Resources
An effective adoption of the SmartCane in day-to-day mobility requires orientation training and practice. This includes understanding the device features, usage techniques and familiarity with typical use cases.
Training resources in accessible formats are now available to assist end-users as well as trainer’s involved in SmartCane training. The content of these resources has evolved over the years while working closely with users and trainers during the development phase. It includes their suggestions and feedbacks as well.
Download Smartcane Brochure (PDF, English)
Download Smartcane Brochure – Accessible Version (PDF, English)
Self-learning User Manual – Indian Languages
The manual is intended to be used by potential users as a self-learning manual. It would familiarize the user with the working principle, technical specifications and use of the SmartCane device.
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Punjabi
Tamil
Self-learning User Manual – International Languages
Japaneese
- With the support of Amedia Corporation, our dissemination partner in Japan, Smartcane manual is also available in Japaneese. To download, visit the following link : http://www.amedia.co.jp/product/cane/smartcane.html
Thai
- User Self-learning Manual – Clear Print (docx)
CREDITS: Christian Foundation for the Blind, Thailand
Hindi
Note: You can open the .epub file using Readium (downloadable from readium.org)
A daisy player is required to play DAISY files. Download Amis: An open source daisy player
Know more about DAISY players: daisypedia
Trainer’s Handbook
The handbook is a collection of training methodologies and step-by-step activities which enable a trainer to train a new user. The trainer could be a mobility instructor, a special educator, a rehabilitation officer or a family member or friend of the user who may wish to carry out the training.
English
Graphics Diagrams
The functioning of the device is explained through graphics diagrams. Graphic Diagrams are the embossed representation of any visual diagram. Following are the four graphic diagrams along with the transcriber’s note that are describing the working principle of the SmartCane and its process of detection.
English Print Version
English grade II Braille Format
Tactile-diagram-complete package (.zip, 342 kB)
Note: Use Microsoft Word and ViewPlus Translator to open these graphic files and Duxbury for transcriber’s notes. Tiger embosser or Swell printer could be used for taking tactile print.