I might be wrong -- thought I have a patient who is successfully placing calls in this manner -- am checking with her and with Tobii and will get back to the group asap.

Sorry if I'm spreading false rumors!

Amy

On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 3:48 PM, Jacqueline Gaddis <xxxxxx@alsa-ec.org> wrote:

Lisa,

My thought are in-line with Ed's. Just to add, I have called TobiiDyanvox in the past and also tried it myself, the surface pro doesn't seen to be compatible with Communicator 4/5 for any bluetooth phones. I guess the I-series devices have a specific bluetooth hardware module enabling it to make phone calls. I'd love to hear if anyone else has gotten this to work though.

Off the top of my head I also recommend the voip options (Google Voice) or using "Hey Siri" ("always on" as well as automatic speakerphone on option or with bluetooth speaker). I've tested the synthesized voice in communicator 4 and Siri does pick it up. I've also tested the google voice with communicator 4 software and could hold a conversation.

Hope this helps!

Jackie Gaddis, BA, COTA/L

Assistive Technology Coordinator

ALS Association- Evergreen Chapter

Cell: (253) 350-2043

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On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 12:28 PM, Edward Hitchcock <xxxxxx@ric.org> wrote:

Most android phones will work with an I12 or I15 from tobii. You may want to be really sure that the surface pro has hardware to allow the phone to connect, vs an I12/15. At a minimum it will need bluetooth to communicate with the phone, and I just have no experience with any other hardware that might be needed that may or may not be on the surface pro. Amy, if you know it will work with surface pro, that is good enough for me.

As Amy mentions, there are a number of relatively inexpensive android phones that should work in that event.

If it does not wind up being compatible, would he be open to skype or google voice to make calls?

One last thought: He could potentially use his communication software to utilize “Hey Siri” and then place calls… I have played with this a few times and recognition has been fine.

Ed Hitchcock OT/L

Technology Center

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

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Subject: Re: nonspeaking, telephone use

There are cell phones that are compatible with his setup but unfortunately iPhone isn't one of them. Tobii put a list of compatible phones on their website but it's well over a year old. Best rec would be to call Tobii to see which phones are compatible with his setup. Minimum requirement is that it's an Android phone. There were several older models that he could potentially obtain without having to spend too much money and perhaps add to his current phone plan.

Best of luck,

Amy

On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 2:32 PM, Lisa Bruening <xxxxxx@alsaohio.org> wrote:

Hi,

I'm looking to provide solutions to a man who is essentially quadriplegic, nonspeaking, requires speech generating software who wants to be able to make cell phone calls independently on his personal cell phone using a surface pro 4 tablet computer.

Any help?

He is currently using the following technology

surface pro 4 tablet, Windows 10

Communicator 5 software

Tracker Headmouse Pro

Dwell Clicker

iphone

Thanks in advance.

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Step 1:	Turn on the Bluetooth device and make it discoverable. To learn how to do this, check the info that came with your Bluetooth device or go to the manufacturer’s website.
Step 2:	Go to Start , and select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth.
Step 3:	Under Manage Bluetooth devices, make sure the slider is set to On and wait while Windows searches for Bluetoothdevices.
Step 4:	In the list of Bluetooth devices, select the device you want to pair with your Surface and select Pair.
Step 5:	Follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing your device. If the accessory requires a pass code, sometimes called a pairing code, you’ll be prompted for it. If you don’t know the pass code, check the info that came with your device or the manufacturer’s website.

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