INTRODUCTION TO INSPIRE ............2 1.1 I ................2 NTENDED 1.2 G ..............2 ENERAL ESCRIPTION 1.3 D .................. 3 EFINITIONS 1.4 S ..................4 YMBOLS 1.5 C ............5 HARGE YOUR NSPIRE HONE 1.6 C ................ 5 ONNECT TO OPERATION..................
Inspire is a lightweight, all-in-one, multi-distance (near, intermediate, and far) low vision aid designed for lifestyle-friendly ease- of-use. The Inspire device consists of a virtual reality headset that is tethered to a phone via a USB-C cable. The device functions via a video...
1.3 Definitions Term Description Adjustment Bar An interactive sliding scale that allows users to adjust various headset settings. An eye disease caused by deterioration of the central portion of the retina. (Age-related macular degeneration) Glaucoma An eye disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve.
Please follow the instructions provided in this User Guide IrisVision, Inc. 5994 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 101 Pleasanton, CA 94588 USA: +1 855-207-6665; www.irisvision.com Australia: +61 1800-861-520 Tue – Sat: 8am – 11am (AEDT) UK: +44 808-164-1920 Mon – Fri: 4pm – 8pm (BST)
Connect the other end of the cable into the base of the folding stand-up charger. Plug the power supply into an outlet and place the Inspire phone face up on the stand-up charger. The base will emit a slow blinking blue light when charging and turn to green when completely charged.
2.1 Getting Started Please schedule your free coaching session once you receive your Inspire device. If you have not received an email by the time you receive the product, call Customer Support at +1 (855) 207-6665 (Monday – Friday 6am – 5pm PST / and Saturdays 8am – 1pm PST). Follow the steps listed below to get started: ●...
2.2 Inspire Device The Inspire device includes the items listed below conveniently packed into a black carrying case. You will receive an overview of the accessories during your first coaching session. Your remote control will include 3 AAA batteries. Inspire headset...
2.3 Inspire Phone, Headset & Remote Control 2.3.1 Precautions Disconnect the headset from the phone when not in use. Recommended temperature range for operating device is 14°F to 104° F. Recommended humidity is < 80%. Do not walk, drive, or engage in any other type of activity that requires movement while wearing this device.
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2.3.2 Inspire Headset Button Configuration The Inspire headset has 4 buttons located under the viewing optics to navigate different views and settings. Buttons 1 and 2 are on the left side, and 3 and 4 are on the right side. Directly above the buttons on the left and right side are 2 knobs to adjust the focus.
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2.3.3 Inspire Remote Control The Inspire headset also includes a remote control that can be used with the headset buttons to navigate through the different views and settings. The remote control uses Bluetooth, 2 AAA batteries, has a touchpad, 2 buttons, and a trigger which can be used to activate voice commands.
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2.3.3.3 Remote Control Touchpad Configuration ● Swipe Up: o Increase field of view (all views) o Increase bubble size (Bubble view) o Increase volume (YouTube video) ● Swipe Down: o Decrease field of view (all views) o Decrease bubble size (Bubble view) o Decrease volume (YouTube video) ●...
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2.3.4 Adjustment Bar The following settings will bring up an adjustment bar once selected: ● audio speed ● brightness ● contrast ● exposure ● field of view (fov) ● IPD ● volume ● zoom Once an adjustment bar is on the screen (see image above), then you can use buttons 3 and 4 to move the setting to the left and right on the adjustment bar.
2.4 Onboarding 2.4.1 Initial Use During the first-time use of Inspire, users will be presented with a “Health Warning” and a “Data Sharing Consent” message. Consult IrisVision Customer Support if you have any questions about data sharing. 2.4.2 Health warning: Please observe the following when using this device: ●...
2.5 Inspire Views & Settings 2.5.1 Welcome (focus) Menu Options: ● voice command ● volume ● brightness ● field of view ● IPD The Welcome view is ideal for adjusting ● lens options: the focus sliders located under each lens.
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2.5.3 Bubble Menu Options: ● voice command ● bubble position ● bubble size ● flashlight on/off ● brightness ● contrast Bubble is similar to the scene view with ● field of view the addition of a circular magnifier or ● zoom “bubble”.
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2.5.5 Reading Menu Options: ● voice command ● color options: o reading light o reading dark o reading green o reading yellow ● reading line on/off – (when on, it provides a magnification line in the center of screen to magnify text) ●...
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2.5.6 RP (Retinitis Pigmentosa) Menu Options: ● voice command ● field of view ● flashlight on/off ● brightness ● contrast RP view is designed for those with retinitis ● zoom pigmentosa, glaucoma, and other visual ● reset view field restrictions. By default, the image is modified to fit a narrower field of view.
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2.5.8 OCR Menu Options: ● voice command ● take picture – (selecting “take picture” navigates you to the OCR readout). ● zoom The OCR view allows the user to take a ● flashlight on/off photo of printed text. The photo is then converted to digital text and read aloud as ●...
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YouTube 2.5.10 Menu Options: ● voice command o video search o new video search o new search o search <voice input> YouTube view allows users to search for Settings while watching a their favorite videos on YouTube. The user video: browses a list of video search results and o play/pause video then selects videos to view inside the...
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Inspire Feature Default Settings 2.5.12 Setting Default Range Audio Speed 1 - 6 Bioptic Box Position top center Brightness 1 - 10 Bubble Position center Bubble Size 1 – 5 all views – 70 except Contrast 1 – 100 Reading – 90 YouTube –...
3 Voice Commands 3.1 Activating a Voice Command Voice commands can be activated through the on-screen menus that appear when you press button 2. The voice command feature is always the top-most option when opening a menu for ease of use. Once the voice command option has been highlighted, press button 2 to activate the feature.
3.3 Voice Commands for Features Setting Voice Commands Audio On/Off ● Audio Off ● Audio On ● Disable Audio ● Enable Audio ● Turn Off Audio ● Turn On Audio Audio Speed ● Audio Speed ● Audio Speed <Number> ● Decrease Audio Speed ●...
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Setting Voice Commands Bubble Position ● move bubble (must be in Bubble view) ● bubble position ● reset bubble position ● reset bubble Bubble Size ● bubble size (must be in Bubble view) ● increase bubble size ● decrease bubble size ●...
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Setting Voice Commands Enable Lenses ● both lenses on ● enable lenses ● lenses on ● turn on both lenses ● turn on lenses Exposure ● decrease exposure (must be in Television view) ● exposure ● exposure <number> ● increase exposure ●...
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Setting Voice Commands Flashlight ● disable flashlight (must be in a live view; ● enable flashlight unavailable in Television view) ● flashlight off ● flashlight on ● turn off flashlight ● turn on flashlight ● decrease IPD (must be in Welcome or ●...
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Setting Voice Commands Text Size ● text size (only available in OCR readout) ● text size <number> ● increase text size ● decrease text size ● low text size ● max text size Reset View ● reset view Sensitivity ● increase sensitivity (must be in Outline view) ●...
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Volume ● decrease volume ● increase volume ● low volume ● max volume ● reset volume ● volume ● volume <number> Zoom ● low zoom (must be in a Live view or ● max zoom YouTube video) ● reset zoom ●...
Ensure that the volume is turned up by giving the voice command “set volume to 15”, which is the maximum level. Additionally, make sure that audio feedback is on in the Inspire app. If this does not resolve the issue, restart the Inspire phone.
Reseat the phone on the charger until you see its emitting a slow blue light. 4.4 Why can’t I see the Inspire display in my headset? 4.4.1 Proximity sensor? 4.4.2 Check cable connections...
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