EVAS - Electronic Vision Access Solutions

39 Canal Street
P.O. Box 371
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
United States
Telephone: 800-872-3827 or 401-596-3155.
TT: 401-596-3500.
Fax: 401-596-3979.
Web: http://www.evas.com.
Email: contact@evas.com.

Products manufactured by EVAS - Electronic Vision Access Solutions (listed alphabetically)

1. BRAILLE-LABELLED DISKETTES

   Braille Labelled Diskettes are 3.5-inch and 5.25 inch computer diskettes designed to allow people who read Braille to determine the technical specification of a diskette and to create their own labels. An enclosed user kit contains pressure sensitive labels that may be embossed with information about the diskette contents and applied to the diskette. The diskettes are packaged in boxes of ten, and the price varies according to the number of boxes ordered. COMPATABILITY: For use on all computers.

2. EVAS DELL XTRA SERIES LATITUDE NOTEBOOK

   The EVAS Dell Xtra Series Latitude Notebook is a notebook computer designed for users who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing, or who have learning disabilities, low vision, or physical disabilities. This is an adapted version of the Latitude D600 Pentium IV notebook computer from Dell. The computer comes fully supplied with peripherals and configured for a specific disability, including low vision, blindness, deafness, literacy disabilities, or physical disabilities. OPTIONS: Hard drive or memory upgrade, and choice of operating system. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The base model is 1.2 x 10.1 x 12.4 inches. WEIGHT: The base model weighs 4.68 pounds.

Products distributed by EVAS - Electronic Vision Access Solutions (listed alphabetically)

1. 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.

2. CLARITY AF CLASSMATE

   The Clarity AF Classmate is a CCTV system designed for use by students with low vision. This system enables the user to read books and other text, view photographs, read medication bottles, view activity in the front of a classroom and work on crafts and hobbies. The built-in auto focus capability eliminates the need to adjust the focus as the height of the object being viewed changes. This portable system operates with three simple controls, offers variable contrast control, and features a camera that zooms to provide magnification from four to 38 times. The image display can be viewed in full color or in white on black. OPTIONS: A clamp mount, a carrying case, an extra-long flexible arm with mounting clamp, an LCD display, and a lens set to produce magnification up to 50 times (dependent on monitor size). DIMENSIONS: The optional display is 10.4 inches. In distance viewing, two-inch letters are magnified to 2.75 inches at 20 feet. WEIGHT: Less than 13 pounds with optional dispay and carrying case. WARRANTY: A two-year warranty is standard; an extended warranty is available.

3. CLEARNOTE+

   The ClearNote+ is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals who have low vision. Depending upon screen size, this unit can provide continuous magnification from 1.7x to 57x and the three-in-one camera enable near, self, and distance viewing. The camera enables the user to view a white board during a meeting, take notes from a lecture, or read printed reports while simultaneously accessing information on a personal computer. In addition, an 18x optical zoom enhances functionality and image quality. This unit has Always-In-Focus technology designed to ensure crisp, clear focus on every image, which can be viewed in full color, black and white, reverse, and semi-color high-contrast viewing modes. Picture-In-Picture software enables the viewing window to be positioned anywhere on the computer screen. This magnifier also offers line markers and text windows, as well as compatibility with ZoomText and SuperNova (not included; see separate entries). Other features include the ability to save the displayed screen and to integrate with a laptop or VGA monitor through USB and VGA connections. A carrying case is included. POWER: Uses four-hour internal rechargeable battery (included). COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible personal computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) and USB port. WEIGHT: 5.6 pounds. WARRANTY: Two-year warranty.

4. FLIPPER

   Flipper is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Flipper consists of a lightweight camera that sits on a rolling base, rotates 225 degrees and connects to any television. The user points the camera in the desired direction and views the magnified image on the connected television screen. Control knobs allow the user to change the magnification level and contrast. This magnifier can also be connected to a computer monitor, although additional hardware may be required. Flipper can be used for near, intermediate, and distance viewing. The magnification range is 6 to 30 times original size for near objects and 1 to 12 times original size for distant objects. Flipper magnifies in full color with auto-focus magnification and multiple contrast options, and can magnify images on any surface. The system includes a video cable, switch assembly, and power adapter. OPTIONS: Flippper Stand allowing the unit to function as a desktop video magnifier (see separate entry); carrying case. DIMENSIONS: Less than seven inches high. WEIGHT: One pound. WARRANTY: One year.

5. JORDY

   JORDY is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is worn like a pair of glasses, and can be used for such activities as watching television, using a computer, reading and writing, painting, playing cards or board games, and more. Objects are magnified up to 30 times. This video magnifier features a wide field of view, automatic focus, object locator capability, focus lock capability, and digital zoom capability. There are four viewing modes: Full color, black and white, high contrast positive, and high contrast negative. This magnifier comes with a control unit, a plastic case, a belt clip, glare shields, and a cleaning cloth. POWER: Uses a rechargeable battery (included) or alternating current (AC) adapter (included); a battery charger is also included. OPTIONS: Soft carrying case; JORDY Stand allowing the unit to be used as a desktop video magnifier (see separate entry).

6. PARROTT JAMAICA NX HEADSET

   The Parrott Jamaica NX headset is a voice input computer terminal control interface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This monaural headset has a USB pod connection (one way USB, microphone only), and can be used for speech recognition, voice command and control, and voice recordings. It includes a noise-cancelling microphone, Translator software from VXI to enhance microphone performance, and a left- or right-side flexible microphone boom. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP Home/XP Pro, or Mac OS 9.1 and OS X operating systems. WARRANTY: Two years.

7. PARROTT TALKPRO CT1

   The Parrott TalkPro CT1 is a voice input computer control interface and telephone headset designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision or upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This monoaural speech recognition headset includes a computer/telephone switchbox, a Gentex microphone, and a pendant with Quick Disconnect, and is designed for users of computer audio applications who also work on the phone. The user can switch the headset microphone between computer and telephone with the touch of a button. The reception of audio remains ôopenö in both microphone positions. It is compatible with most phones that have the dialpad on the base, not the handset. It has a 270-degree swivel ear piece and a soft cupped ear cushion, a flexible microphone boom, and an adjustable headband. It is compatible with all computer sound cards. Other features include volume adjustment, a microphone mute button, and two 3.5 millimeter sound card plugs. OPTIONS: Foot operated switch. POWER: Uses alternating current (AC). WARRANTY: Two years.

8. PARROTT TALKPRO CT2

   The Parrott TalkPro CT2 is a voice input computer terminal control interface and telephone headset designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision or upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This binaural headset comes with a Gentex microphone, a computer/telephony switchbox, and a pendant with Quick Disconnect, and is designed for users of computer audio applications who also work on the phone. The user can switch the headset microphone between computer and telephone with the touch of a button. The reception of audio remains ôopenö in both microphone positions. The headset is compatible with all sound cards and with most phones that have the dialpad on the base, not the handset. It has a flexible microphone boom and an adjustable headband. Other features include volume adjustment, microphone mute, and two 3.5 millimeter sound card plugs. OPTIONS: Foot switch. POWER: Uses alternating current (AC). WARRANTY: Two years.

9. TALKPRO MAX HEADSET

   The TalkPro Max Headset is a voice input computer terminal control interface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This monaural headset incorporates a Gentex noise canceling microphone for speech recognition accuracy, and VXI Translator software to optimize voice band response and reduce distortion. The headset has an adjustable headband and a flexible microphone boom that allows left- or right-side microphone placement. It has a 270-degree swivel earpiece and a soft, cupped ear cushion. A jack for computer speakers is included. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Personal computer (PC) with soundcard; compatible with all desktop and laptop soundcards. WARRANTY: Two years.

10. TALKPRO MAX-2

    TalkPro Max-2 is a voice input computer headser designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision or upper extremity or severe physical disabilities. This binaural speech recognition headset has a Gentex noise canceling microphone and includes VXI Translator technology to optimize voice band response and reduce distortion. It has a flexible microphone boom that can be positioned on the left or right side, an adjustable headband, and a 270-degree swivel ear piece, and soft, cupped ear cushion. It also features volume control, microphone mute, quick disconnect, and a jack for computer speakers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Personal computer (PC) with sound card; compatible with all desktop and laptop sound cards. WARRANTY: Two years.

11. TALKPRO XPRESS

    The TalkPro Xpress is a speech recognition microphone headset designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision, upper extremity disabilities, or severe physical disabilities. This monaural headset is designed for computer speech input and incorporates a noise-canceling microphone to increase speech recognition accuracy. It has an adjustable headband and a flexible microphone boom that can be placed on the left or right side, as well as a 270-degree swivel ear piece with a soft cupped ear cushion. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Personal computer with sound card; since this product does not include the Parrott Translator, which solves problems associated with older sound cards, the manufacturer recommends a computer shipped later than 2000. WARRANTY: Two years.

12. VXI TALKPRO COMPUTER HEADSET

    The VXI TalkPro Computer Headset is a headset for computer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision, severe physical disabilities, or upper extremity disabilities. This monaural headset is designed for computer voice input and incorporates a noise canceling microphone and VXI Translator software, which optimizes voice band response and reduces distortion. The software works with all desktop and laptop sound cards, including older, non-standard sound cards. The headset has an adjustable headband and a flexible microphone boom for left- or right-side microphone placement. It also has a 270-degree swivel ear piece and a soft, cupped ear cushion, plus a jack for computer speakers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Personal computer (PC) with sound card. WARRANTY: Two years.

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