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Ultrasonic Torch

Series

Series Name
Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.
68/9
Date Released
28 Jan 1968
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Refinery Fire
  2. 2Donald Campbell Speed Boat
  3. 3Schoolboys Build Hovercraft
  4. 4Schoolboys Build Racing Car
  5. 5Ultrasonic Torch
  6. 6No Finger Typewriter
  7. 7Wagon Trek
  8. 8Hand-Shaking

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 8
Summary
New eyes for the blind. A hand-held torch-sized aid for blind people has been developed. It replaces the walking stick by sending out sound waves to warn its user of approaching obstructions.
Keywords
Safety devices; Disabled persons
Locations
London
Credits:
Camera
Pat Whitaker
Length of story (in feet)
39
Story extras:
Film clip

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Name
British Pathe Ltd
Email
info@britishpathe.com
Web
https://www.britishpathe.com/
Phone
0207 665 8340
Address
3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE
Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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