Accession Number: 2005.48
Description: (a) Wooden case, dark orange finish; box jointed with brass-reinforced corners; piano hinged lid; two nickel plated brass latches on front with locks; flat black rubber handle with nickel plated hardware; three internal compartments; copper label slot on lid; two adhesive mailing labels; evidence of original black foam padding glued inside case(b) brown leather satchel for optacon, pentangular; two flaps with brass snaps; leather loops and male snaps on sides for strap; (c) leather shoulder strap, padded in middle, two brass snaps on each end; (d) optacon unit: black aluminum chassis, pentangular shape; plexiglass shelf on front features shallow groove with six rows of pins; two gray knobs labeled "OFF STIM" and "ATC"; brass snaps on sides of shelf area; rear has power cord socket, green i/o jack, red battery check button, and lens module stored in slot with wire wrapped on two gold spools; (e) black three-prong power cord; (f) green tinplate box of 3AG fuses (Littelfuse); (g) key to case latches.
Height: 5
Width: 18
Depth: 17
Date Made: ca.1969
Credit Line: Gift of Jim Bliss, 2005.48
Subjects: Prototypes Assistive technology Electronic aids Reading devices for the disabled Instructional aids, tools, and supplies
Dimension Notes: Listed dimensions are overall. Leather satchel: 15"H x 9W x 3D
Made: Stanford and SRI Laboratories
Material: Wood, brass, copper, nickel, aluminum, plexiglass, plastic, tinplate
Exhibit Label: Converter
Updated: 11/11/2020
