iCommunicator™ Product Features

 

Advanced technology to solve difficult communication challenges in education, the workplace, and public access areas. iCommunicator™ Capabilities and Possibilities The capabilities of the iCommunicator™ provide end users with a myriad of possibilities to increase independence and achievement, and improve communication and quality of life. Major code changes have been made in Version 3.1 to ensure a more reliable and efficient program. Reduce communication barriers in all natural environments. Provide equal access to acoustic information in listening environments Build self-confidence and increase participation and independence in everyday learning and communication activities. Provide an interactive solution to communication accessibility challenges in educational, workplace, and public venues. Increase achievement and advancement in educational and workplace environments. Provide privacy in sensitive communication situations.

Efficient Real-time Translation Speech to text Speech to video sign language Speech to computer-generated voice Text to computer-generated voice or video sign language Special Features for End Users The iCommunicator™ program's unique technological features provide end users with unparalleled opportunities to achieve efficient, effective communication. The signing engine has been rewritten to be faster and more efficient. More than 9,200 individual video clips are contained in the iCommunicator™ program's lexicon. Translation Actions and End User Options translates spoken language to real time on-screen text adjust the font size for comfortable viewing adjust the size of the text window display translates spoken language to video sign language signs on-screen text adjust the signing speed adjust the size of the signing window (custom mode) locate a sign using the word list feature speaks on-screen text using a clear computer-generated voice select the speaking voice (e.g., male or female) adjust the pitch and rate (e.g., speed) of the computer-generated speech deliver written manuscripts and reports using computer-generated speech listen to stories or lectures delivered via computer-generated speech Other Unique Features and Capabilities save text for later use, editing, or clarification insert notes into real time text for later reference formulate questions and statements for immediate response in class, during meetings, or personal conversations prepare and execute ideas, formulated statements and questions using Quick Say/Edit function keys quickly navigate the keyboard using hotkeys choose a desirable, personalized color scheme select a comfortable mode of computer use -- either standard mode or custom mode "lock" signing (if preferred) protect notes by using Autosave and selecting the time interval eliminate unwanted translations by using the onscreen microphone ON/OFF button Potential to Improve Speech Recognition and Intelligibility speaks incoming words to enhance speech recognition ability allows for text converted to speech playback at variable rates to improve speech recognition and intelligibility allows coupling of peripheral hearing devices (e.g., hearing aids, FM systems, cochlear implant speech processors) directly to the system to clearly hear the speaker or the computer generated voice Opportunity to Enhance Language and Literacy Skills access definitions using the electronic dictionary access the sign for a specific word in the Text Window immediate text display using Show Results Box associate spoken words with displayed text and sign language delivered in English word order Special Features for Speakers The iCommunicator's exclusive features provide speakers the opportunity to easily and directly converse with persons with special communication needs. enhanced speech and voice recognition translation accuracy through iCommunicator's expertly integrated system user friendly on-screen prompts and dialogue boxes to assist speakers during speech/voice recognition training speaker verification window to protect the user's speech/voice files opportunity for most speakers to achieve 90% (or better) speech and voice recognition translation in 1 hour or less of training time fine tuning of speech/voice file through a guided vocabulary building process ability to decrease speech/voice recognition training time by analyzing documents (e.g., electronic versions of texts and manuscripts, scanned materials, summaries, glossaries, and vocabulary lists) fine tune speech/voice file using special features in Dragon NaturallySpeaking 6.0, such as the Accuracy Center and the Acoustic Optimizer Want to Learn More? Call 1.800.245.2133 to learn more about how you, your school, organization, club, governmental agency or company can benefit from this exciting technology. On Site demonstrations are available throughout most of the United States. email us now.