New Communication Devices Convert Text and Symbols Into Speech - World Premier at ATIA

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PRNewswire, London, January 28. BOSTON - The Tobii C12 is a twelve-inch device suitable for individuals who need larger symbols or more screen space. (PRNewsFoto/Tobii Technologies AB)
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PRNewswire, London, January 28. BOSTON - The Tobii C8 is an eight-inch device that generates speech from text and symbols.(PRNewsFoto/Tobii Technologies AB)

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BOSTON, January 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Tobii ATI announced its U.S. launch of the Tobii C8 and C12, two new communication devices that give individuals with communication disabilities a voice and a way to live more fulfilled, integrated and independent lives.

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Being able to speak is something that most people take for granted. However, some of us are born with Cerebral Palsy, have ALS/MND or may have acquired a disability through an injury or a stroke-all of which can impair our ability to speak.

Tobii ATI is releasing two brand new alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices - the Tobii C8 and the Tobii C12 - that help individuals with speech impairments communicate by converting text and symbols into speech.

"The launch of the Tobii C8 and C12 is a proud moment for us. We have taken what we have learned from our successful MiniMercs, Mercuries, and MyTobii P10s and paired that with the market's requests for a lighter, more reliable and energy efficient device. The result is a communication platform that will help many remarkable individuals to live more fulfilled, integrated and independent lives," says Jane Walerud, Business Area Manager of Assistive Technologies at Swedish Tobii Technology AB.

Both models are modular, meaning that they can be tuned to the changing needs of the user in terms of software applications and input methods.

Turns text and symbols into speech and more...

The Tobii C8 is an eight-inch device that generates speech from text and symbols. It can be operated by the built-in touch screen, a switch, a head mouse, as well as a regular keyboard and mouse. Integral infrared control also makes it possible to control a stereo or TV, switch lights on and off, and more.

Add eye-control

The Tobii C12 is a twelve-inch device suitable for individuals who need larger symbols or more screen space. It supports the same input methods as the smaller Tobii C8, but also has an additional module that supports eye control. This makes it an ideal solution for those who can't use a regular keyboard.

World premiere at ATIA
The Tobii C8 and C12 will be showcased at ATIA, Orlando. So will:

- Lightwriter(R) SL40, a text-to-speech device

- A new version of Tobii Communicator 4.3

- The brand new SymbolMate for creating paper based communication pages

- The brand new Tobii Sono Suite, which consists of Sono Key, Sono Scribe
and Sono Lexis; content applications that help people communicate more
easily and effectively

Tobii Technology

Tobii Technology is the market leader in hardware and software solutions For eye tracking and eye control. The products are used within the scientific community, in commercial market research and usability studies, as well as by disabled people as a means to communicate.

For more information:

Jane Walerud, Business Area Manager
Mobile +46(0)709-72-52-75

Tara Rudnicki, CEO, Tobii ATI
Mobile +1-508-254-2782

http://www.tobiiati.com




SOURCE Tobii Technologies AB