Announcement of BrailleSense Polaris by HIMS, Inc.

BrailleSense Polaris

Today HIMS Inc. announced the release of BrailleSense Polaris, the first Virtual Braille Tablet for the blind.  Polaris is the latest in the popular BrailleSense Notetaker family and features state-of-the-art hardware and software including Android's Lollipop operating system and the name-sake Polaris Office Suite found on millions of Smart Phones worldwide.  Polaris integrates a touch-sensitive Braille display with Miracast connectivity to the mainstream computer or tablet of your choice.  At less than 2 pounds, Polaris is a sleek, professional mobile tool seamlessly blending the feel of a traditional Notetaker with cutting edge access to mainstream applications and Google Services such as Docs, Drive, Slides, Sheets and Classroom.

"We are excited to raise the bar for blind people with this next generation BrailleSense, which is truly best in class,” said Damian Pickering, Vice President of Sales.  "Until now, blind people have faced a choice between proprietary "blind-friendly" devices that lag modern standards and mainstream solutions, which were sometimes frustrating to learn and use." 

"We are excited to raise the bar for blind people with this next generation BrailleSense, which is truly best in class."

Damian Pickering, Vice President of Sales HIMS, Inc.

People familiar with a traditional Notetaker will be instantly at home with Polaris, but will be impressed with their new-found access to modern Office formats, DOCX, PDF, Spreadsheets, PowerPoints, and of course, the Google Play Store, NFC and Android Pay.  Best of all, Polaris's Android Lollipop operating system will be upgradable when new accessibility breakthroughs are available, making this the most "future proof" BRAILLE device on the market.

"With Polaris, you can feel the future," said Dave Wilkinson, National Education Manager, "And if you touch it, you will want it!"

HIMS Inc. invites you to experience Polaris for yourself.

Traditionally innovative, HIMS Inc. is a global leader in Braille and Low Vision Technology products.  Located in Austin Texas. 

Media Contact:
Matthew Gonzalez, Director of Marketing:
512-837-2000 Ext. 311
matthew@hims-inc.com

Or alternately you can visit our website at www.hims-inc.com.

Source: HIMS, Inc.

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HIMS has been a global leader in the development and manufacturing of assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired since 1999. Our US headquarters is centrally located in Austin, Texas and is responsible for North American operating.

Matthew Gonzalez
Matthew Gonzalez
Marketing Director HIMS, Inc., HIMS, Inc.
HIMS, Inc.
4616 W Howard Ln (Suite 960)
Austin, TX 78747
United States