IT Champions / IT行者

Sam, the sample of the new remote has arrived.

Last time we mentioned that the buttons need to be more slanted and the speaker are all changed.

So that's all fixed. You check and see if there are any problems.

Okay.

Check incoming signals.

Exit A.

The slanted buttons are easier to press.

Ruby, try it.

Come on Ruby. This control is for the blind to use.

If you don't close your eyes, how can you test it?

For people like us who work in IT, we don't always have to stare at a computer.

We have to use our imagination and have compassion.

We must assimilate into their world to succeed, right?

Oh yes, Sam. Mr. Tong said he would come over next week to take a look and also to discuss how to promote the product.

Oh okay. Good.

After we finish this project, let's go out for a feast.

Yes!

A new toy! Try it.

Wow, you fixed it?

I told you you could do it.

It's nothing.

So with this remote control, your smartphone will be easier to use in the future.

Then will you take it to Poon and the other guys to let them try it out?

Poon? Are you talking about that social worker?

Yes! He's amazing! It's like he can see.

Why don't you come see him tomorrow?

Okay.

Let's order something to eat.

Carol, this is the third time we've come here this week.

Is the food really that good? It's just alright, isn't it?

Sam, middle aged men like you, who always sit at the computer, wouldn't understand.

I want a mango tapioca. - One mango, okay.

Excuse me! - Please, excuse me.

Yes, what would you like?

I would like to ask, what's good to eat here?

What do you like to eat?

I like chocolate.

Chocolate? Chocolate, you can try our New Tai Yun. It's quite popular.

Besides chocolate, what else is good to eat?

Try our soufflé. Our soufflé is not bad.

What else?

There's a lot. You can take a look.

Do you mind reading it to me?

It's okay. I'll read it.

Then take your time. - Okay, thank you.

Carol, why are you messing around?

Don't you think his voice sounds nice?

So?

So? He's should be good-looking.

He's not that good-looking.

What? He's not good-looking?

Okay, when we turn in here from the temple, we walk straight in the 12 o'clock direction.

Can you hear the sound of the crickets?

Yes, I hear it.

Do you smell the leaves?

Yes.

Okay, we'll walk straight ahead.

After about 10 steps, there's a a lamppost on your right.

I thought you said 10 steps. We haven't gotten there yet.

Oh, human GPS is like that. Here, turn right. Turn right.

Go straight. We're almost there.

Oh, Dad! Why don't you make a GPS for me?

Dad, where did you go?

Okay, coming.

Come on, let's go straight.

Do you hear the sound of music?

Yes, I hear it.

You'll be there in about five more steps. - How many people?

Then, it's not that hard to find. -Take a look and see what you want to eat.

It's not hard; it's very easy.

Go ahead. Walk back. - This one is not bad.

Ah, okay.

What would you like?

Stop, please!

Oh, be careful.

Oh, thank you. Thank you.

Mister, are you Poon?

Yes. Who are you?

Oh, I am Sam. I brought the remote for you to try today.

Oh, you are Carol's dad? - Yes.

Thank you so much for this time.

Oh, don't mention it.

From the way you got off the bus, I could guess that you were Poon.

Carol must have said that. She must have bad-mouthed me all the time.

Oh no. Carol said that it's like you can see.

Since my eyes can't see, then I must depend on feelings (other senses).

Then actually, you could ask the driver to help you.

If I can do it myself, then there is no need bother others.

Oh right, are you going to the community center? -Yes.

I am too. Let's go there together.

Oh, okay.

Oh, don't walk yet. I hear a car coming.

Yes, there is another one too. After this one passed.

Okay, let's cross over there.

Oh, okay.

Everybody try it. I've tried it and there is no losing. (meaning it's great.)

Don't listen to her.

I come here today to hear your opinions.

Hey Sam, with this remote pairing with the hand phone, it's much more convenient to use.

Oh, this thing is quite fun to play with.

With the remote, there's no losing.

Give it a try. Everyone said it's good to use.

Here, these 4 buttons are up, down, left and right.

These are function keys. Try to touch it. You can feel it out.

April 5, 2014 A marathon without obstacles 2014

Choy, remember to train for running next week.

I know. The ball field across the street, right?

The young man who sat next to me earlier... his wrist...

Oh, you are talking about Keung?

He lost his sight later in life.

Initially when his illness began, he always closed himself up at home.

Later, he totally couldn't see anything at all. So, he couldn't accepted it.

Poon.

What?

I'm thinking, if the hand control could help them determine the direction,

then won't it be easier for them to get back into the community?

What do you mean by that?

A blind person's GPS.

Oh, if there is one, it would be great. Then our lives would be a lot more convenient.

Keep going!

Keep going!

Keep going! - Turn.

Hey, Poon. -Hey.

Carol runs pretty fast.

You want them to be more diligent.

Besides wanting them to be more diligent, I also wanted everyone to know

that no matter if you can see or cannot see,

on the running path, the most important thing is partnership,

not the fight for winning or losing.

Carol, let's rest here for a bit, okay?

Let's train again later. -Okay.

Thank you. -Thank you, Fai.

Carol, are you working well with Fai?

Not bad. But it seems like a little bit of something is missing.

Oh, if it's missing a little bit of something, then how about I change another one for you?

Are there more people?

Why not?

I have one right next to me.

Are you kidding?

Oh, it's you. No wonder why the smell is so familiar.

Hey Poon. I'm dressed like this and it's raining.

It's okay. I ran earlier like that.

Yup, let's run!

Do you think Sam can handle it?

I heard that the remote if quite likeable.

How should we promote it?

Oh, I want to promote it later.

Uh, Mr. Tong. I want to discuss with you a bit more about the issue of registration.

You are kidding, right?

I want to add a GPS function to it.

GPS?

Yes. I think if we install signal emitting device in various places,

and then use the Bluetooth 4.0 to send the signals to the smartphone. Then it would be very easy for blind people to find their way.

They would even be able to know about the stores nearby.

Then their enjoyment of going out would increase.

It sounds pretty interesting.

But how much more will this cost?

About a million.

A million?

Mr. Tong, I know this is not a small amount.

When we first started the invention of this remote,

we hoped that this technology would be enable blind people to get back into this community.

Well, would we be able to make gain the money back if we invest this one million?

Trust me. This thing will really help them.

Okay, if you like it. You can do it yourself.

If you could come up with something for me to see, then I might consider paying for it.

We will talk about promotion later.

Watch out!

Are you okay?

My leg hurts so much.

Wow, what happened?

I accidentally hit her when I was delivering the takeout.

Rest here for a moment.

Oh, Lok. The mangoes have not arrived yet. Call and check on it. - Okay.

Help me to make a replacement takeout. - Sure.

Well, are you okay?

Oh, it's no bit deal.

What is this? It's so interesting.

Oh, this is a smartphone remote.

Smartphone also needs a remote?

Yes. Actually, it's for the blind to use.

Oh.

Uhm, I'm sorry. Could you please help me make a call?

Then give it to me.

Thank you. - What's the number?

Look for a person name Sam on the phone book.

Takeout. - Sam.

Boss, the mangoes are on route.

I'm going to delivery the takeout replacement order back first.

Hey, I'm going leave first.

Hey Lok, be careful and don't hit anybody else. - Okay.

Don't you spill my rice. (Meaning, don't you chase away my business of making money.)

Here, there is another step. Another step, okay.

Slowly. Slowly. Slowly.