One of the more recent advancements in low vision assistive technology has been Close Circuit Television, also known as CCTV or reading machines. These electronic visual aids work by using video cameras to capture real time images of nearby items and project them onto a monitor. The user can then manipulate the size, color, and various other attributes of the image for greater visibility. People who suffer from vision impairment can use CCTVs to read newspapers, write checks, and engage in all sorts of activities that their low vision would normally prevent.There are many different types of CCTV currently on the market and they all offer their own advantages. Free-standing units, also called desktop systems, function by magnifying any object that is placed under its video camera platform and then project images onto either the attached monitor or a separate screen. Portable CCTVs can be plugged into any television and are most suited for viewing objects that are some distance away. Head-worn CCTVs work by rolling the included mouse-like device across the material to be read and viewing the resulting image in a pair of goggles one can wear. Video magnifier CCTVs combine camera, light source, and screen into one small portable unit. CCTVs can help those whose low vision is too severe to be helped by more traditional methods of reading glasses or magnifiers. They provide a higher level of magnification, greater contrast enhancement, and a vastly more comfortable user experience than do other low vision technology alternatives.
The Flick camera by Sight Enhancement is a revolutionary new kind of CCTV. It combines the strengths of portable CCTV and video magnifier to create the “first portable, immersive, one camera system”! The system can be used for both distance and near viewing, making it an irreplaceable assistant in home, office, and school. The Flick is compatible with any Windows system and supports touch screen technology so you can use it in conjunction with the tablet of your choice. There is no longer any need to carry a bulky screen where ever you go. Instead, the Flick is discreet and light enough to fit alongside your regular laptop for on-the-go magnification. Furthermore, the Flick can auto adjust between its near and distance setting so you will never have to manually adjust the lens and miss any important action. For more about the Flick camera and a list of distributors, please check out our website. Financial aid might be available for the purchase of a CCTV for those who are legally blind from the Assistive Technology Fund operated by Association of Blind Citizens. Happy viewing!
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