Magnification Hardware

Magnification Hardware

While software that enlarges what on a computer monitor is helpful, many things blind and visually impaired people wish to read cannot be accessed via computer. Such items might include books, periodicals, printed programs, class handouts, photocopies, comics, and greeting cards. To view these, many blind people use devices such as closed circuit televisions (CCTV) and portable electronic magnifiers.Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) (5)Handheld Video Magnifiers (2)Magnification Apps for Mobile Devices (2)Portable Video Magnifiers (18)Using the Pebble HD Video MagnifierThe Pebble HD intuitive layout and commands and bright, tactile buttons make the pocket CCTV immediately useful as a low vision reading and research aid.Will Mobile Magnification Apps Replace Portable CCTVs?Mobile apps such as SightTech's EyeSight are far cheaper than portable video magnifiers (CCTVs), which still boast higher optical quality. In this interview, SightTech's Michael Brooks discusses this evolution in magnification technology and why he feels the future belongs to apps on mobile devices.Technology for Enlarging Text ImagesThere are many ways to enlarge text, depending on the type of text being read and the location. A visually impaired person can find magnification technology for accomplishing any task they'll encounter during an average day, including desktop and handheld CCTVs, software, and mobile apps.