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ChatBox 40-XT
by
Saltillo Corporation
The
newest addition to the cost-effective ChatBox family of voice output
devices. Enables individuals who cannot speak to communicate with
their friends, families, and others in their lives. These attractive
and durable products offer a combination of features that allow
individuals to grow in their communication capabilities with an
affordable device.
The ChatBox 40-XT adds basic voice synthesis capability, greatly
increasing the flexibility and growth potential for communicators.
Individuals may create their own messages on the LCD display using
either pre-stored messages or typing on an alphabet keyboard.
Advanced
scanning featuring auditory prompts supports individuals with visual
impairments. The ChatBox 40-XT also connects to a computer to
provide keyboard emulation.
The ChatBox 40-XT allows digitized (recorded) or synthesized
(text-to-speech) messages to be spoken by pressing buttons on the
keyboard. It also supports numerous switch scanning options for
individuals who are unable to press buttons. The keyboard can
support 10 large keys or 40 standard-sized keys. There are 10 levels
of messages available with the ability to move from level to level
with up and down arrows. A 2-line, LCD display supports text display
of the digitized messages and menudriven setup utilities.
Light and Portable
The ChatBox 40-XT weighs 2.25 pounds and measures 8.3 by 12.
30 minutes of high-quality, recorded speech can be used as needed
across as many levels and buttons as desired. Lights (LEDs) on each
key with a stored message provide the user with a visual cue.
Digitized messages can be programmed to include text that appears in
the 2-line LCD Display. Using this feature, an individual can
assemble a message using multiple keys (e.g., I want ... to eat).
The message can then be spoken as a single message by selecting the
Speak Message button.
The ChatBox 40-XT supports single switch, dual switch, and joystick
scanning. Scanning options include row/column, linear, directional,
latched, direct, and step scanning. All scanning modes are visually
supported with lights on the keys and with auditory scanning. The
scanning time is variable from .1-10 seconds.
4 Switch Inputs
Serial Port (for connection to PC)
3.5mm earphone jack (for auditory scanning)
Key Features
LCD for menus and messages
On/Off switch with automatic power-down to save battery life
Long-life Li-Ion rechargeable battery with AC adapter
Volume control
40 Keys - .9 by .9 or 10 Keys - 1.9 by 1.9
10 Levels of messages (change with up/down arrows)
Messages are spoken with a single key hit
Text can be added to recorded messages
Single switch, two-switch and joystick scanning
Row/column, linear and directional scanning
Latched, direct and step scanning
Speech synthesis (male and female voice)
Alphabet board for spelling and storing text messages
Auditory prompts for scanning
12-Month Warranty
Includes
10 and 40 location keyboards and keyguards
20 Overlays (10 of each size)
Battery charger
Operational manual
Note
The deluxe model offers all the benefits of ChatBox 40 plus
additional features for individuals with visual difficulty or very
poor motor skills. Special features include basic voice synthesis
capability and basic keyboard emulation.
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$1,195.00 |
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