NaviLens

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Description of App

NaviLens is a high-density artificial markers system for long distance reading.

The tags generated by this system are designed in order to be read from a long distance, without the need of focussing and even in motion. This makes them useful for blind and low vision people. All you need to do is to point the camera of the device to a tag in order to quickly read its contents.

The application has a new sound system with which a blind person can locate the label in the space with precision, without the need for headphones.

Notice: While we are installing this signage system in different locations, you can download sample labels in the same application.

We have spent 5 years to create this new technology. We will be happy to receive your impressions and comments about the system.

For more information please read at the quick help, included in the application.

The NaviLens team

Version

3.0.0

Free or Paid

Free

Apple Watch Support

No

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

14.5.1

Accessibility Comments

This app is already introduced in the Forum section by the developer.

Free accessible and easy to use.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Other Comments

The iPhone camera detects the NaviLens tags from a long distance.
It is said that A4 size tag can be detected from 18 meters away.
It depends on the size of tags.

The public tags are used for the indoor navigation and transit assistance.
This app and tags might be spreading out all over the world from Spain.

These tags also can be used for personal use.
It is available to label things like NFC tags.
If you put a tag on the gate of your house, you can find the place easily.

Users can get free tags by sending the request.
PDF files are emailed to you.
Then, print them, cut it, input a personal memon.
For the blind people, to cut them into each pieces will be a big problem.
They created the video for the blind people how to cut them.
Free NaviLens Tags for personal use. How to download and use it. - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lblv_dI9cQI&t=28s

Users also can get free public use tags labeled already for school and association.
All tags has the name like men's room or dining room.
Access this website and send the request.
https://order.navilens.com/

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360 Vision: the new function of Ver. 3.0.0

When you detect the NaviLens code in 360 Vision mode, you don't need to worry about missing that location.
The drum sound tells you that derection, the bell sound is the sign when you point that tag.
If you wear the headsets, 3D sound system will give you a great power.

The target code is available to be locked and unlocked.

Developer's Twitter Username

@navilens

Recommendations

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Most recently recommended by Hiroyuki Shinagawa 4 years 6 months ago

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Comments

By Ekaj on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:37

Hello. I've been browsing this entry and the NaviLens website with great interest. Will this app work without the physical tags? Also, if I order some tags would it be possible to have audio assistance placing them appropriately? All these scanning apps are incredibly useful, but NaviLens is the only one I know of that requires the tags. I've had only light perception since birth, and aiming my iPhone is therefore rather difficult.

By mr grieves on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:37

Although I've installed this app I've never really used it. But from my understanding, these tags are basically like QR codes on steroids. I believe they are full colour not just black and white, and the app is supposed to be able to see them from quite a long way away. I believe the point is that you just point in vaguely the right direction and it would be able to find it, tell you what it is and help guide you there. I seem to remember one of the train stations in the UK getting these placed on various signs so when you were in the station you could sweep around and find them. I also think some products have them so if you are in a supermarket the app would help you find the products you want.

I don't think it is a specific type of tag, like an NFC tag or anything like that. So I think you could just print one out if you had a colour printer. I might be wrong about this so maybe someone else can clarify.

By mr grieves on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:37

I had a look at the app, and for once I was right - these codes are intended to be printed off at home on a colour printer. You can request tags for free in the app and they are emailed to you in a PDF. The email also includes a link to a youtube video which walks you through how to actually cut out the tags if you can't see what you are doing.

There are a few different codes you can request. You can get a pack of commonly used items, or you can get a set of blank codes. I am presuming the blank ones have some sort of personal ID on them and then you can give the app the info you want it to trigger.

By Ekaj on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:37

Thanks for all responses. Yeah, this is a blast from the past for some lol. I just got the app on my phone and had a brief look at it. It seems like something else I could definitely use, particularly because you don't have to be precise in your aim. I don't have a printer or embosser, but perhaps it's time to get one?

By SeasonKing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:37

Check out this video about identifying products with Navilense.
I prefer Seeing AI myself, but this company seems to be getting attention of bunch of product making companies.
I really hope that while descriptions are given in the app by these corporates, it's not just some promotional content, and rather actual, concise, necesary info that us people with blindness need. Apps like Seeing AI and Google Lookout don't ask companies to add the descriptions, they themselves add it as far as I know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaRgp08r9cI

I find it really tough to wip out my phone and open the app and start scanning products in the iles of the store. The above entry mentioned Apple watch support is not there. Given recent push towards wearable tech, perhaps apps like these should think about that. When I am out and about, I am holding cane in my 1 hand, in the other, I don't want to hold phone for scanning. If you go a step beyond, You don't really want to use an app on your phone to find locations or anything. It might work in a home setup, but not beyond.