Tobii Launches Devices with Symbols and Text to Speech Converter
Published by Sierra Monica B., on Jan 29 2009, in the categories: Gadgets
Tobii ATI introduced two new communication devices especially designed for people with communication disabilities, or in other words, people who can’t speak.
The main technology that stands at the base of the two models is text-to-speech and the devices are called Tobii C8 and Tobii C12. Now let’s see what these two feature and what the differences between the two are.
Tobii C8 and Tobii C12 were designed like tablet PCs and are modular so that users can change applications and input methods according to their needs.
They can turn into speech not only the texts but also the symbols.
While Tobii C8 has an 8-inch touchscreen display and can be controlled either via a switch, a standard keyboard or a mouse,featuring infrared remote control functionality for TV panels and switch lights, the 12-inch Tobii C12 adds eye control for those who can’t use standard keyboards.
The module that enables this high-end technology is called Tobii CEYE and allows the user to just look at the display and control the mouse by blinking, dwelling and using the switch.
To learn more about the two devices you may browse the official website or visit ATIA 2009 in Orlando until January 31, where they will be showcased.
"The launch of the Tobii C8 and C12 is a proud moment for us. We have taken what we have learned from our successful MiniMercs, Mercuries, and MyTobii P10s and paired that with the market's requests for a lighter, more reliable and energy efficient device. The result is a communication platform that will help many remarkable individuals to live more fulfilled, integrated and independent lives," says Jane Walerud, Business Area Manager of Assistive Technologies at Swedish Tobii Technology AB.
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2 Comments on “Tobii Launches Devices with Symbols and Text to Speech Converter”
sennihesier headphones said on 01/30/2009:
Now a great technology has introduce by Tobii ATI for the people who can't speak . It is a communication devices especially designed for people with communication disabilities. They can turn into speech not only the texts but also the symbols.
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Joannie, SLP said on 02/25/2009:
It seems like Tobii only did a cheap job of copying the DynaVox V, Vmax, and EyeMax devices. Can not Tobii do something creative or introduce something new to the market? DynaVox still has them beat on reliability, volume, and especially content. Unless Tobii comes up with something different, their products are likely going to flop. DynaVox is too good and too strong.
I didn't think that the Swedish engineers were simply carbon-copycats. Isn't that what the Chinese used to do? Imitate the leaders buy more cheaply, and not add anything of value to the market?
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