[misc.handicap] Telewriter

rudy@mtqua.att.com (Avram R Vener) (08/14/90)

Index Number: 9794

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>What is Telewriting . . . 
>* The internationally defined term for handwritten electronic 
>  communications 
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>* The character and graphic data input by writing and drawing 
>  by hand is transmitted to the other party in real time just 
>  as it is input" 

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>My question is has anyone seen this thing yet?  If so what is 
>your impression(s)?  Is this another one of those "pie in the 
>sky" things?  There is no indication with the listed telephone 
>number if it is voice or TDD or both.  I do plan to write or 
>try to call to obtain further information and will post if 
>there is any interest. 
>                                       Wayne 

I haven't seen it but from your description it doesn't sound like
it can do anything I cannot do with PC Paint and a fax card.  Can
this device send images back and forth continuously?  Does it have
a connector for a scanner?  Is it compatible with grade III fax
machines?

Rudy Vener AT&T BTL uucp: att!mtqua!rudy  (201) 957-1765 TDD  (201) 957-1738 FAX