Procurement and Distribution of Smart Vision Glasses for Visually Impaired Students: A Novel project by RECCA Sewa Charitable Society
Introduction
- RECCA Sewa Charitable Society has always proved to be an effective platform for our alumni to serve the needy among the society. True to its motto ‘Serve Eternally with Altruism’ we step into another area of charity, this time to help the bright among the blind to succeed in their career.
SVG Device
- Bangalore based firm SHG Technologies Pvt Ltd has come up with an innovative product ‘Smart Vision Glasses Assistive Device for Visually Impaired’. This is fitted on a goggle frame and connected to a smart phone. The phone is required to be installed with an app developed by the company. The device has five modes viz Spatial, Reading, Walking assistance, Facial Storage and Standby mode. The modes can be selected using Braille signs on the device. It has a FOV of 72 degrees and range 4 metre. In Spatial mode, it gives audio commands on the objects in front. In reading mode, it can read text in several languages including Malayalam and generate corresponding audio messages. Walking assistance mode helps the blind person to navigate on roads. Facial Storage mode facilitates storing photos of persons and retrieving it later for identification. Standby mode is for switching between various modes. Cost of the device is Rs. 30000/- plus GST.
Role of Recca Sewa
- Executive Council, RECCA Sewa Charitable Society had arranged for a demonstration of the above device recently. The device was found very useful for visually impaired students. We intend to buy 10 such devices in the first phase in current financial year. Total cost is Rs. 317360/- including GST. There are many bright students among the visually impaired population amongst us. We have identified and shortlisted ten such students with the help of Govt and Aided blind schools. This small assistance will help the students to smoothly pursue and succeed in their career.
How you can partner us to help the society
- Executive Council appeals to all REC/NITC alumni to generously contribute so that we make a difference in the life of a few visually impaired students. Together let us provide vision to a few with our mission. We look forward to your quick response and support please. Account details are given below: –
Name : Recca Sewa Charitable Society
A/C No : 37460128229
Bank : SBI, Civil Station Branch, Kakkanad, Ernakulam
IFSC : SBIN0070339
UPI id: reccasewa@sbi
Website: reccasewa.com