Leber's Optic Neuropathy

Closed Circuit TeleVision Aids


This is not a complete list of the systems available, just a few examples of different types of CCTV system which I have seen advertised. I do not recommend any particular system and cannot give advice on CCTVs as I don't use one myself.

Alpha Plus
System Name: Alpha Plus

Comments: Flatbed document reader can handle up to A3 paper.
Built-in screen.
Cost about £1700 (B&W) to £2000 (Colour)

Supplier: Alpha Vision

Location: High Wycombe, Bucks

Phone: 01494 530555

Fax: 01494 447459


TVi Reading Aid
System Name: TVi Autosensing Reading Aid

Comments: Hand-held camera with control unit plugs into your own TV.
Magnification up to 27x on a 21 inch TV screen.
Cost about £300

Supplier: Concept Systems

Location: Nottingham

Phone: 0115 925 5988

Fax: 0115 925 8588


Viewpoint
System Name: Viewpoint Computer CCTV

Comments: 3 types offered using your own computer system:
1: Computer screen or print reading
2: Print reading only using hand-held camera (shown)
3: Computer screen or print reading with overhead projection

Supplier: Pulsedata

Location: Bedford

Phone: 01234 376 771

Fax: 01234 376 279


Penguin
System Name: Penguin

Comments: Flatbed system .
Built-in 14 inch B&W screen.
Cost about £1275

Supplier: Professional Vision Services Ltd.

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Phone: 01462 420 751

Fax: 01462 420 185


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This page last updated 23 July 1999.