Tobii Communicator is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software platform designed with you in mind. Communicator converts text and symbols into clear speech, gives you computer access and even allows you to control devices and appliances in your surroundings (ECU). Communicate the way you want, when you want, giving you new levels of control and independence.
Who is helped by Tobii Communicator? Tobii Communicator is designed for use by all individuals with communication disabilities, at various levels. It is also ideal for those creating page sets and communication boards, such as speech and language therapists (SLP), special education teachers, family members and care givers.
Communicator works seamlessly with, but is not limited to, Tobii speech generating devices such as the Tobii C8, C12 and C15.
Effective communication In today's world, the ability to go beyond face-to-face communication is increasingly important. Access to e-mail and messaging enhances the independence and quality of life of many AAC users. Being able to engage in private en personal conversations without the assistance of a helper is of huge importance to many people - all of which is possible with Communicator.
Tobii Communicator allows for high levels of personalisation and for multiple user profiles and getting started couldn't be easier: you can be up and running in minutes, ready to chat, joke, give opinions, sends texts or surf the Internet. And with powerful time saving tools such as word and phrase prediction, communication is quicker than ever.
Extended functionality Tobii Communicator is suitable for all levels of cognitive and physical ability, featuring symbols and pictures for users who cannot write or the choice of keyboard layouts for text, telephone and computer access for users who can.
Using the different Tobii Sono Suite software products, the functionality of Tobii Communicator can be extended even further.
Tobii Communicator supports a full range of input methods; from keyboard and mouse input, to scan, switch, head mouse and eye control. And whichever method you use, with Tobii Communicator you can use infrared light transceivers to control your environment, giving you even greater independence*.
*Additional equipment or licenses may be required for turning your device into an environmental control unit (ECU) to interact with household objects and to enable it for long distance communication such as internet, chat etc.
System requirements
Tobii Communicator 4 requires a PC running Windows XP or better, 1 GB RAM recommended, up to 200 MD free storage space and a display size of at least 800 x 600 pixels though a larger display is recommended.
To use read-aloud features in page sets you must also install synthesised speech which requires up to an additional 750 MB of free storage space.
Powerful Communication software for either text- or symbol-based communication through an dynamic communication aid. Use and customise pre-programmed communication page sets or build your own user interface for face-to-face communication and computer access. Includes male and female High Quality Acapela synthetic voices and the extensive collection of SymbolstixTM symbols.
$1,050
Tobii Communicator 4 Premium
Powerful Communication software for either text- or symbol-based communication through an electronical communication aid. Use and customise pre-programmed communication page sets or build your own user interface for face-to-face communication, lonmg-distance-communication and computer access. Functions included: IR Environmental Control, E-Mail, SMS, Phone functions, Chat, Calendar, Picture Viewer, and may more. Includes male and female High Quality Acapela synthetic voices and the extensive collection of SymbolstixTM symbols.
$1,150
Tobii Communicator 4 Light
Tobii Communicator software packaged as a powerful computer access tool. Use pre-produced onscreen keyboards or create own access tools to all computer functions. Sythetic voice or SymbolStix are not part of this package.
$685
PCS Symbols for Communicator
& SymbolMate
Mayer Johnson's PCS symbols (approx. 4500 symbols) as add-on library for Tobii Communicator and SymbolMate.
$300
Widget Symbols for Communicator
Widget Literacy Symbols for Tobii Communicator 4.
$300
WordRead Plus Australian
Includes 2 Australian Realspeak Solo voices "Karen" and "Lee". The Australian voices will work with Tobii Communicator Standard and Premium.
