CSDVRS Public Videophone with VRS
17 07 2006
This is interesting stuff.
I am sure that many places (private or public) with large deaf population will get it installed right away. Also, it would be nice if we can get it installed at airport. (probably eventually) They are going have a lot of possibilities with this device.
It doesn’t say if we can use this public videophone to call friend or relative’s videophone. Of course, it would be plus if we can call anyone – not just VRS. Can we use it to call 911 emergency services? I guess we will find out soon!
I know Sorenson VRS have similar idea but nothing like this. They simply use "public booth" to anyone who need it at public places like Galladuet University. See this website link to get idea what it is like and it is not same as CSDVRS public videophone.
Click here (PDF format) to view CSDVRS Public Videophone with all details in it or read it on text only version in yellow box below.
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The First Publicly Accessible Videophone CSD is proud to announce their new VRS capable Video Payphone. Businesses, Public Accommodations, and Government facilities now have a practical way to provide access to VRS for their deaf and hard of hearing customers. Free Access to VRS where you need it, when you need it! . Hotels . Airports . Shopping Malls . Schools . Travel Plazas . Train/Bus Stations . Sports Parks . Bowling Alleys . Government Buildings . Hospitals . Amusement Parks . Coffee Houses • Single Button Connection to CSDVRS -Access The Best Interpreters Anytime! Public Access Phone VRS . Point-to-Point . Voice Available Exclusively Through CSD. - Display Supports News, Entertainment, and Local Advertising Communicate — Everywhere! For More Information Contact: Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. About Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing broad-based services, ensuring public accessibility and increasing public awareness of issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Through global leadership and a continuum of quality communication services and human service programs, CSD provides the tools conducive to a positive and fully integrated life. |
Grant W Laird Jr.
http://blog.grantlairdjr.com
A representative at the CSD booth at 2006 NAD Conference informed me they’re currently working with Denver International Airport to install 200 of those videophones.
Wow! They are lucky dogs!
Do you know if those public videophone allows personal call without using VRS?
gwlj
Wondering if those public videophone allows us to call any VRS provider, not just this CSDVRS.
That’s good questions - I wonder about that, too. We will find out more soon!
That is really cool and I hope you will pu public VRS phone all over USA
It will be awesome if in Canada too… LIkely popular city..
Since pay phone always never had a plug for the tty,, Grrr.. finally that kind,, hmm,, havent tried yet. Would like have one for my home too …
I Hope you willput public Videophone with VRS in Albany, Some hospital in Albany- Albany Med , St Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, Amsterdam Memorail Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, NY and also Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, NY and some Utica Hospital too in the future.
How much it will cost for them to pay?
Interesting public videophone. CSD has updated info in their website. Can call VP to VP with this. Sound neat. I am sure can do VCO and some other feature. Of course, next we need to carry around phone numbers, IP addresses! That going to be a challege with IP addresses.