Accession Number: 2013.20.4
Description: (a)dark brown leather case, stitched together with leather thongs; single interior brass snap on left; fold over flap on top with two brass snaps; single leather loop and two brass snaps on either side for shoulder strap; two open slots in bottom of case reveal jacks on bottom of the Optacon while in use; yellow Dynatape label on front, "READING AID FOR THE BLIND"; black Dynatape label on front, "PAUL FILPUS/ELKHART INDIANA/219 264-3047"; (b) 1" wide leather shoulder strap with pad in middle and two brass snaps on each end; (c) black aluminum Optacon, Model R1C, rectangular with angled front; blue faceplate on front; compartment on front holds cylinder like camera unit attached to front with cord, also in front compartment, on bottom, is the tactile simulator array; on back of unit are jack for battery charger, red battery check button, invert/normal toggle, green 20-pole jack, and label, "TELESENSORY SYSTEMS, INC. PALO ALTO, CALIF/ SERIAL R209-009"; service history label is adhered to bottom; (d) dark brown plastic battery charger; rectangular with gilled vents on top; plastic power cord and mini-jack cable; label, "TSI OPTACON BATTERY CHARGER R16032."
Date Made: 1974
Maker: Telesensory Systems, Inc.
Place of Origin: Palo Alto, CA
Credit Line: Gift of Paul Filpus, 2013.20
Subjects: Assistive technology Electronic aids Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Reading devices for the disabled
Dimension Notes: (a) 7.5W x 9T x 3"D; (b) 48" L x 1.25"W; (c) 6.5W x 8.25T x 2.125"D; (d) 6 x 2.25 x 2"
Made: Telesensory Systems, Inc.
Material: Aluminum, plastic, leather, brass
Updated: 05/24/2021
