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I-CANE MOBILO

I-Cane Mobilo User Guide

v. 4.0 (including new functionality 2016)

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Summary of Contents for Mobilo

Page 1: ...I CANE MOBILO I Cane Mobilo User Guide v 4 0 including new functionality 2016 ...

Page 2: ...are in total adjustable in length A rolling cane tip with a screw connection which should be to the lower part of the cane Important Keep the shipping box it may be need for service and or return What is the I Cane Mobilo The I Cane Mobilo is an intelligent white cane for detection and recognition intended for persons who are blind or visually impaired The I Cane Mobilo combines obstacle detection...

Page 3: ...he handle This can damage the electronics and you lose your warranty Do not expose the I Cane Mobilo to extremely high or low temperatures Use and store the I Cane Mobilo in places with a temperature between minus 5 C and plus 35 C The battery life may be shorter during cold conditions Clean the I Cane Mobilo only with a slightly damp and soft cloth Do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaners which ...

Page 4: ...ng under a roof or in a tunnel I Cane Social Technologies has no affect on the strength of the GPS signal GPS positions often differ a few meters from the specified location The program may indicate that the final destination is reached when in fact it is a few meters away Navigation Program Go The provided direction commands give support in following a route to a destination but should not be fol...

Page 5: ...with you The instructor helps to install the navigation program on your Smartphone Outdoor the mobility instructor focuses on the use of the I Cane Mobilo as white cane and symbol cane in combination with the obstacle warning recording and using routes and using the Where am I Functions Content of the user guide 1 Introduction to the I Cane Mobilo handle feel arrow push buttons sensors stick parts...

Page 6: ...ile Arrow to receive the tactile instructions smoothly 1 5 The vertical tilt movement is activated by the Obstacle Avoidance Sensor sonar which is positioned in the front of the hand held grip This sensor scans the area above stick height and identifies obstacles that endanger the head of the user 1 6 When the Tactile Arrow tilts it means that an obstacle is noticed and that the user should stop w...

Page 7: ...espect to the Comfy Wheel see appendx 2 Getting Started 2 1 Unwrap the I Cane Mobilo I Cane recommends to store the packaging for travel and or service purposes 2 2 The I Cane Mobilo needs to be charged first This is done by connecting the I Cane Mobilo with the adapter to the mains voltage 110V 220 V Charge the I Cane Mobilo for 8 hours before using it on the road 2 3 A full battery can last for ...

Page 8: ...is now ready to detect obstacles but not operational yet for navigation purposes see hereafter 3 Obstacle Avoidance 3 1 The sensor on the I Cane Mobilo scans the area above the cane to detect obstacles at breast and head level It includes hanging objects such as branches signs tailgates of trucks etc 3 2 Obstacles positioned above the cane will naturally not be detected and are potentially dangero...

Page 9: ...uous 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...

Page 10: ...ction the user will be informed about street name house number and place name This will be spelled out audio by the smartphone Please note the function requires data traffic internet 5 2 This feature works best in an open street We recommend taking some distance meters from side streets and or intersection 5 3 The indicated number is approximate and I Cane cannot guarantee that your position meets...

Page 11: ...vated separately in the App Where am I 6 Recording Routes 6 1 I Cane offers the opportunity to record own routes and reuse at any time The advantage is the selection of the most logical and comfortable routes 6 2 For recording the I Cane Mobilo is not necessary 6 3 Choose in the menu for the button Record Route 6 4 Start Record Route a new menu is opened Wait till GPS is available and confirmed Ke...

Page 12: ...avoid them unless they are inevitable 6 15 Consecutive commands like Go straight and Go Left must be interpret as Cross the street en go Left immediately 6 16 If a mistake is made in setting a DP you can correct to set the right DP within 8 seconds The last set DP will be overwritten and confirmed 6 17 Crossing a round about walking on the right sidewalk had multiple opportunities 1 Go Right follo...

Page 13: ...he full route is set The decision points you marked are automatically added to the route including the directional pre commands 6 26 The number of routes which can be added to the route list is endless The last recorded route is place at the top of the route list Play Route 6 27 Recorded routes can be deleted from the route list 6 28 A saved route name is adaptable by using the button Rename Route...

Page 14: ... 4 Starting the route a message appears warning for inaccuracy using flexible routes 7 5 Wait outside for the report GPS is available start walking 7 6 Wait a few seconds for the first instructions about the next turn This helps to determine you starting direction 7 7 If started in the wrong direction a message will tell you to turn around 7 8 Along your walk you will only receive instructions at ...

Page 15: ...ust enter the starting address 8 Connect the I Cane Mobilo to the I Cane Go App Before the I Cane Mobilo can execute commands a single connection must be made This works as follows 8 1 Switch on the I Cane Mobilo see 1 11 8 2 Open the App Go on your Smartphone 8 3 Choose My configuration 8 4 Choose Handheld Setup 8 5 The program searches for a Mobilo If found that will be reported and showed 8 6 C...

Page 16: ...ng point of the recorded route you will hear so Move towards the starting point and start the route again 10 4 If the GPS signal is good you will hear and feel the command to start walking The tactile arrow is commanding to Go Straight 10 5 Start walking means always to follow the road sidewalk of footpath Walking in the wrong direction will cause the off route modus which will tell you to go back...

Page 17: ...could be given before the actual DP 10 13 Multiple directional commands must be carried out in the given order You have to memorize them 10 14 The tactile arrow is not helping you to make the correct turn of to cross safely Use your mobility skills cane use orientation echolocation traffic sounds pedestrian crossings and public help to walk on to the next DP In complex situations you may neglect t...

Page 18: ...turn you are off route go back The tactile arrow turns fast 3 times to the left This command will not come immediately after leaving the route in order not to provoke incorrect report 11 2 If you return to the last known decision point the correct directional commands are given from that point The program will report continue meaning that you are back on track 11 3 These off route support can be h...

Page 19: ... the mechanism start to grip Replace the part en turn tight 13 2 Connection with the handheld malfunctioned Reconnect by Handheld Setup 7 13 3 Navigation program App does not start Switch off the Smartphone completely and switch on again Start the App 13 4 GPS is available for recording of using a route Be sure that you are outside and that a clear view to the sky is not hindered by big trees of r...

Page 20: ... Cane Mobilo User Guide Page 20 14 Contact I Cane Social Technologies Poststraat 8 6135 KR Sittard The Netherlands T 0031 0 46 85 093 85 E info i cane nl I www i cane nl 2014 I Cane Social Technology BV ...

Page 21: ...ulder pendulum First experience this on a quiet pathway 2 The Comfy wheel makes hardly any noise and thus provides less information on the walking surface The second advantage is that the Comfy wheel rolls smoothly over bumps and requires less power 3 Be aware that the Comfy wheel roles easily on stairs or different step downs Experience this in a familiar area 4 In normal use the Comfy wheel last...

Page 22: ... note avoid that the aluminium sleeve is under water Place the wheel with the black fork in a lukewarm bowl with some detergent for about 15 minutes then rotate the wheel until it is running smoothly and if so let it dry If still dirty please repeat the procedure ...

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