Scanning is a selection technique for people who cannot use a keyboard. Characters and/or words are displayed on a screen on which a selector box moves automatically from row to row. The user actuates a switch when the character or word wanted is bounded by the selector box. The selector box then will move over each element in that row. The switch is actuated again when the desired character or word is highlighted to complete the selection process.

Please note: LightWRITERS are now accessible through Morse code. For more information, please contact our Customer Service Department at (800) 234-6006.

Plug-In Scan Module

The Plug-In Scan Module converts a keyboard-model LightWRITER to one with scanning access. It has been designed for users with progressive conditions who become unable to continue using the keyboard. It plugs into the LightWRITER and allows scanning access with 1 or 2 switches.

The Plug-In Scan Module provides the advantages of allowing the scanning display to be positioned properly for the user to see it for making scanning selections while the LightWRITER can be positioned for easy viewing by the listener(s), or for the caregiver to use the keyboard for setup. Until the Plug-In Scan module is needed, the LightWRITER remains very compact and portable.

The SL87 is a combination of a keyboard-model LightWRITER and the Plug-In Scan Module. The same display that is used for scanning in the Plug-In Scan Module is fastened to the LightWRITER to make a single package. The unit is integrated on a plastic plate that has an integral handle and fasteners for mounting.

Because it is complete within itself, the SL87 is appropriate for use in clinical evaluation centers. In addition to scanning, the new Version 5.7 software allows for multiline viewing (up to 4 lines) of enlarged characters, or 8 predictions on the scan display, each selected by using the number keys.