The Canopy Sensus iPhone case that adds touch sensors to the back and sides of the iPhone is being showcased at CES, reports Engadget.
In practice, the case isn't much different in dimensions to a standard protective iPhone case, if a little chunkier along the base. The whole thing locks in to the iPhone 4's connector. although there's still another port to charge through there. The case also has integrated apps attuned for the blind, with Braille entry possible using all those multiple touchpanels.
Check out the video below to see how it works. The case is said to launch this summer for between $59 and $99.
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Swarley! - January 13, 2013 at 3:17am
Cause blind people need rear and side touch...?
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Shteef - January 13, 2013 at 8:03am
Er…yes! did you not actually read the article? the additional buttons allow for entry of Braille. Braille, if you don't know, is a written text made up of an array of bots which can be read by touch. The iPhone is already a great device for the vision impaired, giving it Braille entry capability makes it even better.
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Really!!! - January 7, 2013 at 8:08pm
I would say 1/2 way to cool if it didn't add a half inch to the bottom of the phone. You get buttons on the back and your overall weight and size grow. Not that exciting. If it helps the blind then that brings the 1/2 way to cool back.
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Kev - January 7, 2013 at 5:09pm
The biggest question ... WHY ??????
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Anonymous - January 7, 2013 at 4:38pm
Its not shitt,its called INNOVATION
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Swarley! - January 13, 2013 at 3:18am
useful for gaming, imo
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Anonymous - January 7, 2013 at 4:37pm
Not sure if stupid,or slowpoke.
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Culua - January 7, 2013 at 11:01am
This is nothing new maybe on the phone but I have ps vita somes games are played using the back of ps vita using sense touch.
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Swarley - January 13, 2013 at 3:18am
Motorola Backflip
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nekton - January 7, 2013 at 8:10am
So much anger about small things.
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Dan - January 7, 2013 at 6:18am
I don't see a need for it, looks cool though, I won't buy
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