| 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. ChatBox40-XTPlus
The ChatBox40-XTPlus combines the speech synthesis and auditory scanning features of the ChatBox40-XT with the icon sequencing ability of the ChatBox40Plus. The carrying case is inclduded with the ChatBox40-XTPlus. Light and Portable
The ChatBox 40-XT weighs 2.25 pounds and measures 8.3 by 12. Digitized Speech
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. Synthesized Speech
ChatBox 40-XT includes a basic speech synthesizer, 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. Scanning Options
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
Carrying Case Note This 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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