I-Cane Mobilo User Guide
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3.5 Hand position, body length and stick movements affect the
scanning area and thus the effectiveness of this function. Consult
your mobility trainer.
3.6 The sensor follows the movements of the cane. This has the
advantage that the position of the obstacle can be located (also left
and right) and be communicated to the user.
3.7 Wide movements and / or rotations of the cane might also notice
obstacles positioned in the direct surroundings outside the
immediate walking path. This might be somewhat uncomfortable in
the beginning, but may provide useful additional information in the
course of time, for instance when following a natural guideline or
specific landmarks.
3.8 On small footpaths along a natural guideline, it is advised to turn
the handheld slightly in the direction of the free space (street). This
averts the continuous activation of the sensor.
3.9 Practice this function in different situations to gain practical
experience and to reduce the risk of a collision.
Note: The obstacle warning starts automatically when switching on/off
the I-Cane Mobilo. When using the navigation program I-Cane Go, the
Obstacle Avoidance feature in the app can be switched on and off
separately. This is described later.
4.
Introduction to the
‘I-Cane Go App’ on your smartphone
4.1 The I-Cane navigation program
‘Go’ is available as an App in the
App Store and suitable for most types of Apple smartphones (4S,
5, 5C and 5S, 6).
4.2 This manual assumes that you own an Apple smartphone and are
familiar with the Voice Over / Talkback / Zoom function. You must
also be familiar with the startup and shutdown functionality.
4.3 Download and install the I-Cane Go App. Follow these steps:
4.3.1 Go to the I-Tunes App Store and select the I-Cane Go App.
4.3.2 Click on Install.
4.3.3 Log in with your Apple ID (email address / password).
4.3.4 After confirmation, the I-Cane App will be downloaded and placed
on the screen.
