Braille Note and Voice Note
BrailleNote and VoiceNote
The BrailleNote family of products continue to lead the way in technology.
Every
aspect of its design and functionality has been developed specifically to
meet the
needs of people who are blind.
Once again Pulse Data has developed a number of new and exciting features to
complement
those already on offer within the
BrailleNote range.
Every BrailleNote and VoiceNote
model now has the following user-friendly functions:
Word Processor: Create, edit and store documents,
translate between Braille and text formats including Microsoft Word, then
save, print
or emboss documents or attach them to e-mail.
E-Mail: Send and receive e-mail with attachments, store addresses and
distribution
lists, and create folders. Supports standard POP3 e-mail services.
Daily Planner: Keep a diary and create a "to do list" in date/time order
and set
as many alarm reminders as required
Book Reader: Read e-books in standard Braille or text formats, in any grade
of Braille
Contact List: Store and organise contact information, look up an address
quickly
and simply, then paste it into a document or email. Create a customised
database
Scientific Calculator: Make complex mathematical calculations, and insert
the answer
into an email or document
Web browser: Now you can Surf on the web with the same ease as reading a
book
Visual display: Connect to a visual display (using any device including Palm
PDA
s) for real-time translation and viewing by sighted peers or teachers
On-line help: Context-sensitive help is available at the touch of a button.
Each BrailleNote and VoiceNote
also has the following powerful features, making them highly compatible
with mainstream
technology:
Microsoft Windows CE operating system
ActiveSync connectivity for file sharing with your PC
Serial port, parallel port and infrared port to provide a range of
connectivity options
with PC, printers and embossers
Internal modem
Generous user storage capacity
PCMCIA Card slot (PC Card slot Type 2) for additional user storage
Optional disk drive support both diskettes and 120 MB super disks
Up to 25 hours battery life
3 way adjustable split earphones
Leather carrying case
new hardware features
Internal hardware modem now increased to 56Kbps
New CompactFlashT card slot for more storage and connectivity options
Ethernet network support
The BrailleNote
personal data assistant provides a choice of output options by combining a
crisp,
high definition braille display as well as clear, responsive speech.
BrailleNote
Innovative features include:
- Effortless thumb key navigation by line, sentence, or paragraph.
- Cursor routing
- Available with either 18 or 32 cell refreshable Braille display
- One-handed mode for people with limited manual mobility
- Serves as a braille terminal for a PC
- Weight: 32 cell 1.3kg/18 cell 1kg
- Dimensions: 25cm x 15.5cm x 5cm
BrailleNote BT
BrailleNote BT features a nine-key Braille keyboard ergonomically styled for
user
comfort. A one-handed mode is included for people with limited hand use.
BrailleNote QT
BrailleNote QT is for those who want the choice of Braille and speech output
but
prefer a computer style keyboard. BrailleNote QT also has a Braille input
mode making
it the most flexible solution yet.
VoiceNote
The VoiceNote will appeal to customers who want high quality speech output
without
a Braille display. Most of the same great features of the BrailleNote
packaged in
an even smaller and lighter unit!
VoiceNote QT
Like the BrailleNote QT this model features a computer style keyboard with
some unique
extra features.
One key touch access to the main menu and on line help
Two key touch volume, speed and pitch control
Braille input mode, and so much more
VoiceNote BT
Same ergonomically styled Braille keyboard as the BrailleNote BT, with a
one-handed
input mode option. All the processing power applications and connectivity
options
of the BrailleNote. Ideal for
customers who prefer high-speed speech to a tactile display
- Weight: 0.75kgs
- Dimensions: 25cm x 15cm x 3cm
Optional Features
Multi-Lingual
This year BrailleNote BT and VoiceNote BT go international with the new
multi-lingual
feature. Now the BrailleNote can be used with French, Spanish, German and
Italian
as well as English.
Each language has its own Braille characters and correct pronunciation for
speech,
and allows users to read and write in Braille or text, name files, search
for text,
check spelling, adjust pronunciation, and print and emboss all in that
language.
Once the language of text is assigned, the language features are retained
even when
text is cut and pasted.
Introducing the latest innovative technology solution from Pulse Data
International
: BrailleNote GPS
Out of the pages of sci-fi and into the BrailleNote, Global Positioning
Technology
is now available to expand travel independence.
BrailleNote GPS uses Global Positioning System satellites to receive
information
about its position and nearby points of interest, using a receiver about the
size
of a mobile phone that plugs into the BrailleNote or VoiceNote.
Personalised travel
routes and favourite spots can be easily programmed in as well as thousands
of points
of interest available with the system.
BrailleNote GPS can provide information on the location of a favourite
restaurant,
which direction to head next,
the
driveway being crossed.. the possibilities are endless.
By creating routes and adding points of interest BrailleNote GPS can be used
to:
· Easily locate a residence while walking home
· Navigate for a driver
· Locate poorly marked bus stops or train stations
· Find a way back to a hotel in an unfamiliar location
· Swap routes with other BrailleNote GPS users
· Set rendezvous locations to meet friends
We invite you to join our BrailleNote listserve. You'll hear first-hand what
people
are saying about this exciting new product! Comments range from, "I can
hardly wait
to get my BrailleNote" to specific tips'n'tricks to suggestions for future
improvements.
If you would like to listen to an Audio demonstration by Carlos Taylor, click the link below. Requires around 40 minutes.
Listen To Audio Demonstration
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Updated on ... November 24, 2006