Discover:Board
by Madentec
The Discover:Board product is discontinued and replaced by the IntelliKeys USB and DiscoverPro software for PC and IntelliKeys USB and Discover Envoy software for Mac.
Talking alternative keyboard
Discover:Board is the alternate keyboard that comes with software for controlling the mouse and keyboard plus speech and customisation software – everything you need for flexible computer access.
Discover:Board’s large, widely spaced keys are appropriate for users with limited motor control and those who use a fist to type. A permanent overlay is printed on Discover:Board, and it comes with four additional overlays that provide access to most typical software programs. Use Discover:Create to modify or create and print new overlays for customised computer access.
Features and Benefits
- Discover:Create Software lets you edit setups – change size, placement, function, and look of keys. Also, create new setups and print paper overlays.
- Speech software Provides auditory cues and feedback to aid in correct key selections; allows user to communicate as they work.
- Setups Let users access many software programs and work at their own cognitive level.
- Flexible keyboard controls Select the mouse speed, repeat rate and other settings to match user’s access needs.
- Permanent overlay Instant access to most typical software.
- Four moisture-proof overlays included Easy access to even more software.
- Slanted keyboard surface Easier viewing of keyboard.
- Moulded keyboard Provides options for positioning – place on top of the standard computer keyboard, slide over a laptop keyboard, mount on a wheelchair tray.
- Built-in wrist rest More comfortable positioning to aid user’s key selections.
- Clear overlay sheet Protects paper overlays.
The Discover:Board product is discontinued and replaced by the IntelliKeys USB and DiscoverPro software for PC and IntelliKeys USB and Discover Envoy software for Mac.
Requirements and ResourcesexpandClick to collapse
System Requirements for Windows
- Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP
- 16 MB RAM
- Pentium/150 processor or higher
- 28 MB available hard disk space
- SoundBlaster or compatible sound card
- CD drive
System Requirements for Macintosh
- OS 7.5.3 or higher (not OS X)
- 8 MB RAM
- 68030 processor or higher
- 6 MB available hard disk space
- ADB port or iMate adapter
Specifications
- Dimensions: 40.5cm x 30.5cm x 7.5cm (16” x 12” x 3”)
- Weight: Approximately 1.3kg (3 lbs)
- Number of keys: 128 programmable keys on membrane
NOTE: If you have an earlier version of Discover:Board for Windows, a free software updater is now available to allow your Discover:Board to be used with Windows platforms from Windows 98 (Second Edition) through to Windows XP. Visit the Madentec website to download the free Discover software updater. For technical assistance with installation of the updater contact techsup@madentec.com.
View/Download
- IntelliSwitch Information Sheet (pdf 368 KB)
for Australia | for New Zealand
Discover:Board is targeted at the following age ranges:
- All Ages
Discover:Board is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Switch use
- Access to computers
- Cause-and-effect
- Switch timing
- Choosing with a switch
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