Typical Applications
 
This is a portable TTS (Text-To-Speech) solutions well suited for those people on the go.  KeyboardCommunicator is small and light weight, it can also work with your own specialized keyboard.
 
  Non-speaking individuals with functional fine motor skill, often used by patients of:
  • ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Laryngectomy
  • First stroke patients
 
  Offers faster input through two-finger typing or touch-typing
 
  Dedicated communications aid
 
  Works with your own specialized keyboard, whether it has extra large keys or is equipped with key guards
 
  Also use it as an Augmentative Communication device by using the "One Button" mode
  
   
 
 Operating Requirement
Uses 4xAA alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries
 
No PC required
Caution:
The unit is not waterproof or spill proof.  For indoor use only.
 
 
Also use it as an Augmentative Communication Device by using external keypads!
 
 
 Product Details
Name:  KeyboardCommunicator™
Product Code:  KC200
Price:  $795



  • DECtalk® with 9 voices (male and female)
  • Features 2 lines by 16 characters LCD display
    (1x8 display available on special order)
  • Unlimited Vocabulary
  • Works in "Line Mode", "Word Mode" and "Letter Mode"
  • Stores two sets of up to 36 commonly used phrases in memo memory
  • Text Substitution memory for abbreviation expansions
  • Mini Standard PS/2 Keyboard
  • Built-in audio amplifier and speaker
  • Standalone, works without a PC!
  • Compact size: ~8.75"x7"x1.25"
  • Weight: ~1 lb
  • Uses 4xAA batteries, alkaline or rechargeable
  • Also works with your own PS/2 keyboard

The KeyboardCommunicator is a portable miniature keyboard based speech synthesizer.  Featuring the industry standard DECtalk voices, you have a highly intelligible and configurable text-to-speech system. With its mini keyboard, one can directly key in messages to be spoken, or you can recall phrases from one of the 36 commonly used phrases that you have stored within its internal memory.  The KeyboardCommunicator is a complete solution, it does not require any connection to PCs.  The small keyboard is more suitable for two-finger typing than touch-typing.

 

Click on the speaker icon below to listen to a sample of audio output!
 

"Hello and welcome to Afforda Speech"  
 

"Can I have a glass of water please."
 

Datasheet (PDF)