NOVA Chat 12 (PR19969)
NOVA Chat 12
https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/19969
NOVA Chat 12 is a dynamic display voice output device with Chat software on an Android platform. It features a twelve inch display. Several vocabulary configurations are available in both PCS and SymbolStix symbols. It comes with Ivona and Acapela voices. The NOVA Chat 12 has a carry handle and bluetooth speakers attached. A carry bag is also provided.
General Details
- Manufacturer/Country
- Saltillo / United States America
- Websites
- Saltillo YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/saltillocorp
- Saltillo Low Tech Communication Boards - https://saltillo.com/chatcorner/content/29
- Saltillo NOVA Chat User's Guide - http://cache.saltillo.com/downloads/nova-chat-standard-users-guide-2.pdf
- Saltillo NOVA Chat Quick Reference Guide - https://saltillo.com/downloads/nova-quick-reference-guide-final.pdf
- Australian Supplier - Liberator - http://liberator.net.au/products/high-tech-communication-aids/nova-chat-12
- Saltillo Website - http://saltillo.com/products/nova-chat-12
- Saltillo Support Website - https://saltillo.com/support#nova-chat-8-2
- Saltillo Chat Editor Software Download - https://saltillo.com/support/download_category/all-downloads-13
- Saltillo NOVA Chat 12 Software Updates - https://saltillo.com/support/download_category/english-6
- Saltillo Online Training - http://saltillo.com/training/recorded
Features
Speech Generating Device Mounting & Positioning
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Positioning:
- Angled
- Built in stand
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Mounting Accessories:
- Daessy mounting plate
- Rehadapt mounting plate
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In Built Mounting Options:
- Integrated mounting points
Speech Generating Device Accessories
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Carry Accessories:
- Backpack
- Handle
- Shoulder strap
- Soft case
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Keyguards:
- Custom made
- Off the shelf
- Solid colour
Access Options
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Auditory scanning:
- Alternative cue
- Item cues
- Row column cues
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Scanning features:
- automatic scanning
- single switch scanning
- step scanning
- two switch scanning
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Access method:
- Direct selection
- On screen switch
- Powered wheelchair joystick
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Accessibility features:
- font size adjustment
- key delay / acceptance
- key feedback
- touch sensitivity adjustment
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Scanning patterns:
- Linear
- Row Column Scanning
Visual Display
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Display screen :
- Colour touchscreen
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Font size:
- Fully customisable
Built In Features
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Social communication and recreation features:
- Access to computer outside communication software
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Camera:
- Front facing
- Rear facing
Rate Enhancement
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Rate enhancement features:
- categorised phrases
- core words
- phrase list
- word prediction
Manual
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Manuals and support material :
- included with product
- online
Power Source
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Power source:
- separate battery charger
- USB connection with a mains powered device
Voice Output
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Voices :
- Acapela
- IVONA
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Accent:
- Australian
- UK
- US
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Voice output:
- computer generated synthesised speech
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Languages available:
- English
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Speech/ Voice customisation:
- Pitch
- Pronunciation
- Speed/ speech rate
- Volume
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Auditory feedback :
- speak character
- speak sentence
- speak word
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Speaker/s position:
- Underside of device
Language Set Up
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Pre-programmed templates :
- Adult page sets
- Teenager page sets
- Young child page sets
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Language Representation :
- Alphabet/ text based
- single meaning pictures
- visual scene displays
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Vocabularies:
- ChatPower
- Essence
- MultiChat
- Vocab PC
- WordPower
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Type of Device:
- dedicated device
- dynamic display
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Software Options:
- NOVA chat Editor
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Symbols :
- PCS
- Symbol Stix
Set Up or Installation
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Operating system(s) :
- Android
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File transfer and backup :
- cable
- external software required
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Editing Software:
- Edit on device
- Windows
Models / Specifications
- Model NOVA Chat 12 Dedicated: Dedicated version, unable to access Android functions such as apps
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- Size of Screen 310 mm
- Duration of battery life 10 h
- Height Overall 210 mm
- Width Overall 300 mm
- Weight Overall 1.3 kg
- Depth Overall 30 mm
- Model NOVA Chat 12 Non-Dedicated: NOVA chat 10 Non-Dedicated
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- Size of Screen 310 mm
- Duration of battery life 10 h
- Height Overall 210 mm
- Width Overall 300 mm
- Weight Overall 1.3 kg
- Depth Overall 30 mm
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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
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