Navit:
> > http://wiki.navit-project.org/index.php/Main_Page
> >
> >   
> Cool. 

Yes!

> The site says this is for car navigation. I imagine it is just a 
> matter of resolution/timing to make this work for pedestrian movement?

I tested this yesterday as pedestrian with relatively good success: the 
destination was reached but sometimes the orders were contradictory. So 
yes, they could perhaps have to add a specific profile for pedestrian.

Best regards,

Gilles


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