QR Blind vs WayAround - Tag and Scan Usage & Stats
The autonomy of visually impaired people often depends on their opportunity of using custom labels, which allow to add informations to common objects for an easier recognition in everyday life.
The QR Code technology, combined with the objects labelling mechanism, is an innovative method for blind people to increase their autonomy in many fields.
QR Blind allows a complete and integrated management of the whole process of creation and use of labels with the QR Code: the app provides a set of tools to create a QR code with a custom text, single labels and to build A4 sheets, that can be shared as PDF files or printed using the AirPrint technology.
QR Blind is totally accessible with VoiceOver. Most part of te app can be directly explored through the custom actions of the screen reader.
What you can do with QR Blind:
* Create simple text QR Codes or Contacts, Events and Wi-Fi configuration;
* Create labels using 6 different label formats;
* Associate custom text or audio to each QR Code that will be used in scanning module;
* Create and fill sheets with previously saved labels;
* Share a PDF version of the sheet or print it through the AirPrint technology;
Scanning Mode:
* Single Scan: in this mode each time QR Blind recognises a QR Code, it shows its information. In this mode you can import the code (if not already present in your archive) or update it (if it already exists). It is also possible to add a custom text that will be read the next time you scan the code. Associated audio messages are also played back. When an event or a contact is recognized, the app asks if user wants to add it respectively to the calendar or address book. If a link is found user can open it in the default browser;
* Continuous Scan: In this mode QR Blind doesn't stop each time it recognises one or more QR Codes, but shows their information directly on screen that will also be announced by VoiceOver. This mode is useful to scan multiple object at a time;
ACCESSIBILITY: QR Blind is totally accessibly via VoiceOver in all its parts. Moreover custom actions are enabled to provide a better use of the app and an easier exploration of its content. This includes labels, sheets and scanning result exploration.
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The EASIEST way to get TONS of accessible info! Put a WayTag NFC tag (sold separately) on clothes, meds & more. Tap your smartphone to quickly read & write info.
"Information is power, & WayAround takes it to the next level." - Neva Fairchild Retired, American Foundation for the Blind.
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What Are People Saying?
“WayAround is a simple and cost-effective solution for labeling just about anything.” - J.J. Meddaugh, AT Guys.
“This is definitely a game changer.” - Fred Quirk, user.
“I just love it & think it is so much easier than a barcode reader or anything that has to be focused using the camera.” - Melissa Wagner, user.
BENEFITS.
- Save time identifying everyday items by making them permanently accessible.
- Easily manage all the important details about your things.
- Do more of the things you want, with more confidence and independence.
HOW IT WORKS.
Download the WayAround – Tag and Scan app and use with smart WayTag NFC tags (sold separately) to add helpful info to just about anything. WayTags come as stickers, magnets, buttons, and clips. Attach a WayTag to an item, then use the app to read or write information. You’ll get the info through VoiceOver or whichever accessibility settings you’ve chosen on your iPhone.
FEATURES.
Quickly Read Tags with the Tap of a Smartphone.
- Read in a split second, without using the camera.
- Get the description the first time you scan. Then scroll or swipe for more details.
- Go offline and still get your info.
Customize Info to Your Heart’s Content.
- Flexible interface lets you include exactly the information you want.
- Add up to 2K characters of information – much more than most NFC tags will hold.
- Edit or re-write the entire tag as many times as you want.
- Select from pre-defined details to easily add information like dietary information and washing instructions.
- Add helpful links, like user manuals or how-to videos. You can even add multiple links on the same WayTag.
Use Your Preferred Accessibility Settings.
- Works with your iPhone's built-in accessibility features.
- Enter information with voice dictation.
- Optimized to work seamlessly with VoiceOver.
- Interface uses high-contrast colors and large font.
- Compatible with braille display.
- Works for anyone who is blind, low vision, vision impaired, deafblind, colorblind, or sighted.
Makes the most of Your Smartphone's Built-in Features.
- Uses the NFC reader (that's Near Field Communication) available in the most modern smartphones.
- Scanning an NFC tag doesn't use up the phone's battery.
- Automatically back up information on your phone and on our cloud database.
PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Businesses and brands can provide helpful, accessible information that anyone can read with a tap of their smartphone. Our patented solution is easy to implement and improves the customer experience for everyone, including those with disabilities.
Learn more about WayAround's Software-as-a-Service at wayaround.com/public.
WHERE TO GET WAYTAGS.
Purchase WayTags at wayaround.com/shop or from an assistive technology distributor.
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY.
WayAround works with the built-in functionality of iPhone 7 and above. For IPad users and users with older iPhones, use the WayLink Scanner. This external NFC scanner connects to your iPhone via bluetooth, and you can use it to scan WayTags and send the info to the WayAround app.
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QR Blind VS. 
WayAround - Tag and ScanDecember 26, 2024