Enkidu Impact Palmtop Augmentative Communications Device (AAC)

Palmtop Portable IMPACT is the smallest and most affordable of our communication devices, yet it offers all of the features supported by its larger cousins. Weighing just over a pound, the Palmtop offers unparalleled convenience and portability. The Palmtop is ideally suited for mobile users, but it can also serve as an unobtrusive mounted device for users with limited mobility. The Palmtop features a rugged, rubberized sleeve with integrated rechargeable speaker (nylon carrying case not included). If you need a "dedicated device" communication aid, a Medicare-approved Palmtop Portable IMPACT-D version is also available. Both versions of the Palmtop offer the full range of great Portable IMPACT features.

Palmtop Portable IMPACT (and IMPACT-D) ships with 10 different pre-defined onscreen keyboards and 1 pre-defined symbol-based interface. Of course, with the built-in interface editor you can create your own symbol-based and phrase-based configurations right on the device.

Standard Configurations:

The Alpha configuration provides an alphabetically arranged keyboard that requires no memorization to use. The Alpha-List interface includes a 4 word prediction list to accelerate message production. A second page (on both) provides access to numbers and additional punctuation.
  

The Direct and Direct-List interfaces are designed to minimize stylus (or finger) movements. Letters that often occur together, like "er" and "th" are adjacent to one another. These interfaces require some learning at first, but offer substantial rewards in the long run.
   

The Scan, Scan-List, and Scan-Char configurations are optimized for scanning selection. More frequent characters are placed near the upper left corner so that they can be selected more quickly using row-column scanning. Unlike the Alpha and Direct interfaces, all the characters are located on a single page.
   

The Scan-Char layout includes a character prediction list (shown to provide even greater efficiency than does word prediction).

 

The List configuration is designed to be used with Morse code or with our optional external keyboard. The List interface provides a 9 word prediction list that can be accessed via Morse or with the number keys on the keyboard (or via the touchscreen).

The Ambig-Char and Ambig-Word interfaces (same button layouts) have 3 characters on each button. Each time you select a button, Portable IMPACT tries to figure out which character you meant by looking at the earlier letters and words that you typed. When the system guesses incorrectly, you simply tell it to try another guess.

The Symbol-Base configuration is designed to serve as an example of the type of symbol-based interface that you can generate yourself using the built-in interface editor. Modify this interface or create your own from scratch!

Add-on Interfaces:
There is currently one add-on configuration which may be purchased for Palmtop Portable IMPACT ... but look for more in the future. See Below. Please note that certain add-on configurations may require that the Mayer-Johnson Symbol Pack ($175) be installed.

You may also want to check out the Palmtop Configs page for free downloadable interfaces designed by users, clinicians, and Enkidu staff.

The VocabPC configuration ($145) was developed by Gail Van Tatenhove (PA, MS, CCC-SLP) for adolescents and adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. It features pages for both general and specific conversations. See the VocabPC page for details.

The Palmtop Velocity interface ($295) was developed by Chris Scally (MS, CCC-SLP) to allow elementary school aged children to communicate quickly and effectively. Requires MJ Symbol Pack. See the Velocity page for details
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The hardware utilized for Palmtop Portable IMPACT (and IMPACT-D) is running Microsoft's Windows CE operating system.

Technical specifications:

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