Short Description
The MegaBee Electronic Hand-Held Writing Tablet is a communication aid that uses eye movement and blinking as the method to select letters which are displayed on a screen. The tablet has been designed to require minimal learning for the reader and writer.
Method Of Use
Letter selection is achieved by looking at the letter and blinking then looking at the block which is the same colour as the selected letter.
For example the letter 'K' would be selected by looking first at the blue block where the letter K is located and blinking (the carer then presses the blue button and the 'accept' button), then, as the letter 'K' is black, the user looks at the black block and blinks (the carer presses the black button and the letter 'K' appears on the screen).
Similar protocols exist for deleting text and adding spaces, as well as accessing various menu functions such as contrast, scrolling, Bluetooth and other housekeeping facilities.
Models
Only one model is available
Options
No accessories for this product
More Details
It is suitable for all ages, for people who can spell for communication.
There is an LCD display on each side of the tablet which is visible to the reader and writer.
A custom vocabulary of up to 260 phrases (20 characters maximum) can also be uploaded using a computer thus providing a shortcut typing mechanism specifically tailored to suit the individual user. It also has abbreviation expansion capability, e.g. '2H' means 'I am too hot'.
The tablet is made from lightweight textured polypropylene. There are two displays, one on each side. The screen is blue LCD and displays 20 characters x two lines. It has a scrolling buffer.
It has Bluetooth built in with support software for Windows. Whilst the unit does not require computing equipment for its basic operation, it does have Bluetooth wireless communication ability should the user require to display on a larger screen or input text into a personal computer.
The rechargeable batteries provide regular use over a 24 hour period with notification of low battery given five minutes before shutdown. The unit can still be used whilst charging the batteries.
The total memory is 600 characters (30 lines at 20 characters per line).
The device comes with a custom carrying case, a battery charger suitable for worldwide use, operating instructions and a computer animation for training purposes.
For more details, please see Web Link to Spectronics.
Place Of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Standards
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