Braille Products
Braille Products
BrailleCoach 'Learning Braille'
The BrailleCoach teaching support device is a unique way to learn Braille enabling the student to work independently between lessons enhancing their progress.
Easy to use – BrailleCoach comes with an alphabet set of pre-programmed Braille tags making it useable out of the box.
Easy to progress – there are three modes of learning which allow progression through grades 1 and 2 Braille: Mode 1 Letters and Dots, Mode 2 Letters only, Mode 3 Letters and Words.
Easy way to support writing – use alongside a Braille writer and the verbal message will prompt the process.
Active Braille 40 cell
Active Braille The mobile Braille system with Active Tactile Control (ATC).
Active Braille is the world’s first 40 character Braille display with patented ATC technology. In addition of being an ergonomically optimized Braille display, Active Braille is also a powerful note taker on which you can store hundreds of books. With the automatic scrolling of the Bookworm mode, reading becomes a real pleasure on the Active Braille
This outstanding Braille display connected via USB to a PC, is immediately ready for you to use. With the use of HID technology (Human Interface Device), Handy Tech sets new standards for Braille displays.
Active Braille is also Bluetooth connection ready for you to use with your PC or mobile phone. The ergonomically positioned Braille keyboard allows for the entering of text directly with the Active Braille. By using the universal driver of Handy Tech, Active Braille is supported by all major screen readers. Whether you are using Window-Eyes, Supernova or JAWS as your screen reader, Active Braille is the right choice for you, it is also ideal to use with Apple computers, iPhones or iPads.
The Note Taker: Active Braille has complete note-taker functions like editor, calculator, clock and much more. Hundreds of books can be stored on the 4GB Micro SD card. When transferring notes with the HTCom software to a PC, grade two Braille can be directly converted into normal text.
BraillePen 12
Superbly portable, with easy action and enviable battery life, the BraillePen 12 will give you simple keyboard access and Braille with computers and portable devices alike. If your device supports Bluetooth® and uses a standard access package, we probably have a BraillePen driver that will work for you.
The existing communication software that the BraillePen 12 knows' about includes MobileSpeak, Talks, Windows Mobile, Apple OSX 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard), iPhone V4 software, Dolphin Pen and Supernova, all with both keyboard and Braille Display.
Also: Window-Eyes and JAWS (display only) using Voyager drivers, Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 as a Bluetooth keyboard, when used along with the Braille Pen Write software.
BraillePen also has a fully accessible software suite available for Windows Mobile PDAs to use if your device runs Windows Mobile and you'd like better access.
BraillePen 12 Specifications: Bluetooth® supports Microsoft, Broadcomm/Widcomm, Toshiba and BlueSoleil Bluetooth® stacks; Dimensions: 151 x 96 x 21 mm; Weight: 260 g; Power supply: internal rechargeable battery; Battery life: 5 hours working, standby several weeks, charge cycle 3 hours; Battery overcharge protection.
BraillePen12 comes with: Travel pouch, lanyard, battery charger, instructions in multiple formats, optional USB Bluetooth® adapter, BraillePen Write software.
BraillePen Slim
BraillePen Slim Keyboard (Bluetooth®).
Connect to your phone, netbook, iPhone, Apple, PC or PDA; Write SMS, do 6-key entry into your favourite Braille translator, or simply type.
The BraillePen Slim is a portable Braille input keyboard, so that you can input in Braille directly into your mobile device.
For Reading in Braille choose - BraillePen 12 it does everything Braille Pen Slim does - plus the refreshable Braille output.
Superbly portable, with easy action and enviable battery life, the BraillePen Slim will give you simple keyboard access to computers and portable devices alike. If your device supports Bluetooth® and uses a standard access package, we probably have a BraillePen driver that will work for you.
BraillePen knows about many access packages, including: MobileSpeak, TALKS, Dolphin Supernova, iPhone, Apple, Windows Mobile and Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, as a Bluetooth® keyboard with our BraillePen Write software.
BraillePen Specifications:
Bluetooth®: supports Microsoft, Broadcomm/Widcomm, Toshiba and BlueSoleil Bluetooth® stacks; Dimensions: 148 x 78 x 23 mm; Weight: 180g. Power: internal rechargeable battery; Battery life: 10 hours working, standby several weeks, charge cycle 4 hours.
BraillePen Slim comes with: Travel pouch, Lanyard, Battery charger, Instructions in multiple formats, Optional USB Bluetooth® adapter, BraillePen Write software.
HT Braille Keyboard (full size)
This is a full size standard PC keyboard with all of the normal F keys and external key around the QWERTY area. However the QWERTY area is replaced with the Braille Perkins layout of input keys. This makes this Keyboard idea for those who love use there Braille skills to the max, but have the convenience of the normal PC key layout to hand.
Braillino Notetaker
Braillino 20 is the ultimate Braille note-taker being small and compact with 20 Braille cells. The possibility to combine Braillino with an off the shelf mobile phone provides access to all fancy functions like short messaging, e-mails and so on. If you one day want to use the next generation of mobile phones, Braillino is ready for this. Don’t get involved by outdated special equipment. Braillino stays up to date. The BLUETOOTH® wireless technology allows you to connect Braillino wireless to personal organizers, mobile phones or a PC.
EasyBraille 40
Despite it’s tiny size, Easy Braille is a fully functional Braille display. Connected via USB to a PC, Easy Braille doesn’t need disturbing power cables or batteries.
Easy Braille is equipped with 40 piezoelectric Braille elements. Each of this elements is equipped with a cursor routing key. This allows to place the cursor on the position of the reading finger while reading Braille.
Easy Braille also offers two navigation keys and 8 function keys. The layout of the function keys allows to use them for Braille input.
Braille Wave
Ultra-compact Braille Wave fits in any briefcase: Experience the new ergonomically designed, powerful, slimline Braille display with a built in note taker. Braille Wave - the 40 character Braille display that's so light and compact that it fits in any briefcase.
Light and elegant : Weighing only 35 oz, you can take the Braille Wave with you wherever you go. Bring it home from work. Travel with your Braille Wave, it is the perfect companion for your notebook computer.
BrailleStar40
Braille Star 40 is an ergonomically optimized Braille display with 40 piezoelectric Braille cells. Braille Star 40 is designed for use in combination with a laptop. Its integrated note taker function turns Braille Star 40 into a real star. Combined with a keyboard, Braille Star 40 can be used as a stand-alone note taker. Braille Star 40 is extremely compact and equipped with both a serial and USB interface. The Braille Star comes with Bluetooth® technology for wireless connection.
In order to place the cursor directly on the reading position of the finger, each of the Braille cells is equipped with its own cursor routing button.
Braille Star 40 can be used with any laptop computer. The surface for placing the laptop can be pulled out like a tray to adjust it to the corresponding size of the laptop base. Braille Star 40 is delivered with a carrying bag with shoulder strap which can also be used as a backpack.
BrailleStar 80
Braille Star 80 is an ergonomically optimized Braille system for the professional workspace with 80 piezo-electric Braille cells. Combined with a PC keyboard, Braille Star 80 can be used stand alone to take notes. In this way Braille Star 80 becomes an intelligent Braille system. The PC keyboard can be placed directly on top of the Braille Star 80. In addition to a 16-key numeric block, the Braille Star 80 is also equipped with 8 function keys. These all are ergonomically positioned for Braille input.
Tabli System for DeafBlind
The Communication Module for the Deaf-Blind as an extension of the Braille Wave or other HandyTech Braille Display. With Tabli, Deaf-Blind can now communicate with anyone who can type.
Tabli has a display to show information and a keyboard for input. Simply connect Tabli with Braille Wave and there you go.
The deaf blind person writes text using the Braille Wave Perkins input. This text is shown on the display as standard text. The sighted can then write their answer directly with the keyboard, this input is automatically converted into Braille and displayed on the Braille Wave.
Sophie Pro Text Scanner
The stand alone text reading system, converting printed text into natural sounding speech, with the ability to connect any Handy Tech Braille display for refreshable Braille output. With a choice 15 natural sounding voices to read to you, along with 10 different language options.
Sophie is light and compact easy to handle with only 4 main control keys and additional keys for navigation and to switch to audio book reading mode. Place any text on the glass, close the lid and press the “Reading” button. Sophie now recognizes the text and then read it to you.
With the “Start/Stop” button, you can pause Sophie and start the reading again. You can adjust the reading speed with the buttons “Read Faster” and “Read Slower”.
No matter how you place the text on the built-in scanner of Sophie, even text with columns, Sophie automatically recognizes the text. So now you can listen comfortably to any text. Due to the fact that you can turn off the column recognition, you can even let Sophie read your Bank or Building Society statement of account.
Sophie Pro can read text in 15 different, natural sounding voices in 10 languages and contains the following speech outputs:
English, German, Dutch, Belgium, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish.
Modular Evolution 64 QWERTY
Modular Evolution is designed for the professional blind user in their workplace. Adapted for your needs, Modular Evolution offers the perfect combination for you.
The Individual Components of the Modular Evolution include the following:
Modular Braille Display
The Braille display unit of the Modular Evolution is available with 88 or 64 Braille cells. This Modular Braille display is the first one to use the revolutionary Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology. ATC opens blind users new and more efficient ways to use a PC. In addition to ATC, the Modular Braille display offers the following control elements:
• 2 navigation keys (Left/Right), ergonomically placed across the whole width of the Braille display • 2 Triple Action keys, (Left/Right), integrated with the tactile area • 8 function keys (B1 – B4, B5 – B8) • 88 or 64 cursor routing keys for placing the cursor at each Braille position
The Modular Braille display offers three additional USB ports. This allows you to directly connect a printer or scanner. With the 4 GB internal memory, all the applications and data are always available to you.
Modular Evolution 64 Braille Keyboard
Modular Evolution with Active Tactile Control (ATC)
Ergonomics meets Functionality
Modular Evolution is designed for the professional blind user in their workplace. Adapted for your needs, Modular Evolution offers the perfect combination for you.
The Individual Components of the Modular Evolution
Modular Braille Display with 64 Braille cells.
This Modular Braille display is the first one to use the revolutionary Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology. ATC opens blind users new and more efficient ways to use a PC. In addition to ATC, the Modular Braille display offers the following control elements:
2 navigation keys (Left/Right), ergonomically placed across the whole width of the Braille display. - 2 Triple Action keys, (Left/Right), integrated with the tactile area. - 8 function keys (B1 – B4, B5 – B8). - 88 or 64 cursor routing keys for placing the cursor at each Braille position. - with three additional USB ports. This allows you to directly connect a printer or scanner. With the 4 GB internal memory, all the applications and data are always available to you.
Modular Braille Keyboard:
With the Modular Braille Keyboard you can enter text in Braille. It also offers complete control of the PC. In addition to the 8 ergonomic Braille entry keys (P1 – P8), the Modular Braille keyboard has a number pad as well as control and function keys. When clipped on to the Modular Evolution, the number pad offers additional functions. The 16 keys of the Modular number pad can be individually assigned. For example, as a telephone operator, you can use the number pad directly for dialing or switchboard functions.
The One-Cable-Solution:
All components of the Modular Evolution can be clipped on to the Modular Braille display without the need for any annoying cables. When attached, the components have an electrically and mechanically stable connection. With just one cable the whole system of the Modular Evolution is connected to the PC via USB. There is no need to have cables all over your desk.
Modular Evolution 88 QWERTY Keyboard
Modular Evolution with Active Tactile Control (ATC)
Modular Evolution is designed for the professional blind user in their workplace. Adapted for your needs, Modular Evolution offers the perfect combination for you.
The Individual Components of the Modular Evolution
Modular Braille Display: This Braille display with 88 Braille cells. This Modular Braille display is the first one to use the revolutionary Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology. ATC opens blind users new and more efficient ways to use a PC. In addition to ATC, the Modular Braille display offers the following control elements:
2 navigation keys (Left/Right), ergonomically placed across the whole width of the Braille display. - 2 Triple Action keys, (Left/Right), integrated with the tactile area. - 8 function keys (B1 – B4, B5 – B8). - 88 or 64 cursor routing keys for placing the cursor at each Braille position.
The Modular Braille display offers three additional USB ports. This allows you to directly connect a printer or scanner. With the 4 GB internal memory, all the applications and data are always available to you.
Modular Keyboard: The Modular Keyboard of the Modular Evolution is a complete full size Braille keyboard which can be clipped onto the Braille display unit. The keyboard is the perfect solution for blind users.
Modular Braille Keyboard: With the Modular Braille Keyboard you can enter text in Braille. It also offers complete control of the PC. In addition to the 8 ergonomic Braille entry keys (P1 – P8), the Modular Braille keyboard has a number pad as well as control and function keys.
Modular Number Pad
When clipped on to the Modular Evolution, the number pad offers additional functions. The 16 keys of the Modular number pad can be individually assigned. For example, as a telephone operator, you can use the number pad directly for dialing or switchboard functions.
The One-Cable-Solution
All components of the Modular Evolution can be clipped on to the Modular Braille display without the need for any annoying cables. When attached, the components have an electrically and mechanically stable connection. With just one cable the whole system of the Modular Evolution is connected to the PC via USB. There is no need to have cables all over your desk.
Modular Evolution 88 Braille Keyboard
Modular Evolution with Active Tactile Control (ATC)
Modular Evolution is designed for the professional blind user in their workplace. Adapted for your needs, Modular Evolution offers the perfect combination for you.
The Individual Components of the Modular Evolution
Modular Braille Display: This Braille display unit of the Modular Evolution comes with 88 Braille cells.
This Modular Braille display is the first one to use the revolutionary Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology. ATC opens blind users new and more efficient ways to use a PC. In addition to ATC, the Modular Braille display offers the following control elements:
2 navigation keys (Left/Right), ergonomically placed across the whole width of the Braille display. - Triple Action keys, (Left/Right), integrated with the tactile area. - 8 function keys (B1 – B4, B5 – B8). - 88 cursor routing keys for placing the cursor at each Braille position. - The Modular Braille display offers three additional USB ports. This allows you to directly connect a printer or scanner. With the 4 GB internal memory, all the applications and data are always available to you.
Modular Braille Keyboard: With this Modular Braille Keyboard you can enter text in Braille. It also offers complete control of the PC. In addition to the 8 ergonomic Braille entry keys (P1 – P8), the Modular Braille keyboard has a number pad as well as control and function keys. The 16 keys of the Modular number pad can be individually assigned. For example, as a telephone operator, you can use the number pad directly for dialling or switchboard functions.
The One-Cable-Solution: All components of the Modular Evolution can be clipped on to the Modular Braille display without the need for any annoying cables. When attached, the components have an electrically and mechanically stable connection. With just one cable the whole system of the Modular Evolution is connected to the PC via USB. There is no need to have cables all over your desk.
SynchBraille 20
SyncBraille is the smallest and lightest Braille display in the world. You can use the SynchBraille as a Braille display device connected to the Voice SENSE or a personal computer with screen reader software. Voice SENSE with SyncBraille will provide you with the best mobile computing environment.
Braille Sense 18 OnHand
The Braille Sense OnHand comes with 18 Braille cells that makes it one of the smallest (6.77inch x3.54inch ), lightest (0.93lbs) and most fashionable portable notetakers for the visually impaired. You can carry it very easily even in one hand.
The Braille Sense OnHand with built-in GPS receiver and electronic compass for pedestrian navigation, allows you to acquire neighbourhood information in real-time and POI (Points Of Interest) with associated Maps.
Also with built-in wireless LAN which allows you to surf the web in any accessible Wi-Fi zone. It is a portable networking device and a great way to enjoy multimedia entertainment. The audio buttons are accessible to control the unit even in its carrying case, so you do not need to take the unit out of the case to use it. So the portability, easy-accessible audio buttons and powerful playback of the media files are big features on the Braille Sense OnHand.
Braille Sense Plus 32
Too much information to list here we suggest that you download the techsheet for full information but this is the first Braille note-taker to offer: Word, database, Outlook, Internet Access and entertainment in a single package. Perform all these functions from one powerful device: note-taker, word processor, Database’, email, web browser, MP3 player, Daisy Player, and digital audio recorder. Use a USB Qwerty keyboard and communicate with Deaf/Blind by viewing text on the mini screen and using the Braille display.
Light and compact size (924g, 2lbs)
Braille Sense Plus 32 is equipped with 32 Braille cells and speech output. Since it weighs 924g (2lbs) only, you can carry it very easily. Don't worry about shoulder pain from carrying a heavy laptop or note-taker.
Braille Sense Plus 32 QT
The qwerty version of the Braille Sense Plus is the latest edition to this range of Note-Takers. With unlimited software updates your device will keep improving as the technology allows with all of the software you could need.
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION
File manager, Word processor, Sense navigation, Address manager, Schedule manager, E-mail, Media player, FM Radio, Web browser, Daisy player, Bluetooth manager, MSN messenger, Database manager.
Utility: Scientific calculator, Wake up alarm, Calendar, Stopwatch, Terminal for screen reader, Backup/Restore, Upgrade Braille Sense OS and context sensitive Help function.
Voice Sense Braille Note-Taker
Voice SENSE is the smallest, lightest and most fashionable palm top computer for the visually impaired with Perkins style keyboard for inputting information and voice out for information response. It has many multimedia functions; DAISY talking book player, MP3 player, Voice Recording along with wireless LAN and Bluetooth, as well as other Braille note-taker features. These multi functions are supported by the high speed CPU and large memory storage space of Voice SENSE.
Voice SENSE is a personal digital assistant with palm top computer functions and has many features as with the Braille Sense+ note-taker, but it weighs only 150Grms (0.58lbs). and can fit in the shirt top pocket.
Voice Sense & SynchBraille 20
Combined special offer price when purchasing the Voice Sense and SynchBraille 20 at the same time.
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