tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493885631677980778.post4961716713218378316..comments2024-03-26T23:32:24.203-04:00Comments on Tools of the Trade: APP Attack! Switch Accessible AppsAssistive Technology Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11333344763373776110noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493885631677980778.post-9612264003072339382012-05-04T13:29:52.919-04:002012-05-04T13:29:52.919-04:00With obvious interest in switch accessibility, you...With obvious interest in switch accessibility, you should know about the impending launch of a new product from Pretorian Technologies.<br /><br />The APPlicator, a switch interface for iPad ( and iPhones ) switch accessible apps, has been available in the US via Inclusive TLC for about one month and is proving to be very useful for those needing a simple device for these switch apps.<br /><br />However another device Switch2Scan ( launch before the end of May) giving switch (from 1 to 4 switches) accessibility for all the iPad functions ( including PageTurning for iBook and other book reader apps). So it is not dependant on apps being switch accessible.<br /><br />I hope that you will be able to share this with a few of your colleagues so that we have some professional views and comments about the device<br /><br />The basic detail is below…<br /><br />Switch2Scan<br />Scanning switch access for the i-Pad.<br /><br />A unique interface providing comprehensive, scanning, switch access to all i-Pad functions – Apps, Music and Media, i-Books and data entry.<br /><br />Wirelessly connected to the i-Pad using Bluetooth 2.1, Switch2Scan is simple to set-up and easy to use with programmable sockets to connect up to 4 wired switches.<br /><br />Features:<br /><br />Manual and automatic scanning modes.<br />Forward and backward scanning.<br />On-screen keyboard scanning<br />Four scanning speed options.<br />QuickAccess mode.<br />i-Books mode with page-turner.<br />Integral button to deploy or hide the on-screen keyboard.<br />Integral, rechargeable lithium-ion battery via USB lead (supplied).<br />Pairs directly with i-Pad through Bluetooth 2.1 without PIN number entry.<br />Works with i-Pad, i-Pod (3rd and 4th generations) and i-Phone (4 and 3 GS).<br />Small footprint (90mm x 64mm x 18mm).<br />20 metres (64 feet) operating range.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196216475195270122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493885631677980778.post-77921525276547585152012-01-09T16:29:38.964-05:002012-01-09T16:29:38.964-05:00Turn on VoiceOver and you can use a bluetooth keyb...Turn on VoiceOver and you can use a bluetooth keyboard to navigate the iPad - sort of. The keystrokes let you move about and interact. Dynamics has made an iPortal system based on this. I could see using a keyboard emulator to provide this VO access via switches. All these "switch" products do this as well, send keystrokes by bluetooth, but the app must be written to react to those keys.. <br /><br />Don Carlson. PEng<br />rehab engineering<br />SJHC london OntarioRehab Engineer SJHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455277457692390575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493885631677980778.post-35516562976872207632011-12-22T17:38:22.372-05:002011-12-22T17:38:22.372-05:00Does anyone know of any non-aac apps that are swit...Does anyone know of any non-aac apps that are switch accessible? Story books or games for instance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493885631677980778.post-23951911293592398102011-12-21T04:28:13.691-05:002011-12-21T04:28:13.691-05:00thanks for sharing. we have most of these on our a...thanks for sharing. we have most of these on our assessment ipads but it's good to have the list in one place like this. looks like RJ/Therapybox bluetooth interface is the winner in terms of versatility.David Harrawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992479470628317762noreply@blogger.com