Transcript Tobii Assistive Technology: Symbols & Vocabularies

Tobii Assistive Technology:
Symbols & Vocabularies
Dipl. Päd. Uli Ehlert
Product Manager Content
March 10th 2009, Oxford
Who‘s talking?
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Uli Ehlert, 38, Germany
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Speech therapist &special needs teacher
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Working with AAC since 1996
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Advisor for AT companies since 1998
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With Tobii since summer 2007
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Account manager for Germany & other European
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Product manager for language content
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[email protected]
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Hardware
Communicator 4
Our Products
Eye tracking and
Communication
Hardware
Dynamic Device
Communication
Software
Sono Suite
& more
SymbolStix
Symbol Library of
over 15,000
symbols
SymbolMate
Paper Material and
Static Device
Software
Vocabularies and
User Interfaces at
different levels
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The real nature of our products:
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Hardware
Chain of Products
lead to Solution
Communicator 4
Communication
Hardware
Dynamic Device
Communication
Software
Sono Suite
& more
SymbolStix
Symbol Library of
over 15,000
symbols
SymbolMate
Vocabularies and
User Interfaces at
different levels
Paper Material and
Static Device
Software
www.tobii.com
Tobii‘s main Symbol Collection: SymbolStix
 Comprehensive library
of more than 7000
symbols
 Colour and B/W
 Lively, vibrant stick
figures in consistent
size and style
 Age appropriate for all
ages
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SymbolStix are developed by News-2-You
 News-2-You is a current events
publication for beginning readers
and children with special needs.
 Weekly Newspaper, including
different reading levels and
Communication Boards
 more than 20.000 subscribers in
the US.
 Learn more: www.news-2-you.com
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Some SymbolStix
Samples
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SymbolStix in direct Comparison
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Tobii SymbolMate
 Create paper-based communication pages
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Create communication pages for static device
Design educational material, labels, schedules,
signposts, work instructions, recipes etc…
Combine, alter and redraw symbols
Ships with pre-designed templates
and over 15,000 SymbolStix symbols
Imports symbol libraries and custom photos
Built-in symbol editor
Supports png, jpg, gif, wmf, emf and bmp
Customize to print on any paper format
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Tobii Communicator
 Comprehensive AAC Software
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Communicate face-to-face, chat, send SMS,
surf the Internet, access Windows and more…
Use text or any of the 15,000 included
SymbolStix symbols to generate speech
Word prediction, built in grammar functions
and dictionaries speed up communication
Environmental control
Supports all input methods
Easy to customize
Ships with high-quality Acapela voices
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Vocabularies & User Interfaces
Literacy
Symbols
3rd Party
Demo
Sono Primo)
Tobii Sono Suite
Advanced
Sample Pages
Basic
Word Power
Talk Together
Semna‘s Books
PODD
(Sono Scena
[Sono= Latin „I speak“, „I make noise“]
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Tobii Sono Lexis
 Content package for Tobii Communicator
 Basic outline
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Freedom to express in own words even without literacy.
Building individual sentences with word-based symbol vocabularies, including
automated grammar functions.
Combines motor memory learning with
the approach of the Fitzgerald Key
Modular system with a well-chosen core and general vocabulary basis and easy to
individualize situational modules.
Research based vocabulary
Intuitive navigation and quick start into meaningful communication.
 Target group
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Individuals with limited or no literacy, good or mildly impaired cognitive skills, where
freedom of expression desired.
Design focus for Tobii Sono Lexis
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Flexibility in building sentences
Clear Structure
Keeping Overview
Easy to adapt
Coherent coverage of vocabulary
Correct Grammar
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Complete the Contact Form to receive:
 Free Communicator 4 Demo CD – Unlimited trial period
 Sample CD – free collection of ready-made page sets
 Brochures and additional information
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Thank you for your attention!
Visit www.tobii.com for more information
Contact:
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