I-Cane Mobilo 2.1, Manual

Page 1: ...1 Manual I Cane Mobilo 2 1 folding cane ...

Page 2: ... free for years Take the time to read this user manual carefully before using the I Cane Mobilo 2 1 Keep this manual for future reference This manual differs from the manual of the I Cane Mobilo 1 1 in parts If this manual contains photos and images they are intended to support the text not to replace it What s in the box The shipping box of the I Cane Mobilo contains the following products A smal...

Page 3: ...st be followed at all times Traffic rules always have priority The I Cane Mobilo has been developed as a walking aid and should therefore only be used for this purpose The user is responsible for compliance with the foregoing Treatment of the product Handle the I Cane Mobilo with care and do not drop it Do not open the handle This can damage the electronics and you will lose your warranty claim Do...

Page 4: ...nning area Nor can the sensor detect obstacles such as objects farther ahead pits stairs down and curbs For these obstacles the touch cane and your own perception remain necessary It should be noted that the obstacle warning of the Mobilo also functions without a connection with a smartphone GPS restrictions Although in the handle of Mobilo 2 1 an extra sensitive GPS antenna is incorporated the I ...

Page 5: ...ways be aware that the use of route navigation and obstacle warning is not a guarantee of safety and that caution is also required when using the I Cane Mobilo and I Cane Go Reuse and disposal Do not dispose the product with household waste Follow local instructions regarding the collection of electronic products Protection of privacy and copyright The I Cane Social Technology Privacy Policy expla...

Page 6: ... as a tactile and recognition cane in combination with the obstacle warning recording and using routes and applying the Where am I position Contents usage instruction 1 Meet the I Cane Mobilo handle tactile arrow push buttons sensor Comfy Wheel parts and tip 2 Prepare for use 3 Obstacle avoidance 4 Meet the App Smartphone 5 The Where am I position 6 Recording routes 7 Linking the I Cane Mobilo wit...

Page 7: ...of the tactile arrow means a directional indication The tactile arrow has 4 basic directions Go straight ahead Go left Go right and Go back There are separate turning movements for Start and Destination Reached 1 7 The vertical tilt is activated by the sensor sonar that is placed in the flat part of the handle This sensor constantly scans the area above the Comfy Wheel and detects obstacles that a...

Page 8: ...ction 1 15 Attaching the folding cane to the handle can be done by inserting the correct part of the folding cane into the handle which also includes the magnetic coupling By slightly pulling the folding cane out of the handle both parts are disconnected 1 16 The handle of the I Cane Mobilo contains a rechargeable battery as a power supply for the motor and the tactile arrow The special magnetic m...

Page 9: ...he wheel holder that rolls the wheel in the running direction 2 6 The angle the Comfy Wheel attached to the cane has an influence on the working of obstacle warning The greater the angle the more the sensor detects forward The smaller the angle the more the sensor detects in height The optimum functioning of the sensor observation forwards and upwards is at an angle of 45 degrees I Cane has adjust...

Page 10: ...f him and to avoid unintentionally swiping the cane around her axis If that does happen the sensor also detects obstacles etc that are located to the left or right of the user With conscious use of the turning the user can explore his environment follow guide lines etc 3 5 Hand position height and cane movements of the user influence the scanning area and thus the effectiveness of this function 3 ...

Page 11: ...above relieves wrist elbow and shoulder joints Note The obstacle warning is automatically switched on and off when the I Cane Mobilo is switched on off When using the I Cane Go navigation program this function can also be switched on and off in the app This is described in chapter 8 ...

Page 12: ...rmation the I Cane Go App is downloaded and placed on the home screen 4 4 After installation search for the I Cane icon and open the navigation program You will hear the welcome message Welcome to I Cane Go 4 5 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 The additional functions only become visible after your ...

Page 13: ...it may be necessary to use an earpiece headphone with bone conductor collar speaker carrying case or the like The smartphone with loud volume in the breast pocket is also possible If the message is lost due to noise the Where am I function be repeated as often as you want Please note prolonged use of earplugs at full volume can cause hearing damage 5 5 The where am I function can be performed with...

Page 14: ...ion changes that are not recorded are also not added to the recorded route Walking differently than intended will certainly be the case 6 7 It is recommended that you only mark a change of direction if you can actually choose from multiple directions 6 8 At the point where a decision is made about the direction to be followed turn left right turn or straight ahead press the left right turn or stra...

Page 15: ...an be corrected by entering the correct direction indication within 8 seconds The program then reports that the last decision point has been corrected with an indication of the new designation left right or straight 6 18 Passing or using a roundabout from the right sidewalk has 3 options 1 Turn right walk up the roundabout and mark the exit to the right 2 Go straight ahead walk up the roundabout a...

Page 16: ...can result in a considerable deviation Check the location using the where am I position 6 25 Tip ensure that this start and end point are clearly observable outdoor locations and therefore consist of tangible visible or audible unique features 6 26 The entire route is recorded during the recording process The decision points that you have marked are automatically added to this route and provided w...

Page 17: ...o is ready for use Then choose the BACK button 7 8 This connection is maintained as long as the I Cane Mobilo and I Cane Go smartphone are switched on and stay close to each other If this mutual distance exceeds 5 to 10 meters the connection will be broken 7 9 A subsequent connection is established automatically when the I Cane Mobilo and I Cane Go are turned on The order of activation is not impo...

Page 18: ... indicated in this way even if the route goes straight ahead You will then be aware of the upcoming crossing or perhaps a side street on the other side of the road 9 8 When the tactile arrow is at 12 o clock it always means that you are going straight ahead You should not take that too literally Straight ahead means that the road or footpath you have taken must be followed even if this road is cur...

Page 19: ...d parties It is best to ignore the tactile arrow in that situation and to rely entirely on your own perception 9 16 The directional change of the tactile arrow is canceled after 10 seconds The tactile arrow will then turn back to 12 00 regardless of whether you have started the new direction or not A spoken message follows with information about the distance to the next direction change to the lef...

Page 20: ...the I Cane Mobilo in bad weather 11 1 The I Cane Mobilo is splash proof and can therefore also be used in rainy weather 11 2 The I Cane Mobilo can not be used under water 11 3 In case of heavy rainfall some water may remain in the housing of the tactile arrow and the sensor Allow this to drain by turning the handle At a later time carefully dry the parts with a clean and dry cloth 11 4 Also the gr...

Page 21: ...12 4 Charging failed Check the correct connection between the USB power plug on the handle and to the power supply If this does not help contact the service organization 12 5 Tactile arrow turns does not tilt or does not tilt sufficiently Start the I Cane Mobilo and the navigation program again and check the function again If this does not help contact the service organization 12 6 Warning sound i...