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 allows digitized (recorded) 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 menu driven setup utilities.

Light and Portable

The ChatBox-40 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 (LED‚s) 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 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. The scanning time is variable from .1-10 seconds.

• 4 Switch Inputs
• Serial Port (for connection to PC)

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
• 12-Month Warranty

Includes

• 10 and 40 location keyboards and keyguards
• 20 Overlays (10 of each size)
• Battery charger
• Operational manual