TouchChat HD (PR18119)
TouchChat app
https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/18119
TouchChat HD is a communication app for the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. It enables users to produce words, phrases and sentences using synthesised or digitised speech. TouchChat HD has a library of over 10,000 symbol stix, six pre-programmed vocabulary organisations, spelling with basic word prediction and can be customised to suit individual needs. TouchChat HD has facebook, twitter and Tumblr capabilities, email and sms.
General Details
- Additional Specifications
Some vocabularies and languages are only available through in-app purchase. These include:
- Hebrew and Arabic language packs
- WordPower vocabulary
- Gateway Vocabulary
- iEssence Vocabulary
- TalkAbout AAC vocabulary
- Pixon 60 vocabulary- Manufacturer/Country
- TouchChat/Saltillo/USA
- Websites
- Printable TouchChat Communication Boards - https://saltillo.com/chatcorner/content/29
- Developer Website - http://touchchatapp.com/
- TouchChat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/touchchat1
- Silver Kite - TouchChat Information - http://www.silver-kite.com/index.php?request=touchchat
- TouchChat Pageset Options - http://touchchatapp.com/page-sets
Features
Voice Output
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Voices :
- Acapela
- IVONA
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Languages available:
- Arabic
- English
- French Canadian
- Hebrew
- Spanish
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Accent:
- Australian
- UK
- US
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Auditory feedback :
- beep on button press
- speak character
- speak on selection
- speak word
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Voice output:
- computer generated synthesised speech
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Speech/ Voice customisation:
- Pitch
- Speed/ speech rate
- Volume
Visual Display
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Font size:
- Fully customisable
Access Options
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Access method:
- direct access
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Accessibility features:
- key delay / acceptance
- touch sensitivity adjustment
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Keyboard features:
- QWERTY
Rate Enhancement
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Rate enhancement features:
- word prediction
Manual
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Manuals and support material :
- online
Language Set Up
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Language Representation :
- Alphabet/ text based
- single meaning pictures
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Level of Customisation:
- customise with own images
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Vocabularies:
- Essence
- Gateway
- MultiChat
- TouchChat
- WordPower
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Symbols :
- Symbol Stix
Set Up or Installation
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Operating system(s) :
- Apple iOS
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Purchase Options:
- App Store
- In-App purchases
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Sharing:
- App-to-App Sharing
- iMessage
- SMS
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Editing Software:
- Edit on device
- Remote Editing
- Windows
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Installation:
- Internet download
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Operation:
- offline
- online
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File transfer and backup :
- Wifi
Models / Specifications
- Model TouchChat HD - Lite: evaluation version with no voice output
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- Model TouchChat HD - AAC with WordPower: full features plus WordPower pagesets
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- Model TouchChat HD - AAC: full features
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Suppliers (1)
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iTunes (online only)
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https://ilcaustralia.org.au/suppliers/9113
See supplier website or your telephone directory for location of your nearest store.
- company website http://www.apple.com/au/itunes/
Agents (0)
Importers (0)
Manufacturers (0)
Images
WordPower 42 Basic pageset
4 Basic pageset
My Core pageset
My QuickChat pageset
Spelling pageset
MultiChat 15 pageset
VocabPC pageset
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
Disclaimer
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