NuVoice is the software that powers Unity, easyChat, Lamp-Words for Life, CoreScanner, WordCore and Essence Vocabularies. NuVoice comes pre-installed on the range of Accent devices. PASS software, a free download for Windows computers, allows you to run the various vocabularies available on you Accent device, without needing to use a device. This software can be used to make customizations that can be transferred to a device and make support materials.
General Details
Additional Specifications
PASS - or PRC Application and Support Software - allows you to create, modify, and save vocabularies and then load them into your communication device. Use PASS to create support materials, such as cheat sheets, manual boards, and vocabulary lists.
AAC support professionals use PASS to prepare content for their client's device without needing the device present.
PASS software version 11-11 requires you to register the program to allow the software to speak for 90 days. Once the PASS software is downloaded and installed, you will receive a message asking if you would like the 90 day speech trial.
Manufacturer/Country
Prentke Romich Company
Warranty
N/a
Websites
- Using 'Write with Icons' in PASS Demo Software - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIzQ79WcGUM&list=PLeOTpEi0oXbjHE96Vbqlu7AZ_lAcQJq-Z&index=3
- PASS software download - https://www.prentrom.com/prc_advantage/free-software-download-pass
- NuVoice Software Manual - https://www.prentrom.com/support/accent
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model One model only: Windows compatibility only
Features
Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.
Voice Output
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Voices :
- Acapela
- IVONA
- Nuance
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Accent:
- Australian
- UK
- US
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Auditory feedback :
- beep on button press
- speak sentence
- speak word
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Voice output:
- computer generated synthesised speech
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Languages available:
- English
- Spanish
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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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Accessibility features:
- auditory prompts
- font size adjustment
- key delay / acceptance
- key latching
- rate enhancement
- touch sensitivity adjustment
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Scanning features:
- auditory scanning
- automatic scanning
- single switch scanning
- two switch scanning
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Scanning patterns:
- Block Scanning
- Column Row Scanning
- Group Row Column scanning
- Linear
- Linear with reverse scan (overscan)
- Row Column Scanning
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Access method:
- Direct selection
- External switch
- Eye gaze
- Head tracking mouse
- mouse
- Mouse emulators
- Switch joystick
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Keyboard features:
- QWERTY
Rate Enhancement
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Rate enhancement features:
- core words
- phrase list
- word prediction
Manual
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Manuals and support material :
- online
Language Set Up
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Pre-programmed templates :
- Adult page sets
- Preschool page sets
- Teenager page sets
- Young adult page sets
- Young child page sets
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Language Representation :
- Alphabet/ text based
- Semantic Compaction
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Level of Customisation:
- fully customisable
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Vocabularies:
- LAMP
- Unity
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Symbols :
- Minspeak icons
Suppliers (1)
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All Suppliers
Prentke Romich Company (Ohio)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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| P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
USA Suppliers
Prentke Romich Company (Ohio)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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| P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
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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