ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.

1965 SW Airport Avenue
Corvallis, Oregon 97333
United States
Telephone: 866-836-2184 or 541-754-4002.
Fax: 541-738-6505.
Web: http://www.viewplus.com.

Products manufactured by ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. AUDIO GRAPHING CALCULATOR

   The Audio Graphing Calculator (AGC) is an audible graphing calculator program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or visual dyslexia. This on-screen graphing calculator is capable of displaying graphs or other sets of y-versus-x data both visually and audibly as a tone graph. The audio tone plot gives users access to plots comparable to that on standard graphing calculators. The AGC also has advanced matrix functions as well as the abilities to locate polar coordinates , display multiple graphs, and find intersections. The program is entirely accessible in audio through a variety of non-speech sound cues and a self-voicing speech engine. It also features speaking menus, scalable visual display, keyboard navigation, and tactile output options. The combination of visual and audible cues is helpful to individuals with visual learning disabilities or math anxiety. In addition to its ability to graph and display functions, this calculator program has the standard features of a hand-held scientific graphing calculator. Along with an on-screen keypad scientific calculator, it has an expression evaluator that permits the user to define, save, and recall constants such as those used frequently in the physical sciences and in engineering. In addition to English, the AGC supports German, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish and Japanese. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Vista (32- and 64-bit)or XP (32-bit); 200 megahertz (MHz) Pentium (or equivalent) processor with 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM; 35 megabytes of hard drive space; a sound card; and a display with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600. OPTIONS: This product may be purchased on CD or downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.

2. EMFUSE COLOR BRAILLE STATION

   The EmFuse Color Braille Station is a dual Braille/print printing system designed for use in the production of print and Braille books and documents. This unit can print 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) in full color while embossing up to 400 Braille cells per second (cps). It prints double-sided with ink and Braille, and can emboss Braille in 8 different dot heights for high-resolution tactile graphics. It holds 2,350 pages up to 12x18 inches and can be reloaded while printing. It works with braille paper and standard office media including card stock, copy paper and labels (cut sheet paper only). COMPATIBILITY: Connects to IBM-compatible personal computers through a USB port or to a network printer server through an ethernet port. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista (64-bit or 32-bit) or Windows XP (32-bit only). POWER: Uses 100 to 230 volt AC. OPTIONS: Toner cartridges and image drums in black, magenta, cyan, yellow; transfer belt; waste toner box. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 37 x 45 x 25 inches. WEIGHT: 475 pounds.

3. IVEO HANDS-ON LEARNING SYSTEM

   The Iveo Hands-on-Learning System is a package containing a tactile graphics display (IVEO Touchpad) and a braille graphics program (IVEO Viewer, IVEO Creator, or IVEO Creator Pro), designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision and their teachers. The system can be used to teach subject such as biology, health, chemistry, astronomy, math, or geography with a combination of touch, sound, and sight. Three versions are available: Iveo Lite, Iveo Creator, and Iveo Creator Plus. Iveo Lite includes the IVEO Touchpad, IVEO Viewer Software, and printed curriculum samples; it allows the user to view existing IVEO files but not to create them. IVEO Creator includes the IVEO Touchpad, IVEO Creator Software with drawing tools, and printed curriculum samples; it allows the teacher to create tactile graphics files which can be viewed by the student. IVEO Creator Pro includes the IVEO Touchpad, IVEO Creator Pro Software with drawing and conversion tools, and printed curriculum samples; it allows the teacher to scan printed graphics and create tactile graphics files.

4. TIGER CUB DESKTOP EMBOSSER

   The Tiger Cub Desktop Embosser is a braille printer and tactile graphics embosser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This embosser can be used for braille production, tactile graphics, braille math with graphics, braille adhesive labels, and braille business cards, and it can emboss braille and graphics together on standard braille paper. Braille can be printed directly from mainstream Windows software like Microsoft Office, or from braille-making software like Duxbury or Megadots. Braille is embossed at speeds up to 50 characters per second on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, and graphics are embossed at 20 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, with automatic conversion of shaded and colored images to 3-D tactile graphics. The user can select from fonts including computer braille and DotsPlus braille, and print pages in portrait or landscape mode. The embosser uses a tractor feeder (included) or stack feeder, printing on paper up to 50 inches long and from four to 9.5 inches wide, with thicknesses ranging from very thin (copier type) to heavy cardstock or plastic. The printer comes with parallel and serial ports. OPTIONS: Stack paper feeder. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMTS: 486 or higher processor and Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP. Compatible braille software includes Duxbury Braille Translator, Megadots, and Microsoft Office. Compatible with graphics software for the Windows operating system. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5.2 x 13.1 x 17 inches. WEIGHT: 16.5 pounds. WARRANTY: 30 day money back guarantee and 1 year parts and service. An extended warranty is available from the manufacturer.

5. TIGER CUB JR. PERSONAL EMBOSSER

   The Tiger Cub Jr. Personal Embosser is a braille printer and tactile graphics embosser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This embosser can be used for braille production, tactile graphics, braille math with graphics, braille adhesive labels, and braille business cards, and it can emboss braille and graphics together on standard braille paper. Braille can be printed directly from mainstream Windows software like Microsoft Office, or from braille-making software like Duxbury or Megadots. Braille is embossed at speeds up to 30 characters per second on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, and graphics are embossed at 20 dots per inch (dpi) resolution, with automatic conversion of shaded and colored images to 3-D tactile graphics. The user can select from fonts including computer braille and DotsPlus braille, and print pages in portrait or landscape mode. The embosser uses a tractor feeder (included) or stack feeder, printing on paper up to 50 inches long and from four to 9.5 inches wide, with thicknesses ranging from very thin (copier type) to heavy cardstock or plastic. The printer comes with parallel and serial ports. OPTIONS: Stack paper feeder. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMTS: 486 or higher processor and Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP. Compatible braille software includes Duxbury Braille Translator, Megadots, and Microsoft Office. Compatible with graphics software for the Windows operating system. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5.2 x 13.1 x 17 inches. WEIGHT: 16.5 pounds. WARRANTY: 30 day money back guarantee and 1 year parts and labor. An extended warranty is available from the manufacturer.

6. TIGER ELITE 150 PRINTER

   The Tiger Elite 150 Printer is a braille printer designed for use in the production of braille books and documents. Its printing speed is 150 cps (Braille cells per second), with automatic double-sided embossing. The unit is compact with heavy-duty construction for high volume production. The unit comes with the Tiger Software Suite, which can be used for Braille translation from MS Word and tactile graphics design in conjunction with computer graphics software such as Illustrator or CorelDraw. COMPATIBILITY: Connects to IBM-compatible personal computers through a USB port. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit); Vista (32 or 64 bit); or XP (32 bit). POWER: 85-264 volts at 50-60 hertz. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 8.8 x 22.3 x 13.8 inches. WEIGHT: 60 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year full warranty on parts and service.

7. TIGER ELITE 200 PRINTER

   The Tiger Elite 200 Printer is a braille printer designed for use in the production of braille books and documents. Its printing speed is 200 cps (Braille cells per second), with automatic double-sided embossing. The unit is compact with heavy-duty construction for high volume production. The unit comes with the Tiger Software Suite, which can be used for Braille translation from MS Word and tactile graphics design in conjunction with computer graphics software such as Illustrator or CorelDraw. COMPATIBILITY: Connects to IBM-compatible personal computers through a USB port. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit); Vista (32 or 64 bit); or XP (32 bit). POWER: 85-264 volts at 50-60 hertz. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 8.8 x 22.3 x 13.8 inches. WEIGHT: 60 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year full warranty on parts and service.

8. TIGER MAX

   Tiger Max is a desktop braille and tactile graphics embosser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This embosser can be used for braille production, tactile graphics, braille math with graphics, braille adhesive labels, and business cards. With this printer, braille and graphics can be embossed together on regular braille paper, rather than thermal paper, and braille can be created and embossed directly from mainstream Windows software like MS Office, as well as from braille-making software like Duxbury and Megadots. ViewPlus braille translator for converting text to braille directly in Windows. Braille is printed at 60 characters per second (four pages of braille per minute on 11.5 x 11 inch paper). Graphics are printed at 20 dots per inch resolution, with automatic conversion of colored and shaded images to 3-D tactile graphics. Users can select from tactile fonts including computer braille and DotsPlus Braille, printed in portrait or landscape mode. A tractor paper feeder is included. Paper thickness is adjustable from very thin (copier type) paper to heavy cardstock/plastic with a width of 4 to 14 inches and a length up to 50 inches. Ports include a parallel port with a bi-directional IEEE 1284 in nibble mode, and a serial port with an RS - 232/C 25 connector. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 486 or higher processor; Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP. Compatible software includes Duxbury Braille Translator, Megadots, Microsoft Office, ViewPlus braille translator, and Windows graphics software. POWER: Uses 15 watts standby, 75 watts printing, with voltage from 100 to 120 volts or 220 to 240 volts. OPTIONS: Stack paper feeder, braille paper, computer paper, labels, plastic, and card stock. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 5.2 x 13.1 x 22.4 inches. WEIGHT: 18.7 pounds. WARRANTY: 1 year parts and labor, with 30 day money-back guarantee.

9. TIGER PREMIER 100 BRAILLE PRINTER

   The Tiger Premier 100 Braille Printer is a braille printer designed for use in the production of braille books and documents. Its printing speed is 100 cps (Braille cells per second), with automatic double-sided embossing. The unit comes with the Tiger Software Suite, which can be used for Braille translation from Microsoft Word or Excel and for tactile graphics design in conjunction with computer graphics software such as Illustrator or CorelDraw. OPTIONS: Floor stand for printer; Braille paper. COMPATIBILITY: Connects to IBM-compatible personal computers, network printer servers or braille notetakers through a USB port. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows Vista, XP, or 2000. POWER: 85-264 volts at 50-60 hertz. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 8.8 x 22.3 x 13.8 inches. WEIGHT: 60 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year full warranty on parts and service.

10. TIGER PREMIER 80 BRAILLE PRINTER

    The Tiger Premier 80 Braille Printer is a braille printer designed for use in the production of braille books and documents. Its printing speed is 80 cps (Braille cells per second), with automatic double-sided embossing. The unit comes with the Tiger Software Suite, which can be used for Braille translation from Microsoft Word or Excel and for tactile graphics design in conjunction with computer graphics software such as Illustrator or CorelDraw. OPTIONS: Floor stand for printer; Braille paper. COMPATIBILITY: Connects to IBM-compatible personal computers, network printer servers or braille notetakers through a USB port. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows Vista, XP, or 2000. POWER: 85-264 volts at 50-60 hertz. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 8.8 x 22.3 x 13.8 inches. WEIGHT: 60 pounds. WARRANTY: 1-year full warranty on parts and service.

11. TIGER SOFTWARE SUITE

    The Tiger Software Suite (TSS) is a braille translation and tactile graphics program designed for use in the production of Braille and tactile graphics. Text or graphics are inserted within programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel and translated instantly by the software. Braille math translation is also available. Languages supported include English, German, Spanish, Polish, French, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese, Russian, Norwegian, and Italian The software is available on CD or for download. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM or compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium or equivalent processor with at least 128 megabytes (MB) memory (RAM) and 10 MB space on hard disk; Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit only) or Windows 7 or Vista (32- or 64-bit) operating system; Office XP, 2003 or 2007 (for Windows 7 or Vista).

Products distributed by ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. MATHTYPE FOR WINDOWS

   MathType for Windows is a mathematics editing program which, used in combination with the MathType Tiger Style Package, functions as a mathematical braille translation program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It can be used by teachers with no knowledge of braille to create braille instructional materials for blind students. The program includes several styles users can choose for authoring documents that contain equations, and the MathType Tiger Style Package provides two additional styles, Tiger or Tiger Expert, intended for printing on Tiger braille and tactile graphics embossers (see separate entries). By choosing one of these styles in MathType, the user can author equations that will print properly in DotsPlus or DotsPlus Expert, respectively, or the user can convert equations in existing documents to DotsPlus or DotsPlus Expert by selecting the desired style and clicking the equation open and close afterwards. Using this program and the style package, individuals who are unfamiliar with braille can author or convert extremely complex scientific documents for embossing on the Tiger in DotsPlus braille. Currently, MathType is only accessible to sighted users. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Word. This software can also be used with PowerPoint QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign layouts, Excel spreadsheets, HTML pages, and many more applications and document types.

2. VOICEYE MAKER FOR ADOBE INDESIGN

   VOICEYE Maker for Adobe InDesign is a voice output bar code creation program designed for use by people who are blind or have low vision and individuals with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. This plug-in for Adobe InDesign (not included) can create a graphic code that is added to the upper right corner of a Word document. This code can be read by the VOICEYE app for iPhone or Android (see separate entry), and it will read the text of the document aloud using Apple Voiceover (see separate entry) or the Android text-to-speech feature. The code can hold up to two pages of text on an A4 page so if the document's length is more than two pages, multiple codes are created, appearing in the upper right corner of every other page. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible or Apple Macintosh personal computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 or Mac OS X version 10.4.11-10.5.4; 512 megabytes (MB) RAM (1 GB minimum for Windows Vista); and Adobe InDesign CS3, CS4 or CS 5.

3. VOICEYE MAKER FOR MS-WORD

   VOICEYE Maker for MS-Word is a voice output bar code creation program designed for use by people who are blind or have low vision and individuals with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. This plug-in for Microsoft Word (not included) can create a graphic code that is added to the upper right corner of a Word document. This code can be read by the VOICEYE app for iPhone or Android (see separate entry), and it will read the text of the document aloud using Apple Voiceover (see separate entry) or the Android text-to-speech feature. The code can hold up to two pages of text on an A4 page so if the document's length is more than two pages, multiple codes are created, appearing in the upper right corner of every other page. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible personal computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 with a Pentium IV 1.8 gigahertz (GHz) processor with 512 megabytes (MB) RAM (1 GB minimum for Windows Vista), and Microsoft Word 2000 or higher.

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