Dynamic Display Communication Systems |
A dynamic display communication aid is usually a portable tablet style, touch screen
computer running specially designed software. The software usually provides numerous communication
displays that can be set-up for the user. Individual cells within each display (or page) may contain
letters, words, symbols, or pictures, and verbal speech will be generated when cells or sequences of
cells are selected. The user can navigate the numerous pages sequentially, or interactively as
pop-up windows, by selecting cells which link one page to another. The dynamic feature
refers to the changing of pages electronically, branching from page to page.
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Messages can be recorded from human voice which are played back by the device user to "speak" a given
message. Devices can play back any number of electronic media files, like WAV, MP3, and more to play messages
or sounds. You can also use text-to-speech to create novel expressions spoken by computer-generated,
synthesized voice. Buttons (or cells) can also be used to send infrared signals, send letters or words to
other computer programs (when used as an on-screen keyboard), and many other stored computer functions.
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The user can access devices by directly touching the screen, pointing and clicking a mouse, by head tracking
mouse, eye gaze systems, joystick, or by scanning with a mechanical switch. Dynamic display devices may have
one or several input methods available to the user, so you will need to match the user's abilities to the features
of the devices you are considering.
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The Optimist-MMX is the newest augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) aid
from ZYGO. It is an enhanced, versatile PC that can convert from a notebook to a tablet AAC
device. It's durable, drop and spill resistant, and can withstand the demands of every
day use.
(SGD version is the Dialect-MMX)
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The Optimist 3HD is a powerful augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) aid
that is ideal for direct selection on its bright, all-light readable 8.4 inch touch screen
or for scanning on its dynamic display. The unit's light weight makes carrying easy�
(SGD version is the Dialect 3HD)
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The Persona Mobile is the new device to make you say "Wow!" It is small enough to
slip into your pocket, yet filled with features you will use. For text-to-speech voice output we have
included the extremely popular, intuitive Persona communication program.
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The Polyana 4 with Persona is a text-to-speech device for writing and talking a lot.
Designed with attention to detail, the Polyana is an intuitive, easy to use communication aid.
Small and lightweight, it features instant on...
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The PolyTABLET with Persona is a new approach to a very portable communication aid.
Use it by touching the on-screen keyboard, its external keyboard, or switch scanning an efficient
on-screen keyboard. The PolyTABLET uses the intuitive, easy to use Persona software for voice output.
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