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Cobolt Talking Colour Detector

ILC Reference NO 61:60:003
Item sourced from ILC QLD database

Short Description
Hand held device that detects and announces colour of a surface it is pointed to. When switched on it beeps until placed on surface with no light infiltrating the sensor. The device then announces basic colour and shade, for example, "very light blue". The device is useful for people who cannot identify colours due to a vision impairment or colour blindness.

Price Guide
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More Details
Developed to offer an auditory way of seeing colours for those with visual impairments. When the unit is held against any surface such as paper, cloth, wood, plastic, food etc the colour will be spoken. The answer is said automatically within 3 seconds. The Talking Colour Detector can also act as a light detector.
The device is supplied with a clip on cover to protect the sensors while being carried in a pocket and an earphone which turns the speaker off to avoid disturbing others. The cover clips onto the back of the case when the device is being used. The case has been designed for both right and left handed use and can be held in several different ways.
It is powered by 1 x PP3 9v alkaline battery (supplied).

Models
One model available in several languages including English, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Finnish, German, Serbo-Croat, and Dutch.

Dimensions
Standard
Overall Width..................................... 64 mm
Overall Length.................................... 140 mm

Warranty
Not available.

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing and installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).

Place Of Manufacture
UK

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Not on display.

Supplier Information
Name:  Vision Australia - Queensland Office
Price:  $196.00
Date:  6/08/2009
Address:
  Kent St
  WOOLLOONGABBA
  QLD  4102
Postal Address:
  PO Box 6091
  FAIRFIELD GARDENS
  QLD  4103
Phone:   1300 847 466
FAX:  07 3391 3406
Email:   info@visionaustralia.org.au
Website:  www.visionaustralia.org.au

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