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Environmental Control & Computer Access Through AAC Technology: 

Environmental Control & Computer Access Through AAC Technology Robert J. Cantine Kris Hass Stephanie Williams, MS CCC-SLP DynaVox Systems LLC ASHA 2003

Objectives: 

Objectives Participants will be able to: Define ECU, infrared and x-10 technology. List four uses of computer access. Describe methods of ECU page creation for dynamic display devices.

What is an ECU?: 

What is an ECU? Environmental Control Unit A system that allows spontaneous remote control of electrically operated appliances. House wiring Ultrasound Radio frequency Infrared

Choosing an ECU System: 

Choosing an ECU System The physical and cognitive abilities of the user The appliances to be controlled The complexity of the system The cost of the system

What are the benefits of Infrared?: 

What are the benefits of Infrared? Many home appliances come equipped with infrared (IR) remote controls Little or no installation costs Little or no additional equipment required Portable

IR Remote Control: 

IR Remote Control Many devices have the ability to learn the functions of any IR remote control Two steps: Add new operation Learn operation

Programming IR Pages: 

Programming IR Pages Can be as simple or as complex as necessary Can be highly motivating Allows for parental control

Infrared X-10: 

Infrared X-10 Provides access to appliances that aren’t equipped with IR To set up a room for X-10 access, you will need: An X-10 Command Center An X-10 Appliance Module For information on X-10, visit these websites: www.smarthome.com www.x10pro.com

House Codes & Unit Codes: 

House Codes & Unit Codes Each appliance needs an Appliance Module Each Command Center controls the Appliance Modules for that room Each room needs a Command Center

Programming X-10 Commands: 

Programming X-10 Commands

Computer Access: 

Computer Access Send text or move the mouse cursor Use commercial software programs Compose and send e-mails Send instant messages Surf the Net Generate text documents Print hard copies

Sending Text: 

Sending Text Send output from the communication device to the computer as text No need to program special computer functions Send information directly from communication pages “Be the keyboard” Type directly from device to computer program

Computer Commands: 

Computer Commands Send text or move the mouse cursor Perform any computer function from the device Use shortcuts Macros Accelerator keys Hot spots

Slide35: 

A Day in the Life Kris Hass

Resources: 

Resources www.dynavoxsystems.com Archived presentations Virtual Classroom Message Boards Information on free local trainings 24/7 Online Technical Support Direct e-mail to Customer Support or Education Links to AAC sites education@dynavoxsystems.com