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In the Star Trek fictional universe, a VISOR occurs as device utilized to scan the electromagnetic spectrum, create visual input, and transmit it into a brain of the wearer via the optic nerves. These are a thinly, curving device, sustaining the sensors on the convex side, that covers the eyes and attaches at microscopic input jacks implanted in the temples. A simply known VISORs were utilized per Enterprise-D's chief engineer, Geordi La Forge, who has been naturally blind from birth. VISOR on the face of it stands for "Visual Instrument and Sight Organ Replacement", however this is virtually all in all likelihood the backronym.

Too when supplying Geordi La Forge by having a feel of sight, a VISOR likewise driven him constant hurt. Geordi endured this infliction while forgoing complaining, though he another time in a while (at least once) flushed a VISOR by using an audiable sigh of relief.

In reality, the newspaper article wwhen recently freed stating that the class action of man of science & doctors come exploring as to whether the device similar to a VISor even might actually exist as created for blind or visually-impaired humans. a elementary Century by Hundred picture element display has been with success introduced into the visual cortex of a bit of unsighted population around tests, then far.

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VisorCentral.com
The first, and most complete, source dedicated to the Handspring Visor features news, articles, reviews, and an active discussion area.

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News, reviews and product details.

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An e-mail interview with Handspring's Product Manager, Greg Shirai.

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The Gadgeteer's Visor page links to articles, reviews, and a mailing list.

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An online gallery of images created by ideo's eyemodule digital camera for the Handspring Visor Springboard slot.

Wayne's EE Page: Handspring Visor
Serial cable information and compatibility chart, plus Visor links.

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FAQ about a fix for three potential Visor problems, including the calculator launching when tapping the screen near the calculator icon.

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Information on using and expanding the capabilities of PalmOS PDAs, mainly the Visor.


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