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Speech Device Solutions for Individuals with ALS


Vmax+
  • Offers robust computing power that allows you to communicate in any situation.
  • Available in two configurations to meet your needs:
  • Vmax+ Battery Efficiency provides you with a full 10 hours of battery life on one charge.
  • Vmax+ EyeMax Compatible gives persons with ALS (PALS) the ability to communicate and control their environment with their eyes when the device is paired with an EyeMax System.
  • Supports a wide-range of selection methods, including touch, scanning, joystick, Morse code and eyegaze (when used with the EyeMax).
  • Integrated infrared capabilities allow users to control common household appliances such as televisions, DVD players, thermostats and lamps equipped with infrared remote controls or X-10 controllers.
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EyeMax System
  • Allows Vmax+ users to access the device and make selections simply by blinking or dwelling on the desired area of the screen.
  • Supports rapid communication and significant head movement while minimizing the fatigue that is sometimes associated with other eye gaze systems.
  • The EyeMax may be purchased with the Vmax+ EyeMax Compatible or added as an accessory at a later time.
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DynaWrite 2.0
  • Features a familiar, full-size QWERTY keyboard.
  • Time-saving tools reduce the number of keystrokes required to compose messages ensuring that conversations flow smoothly.
  • DynaVox's Voice Retention Technology (VRT™) makes it easy for individuals with ALS who have not already lost their voices to share even the smallest nuances of their personalities by recording up to an hour of favorite phrases, stories, greeting, etc. with their natural voices for later use on the DynaWrite 2.0.
  • Onscreen scanning streamlines the scanning process by focusing the individual's attention on the screen.
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Maestro
  • Sleek and stylish, the Maestro weighs just 2.75 pounds (slim battery).
  • The integrated camera allows users to capture memories as they happen and instantly add them to new and existing communication pages.
  • Available with two battery configurations; the standard battery last for 9.5 hours.
  • Supports a wide-range of selection methods, including touch, joystick, Morse code, and mouse pause.
  • Integrated infrared capabilities allow users to control common household appliances such as televisions, DVD players, thermostats and lamps equipped with infrared remote controls or X-10 controllers.
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Xpress
  • This small, ultra-portable device features a 5” diagonal screen that can be easily navigated by “swiping” the screen with your fingers or thumbs.
  • Natural-sounding voices provide inflection and emphasis, and allow you to laugh, cry, shout and whisper.
  • Available with two battery configurations:
    • Two 3.5 hour swappable batteries.
    • One eight-hour extended battery.
  • Stay connected using the onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

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