The compass is bilingual - the language is selected by sliding a small switch on the side of the case. This specially designed compass has a raised arrow pointing North whilst the South, East and West compass points are marked in braille with the initial letter. Each 30 degree position is marked with a single raised dot. React Radio frequency beacon system. The user carries a small device which triggers speech when the user comes within range of the beacon.
Beacon consists of an interrogator unit and a speech unit.
The system can give out one of eight 20 second messages, the choice of message depends on the coding of the user device. It can be used to warn of obstructions, eg. This speaking sign can warn people of obstacles or welcome visitors at the flick of a switch. The sign plays pre-recorded messages, recorded by using the internal microphone, of up to 20 seconds. The message can be activated or the repeat message mode used.