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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:
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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.
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E-Mail: Send and
receive e-mail with attachments, store addresses and distribution lists,
and create folders. Supports standard POP3 e-mail services.
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Daily Planner:
Keep a diary and create a “to do list” in date/time order and set as many
alarm reminders as required
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Book Reader:
Read e-books in standard Braille or text formats, in any grade of Braille
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Contact List:
Store and organize contact information, look up an address quickly and
simply, then paste it into a document or email. Create a customized
database
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Scientific
Calculator: Make complex mathematical calculations, and insert the answer
into an email or document
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Web browser: Now
you can Surf on the web with the same ease as reading a book
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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
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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:
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Microsoft Windows CE operating system
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ActiveSync connectivity for file sharing with your PC
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Serial port, parallel port and infrared port to provide a range of
connectivity options with PC, printers and embossers
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Internal modem
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Generous user storage capacity
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PCMCIA Card slot (PC Card slot Type 2) for additional user storage
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Optional disk drive support both diskettes and 120 MB super disks
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Up to 25 hours battery life
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3 way adjustable split earphones
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Leather
carrying case
new hardware features
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
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One-handed mode for people with limited
manual mobility
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Serves as a Braille terminal for a PC
- Weight:
32 cell 1.3kg/18 cell 1kg
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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.
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One key touch
access to the main menu and on line help
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Two key touch
volume, speed and pitch control
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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
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Weight: 0.75kgs
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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:
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Easily locate a residence
while walking home
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Navigate for a driver
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Locate poorly marked bus
stops or train stations
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Find a way back to a hotel
in an unfamiliar location
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Swap routes with other
BrailleNote GPS users
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Set rendezvous locations to
meet friends
BrailleNote Visual Display
See your students’ work in the palm of your hand!!!
The BrailleNote Visual Display from Pulse
Data HumanWare is now available for BrailleNote and VoiceNote.
What is the BrailleNote Visual Display?
The BrailleNote Visual Display is a
palm-sized display that plugs into the serial port on the BrailleNote or
VoiceNote and is configured to allow sighted teachers or parents to observe,
in print, what the student is reading or writing in speech or Braille.
What are some uses for the BrailleNote
Visual Display?
Now, educators and parents can view students’
reports, worksheets, and exams while the student works. Observing
activities in “real-time” can save time and provide instant feedback. The
BrailleNote Visual Display enables you to feel more connected with your
students and their work.
How simple is the BrailleNote Visual
Display?
Just plug the BrailleNote Visual Display into
your student’s BrailleNote you have instant access to his or her work. It
is as simple as that! And with the palm-sized portability of the display,
it can be used anytime, anywhere.
Become more efficient in the classroom. Gain
instant access to your students’ work. No more waiting until after class to
check the students’ work on your computer. The BrailleNote Visual display
makes keeping up with your student a breeze! |
