2. What is Talking Points? A system which integrates an internet connected mobile device, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, and a socially driven online database.

3. Components

4. Mobile Device Bluetooth Headphone EVDO Internet Connectivity USB 2.0 Small Long-lasting Battery Windows or Linux

5. Wireless Headset Bluetooth Long-lasting Battery

6. RFID Tag Unpowered Durable Unobtrusive Unique Serial Number

7. RFID Reader USB Interface 120 X 105 X 21 millimeters 200 grams Low power utilization

8. Website Coded in Ruby on Rails User Generated Content Meets Accessibility Standards Interacts with Mobile Device

9. Putting It All Together

17. Research Objective To establish the feasibility of community driven contextual information systems for the blind.

18. Project Objectives 1.Create a prototype TalkingPoints system 2.Publish a technical paper

19. We need you! Seeking experienced JAVA programmer

20. Benefits to you 1.1 – 3 independent study credits depending on commitment level. 2.Co-author of a published paper 3.Part of a well-funded project

21. Interested? Contact us! miknow@ctools.umich.edu