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TIPS
Tip of the week
Close your eyes and clap your hands. By listening to the sound of the echo, you can determine the distance to the surrounding walls and ceiling. With some practice, you can actually begin to estimate those distances. Sounds bounce off of hard surfaces and are absorbed by soft surfaces. This is an important factor for the selection and placement of furniture, window treatments, and floor and wall coverings. Note that wood absorbs sound, so a hardwood floor can be considered a soft surface for sound purposes.
TOOLS
Over the years, Eric has learned to become extremely resourceful in communicating with clients and contractors. He needs to know that everyone understands his vision for a space and knows how to carry it out. He has traced outlines in the sand, cut and folded paper shapes, erected Tinker Toy models, bent coat hangers, even arranged the condiments on a restaurant table to explain his ideas.
As technology becomes more sophisticated, so do Eric's tools. Here are some of the devices that Eric uses to do his work. |
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PIAF: Pictures In A Flash Raised line Printer
Manufacturer:
Quantum Technology Pty Ltd
U.S. Distributor:
Optelec International
The dimensions and layout of a room are inputted into Eric's computer and the floor plan is printed onto heat sensitive paper. The paper is passed through the PIAF machine, which raises the lines so Eric can feel his blueprint designs.
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I.D. MATE OMNI
Barcode reader
I.D. MATE OMNI is a portable "all-in-one" talking bar code scanner that has become indispensable for Eric in his personal and professional life. With a database of over a million UPC's and descriptions, it allows Eric to identify products using their bar code. It can also record Eric's voice and comes with adhesive barcode stickers. Eric places a sticker on his own documents and samples and then records the name associated with it.
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| MobileSpeak Talking Cell Phone Software
U.S. Distributor: Optelec International
This software speaks all of the text on Eric's cell phone. It allows Eric to use his cell phone not only to talk, but to send and receive text messages and maintain his appointment calendar and phone book. |
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| MobileSpeak Talking Cell Phone Software
This keyboard allows Eric to type text messages and enter information into his cell phone. |
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Talking Tape Measure by Cobalt Speechmaster
When Eric first approaches a space, he uses his body to get an understanding of the shape and scale of a room. But for more detailed information, he uses a talking tape measure to get exact specifications.
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| JAWS - Computer Screen Reader Software
Freedom Scientific
With JAWS screen reading software, Eric can use his laptop the same way everyone else does. He can read and write documents, research on the internet and communicate extensively through emails. |
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