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Description
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| The Optacon is housed in a leather case with an adjustable shoulder strap and is powered by a rechargeable battery. It can covert type sizes from 6 point to 20 point. The Optacon and battery charger fit into a vinyl soft-pack. Equipment and accessories are identified below. 2000.39.1a - leather case with additional straps, 2 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 9 in. (closed flap); 2000.39.1b - vinyl soft-pack with zippered top and pocket, 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 13 in.; 2000.39.1c - miniature camera in lens module, 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 (module); 2000.39.1d - electronics section and tactile stimulator array (finger plate), 2 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 8 3/8 in.; 2000.39.1e - Demonstration Tracking Aid, model T3A (aluminum), has text printed on it over which the camera can be moved for demonstration purposes, 1/2 x 9 x 5 1/2 in.; 2000.39.1f - Optacon Owner's Manual (stored in case pocket); 1992.39.1g - Portable Line Scanner Operation Manual (stored in case pocket); 2000.39.1h - T3A Demonstration Tracking Aid Instructions (stored in case pocket). 2000.39.2 - Visual Display, model V1A, connects to Optacon with cable and displays in light form the same images as the metal rods; 9 x 7 x 6 in.; 2000.39.3 - T2 Tracking Aid, helps maintain camera alignment, 3/4 x 10 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 2000.39.4a - Portable Line Scanner, an instructional device to teach tracking skills, 2 1/8 x 14 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.; 2000.39b - leather case for scanner; 2000.39.5 - Optacon Battery Charger; 2000.39.6 - Metal plate, 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. |
Optacon
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Copyright Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
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Image Courtesy Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind. Note: use of some materials may be restricted, please call before publishing in any format.