{"id":2657,"date":"2017-06-15T09:50:55","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T14:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2017-06-15T09:45:42","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T14:45:42","slug":"humanware-brailliant-bi14-for-the-iphone-and-greg-stilsons-aira-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=2657","title":{"rendered":"HumanWare Brailliant BI14 for the iPhone and Greg Stilson\u2019s Aira Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2980\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2657-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>Greg Stilson, senior Product Manager at HumanWare, talks about the new Brailliant BI14 Braille display and how it is a perfect fit for the mobile iPhone user.<br \/>\nGreg talks about his Aira explorer experiences and gives us an overview of his nearly 11 years at HumanWare.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Join Greg and Jeff Thompson of the Blind Abilities team and learn about the latest from HumanWare, their parent company, Greg\u2019s virtual navigational journeys with <a href=\"http:\/\/Http:\/\/www.Aira.io\">Aira<\/a> and what\u2019s this about a Hammock?<br \/>\nYou can find out more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humanware.com\">HumanWare products on the web.<\/a><br \/>\nAnd read all about the Brailliant below<\/p>\n<p>Quick Overview of the Brailliant BI14<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tRugged design built for the user on the go<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tVery light: 285 G 0.63 lbs.<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tErgonomic traditional 8-dot braille input keys<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tComfortable typing experience with a note taker style spacebar<br \/>\n\t\u2022\t14 high quality braille cells with unique touch sensor routers<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tHumanWare signature thumb keys<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tBuilt-in intelligence allows for increased productivity anywhere<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tPair up to 5 Bluetooth devices at once Plus one USB connection<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tBrailliant Sync ensures notes taken on the BI14 are available everywhere!<br \/>\n\t\u2022\t15 &#8211; 20 hours of battery life<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tSize: 166x100x23 [mm]<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tWeight: 285 grams, 0.63 lbs<\/p>\n<p>Smart things come in small packages<br \/>\n\u00a0In today\u2019s fast-paced world, vision-impaired professionals and students need a device that lets them stay connected and stay productive on the go. Our latest innovation? The smart and compact Brailliant BI14. Our smallest braille display yet, it\u2019s designed for ultimate efficiency without sacrificing ergonomics or comfort. So you can stay on track anytime, anywhere.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0Stay on track when you\u2019re on the go<br \/>\n\u00a0Designed to boost productivity whether you\u2019re at the office or out and about, the Brailliant BI14 boasts cutting-edge intelligence and innovative features made with the mobile professional in mind.<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tRugged design made for mobility<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tStable connectivity across multiple devices<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tSmall and light to fit easily into your jacket or bag<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tCompact design with maximum comfort\u2014type easily for hours on the ergonomic braille keyboard<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tFeatures 14 high quality braille cells with cursor routers (the same used on both our Brailliant and BrailleNote devices)<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tReduced wrist fatigue thanks to our signature thumb keys\u2014pan and navigate the display without taking your fingers off the braille display<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tNavigation joystick that makes it easier than ever to use your paired Apple device\u2014simply flick the joystick to mimic touchscreen swiping<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tMicro USB for charging and connection to PC<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tUp to 20 hours of battery life<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nConnect to your favorite devices in seconds<br \/>\nFrom daily commutes to business trips, staying connected when you\u2019re on the move is more important than ever. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve designed the Brailliant BI14 to pair instantly with iOS devices, so you never have to miss an email, deadline or conference call again.<br \/>\n\u00a0You can connect your BI14 with up to five iOS devices at once with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) pairing. Simply unlock your iPhone or laptop and VoiceOver will instantly notify your BI14, translating all of your data into braille in real time.<br \/>\n\u00a0Your BI14 even comes with a USB connection so you can stay charged on the go and keep braille at your fingertips anytime, anywhere.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nStay in sync<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tThe Brailliant BI14 internal notes app makes it easier than ever to take notes in your meetings\u2014in contracted or uncontracted braille.<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tTo sync your notes with your other devices, simply download the Brailliant Sync app from the Apple App Store and set up your email account.<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tNext time you pair your BI14 with another device, your notes will be automatically synchronized.<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tAccess them in your iPhone Notes app or your Outlook Notes folder, along with any other device you have connected to your email account.<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tIf you want to take notes on another device, just make sure you\u2019re connected to your email account and they will be automatically synched with your BI14.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nInternal intelligence<br \/>\n\u00a0The Brailliant BI14 was designed to be as user friendly as it is intelligent. A simple switch on the back of the device lets you know whether you\u2019re using the Brailliant\u2019s internal applications or if you have the device set to control other paired devices such as your iOS device.<br \/>\n\u00a0With or without a pairing to an iOS device, the BI14 makes it easier than ever to:<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tTake notes in a meeting or class with the internal notes application<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tKeep track of time thanks to the internal clock<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tTime how long tasks take with the stopwatch application<br \/>\n\t\u2022\tAnd much more.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nMobility made easy<br \/>\nWith its innovative and comprehensive family of braille display devices, HumanWare is changing the way people who are blind communicate, study and work. Now with the launch of the compact and affordable Brailliant BI14, you can experience cutting-edge braille technology that keeps you connected like never before.<br \/>\nThank you for listening!<br \/>\nYou can follow us on Twitter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">@BlindAbilities<\/a><br \/>\nOn the web at <a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\">www.BlindAbilities.com<\/a><br \/>\nSend us an <a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">email<\/a><br \/>\nGet the <a href=\"https:\/\/appsto.re\/us\/demUab.i\">Free Blind Abilities App<\/a> on the App Store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2982\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2657-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3\">http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/GregBriliant.mp3Greg Stilson, senior Product Manager at HumanWare, talks about the new Brailliant BI14 Braille display and how it is a perfect fit for the mobile iPhone user. 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