Discover:Board
by Madentec
The Discover:Board product is discontinued.
Talking alternative keyboard
Discover:Board is the alternate keyboard that comes with software for controlling the mouse and keyboard plus speech and customisation software – everything you need for flexible computer access.
Discover:Board’s large, widely spaced keys are appropriate for users with limited motor control and those who use a fist to type. A permanent overlay is printed on Discover:Board, and it comes with four additional overlays that provide access to most typical software programs. Use Discover:Create to modify or create and print new overlays for customised computer access.
Features and Benefits
- Discover:Create Software lets you edit setups – change size, placement, function, and look of keys. Also, create new setups and print paper overlays.
- Speech software Provides auditory cues and feedback to aid in correct key selections; allows user to communicate as they work.
- Setups Let users access many software programs and work at their own cognitive level.
- Flexible keyboard controls Select the mouse speed, repeat rate and other settings to match user’s access needs.
- Permanent overlay Instant access to most typical software.
- Four moisture-proof overlays included Easy access to even more software.
- Slanted keyboard surface Easier viewing of keyboard.
- Moulded keyboard Provides options for positioning – place on top of the standard computer keyboard, slide over a laptop keyboard, mount on a wheelchair tray.
- Built-in wrist rest More comfortable positioning to aid user’s key selections.
- Clear overlay sheet Protects paper overlays.
The Discover:Board product is discontinued.
Requirements and ResourcesexpandClick to collapse
System Requirements for Windows
- Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP
- 16 MB RAM
- Pentium/150 processor or higher
- 28 MB available hard disk space
- SoundBlaster or compatible sound card
- CD drive
System Requirements for Macintosh
- OS 7.5.3 or higher (not OS X)
- 8 MB RAM
- 68030 processor or higher
- 6 MB available hard disk space
- ADB port or iMate adapter
Specifications
- Dimensions: 40.5cm x 30.5cm x 7.5cm (16” x 12” x 3”)
- Weight: Approximately 1.3kg (3 lbs)
- Number of keys: 128 programmable keys on membrane
NOTE: If you have an earlier version of Discover:Board for Windows, a free software updater is now available to allow your Discover:Board to be used with Windows platforms from Windows 98 (Second Edition) through to Windows XP. For technical assistance with installation of the updater contact techsupport@ablenetinc.com.
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- IntelliSwitch Information Sheet
for Australia | for New Zealand
Discover:Board is targeted at the following age ranges:
- All Ages
Discover:Board is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Switch use
- Access to computers
- Cause-and-effect
- Switch timing
- Choosing with a switch
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