Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
New AAC Device from the SmartBox Company in the UK
The SmartBox company in the UK has released a new AAC device, the Powerbox 4. here are the specs from their website:
The new PowerBox 4 is the latest generation of our successful PowerBox.
In sleek black, the all-new device seamlessly integrates a powerful touchscreen tablet computer with a bespoke back box unit, housing accessories for communication and environment control.
The PowerBox 4 combines the power of a Windows XP tablet computer, in a sleek lightweight form, with a 12.1" LCD touchscreen that can respond to finger touch.
Other access options include switch input, with the option for radio switches, as well as head-pointer, keyboard and mouse.
Specification
- Battery: around six hours
- Weight: 5lb
- Dimensions: 11.53" x 8.66" x 2.5"
- Screen: 12.1" touch screen
- Built-in Environment Control
- Switch input
- Sound amplification from twin speakers
Options
- Wheelchair power adaptor
- RAdio link for switches
Mounting
A range of mounting options, from built-in desk stand to optional Daessy wheelchair or VESA arm mounts makes it an ideal solution for many users.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
1-2-3 Speak AAC Device
There is an interesting story behind the 1-2-3 Speak software. Check it out.
Basically the 1-2-3 Speak is AAC software installed on off the shelf computer systems. The set up seems limited as far as presentation and uses a proprietary icon set. The software was developed as part of a grant for a disability service agency and is now being sold. The website has very little information about the devices (no specs) and no information about funding (prices are there though the software alone starts at $695.00). There is no online help, knowledge base or tutorials. You can download a little demo of the software if you would like. Long story short this is a nice, simple interface that may be useful in a setting where you desire little customization, have no access issues and user will be able to acclimate to a clip art like symbol set.
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