The iCommunicator is not intended as a replacement for sign-language interpreters, but as an alternative when an interpreter is not available:
Classroom Settings – Daily Communication – Ad hoc Meetings –
Emergency Situations
Communicate...
In an academic or business environment iCommunicator performs as an unparalleled communication tool. Using the finest Speech Recognition technology available, iCommunicator converts the spoken word into text, instantly translating it into Sign-Language or Computer-Generated Voice, providing access to acoustic information in real-time.
The user can then reply using the computer’s keyboard, providing text that can be read or allow iCommunicator to speak for them with the built-in Computer-Generated Voice.
Educate...
Concern about the literacy levels of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing was the inspiration for development of this breakthrough technology. The iCommunicator delivers American Sign Language (ASL) signs in English word order (subject+verb+object) to improve the association between spoken, written, and signed words, promoting better literacy levels than traditional ASL.
In addition, the built-in Dictionary and Thesaurus allow the user to obtain definitions or perform internet searches to gather more information on words and phrases.
Rehabilitate...
iCommunicator is a powerful learning and rehabilitative tool. By taking spoken or written words and presenting them to the user in a variety of different formats, iCommunicator provides rehabilitative benefits for a number of potential users:
• Visual learners learn best by seeing information; the iCommunicator provides a visual display of spoken words.
• Individuals with speech disorders can use the iCommunicator’s voice output to learn the proper pronunciation of words.
• When developing readers struggle with pronunciation, iCommunicator’s voice output helps to learn the word.
• The iCommunicator helps individuals with hearing assistive devices make sense of the sounds that they are hearing.
iCommunicator promotes independent communication for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and encourages increased literacy by "translating" English a number of ways:
The iCommunicator translates in real-time:
• Speech to Text
• Speech/Text to Video Sign-Language
• Speech/Text to Computer Generated Voice
Once translated, the user can easily:
• Use the built-in dictionary / Thesaurus to obtain definitions, synonyms and antonyms
• Perform internet searches for more information
Better Speech Recognition Than Ever Before!
Dragon NaturallySpeaking v10.0 Powers iCommunicator |
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• More accurate than ever before.
• Never makes a spelling mistake, and gets smarter the more you use it!
• Speech files can be created in 10 minutes with 95% voice recognition accuracy.
• Increasing your accuracy is as easy as reading to your computer.
• Multiple users can easily be setup to use one iCommunicator.
• Speech files can be backed-up or exported.
iCommunicator Software Kit includes
• iCommunicator Software Setup CD’s
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional
• Plantronics CS-50 (or equivalent)
• Visikey High-Visibility Keyboard
• iCommunicator Installation Guide
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