Chelmsford, MA - Optelec USA, Inc. announced today the introduction of the ClearView Flex , their latest innovation in video magnification products, helping the visually impaired read, write, and enjoy other sight dependent activities.
Building upon the advanced digital camera technology of Optelecs flagship ClearView product line, the ClearView Flex (Flex) integrates a 15 TFT flat screen, with an adjustable arm, magnifying text, pictures, or anything else placed beneath it from 3.5 43 times its original size. The addition of these new features provides the user with the ability to position the monitor in multiple locations, providing optimal viewing, as well as unparalleled comfort.
For many individuals living with low vision, its imperative that they can they position themselves as closely to the monitor as possible. With the adjustable arm of the Flex System, the monitor can be placed directly in front of the user, providing significantly increased visibility, stated Annette Fasnacht, President of Optelec USA. The Flex also offers great benefit to individuals suffering from painful neck ailments, such as arthritis; with the screen positioned in front of the unit, opposed to on top of it, as with comparable products on the market, they are not continuously looking upwards at the screen, making it more comfortable during longer durations of use.
In addition to the flat screen and adjustable arm, the ClearView Flex boasts many advanced features standard on every unit, including: continuous auto-focus (CAF), line markers, widowing, and 16 alternate foreground and background options.
Available in August 2004, the Clearview Flex is available through Optelec dealers nationwide. To find a dealer near you, please call Optelec customer service at 1-800-826-4200 or visit their website at www.optelec.com.
Optelec U.S., Inc.
Optelec, a member of the Tieman Group, is the U.S. market leader for products that allow individuals with impaired vision, including macular degeneration, to perform many of their normal activities and to remain independent. The company's premier product lines, the ClearView video magnifier and the Voyager Braille display, combine outstanding optical technology with ease of use and have received broad endorsement from users and eye care professionals. Optelec, headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, continually develops new products for individuals with impaired vision. The company's products are available exclusively through authorized dealers and licensed eye care professionals. For more information, call 1-800-826-4200 or visit the Optelec web site at www.optelec.com.