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I-CANE MOBILO
I-Cane Mobilo User Guide
v. 4.0 (including new functionality 2016)

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  • Page 1 I-CANE MOBILO I-Cane Mobilo User Guide v. 4.0 (including new functionality 2016)
  • Page 2 Important Thank you for purchasing an I-Cane Mobilo. If you treat the I-Cane Mobilo with care, you may use it for years. Take the time to read this user guide carefully before using the I-Cane Mobilo. Keep these instructions for future reference.
  • Page 3 Training required As a user of an I-Cane Mobilo we strongly advise you to follow training for the use of the Mobilo as a mobility aid. These courses are or will be provided by a certified mobility instructor. To use the I-Cane Go App effectively, you must have adequate orientation skills and be sufficiently mobile as a pedestrian.
  • Page 4 GPS signal in case of a limited satellite reach or malfunctioning of the smartphone. GPS devices work best in an open outdoor area. GPS does not work well inside a building, under a roof or in a tunnel. I-Cane Social Technologies has no affect on the strength of the GPS signal. GPS positions often differ a few meters from the specified location.
  • Page 5 The instructor helps to install the navigation program on your Smartphone. Outdoor, the mobility instructor focuses on the use of the I-Cane Mobilo as white cane and symbol cane in combination with the obstacle warning, recording and using routes and using the "Where-am-I-?”Functions.
  • Page 6 Arrow®, push buttons, obstacle avoidance sensor, cane and tip) The I-Cane Mobilo consists of a handheld grip with Tactile Arrow, push buttons, obstacle avoidance sensor, adjustable cane & point and a hanging option. The handle contains electronics as well as a rechargeable battery.
  • Page 7 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide are designed to switch on and off the I-Cane (left) or to activate the ‘where am I?’ and Here-am-I! function. 1.12 The handle of the I-Cane Mobilo can be linked to the adjustable cane that comes with one or more red bands, so that the user is recognized by the general public (including Authorities) and identified as a person with low vision.
  • Page 8 60 cm (shoulder width). The upper measurements run in parallel with the tip of the cane touching the street. Always carry the I-Cane Mobilo in a relaxed way in your left or right hand. Keep the sensor directed upward. The arm with the hand that holds the Mobilo relaxed beside or slightly held for the body.
  • Page 9 Download and install the I-Cane Go App. Follow these steps: 4.3.1 Go to the I-Tunes App Store and select the I-Cane Go App. 4.3.2 Click on Install. 4.3.3 Log in with your Apple ID (email address / password).
  • Page 10 Go'. Please note that when you open the navigation program for the first time, you do not yet have the full functionality of the I-Cane Go App. The additional functions will only be visible after making a (wireless) connection with the I-Cane Mobilo. This procedure is described in Chapter 7;...
  • Page 11 Here am I Setup. This function is executed – just like Where-am-I? – by the right button on the Mobilo. Push this button for 5 seconds until the activation is confirmed by three long beeps. 5.10 The own phone starts calling with the set mobile number and – at the same time –...
  • Page 12 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide Stand still while setting a DP, which will support locating your position. 6.10 The degree of the directional change is not set. 6.11 Choose your decision points carefully BUT do not stand too close to the building, because the GPS signal could be hampered.
  • Page 13 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide 6.20 If you reached the destination of the route, FINISH Route Recording. The program will ask you to enter a route name. Choose a name, which is clear for you. Use Save to save the route.
  • Page 14 The instructions to turn (left or right) are accompanied by the name of the intended street. This – of course – could be checked after turning by using the Where-am-I? button on the phone or Mobilo. 7.10 During or after turning into the new street, information is given about the distance to the next turning point (left or right).
  • Page 15 A new connection will be set automatically if Mobilo and Smartphone are switched on again or the distance is limited again. The program will tell in any case that the Mobilo is ready for use. Page 15...
  • Page 16 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide Switch on and Off the obstacle warning in de I-Cane App Go. When the Mobilo switches on/off, the obstacle warning is switched on/off. While using the navigation program Go, the obstacle warning can be switched on/off in the App.
  • Page 17 Your safety on the sidewalks and during crossing asks for attention at all time. The Mobilo looks as a standard white cane by which public and traffic will respond to as usual. Stay alert and use your knowledge and experience with traffic situations.
  • Page 18 12.1 The I-Cane Mobilo can be used during rain. 12.2 The I-Cane Mobilo is not meant for use in water. 12.3 In heavy rain, some water can remain in the handheld. Turn the handheld upside down to flow off.
  • Page 19 In case of no result, contact the service organization. 13.6 Tactile arrow is not tilting of turning. Restart the Mobilo and the App and try again. In case of no result, contact the service organization 13.7 Warning signal is absent.
  • Page 20 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide Contact I-Cane Social Technologies Poststraat 8 6135 KR Sittard The Netherlands [T] 0031 (0)46 85 093 85 [E] info@i-cane.nl [I] www.i-cane.nl © 2014 I-Cane Social Technology BV Page 20...
  • Page 21 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide Appendix Instructions for using the I-Cane Comfy Wheel Mounting Screw the Comfy wheel on the Cane. Turn the aluminum housing, not the plastic fork. Set the desired cane length (with adjustable cane). Ensure that the Comfy wheel is placed in the walking direction, in line with the handheld.
  • Page 22 I-Cane Mobilo User Guide an every week cleaning. Please note: avoid that the aluminium sleeve is under water! Place the wheel with the black fork in a lukewarm bowl with some detergent for about 15 minutes, then rotate the wheel until it is running smoothly and if so let it dry. If still dirty, please repeat the procedure.