Friday, October 8, 2010

Walking About With A Talking Android

Walking About With A Talking Android

1 Walking About With a Talking Android

I have long relied on spoken directions from Google Maps on the desktop. As I access more and more of my online world through my Android phone, Google's recent announcement of GMM4.5 enhanced with walking directions means that I now have superior functionality to what I have enjoyed at my desk --- but now with the added benefit of having it all in my pocket!

Inclusion of step-by-step walking directions on Android now allows me to specify a destination on my TalkBack enabledeyes-free Android device, and have these spoken to me as I walk. But wait, there's more!

We're launching a new member of our Eyes-Free family of programs for Android --- WalkyTalky that goes hand-in-hand with spoken walking directions from Google Maps to better navigate the physical world. In addition,application Intersection Explorer allows me to explore the layout of streets using touch before venturing out with WalkyTalky.

1.1 WalkyTalky

WalkyTalky is an Android application that speaks the address of nearby locations as you pass them. It also provides more direct access to the walking directions component of Google Maps. With WalkyTalky installed, you can:

  • Launch WalkyTalky to specify a destination,
  • Either specify the destination by address, or pick from favorites or recently visited locations,
  • And in addition to spoken walking directions,
  • Hear street addresses as you walk by.

These spoken updates, in conjunction with the walking directions that are spoken by Google Maps help me navigate the physical world as efficiently as I navigate the Internet.

1.2 Intersection Explorer

Often, I like exploring a neighborhood to learn the layout of the streets before actually venturing out with my trusty companion,Hubbell Labrador, and this is where Intersection Explorer comes into its own. Using this application, I can explore any neighborhood on Google Maps via touch exploration.

1.2.1 How It Works

  • Intersection Explorer starts off at the user's current location.
  • One can change the start position by entering an address, to do this, press menu and click on new location.
  • Once the map has loaded, touching the screen speaks the streets at the nearest intersection.
  • Moving one's finger along a compass direction, and then tracing a circle speaks each street at that intersection along with the associated compass direction.
  • Presence of streets is cued by a slight vibration as one traces the circle.
  • Lifting up the finger when on a street moves in that direction to the next intersection, speaks the distance moved, and finally speaks the newly arrived-at intersection.

1.3 Summary

Together, Intersection Explorer and WalkyTalky, in conjunction with Walking Directions from Google Maps brings a new level ofaccess to my physical world. I use these tools in conjunction with other Maps-based applications such as the Places Directory on Android --- this is another application from the Google Maps team that works fluently with TalkBack on Android to help me find nearby attractions or other locations of interest.

So next time you take your trusty Android out for a walk, make sure to give these new tools a spin --- you can report back on your experience via our Eyes-Free Group.

Applications WalkyTalky and Intersection Explorer can be downloaded from the Android Market.Share And Enjoy, and as usual, remember, The Best Is Yet To Come!

Author: T.V Raman

Date: 2010-09-09 Thu

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  1. I don't have a android MOBILE otherwise I should try it. Sounds good. Wish all the success in your future projects.

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  4. The name WalkyTalky sounds very old...it doesint sound digital at all.

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  6. I had problems with Walking Directions in Downtown Chicago. Can't seem to keep a stable lock on satellite. Also seems to put me in the middle of buildings and reroutes me even though I am on correct path. I hope this gets better.

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  7. I tried WalkyTalky and for some odd reason I got driving directions and not walking directions. Have you heard about this problem? Am I doing something wrong?

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  8. It's such a good idea. but unfortunately, i don't own any android phone to test the application.

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  9. I'm and Orientation and Mobility Instructor. What and excellent idea. I cant wait to try it

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  11. Sounds like a good idea. Could also help visually impaired individuals. Good features and benefits all around.

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  12. han han ! i don't know how to download it ..........

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  14. I am about to by a smartphone. I want the best and woth Android. Wich one should i buy?

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  15. With Android 2.2 on my phone, I have lost the Android Market Icon and thus unable to download Apps.. SAD
    you have a solution?

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  16. please make it for Symbian os also

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  17. Could you target this at UK buses and trains? Over the last few years, buses and trains here have introduced audio announcements of stops, sometimes before and after the stop!
    It drives regular travellers bonkers! It ruins the quality of the journey and prevents proper reading during the journey, for many people.
    Visually impaired people, tourists and people on a new route could be helped by your app instead!
    Please help!

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  18. WalkyTalky Great idea, that would be useful to FEDEX / UPS delivery drivers (believe me ;)

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  19. This is great...makes driving a lot safer if you don't have to constantly look at your GPS. I also like how it can say the addresses of buildings as you pass by them. Nice idea

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  20. I give you two thumbs up on the concept (haven't tried it yet, but it sounds very good). Being concerned about my visually impaired friends, these are both great ideas.

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  31. this sounds really cool,hope the voice will work clearly and the satellite cooperates well.good job google

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