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Item Details
Windbag
ILC Reference NO 62:54:009
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Windbag is a software package that provides text based dynamic display from a PC with Windows. Messages can be spoken as they are typed or selected from pre stored messages. The main methods for selecting messages are Instant Messages, Conversation and Clipboard Mode. Messages can be delivered in synthesised or recorded speech. Access is via mouse, trackball, joystick or keyboard.
PRICE GUIDE
Refer to supplier details for pricing
FEATURES
Main Methods of Selecting Messages
Instant messages
Over 1500 messages can be stored, then retrieved and spoken with a maximum of 3 key strokes.
In this mode messages are assigned a certain key or series of keystrokes.
Messages can be stored under separate keys on the keyboard.
Messages can be selected by pressing three function keys in a row.
A visual prompt of the messages stored is shown on the screen.
Conversation
In this mode messages are typed in the document window and spoken when requested.
Speak as you type or replay a sentence, paragraph or highlighted section of text.
It is possible to save a complete conversation to disk so it can re reloaded for later use. This is particularly useful for giving talks.
Clipboard mode
Windbag will speak out any text copied into the clipboard from other Windows applications.
Finding messages
Pre-stored messages can be located by typing in some of the letters required in the message.
The word jumper could be typed to bring up all messages containing the word jumper, eg can you get my jumper, I"m hot, can you take off my jumper.
Visual Display
This program uses a word processing page and a simple tool bar.
The toolbar has icons to represent the main features (Message, Instant, Find, Conversation, Clipboard, Quit).
The screens are dynamic display and can be changed by selecting relevant function keys.
The font size and layout of different screens can be adjusted.
Other specialised Features.
Windbag can be used with the Prog system for environmental control.
Minimum System Requirements.
PC with 486 or higher processor.
Win 95 or more recent WIN with 16-32 MB RAM.
Soundblaster compatible soundcard.
256 colour monitor.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
Accesses a range of speech synthesizers, hardware and software.
Requires good literacy and cognitive skills.
Switch and scanning access not available.
MODELS/STYLES
WIN 5 User
Windbag
Windbag with DECtalk Access
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
INDOMED,
NORTH FREMANTLE, WA
NOVITATECH,
REGENCY PARK, SA
TECHNABILITY,
ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS, NSW
TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS,
SILVAN, VIC
ZYGO AUSTRALIA,
SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC
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