On the same vein, you could try GazeTalk [1] or Tapir [2] - both 'reduced
keyboards', designed to minimise the number of keys required based on the
natural redundancy in language. Oh, and they are both free. (-;

[1] www.cogain.org/results/applications/gazetalk/
[2] www.inference.phy.cam.ac.uk/tapir/

Cheers,

Simon

Senior Clinical Scientist
Assistive Technology Team

xxxxxx@xxxxxxx
01226 432159

www.barnsleyrd.nhs.uk

Dept of Medical Physics
Block 14
Barnsley District General Hospital Foundation Trust
Gawber Road
Barnsley
S75 2EP

-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Wright, Amy
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:12 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Assistive Technology] 2 Questions re: eyegaze

Hi Margaret,

Have you tried keyboard and/or phrase pages with fewer targets to facilitate
accuracy?

Lifemate 2 (on ERICA systems) offers "Split" typing layouts as well as a few
with only 4 buttons each designed specifically for eye problems.   VS
Communicator (on Tobii or Quick Glance) also has simple phrase boards.

If that doesn't help, you might look at advanced/system settings to see if
changing calibration or input options makes a difference.

Amy Wright, MCD, CCC-SLP

Speech Therapy Coordinator

Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS Center

(704) 355-0867

________________________________

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cynthia Knoche
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 4:46 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [Assistive Technology] 2 Questions re: eyegaze

Margaret,

Wearing a full face mask while using a bi-level device can pose obstacles
while trying to communicate with an "eye-gaze" system.. Several mask mfg.'d
provide masks that are designed to provide an oral and nasal seal WITHOUT
covering the bridge of the nose. Typically it is accomplished with a mask
that covers the mouth, that also has a set of nasal "pillows" sitting on top
of the mouth mask,that fit into the base of the nostrils.  I believe ResMed
provides a mask of this type.  I am including a link to the Teleflex
Medical-Hudson rci company's "Hybrid" mask that has been used successfully
by many patients with ALS.  Some patients chose to use their 'usual' full
face mask during sleep and the Hybrid mask during waking hours. Please do
not hesitate to contact me directly if I can be of additional information.

http://www.hudsonrci.com/Products/product_indiv.asp?Catalog=1&PageId=274&pro
d_cat=63&prod_subcat=185

Cynthia

Cynthia Knoche
Director, Chapter Patient Services
ALS Association-National Office
PH: (904) 504-6329  FX: (904) 567-5092
E mail: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

From: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Margaret Cotts
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:34 PM
To: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Assistive Technology] 2 Questions re: eyegaze

Hi All-

I have 2 questions re: eyegaze-

1.       When  a person's eyes have slowed down, and they are having
difficulty hitting targets, what strategies have people found helpful to
address  this?

2.       Full face bipap- Have you found a full face bipap getting in the
way of eye gaze (ie covering up part of the person's eye)

Thanks for your help with this- I appreciate it!

Margaret Cotts, MA, ATP

DynaVox Technologies

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