Telesensory (S) Pte Ltd (formerly Telesensory Corporation)

4545 Stockdale Highway, Suite F
Bakersfield, California 93309
United States
Telephone: 800-804-8004 or 650-743-9515.
Fax: 661-832-6557.
Web: http://www.telesensory.com.
Email: info@telesensory.com.

Products manufactured by Telesensory (S) Pte Ltd (formerly Telesensory Corporation) (listed alphabetically)

1. ALADDIN AMBASSADOR & ALADDIN AMBASSADOR PRO

   The Aladdin Ambassador is a voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to convert text from books, magazines, and other printed materials to high-quality speech using DECtalk speech synthesis software. This system has a 1.08 gigabyte hard drive with the capacity to hold 60,000 pages of text. A built-in tape recorder jack allows a tape recorder to be attached to make recordings. Features are operated using three controls (on/off switch, a voice speed knob, and a volume control knob) and a keypad. This machine can be used with headphones and it continues to scan while the reader listens.The Ambassador Pro provides expanded features through a 19-key keypad or a computer keyboard. In addition to the basic Ambassador features, the Pro enables extended navigation flexibility to browse by page, paragraph, line, word, column, and more. The reader can batch scan documents, have unfamiliar words spelled aloud, set and advance to bookmarks, and use a 3.5-inch floppy disk for additional storage. DIMENSIONS (WxHxL): 13 x 8 x 22 inches. WARRANTY: 30-day money back guarantee and a one-year manufacturer's limited warranty.

2. ALADDIN APEX (MODELS GF9A-17 & GF9A-20)

   The Aladdin Apex, models GF9A-17 and GF9A-20, is a video magnitifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This desktop video magnifier has an adjustable flat panel monitor that can be raised or lowered to bring the image to eye level, moved forward or backward to the optimum viewing distance, and tilted to reduce glare. The monitor also folds down for storage. Viewing features include 24 color select options, high contrast, line markers, shadow masking, and continuous auto focus with manual override. Magnification ranges from 3 to 48 times original size on model GF9A-17 or 3.5 to 56 times original size on model GF9A-20. POWER: Uses 100-240 VAC (¦10%), 47-63 Hz, 85W maximum. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 18.5 x 20.5 x 16 inches for model GF9A-17 and 18.5 x 21.5 x 20 inches for model GF9A-20. Model GF9A-17 has a 17-inch monitor and model GF9A-20 has a 20-inch monitor. WEIGHT: 47 pounds for the 17-inch model and 52 pounds for 20-inch model. WARRANTY: Two years with a 30-day money back guarantee.

3. ALADDIN CLASSIC

   The Aladdin Classic is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 17-inch black-and-white monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position. Adjustable drag-and-lock margin stops enable viewing of columns. This system provides print magnification to more than two inches high, bright negative viewing mode, and a photo viewing mode. The unit offers magnification from 4 X to 25X. Controls include a size control lever for magnification change, a focus control knob, and a picture control lever with four positions. OPTIONS: Tabletop monitor stand, plexiglass sheet, carrying case, and dust cover. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 15.6 x 21.5 x 22 inches. The viewing area on the monitor is 12.8 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 37 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship. A three-year extended warranty is available.

4. ALADDIN COMPANION

   The Aladdin Companion is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This portable system features a built-in carrying handle, a fixed reading table, and a nine-inch black-and-white monitor. This system provides print magnification to more than one inch high, bright negative viewing mode, and a photo viewing mode. The unit offers magnification from 2.8X to 17.5X. Television inputs enable the unit to be connected to a television for viewing a larger image. Controls include a size control lever for magnification change, a focus control lever, and a variable picture control knob. OPTIONS: Moveable reading table, dust cover, and a television connection cable. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 14.5 x 21 x 18 inches. The viewing area on the monitor is 8.5 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 18 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

5. ALADDIN GENIE PRO

   The Aladdin Genie Pro is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system can be used with SVGA and multi-sync monitors, S-video monitors, and television monitors (monitor not included). The reading table has a large, non-glare platform that assists in reading oversized books and moves freely in any direction. This system offers a split screen mode which permits simultaneous display of the magnified image and the computer image or full-screen toggle may be selected. The system utilizes a set-up mode to precisely align the camera picture with the computer display when in split-screen mode. Print can be magnified to more than five inches high on a 17-inch monitor and standard features include bright negative viewing mode, color select mode to enable a choice of background and letter color, full-color viewing mode, and full-color photo mode. Additional features include shadow masking, which highlights one area of the screen while dimming the rest, and underlining, which places an adjustable line on the screen for use as a writing guide or place marker. The unit offers magnification from 5.5 X to 50X. OPTIONS: Foot pedal to toggle between screens, in-line tray that supports monitors up to 20 inches, table top monitor stand, and monitors. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 15.6 x 23.9 x 13 inches. WEIGHT: 27 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

6. ALADDIN PRO 75

   The Aladdin Pro 75 is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a fully-integrated 14-inch black-and-white monitor. The reading table has a smooth, non-glare platform to accommodate heavy books. The reading table allows reading of a full-sized sheet of paper without repositioning and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table fully or partially in position. The unit also offers adjustable drag and margin stops. This system provides print magnification to more than three inches high and magnification from 4.5 X to 50X. The unit also offers shadow masking, which highlights one area of the screen while dimming the rest, and underlining, which places an adjustable line on the screen for use as a writing guide or place marker. Controls include an on/off switch, a magnification lever, a picture control selector, a fine focus knob, and a shadow mask and line marker knob. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 15.6 x 22.7 x 21.25 inches. The reading table is 15.6 inches wide x 16.4 inches deep. The viewing area on the standard monitor is 12.8 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 42.5 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

7. ALADDIN RAINBOW

   The Aladdin Rainbow is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 14-inch color monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position. The unit also offers adjustable drag-and-lock and margin stops for viewing columns. This system provides print magnification to more than three inches high, bright negative viewing mode, color select mode to enable a choice of background and letter color, full-color viewing mode, and full-color photo mode. The unit offers magnification from 4.5 X to 50X. Controls include a size control lever for magnification change, a focus control knob, and a picture control lever with six positions. OPTIONS: Carrying case and dust cover. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 15.6 x 21.5 x 22 inches. The viewing area on the standard monitor is 13.3 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 44.7 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

8. ALADDIN RAINBOW PRO

   The Aladdin Rainbow Pro is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 14-inch color monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books and it moves freely in any direction.This system provides print magnification to more than three inches high, bright negative viewing mode, color select mode to enable a choice of background and letter color, full-color viewing mode, and full-color photo mode. Additional features include shadow masking, which highlights one area of the screen while dimming the rest, and underlining, which places an adjustable line on the screen for use as a writing guide or place marker. The unit offers magnification from 4.5 X to 50X. Controls include a size control lever for magnification change, a focus control knob, a picture control lever with six positions, shadow mask/line marker knob, and a tint control knob to adjust image color. OPTIONS: Carrying case and dust cover. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 15.6 x 21.5 x 22 inches. The viewing area on the standard monitor is 13.3 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 44.7 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

9. ALADDIN ULTRA

   The Aladdin Ultra is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 17-inch black-and-white monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position. Adjustable drag-and-lock margin stops enable viewing of columns. This system provides print magnification to more than four inches high, bright negative viewing mode, and a photo viewing mode. The unit offers magnification from 5.4 X to 60X. Controls include a size control lever for magnification change, a focus control knob, and a picture control lever. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 17 x 20.1 x 27 inches. The viewing area on the standard monitor is 16.5 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 51.4 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

10. ALADDIN ULTRA PRO 75

    The Aladdin Ultra Pro 75 is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 17-inch black-and-white monitor. The Feather Touch reading table has a large, smooth non-glare platform to accommodate heavy books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position or minimizes movement from front to back. Adjustable drag-and-lock margin stops enable viewing of columns. This system includes Telesensory's fast-refresh system which provides a faster refresh rate to assist those who may observe screen flicker while relying on peripheral vision for reading. The unit also provides print magnification to more than four inches high, bright negative viewing mode, and a photo viewing mode. A shadow mask feature highlights one area of the screen while dimming the rest, enabling the user to focus on one area or line at a time. An underline feature places an adjustable underline on the screen to use as a writing guide or to keep one's place while reading or viewing documents. The unit offers magnification from 5.4 X to 60X. Controls include a size control lever for magnification change, a focus control knob, a picture control lever with four positions, and a shadow mask/underline knob. OPTIONS: Tabletop monitor stand, plexiglass sheet, 20-inch S-video monitor, and a 17-inch SVGA monitor. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 17 x 20.1 x 27 inches. The viewing area on the standard monitor is 16.5 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 51.4 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

11. ATLAS 600

    The Atlas 600 is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system can be used with S-video monitors and television monitors (monitor not included). The reading table has a large, non-glare platform that assists in reading oversized books and moves freely in any direction. A large lever locks the table in position if desired. Print can be magnified to more than five inches high on a 20-inch monitor and standard features include bright negative viewing mode, pseudo color mode to enable a choice of background and letter color, full-color viewing mode, and full-color photo mode. The unit offers magnification from 6.5 X to 58X. OPTIONS: In-line tray that supports monitors up to 20 inches, table top monitor stand, monitor connection cables, and monitors. DIMENSIONS (WxDxH): 15.6 x 23.9 x 13 inches. WEIGHT: 27 pounds. WARRANTY: 30-day money-back guarantee and a two-year manufacturer's limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

12. ATLAS 610

    The Atlas 610 is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It consists of a camera unit, which can be connected to any size S-video or NTSC television monitor (not included) to create a full color video magnification system. It has simple, easy-to-use controls, including one-touch auto-focus with manual override, and special viewing modes to accommodate individual eye conditions. Magnification ranges from 4X to 40X on a 20-inch monitor. POWER: Uses 115 volts alternating current (AC), 50 watts maximum. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 13 x 23.9 x 15.6 inches. WEIGHT: 27 pounds. WARRANTY: 2 years for sales in the United States with a 30-day money back guarantee.

13. MINIVIEWER

    The MiniViewer is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It enlarges text or images five, ten, or 15 times on a full color, high resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. It can be used to read catalogs, greeting cards, personal mail, recipes, and menus. Documents can be viewed in full color, high-contrast black-on-white, or inverse white-on-black modes. This portable video magnifier can operate in temperatures from 41 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. POWER: Uses 100-240 volts alternating current (AC) or battery pack (optional). OPTIONS: Carrying case. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): Unit is 2.76 x 4.29 x 6.38 inches; display is 5.75 inches diagonal. WEIGHT: 1.76 pounds. WARRANTY: One year with a 30-day money back guarantee.

14. OLYMPIA (MODEL MV2X)

    Olympia, model MV2X, is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It features a built-in LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, and can also be connected to any compatible television monitor. Magnification levels are 3.3, 6, and 10 times original size in picture mode; 4.3, 7.8, and 13 times in wide screen mode; and 8.6, 15.6, 26 times in Max Magnification mode. Other features include adjustable brightness; a tilted screen to reduce glare; and a choice of positive, negative, or color viewing mode. The magnifier comes with a writing stand and a carrying case. POWER: Uses household current or recharageable battery pack (included). An optional car battery pack charger is available. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4.25 x 8.2 x 5.4 inches. Display screen is 7 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 2.5 pounds. WARRANTY: Two-year US warranty with a 30-day money back guarantee.

15. OVATION

    Ovation is a voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Its flatbed scanner accommodates newspapers, books, and magazines. Documents are scanned, stored in files, and converted to audio output. Users can move through documents by page, paragraph, or sentence. Up to 500,000 pages can be stored, with up to 20 pages per individual file. File names can be recorded in the user's own voice. Playback features include fast forward, rewind, electronic bookmarking, male or female voice, and adjustable volume, speed, and voice tone. The machine comes with a carrying case. POWER: Uses 115 to 230 volts alternating current (AC), 50 to 60 hertz, 75 watts. OPTIONS: Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3.5 x 19.3 x 12.8 inches. WEIGHT: 14.74 pounds. WARRANTY: 1 year with a 30-day money back guarantee.

16. PICO

    Pico is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit fits in a purse or pocket, and can be used to read even in dimly lit surroundings. Images are magnified 3 to 11 times and displayed in color, positive text (black on white), negative text (white on black), or yellow on blue modes. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1.1 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches. Display is 4 inches diagonally. WEIGHT: 10 ounces. WARRANTY: 30-day money back guarantee.

17. READING EDGE

    The Reading Edge is a voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This stand-alone reading machine integrates a bookedge scanner scanning at 300 dots per inch (dpi), Xerox Imaging Systems (XIS) proprietary Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) Software, a speech synthesizer, a speaker, and a moveable ergonomically-designed 18-button keypad. The high-speed bookedge scanner can handle books and other bound materials of any size without distortion or additional support. An automatic page orientation feature adjusts scanned images that are upside down and continues reading without interruption. The scanner can read documents from 3 x 5 inches up to 8.5 x 17 inches and performs both portrait and landscape recognition. The volume and speaking knobs have different textures and rotation patterns, enabling users to easily differentiate them by touch. High contrast black and yellow coloration allows users with low vision to locate important features. A convex fan on the back of the machine allows for placement next to a wall. A credit card sized memory card contains the system and language software and is inserted in a slot dimpled for easy identification. Cards are available in several languages, allowing the user to change languages by simply changing cards. This reading machine is built around a SPARC processor and operates faster than 386-based systems. The ICR software uses artificial intelligence and can read virtually any typeface or size in single or multiple column formats. The Reading Edge can provide voice output for bold or italicized print with a different voice for emphasis. Scanned documents can be saved, recorded on a tape recorder via a line out jack, or sent to a personal computer via a serial communications port where they can be manipulated or sent to a Braille printer. A headphone jack allows for private listening. Print and audio users' guides are included. OPTIONS: An optional carrying case allows The Reading Edge to be carried with a shoulder strap, a hand strap, or as a backpack. An optional automatic document feeder is available for scanning multiple page documents. Italian, French, German, and Swedish language cards are also available. POWER: 60 watts, 2 amps maximum. Requires grounded outlet 100-240 VAC at 47-63 Hz. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 7.5 x 19.5 x 15 inches WEIGHT: 24 pounds. COLOR: High contrast black and yellow exterior. Light green is dropout color for scanner. WARRANTY: One year limited warranty.

18. SEETV

    SeeTV is a television screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This device magnifies the TV screen, and enables the user to select an area of the screen to view in greater detail.

19. SOUNDADVICE (MODEL XA2)

    SoundAdvice, model XA2, is a voice input and output web browser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program enables the user to interact with a personal computer (PC) without touching the keyboard. It follows natural voice commands, and responds to questions in a user-selected voice, using VoiceBox Voice Information Retrieval Software to to obtain answers to questions on hundreds of topics, including weather, stock quotes, and world news. The software can also be used to play MP3's, or connect to streaming audio stations. It can supply jokes, recipes, sports scores, statistics, trivia, spelling assistance, definitions, encyclopedia entries, and information on low vision services and solutions. The user can access media files on the PC, and listen to music while searching or browsing. E-mail can be read through hands-free voice access to Microsoft Outlook. The program works with multiple input devices, including desktop microphones and wireless headsets with microphone, and the keyboard for silent (non-voice) operation. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 800 megahertz (MHz) Intel processor or AMD equivalent, with 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) recommended for XP laptop systems; Windows 2000/XP operating system; 256 megabytes (MB) system memory, with 512 MB recommended on XP systems; 760 MB free hard drive space, with an additional 500 MB needed during installation; Windows Media Player 6.4 or later; Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; full-duplex sound card; microphone and speakers; and TCP/IP Internet connection over 10/100 Ethernet LAN/WAN, DSL/cable modem, ISDN router or 56K dial-up modem.

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