Seeing Eye GPS
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3.7.4for iPhone, iPod touch
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About Seeing Eye GPS
The Seeing Eye GPS, is a fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS iPhone app with all the normal navigation features plus features unique to blind users.
Unique to The Seeing Eye GPS™:
• Instead of multiple layers of menus, the three important navigation elements are on the lower portion of every screen: Route, POIs and Location.
• At intersections, the cross street and its orientation are announced
• Intersections are described (e.g. four-way) with the clock face orientation of the streets.
• There are three choices for POI data (Apple, Foursquare, and OSM).
• Directions are configured appropriately for Pedestrian and Vehicle routes, including heads-up announcements for approaching turns, turn now, continue straight and upcoming turns.
• If one wanders off the route, it's automatically recalculated and updated turn information is announced.
• Point your phone in a given direction to hear what is nearby with the LookAround Wand.
• Nearby Points of interest, intersections, and heading changes are automatically announced.
• Ability to run in the background or with the screen locked for iOS 7. If you are running an older version of iOS 6 only the sound effects will play and the phone will vibrate at turns and at your destination but no speech output. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Requires: Compatible with iPhone 5, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad 2 WiFi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. iOS 9.0 or later.
Seeing Eye GPS uses VoiceOver feature for audio voice output and does not contain its own voice synthesizer.
Supported Maps: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ger-many, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Lithuania, Argentina. Not all countries have full intersection descriptions.
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Unique to The Seeing Eye GPS™:
• Instead of multiple layers of menus, the three important navigation elements are on the lower portion of every screen: Route, POIs and Location.
• At intersections, the cross street and its orientation are announced
• Intersections are described (e.g. four-way) with the clock face orientation of the streets.
• There are three choices for POI data (Apple, Foursquare, and OSM).
• Directions are configured appropriately for Pedestrian and Vehicle routes, including heads-up announcements for approaching turns, turn now, continue straight and upcoming turns.
• If one wanders off the route, it's automatically recalculated and updated turn information is announced.
• Point your phone in a given direction to hear what is nearby with the LookAround Wand.
• Nearby Points of interest, intersections, and heading changes are automatically announced.
• Ability to run in the background or with the screen locked for iOS 7. If you are running an older version of iOS 6 only the sound effects will play and the phone will vibrate at turns and at your destination but no speech output. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Requires: Compatible with iPhone 5, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad 2 WiFi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. iOS 9.0 or later.
Seeing Eye GPS uses VoiceOver feature for audio voice output and does not contain its own voice synthesizer.
Supported Maps: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ger-many, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Lithuania, Argentina. Not all countries have full intersection descriptions.
Join us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/airaio
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.7.4
Last updated on Nov 18, 2019
Old Versions
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp.
This release includes:
Fixed an issue where users could not create routes to Aira Access Points.
This release includes:
Fixed an issue where users could not create routes to Aira Access Points.
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Version History
3.7.4
Nov 18, 2019
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp.
This release includes:
Fixed an issue where users could not create routes to Aira Access Points.
This release includes:
Fixed an issue where users could not create routes to Aira Access Points.
3.7.3
Nov 6, 2019
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp.
This release includes:
iOS 13.2 compatibility.
This release includes:
iOS 13.2 compatibility.
3.7.2
Sep 16, 2019
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp.
This release includes:
iOS 13 compatibility.
Fixes for call Aira agent availability in supported countries.
Other bug fixes and performance improvements.
This release includes:
iOS 13 compatibility.
Fixes for call Aira agent availability in supported countries.
Other bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.7.1
Jul 19, 2019
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp.
This release includes some Bug fixes and performance improvements.
This release includes some Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.7
Jul 10, 2019
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. The improvements in this release are only the beginning of what is yet to come.
Bug fixes and performance improvements:
1. Added a Call Aira Agent button on the location and active route screens. The Aira app can connect you with a trained professional agent to provide instant access to visual information. This can be especially helpful in situations if you have become disoriented while on route or where GPS can't assist, such as locating the front door, the elevator, or products in a store.
2. Added POI category: Aira Access Points. You can search nearby POIs that have Aira's free service Access Points.
3. Aira Access Point automatic detection and notification. Now when you approach one of Aira's free Access Points, you will receive a notification. If you already have the Aira app installed on your phone and activate that notification, it will automatically load so that you can call an Aira agent. If you do not have the Aira app installed, you will be redirected to the App Store to download the Aira app. After creating a guest account, you will enjoy free assistance from the Aira agents at locations with Aira Access Points. If you find that you do not want these notifications, you can turn this off in General Settings under the heading Notifications.
4. Fixed issues with User POI keyboard and headset button controls. The main issue was with the app opening when the play/pause button is pressed on the a Bluetooth headset.
5. Updated Google Maps SDK.
Bug fixes and performance improvements:
1. Added a Call Aira Agent button on the location and active route screens. The Aira app can connect you with a trained professional agent to provide instant access to visual information. This can be especially helpful in situations if you have become disoriented while on route or where GPS can't assist, such as locating the front door, the elevator, or products in a store.
2. Added POI category: Aira Access Points. You can search nearby POIs that have Aira's free service Access Points.
3. Aira Access Point automatic detection and notification. Now when you approach one of Aira's free Access Points, you will receive a notification. If you already have the Aira app installed on your phone and activate that notification, it will automatically load so that you can call an Aira agent. If you do not have the Aira app installed, you will be redirected to the App Store to download the Aira app. After creating a guest account, you will enjoy free assistance from the Aira agents at locations with Aira Access Points. If you find that you do not want these notifications, you can turn this off in General Settings under the heading Notifications.
4. Fixed issues with User POI keyboard and headset button controls. The main issue was with the app opening when the play/pause button is pressed on the a Bluetooth headset.
5. Updated Google Maps SDK.
3.6
Feb 27, 2019
The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. The improvements in this release are only the beginning of what is yet to come.
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1. Improved Address and POI searches. Implemented Smart Search fields on the Address and POI search screens to minimize the need for entering information. Now you can enter the entire search in one search field and the app offers suggested matches, so there is no need to type the whole address or POI name.
2. Added automatic announcement for heading changes over 50 degrees. The default is set to announce Under 15 MPH.
3. Beta feature: Added automatic announcement for street changes after you have traveled 50 feet or 15 meters on the new street. Since this is an experimental feature aimed at pedestrian use only, the default is set to OFF. If you choose to enable this feature within Lookaround settings, we ask that you provide feedback to iPh-one@senderogroup.com about your experience.
4. View restaurant menus on Foursquare POIs. If the POI has a menu stored in the database, the app will link to it.
5. Updated indoor navigation SDKs for LoudSteps and Ningo.
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1. Improved Address and POI searches. Implemented Smart Search fields on the Address and POI search screens to minimize the need for entering information. Now you can enter the entire search in one search field and the app offers suggested matches, so there is no need to type the whole address or POI name.
2. Added automatic announcement for heading changes over 50 degrees. The default is set to announce Under 15 MPH.
3. Beta feature: Added automatic announcement for street changes after you have traveled 50 feet or 15 meters on the new street. Since this is an experimental feature aimed at pedestrian use only, the default is set to OFF. If you choose to enable this feature within Lookaround settings, we ask that you provide feedback to iPh-one@senderogroup.com about your experience.
4. View restaurant menus on Foursquare POIs. If the POI has a menu stored in the database, the app will link to it.
5. Updated indoor navigation SDKs for LoudSteps and Ningo.
3.5
Sep 21, 2018
Added a new source of POIs, OpenStreetMaps POIs.
Changed the "beacons" button to "indoor" to reflect the variety of indoor wayfinding support available.
Offering Loud Steps and Ningo for indoor wayfinding in buildings where location positioning is available.
Loud Steps is a WiFi based indoor wayfinding system, which allows for turn-by-turn directions. Available building are San Francisco Lighthouse, Envision (Wichita), Chicago Lighthouse, Merchandise Mart and 1871 Chicago in Chicago, National Federation of the Blind (Baltimore), and other international locations. Stay tuned for more buildings as they are added.
Ningo is an open source beacon database consisting of thousands of beacons. When you load Ningo for the first time, you will see a list of all the available beacons in your vicinity. Don't worry if your list is blank for now. We are regularly adding to it and have an online interface to make it easy for anyone to add more beacons. See https://ningo-api.herokuapp.com/ for information on how to become a contributor. The Ningo database includes the OSM indoor beacons. You can create a "getting warmer" route to any of the beacons listed.
Updated Ningo and Loud Steps SDK.
Serbian translation.
Changed the "beacons" button to "indoor" to reflect the variety of indoor wayfinding support available.
Offering Loud Steps and Ningo for indoor wayfinding in buildings where location positioning is available.
Loud Steps is a WiFi based indoor wayfinding system, which allows for turn-by-turn directions. Available building are San Francisco Lighthouse, Envision (Wichita), Chicago Lighthouse, Merchandise Mart and 1871 Chicago in Chicago, National Federation of the Blind (Baltimore), and other international locations. Stay tuned for more buildings as they are added.
Ningo is an open source beacon database consisting of thousands of beacons. When you load Ningo for the first time, you will see a list of all the available beacons in your vicinity. Don't worry if your list is blank for now. We are regularly adding to it and have an online interface to make it easy for anyone to add more beacons. See https://ningo-api.herokuapp.com/ for information on how to become a contributor. The Ningo database includes the OSM indoor beacons. You can create a "getting warmer" route to any of the beacons listed.
Updated Ningo and Loud Steps SDK.
Serbian translation.
3.4
May 28, 2018
While this release has multiple bug fixes for the LookAround mode, it also brings significant changes to one of the app's POI sources. We have been using the Google Maps and POIs without limitation for over four years now. This has been a great gift from Google, one which we have come to count on. However, Google recently announced a price change effective June 11, that caused us to remove Google POIs from our apps.
Current users of the app, it is imperative that you update to the latest version to make sure the app continues to function properly.
Current users of the app, it is imperative that you update to the latest version to make sure the app continues to function properly.
3.3.1
Apr 19, 2018
Minor bug fixes
3.3
Apr 14, 2018
Upgraded User Interface underlying platform to Swift to ensure for future compatibility.
3.2.3
Dec 28, 2017
Minor bug fixes.
3.2.2
Dec 18, 2017
Improved Spanish translation.
3.2.1
Dec 8, 2017
Minor bug fixes.
3.2
Dec 1, 2017
1. New indoo.rs beacon source integration. Now when you select the Beacons button on the POI screen, you will be presented with 2 options, Loud Steps and indoo.rs. Currently the only building offered in this source is the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, CA. We are working on providing more buildings in the future.
2.Updated Boni Loud Steps software to include latest developments, including step-by-step directions at some locations.
3. Solved the intersection issues in Spanish language.
4. Added Argentina to the list of available maps.
5. Added iPhone X compatibility.
2.Updated Boni Loud Steps software to include latest developments, including step-by-step directions at some locations.
3. Solved the intersection issues in Spanish language.
4. Added Argentina to the list of available maps.
5. Added iPhone X compatibility.
3.1
Aug 18, 2017
1. Implemented a new code to assist data matching between the server maps and the intersection database. If you experienced inconsistent intersection announcements because of the database inconsistencies, you will find this feature greatly improved.
2. Improved the GPS sensitivity announcements, instead of updating every time you change locations, the app will wait 10 seconds while it has a poor GPS fix before reporting updated on GPS.
3. Upgraded account with Foursquare to increase the Foursquare POI search limitation.
4. Many under the hood improvements to increase app stability.
2. Improved the GPS sensitivity announcements, instead of updating every time you change locations, the app will wait 10 seconds while it has a poor GPS fix before reporting updated on GPS.
3. Upgraded account with Foursquare to increase the Foursquare POI search limitation.
4. Many under the hood improvements to increase app stability.
3.0
Jun 14, 2017
1. Added Waypoint Routes, similar to Manual “Breadcrumb” routes that are in our other Sendero GPS products. All you have to do to create a Waypoint route is walk the route and the app will save points along the way. Waypoint routes are helpful when there are no street maps, as in a park or campus.
2. Redesigned the Points of Interest user interface to make searching for POIs more streamlined. You can now use the Nearby POI Shortcut Gesture (double tap, hold and release on the POIs Menu button) or go to the POI Search Screen to search for a specific POI or a POI category. Unless you select a category, the search will be in All categories.
3. If a POI search finds no results, in addition to expanding or cancelling the search, you can now select switch POI source. Your default POI Source will not change if you switch POI Sources for a POI search. You can set your default POI Source in General Settings.
4. Added indoor navigation support, Beacons button on the POI screen, as part of our current federal grant from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. Beacon coverage is limited to a few locations in the US, UK, Germany and Turkey. We will be working to expand this coverage over the course of the grant, so stay tuned!
5. Added Uber to Route type options. The app will send your location and destination to Uber so that you can schedule an Uber ride.
6. Added an additional setting for the Shake sensitivity, you can now choose Hard, Medium or Off.
2. Redesigned the Points of Interest user interface to make searching for POIs more streamlined. You can now use the Nearby POI Shortcut Gesture (double tap, hold and release on the POIs Menu button) or go to the POI Search Screen to search for a specific POI or a POI category. Unless you select a category, the search will be in All categories.
3. If a POI search finds no results, in addition to expanding or cancelling the search, you can now select switch POI source. Your default POI Source will not change if you switch POI Sources for a POI search. You can set your default POI Source in General Settings.
4. Added indoor navigation support, Beacons button on the POI screen, as part of our current federal grant from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. Beacon coverage is limited to a few locations in the US, UK, Germany and Turkey. We will be working to expand this coverage over the course of the grant, so stay tuned!
5. Added Uber to Route type options. The app will send your location and destination to Uber so that you can schedule an Uber ride.
6. Added an additional setting for the Shake sensitivity, you can now choose Hard, Medium or Off.
2.5
Dec 19, 2016
1. Fixed bugs introduced with iOS 10, including background mode functionality.
2. Ability to receive position from Blindsquare and create a route.
3. Ability to create route to addresses in your Contacts database.
4. Simplified the process of adding a User POI with the following changes:
a) Added a Record User POI gesture, one-finger double tap and hold on the location screen to go directly to the Add User POI screen.
b) Automatically default to the ‘User’ category so that users do not have to do the extra step of selecting a category if they are not going to share user POIs.
c) Create a free-text field for tags so that the user can type their own tags and add further information about the user POI.
5. Added a shortcut gesture, perform a one finger double tap and hold on the POI tab, to go directly to nearest POI screen (only available in VoiceOver is on).
6. Revamp nearest POI search to be more consistent and relative to user’s immediate location.
7. Increased the number of POI's in announced in the LookAround wand.
8. Added a Submenu screen on the location screen to announce less essential information such as altitude, GPS accuracy and speed.
9. Added an accuracy filter for Side of Street indication in routes. Now if the POI has a questionable location, such as in the middle of the street, the app will not announce the side of the street.
10. User Interface improvements include:
a) Streamlined User Interface to reduce duplicate announcements.
b) Fixed the voice over cursor issue.
c) Fixed low vision contrast issues, border color to all buttons.
d) Removed irrelevant POI categories, “points_of_interest” and “street_address.”
e) Added all 4 route types on poi description screen.
2. Ability to receive position from Blindsquare and create a route.
3. Ability to create route to addresses in your Contacts database.
4. Simplified the process of adding a User POI with the following changes:
a) Added a Record User POI gesture, one-finger double tap and hold on the location screen to go directly to the Add User POI screen.
b) Automatically default to the ‘User’ category so that users do not have to do the extra step of selecting a category if they are not going to share user POIs.
c) Create a free-text field for tags so that the user can type their own tags and add further information about the user POI.
5. Added a shortcut gesture, perform a one finger double tap and hold on the POI tab, to go directly to nearest POI screen (only available in VoiceOver is on).
6. Revamp nearest POI search to be more consistent and relative to user’s immediate location.
7. Increased the number of POI's in announced in the LookAround wand.
8. Added a Submenu screen on the location screen to announce less essential information such as altitude, GPS accuracy and speed.
9. Added an accuracy filter for Side of Street indication in routes. Now if the POI has a questionable location, such as in the middle of the street, the app will not announce the side of the street.
10. User Interface improvements include:
a) Streamlined User Interface to reduce duplicate announcements.
b) Fixed the voice over cursor issue.
c) Fixed low vision contrast issues, border color to all buttons.
d) Removed irrelevant POI categories, “points_of_interest” and “street_address.”
e) Added all 4 route types on poi description screen.
2.1.4
Aug 17, 2016
Minor bug fixes.
2.1.3
Jun 18, 2016
Bug fixes and address search optimisation.
2.1.2
Apr 18, 2016
Background announcement issue fix for iOS9
2.1.1
Mar 24, 2016
Integrated iOS 9 optimization, now the app loads in half the time.
· Updated the Google Map SDK.
· Added indoor beacons to the POI sources for indoor orientation through Boni’s LoudSteps SDK.
· Added Magic tap gesture to repeat the last spoken route instruction when a route is loaded.
· Added a Repeat button to the route loaded, location and visual map screen when a route is loaded.
· Route instructions are numbered.
· Current route instruction is highlighted in the route details.
· Completely redesigned the visual user interface for low vision users, adding various text and background color themes.
· Replaced the menu buttons with menu tabs.
· Increased text font size.
· Removed the flashing yellow text for app announcements.
· Increased size of Next Turn symbol on route navigation screen.
· Added the ability to select orientation announcement preferences between clock-face & right/left, clock-face, or right/left.
. Updated Boni Loud Steps SDK.
· Updated the Google Map SDK.
· Added indoor beacons to the POI sources for indoor orientation through Boni’s LoudSteps SDK.
· Added Magic tap gesture to repeat the last spoken route instruction when a route is loaded.
· Added a Repeat button to the route loaded, location and visual map screen when a route is loaded.
· Route instructions are numbered.
· Current route instruction is highlighted in the route details.
· Completely redesigned the visual user interface for low vision users, adding various text and background color themes.
· Replaced the menu buttons with menu tabs.
· Increased text font size.
· Removed the flashing yellow text for app announcements.
· Increased size of Next Turn symbol on route navigation screen.
· Added the ability to select orientation announcement preferences between clock-face & right/left, clock-face, or right/left.
. Updated Boni Loud Steps SDK.
2.0
Sep 2, 2015
•Updates for the current version of iOS as well as iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
•Expanded the History list of destinations from 2 items to 25 items.
•Added the ability to add a User POI
•Added the ability to Share User POIs via AirDrop or Email.
•Expanded the History list of destinations from 2 items to 25 items.
•Added the ability to add a User POI
•Added the ability to Share User POIs via AirDrop or Email.
1.5.3
May 8, 2015
Added Google POIs (Google Places). Other voiceover improvements.
1.51
Apr 12, 2015
Updates for latest iOS.
1.5
Jul 10, 2014
Added an additional Map provider, that can be changed under Settings / General.
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Seeing Eye GPS.
iPhone
Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 9.3 or later.
Seeing Eye GPS supports English, French, German, Hebrew, Serbian, Spanish
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