Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc. (AMDi)

95 Sherwood Ave.
Farmingdale, New York 11735
United States
Telephone: 888-353-2634 or 631-531-8888.
Fax: 631-531-8811.
Web: http://www.amdi.net.
Email: order@amdi.net.

Products manufactured by Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc. (AMDi) (listed alphabetically)

1. BASE TRAINER (MODEL BT-4)

   Base Trainer, model BT-4, is a direct selection communicator and perceptual training activity designed for use by children with communication or speech disabilities. This augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device has four pockets holding switch plates in an in-line layout. Four audio messages can be recorded (up to 8 seconds per message) and played back by pressing one of the plates. To help users with object discrimination, picture cards and/or objects can be placed on an elevated platform with a card holder and Velcro securing strip, located behind the plates. Two output jacks are provided for external connections to control toys, appliances, and other devices. Two input jacks are provided for switch access. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Switch plates are 3 x 4 inches.

2. IADAPTER

   The iAdapter is a tablet computer protector designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity and fine motor disabilities who use an Apple iPad. The hard case fits around the outside of the iPad, but does not cover the touch screen. The iAdapter also features two amplified speakers with adjustable volume to deliver sound for people that use the iPad as a direct selection communicator. A stereo headset jack is available. The iAdapter has a large handle, rubberized corners and a cover to protect the iPad’s home button. It also features a plastic tabletop stand, a shoulder strap, and threaded inserts on the back of the case for attaching to a wheelchair mounting plate (not included). COMPATIBILITY: For use with the Apple iPad. The iAdapter2 (see separate listing) is available for use with the Apple iPad 2. POWER: Uses a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that has a 10-hour run time. This battery powers the iAdapter’s speakers, not the iPad. The iAdapter recharges through a USB charging port with LED indicator. A USB charger and cable are included. DIMENSIONS (L x W x D): 10.75 x 10.25 x 1.25 inches. WEIGHT: 1 pound.

3. IADAPTER2

   The iAdapter2 is a tablet computer protector designed for use by individuals with grasping, upper extremity and fine motor disabilities who use an Apple iPad 2. The hard case fits around the outside of the iPad, but does not cover the touch screen. The iAdapter2 also features two amplified speakers with adjustable volume to deliver sound for people that use the iPad 2 as a direct selection communicator. A stereo headset jack is available. The iAdapter2 has a large handle, rubberized corners and a cover to protect the iPad 2’s home button as well as holes to accommodate the iPad 2’s front and rear cameras. It also features a plastic tabletop stand, a shoulder strap, and threaded inserts on the back of the case for attaching to a wheelchair mounting plate (not included). COMPATIBILITY: For use with the Apple iPad 2. The iAdapter (see separate listing) is available for use with the Apple iPad. POWER: Uses a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that has a 10-hour run time. This battery powers the iAdapter’s speakers, not the iPad. The iAdapter recharges through a USB charging port with LED indicator. A USB charger and cable are included. DIMENSIONS (L x W x D): 10.75 x 10.25 x 1.25 inches. WEIGHT: 1 pound.

4. OVERLAY DESIGNER PRO

   Overlay Designer Pro is a symbolic language picture creation programs designed for use with individuals with communication or cognitive disabilities or with autism. It is intended for use with the AMDi Smart series of communicators (see separate entries). This software has a large set of pre-designed templates for the creation of communication pages and boards. It includes more than 15,000 SymbolStix symbols developed for communication, 16,000 other symbol sets and 1,500 Tech Syms as well as pre-recorded sound files. Overlay Designer Pro provides the user with the ability to search for symbols or other images. It also includes a Smart Series Flash Programmer that allows for overlays created with the software to be stored on a flash memory card that can be installed into an AMDi Smart series communicator (see separate entries). COMPATIBILITY: IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher with the .NET 2.0 update pack; 512 megabytyes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) or higher; 200 MB of hard disk space; CD drive.

5. PARTNER ONE / STEPPER

   The Partner One/Stepper is a direct selection sequential communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or cognitive disabilities. On this one-button sequential-messaging communication aid, messages are programmed in a preset order and played back in succession. Any number of steps can be recorded within the allotted recording time of 60 seconds. The recorded sequence can also be played in reverse order. The unit is lightweight and portable, and comes with input/output jacks, volume control, and reverse, repeat, and reset buttons. POWER: Uses 4 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2 x 4.5 x 5.5 inches. The overlay pocket is 3.5 x 3.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1 pound. WARRANTY: Comes with a one year warranty.

6. PARTNER/ONE, PARTNER/TWO, & PARTNER/FOUR

   Partner / One, Partner / Two, and Partner / Four are direct selection communicators designed for individuals with communication disabilities. These self-contained augmentative communication devices have one, two, or four buttons with interchangeable picture overlays that play recorded messages when pressed. Partner/One has one button with 32 seconds of memory, Partner/Two has two buttons with 16 seconds of memory each, and Partner/Four has four buttons with 8 seconds of memory for each message. Each communicator has on/off volume control and an input/output jack for external hook ups. OPTIONS: Partner/Four is available with light emitting diode (LED) signals and vibrating feedback for users who are blind or have low vision. DIMENSIONS: Overlays are 3.5 inches square.

7. SMART / SCAN 32 PRO

   Smart/Scan 8 Pro is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable device has a light-touch membrane panel with an 32-cell overlay grid. The grid is illuminated with high intensity LEDs. It can record and play back 32 messages up to 10 seconds long on each of 6 levels, for a total of up to 192 independent messages. It can operate in linear, row/column or step mode, allowing single- or two- switch scanning with LED and auditory prompts. Two-switch scanning is available only in the row/column and step modes. Scan speeds are slow at 4.5 seconds, medium at 2.25 seconds, or fast at 1.0 second. A beeping tone is available to augment visual cues. The device has an external level select switch, external earphone jack, and recording light indicators. OPTIONS: Mounting plate and metal stand; carrying case. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery (included). The unit is equipped with a low battery indicator light, and it includes a charger and cord.

8. SMART / SCAN 8 PLUS

   Smart/Scan 8 Plus is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable device has a light-touch membrane panel with an 8-cell overlay grid. It can record and play back eight messages up to 10 seconds long on each of six levels, for a total of up to 48 independent messages. It can operate in linear or step mode, allowing single- or two- switch scanning with LED and auditory prompts. Scan speeds are slow at 4.5 seconds, medium at 2.25 seconds, or fast at 1.0 seconds. A beeping tone is available to augment visual cues. The device has an external earphone jack and recording light indicators. OPTIONS: Mounting plate and metal stand. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery (included). The unit is equipped with a low battery indicator light.

9. SMART / SCAN 8 PRO

   Smart/Scan 8 Pro is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable device has a light-touch membrane panel with an 8-cell overlay grid. The grid is illuminated with high intensity LEDs. It can record and play back 8 messages up to 10 seconds long on each of 6 levels, for a total of up to 48 independent messages. It can operate in linear, row/column or step mode, allowing single- or two- switch scanning with LED and auditory prompts. Two-switch scanning is available only in the row/column and step modes. Scan speeds are slow at 4.5 seconds, medium at 2.25 seconds, or fast at 1.0 second. A beeping tone is available to augment visual cues. The device has an external level select switch, external earphone jack, and recording light indicators. OPTIONS: Mounting plate and metal stand; carrying case. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery (included). The unit is equipped with a low battery indicator light, and it includes a charger and cord.

10. SMART / SPEAK

    Smart/Speak is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. Messages can be recorded and played back on six levels with up to 36 10-second messages per level, and are stored on an interchangeable flash memory card. The water-resistant membrane panel has 36 picture slots for message identification. The unit has an ABS injection-molded case, with external speaker and record jacks, a carrying handle, a shoulder strap, and a carrying cover or carrying case. The top grid is removable for cleaning. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery. The unit is equipped with a low battery indicator light. DIMENSIONS: The picture slots are 1.25 x 1.25 inches. COLORS: Black or red. WARRANTY: One year manufacturer’s warranty, including parts and labor.

11. SMART / TALK

    Smart/Talk is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. Messages can be recorded and played back on six levels with up to eight 10-second messages per level. The water-resistant membrane panel has eight picture slots for message identification. The unit has four input jacks for switch access, four output jacks to control toys or appliances, and external speaker and record jacks. The unit is equipped with rear-mounted volume and level controls, a carrying handle and shoulder strap, and a carrying cover or carrying case. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery. DIMENSIONS: The picture slots are 2.75 x 2.75 inches. COLORS: Green or black. WARRANTY: One year manufacturer’s warranty, including parts and labor.

12. SMART/128

    Smart/128 is a direct selection communicator and communication board designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This augmentative and alternative communication device features a removable transparent top grid with 128 locations for recorded messages. Without the grid, the device can be used for pictorial communication. With the grid, messages up to 2.25 seconds long can be recorded and played back on six levels with up to 128 messages per level. The device comes with overlay designer software. As many as 768 independent messages can be recorded and stored on an interchangeable flash memory card. The unit has volume and level controls, external speaker and recording jacks, a carrying handle, and a shoulder strap. OPTIONS: Key guards; carrying cover; carrying case; mounting plate and metal stand. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery. A low battery indicator light is included.

13. SMART/SCAN 32 PLUS

    Smart/Scan 32 Plus is a direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities. This portable device has a light-touch membrane panel with a 32-cell overlay grid. It can record and play back 32 messages up to 10 seconds long on each of six levels, for up to 192 independent messages. Operating in row/column, linear, or step mode, it allows single- or two-switch scanning with LED and auditory prompts. Scan speeds are slow at 4.5 seconds, medium at 2.25 seconds, or fast at 1.0 second. A beeping tone is available to augment visual cues. The device has an external earphone jack, a recording light indicator, and a carrying handle. OPTIONS: Mounting plate and metal stand. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery (included). The unit is equipped with a low battery indicator light.

14. TECH / FOUR

    Tech/Four is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. This unit offers four independent four-second messages in a high-quality recorded voice. Messages can be changed as needed. This unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof plastic case; four input/output jacks for use with switch-activated toys or devices; and an external speaker jack. The unit includes a set of six changeable full-color Mayer-Johnson overlays and a Boardmaker (see separate entry) grid. POWER: Uses four double-A alkaline batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2 x 9 x 8.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1.5 pounds.

15. TECH / SPEAK (MODELS TS2X32, TS4X32, & TS6X32)

    Tech/Speak is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model TS2X32 offers 32 messages on each of two levels, for a total of 64 messages. Model TS4X32 offers 32 messages on four levels, for a total of 128 messages. Model TS6X32 offers 32 messages on six levels, for a total of 192 messages. The messages are recorded in a high-quality recorded voice and can be changed as needed. This unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof plastic case; a shoulder strap; and an external speaker jack. The unit includes a set of six changeable full-color Mayer-Johnson overlays and a Boardmaker (see separate entry) grid. POWER: Uses four double-A alkaline batteries. OPTIONS: 2.5-second messages (standard time) or 4.5-second messages (extended time). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 6.5 x 12.5 inches. WEIGHT: Two pounds.

16. TECH/SCAN 32 & TECH/SCAN 32 PLUS

    Tech / Scan 32 and Tech / Scan 32 Plus are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These direct selection communicators can play back 32 separate messages per level on two, four, or six levels. Messages can be scanned in three different modes (Linear, Step, and Row/Column) at three different scan speeds (slow, fast, and medium). The scanning grid provides the user an uninterrupted view of the scanning lights without having to look through a hole in the overlay. This makes changing overlays easy for therapists, family members, and users by eliminating the need to punch holes into the overlays. Tech Scan 32 Plus has an audio prompt (an audible beep) to provide a scanning cue for users with low vision. These direct selection communicators are similar to Tech/Speak 32 (see separate entry), with the addition of scanning and/or audible scanning cues. Messages on both models are spoken in high-quality "Real Voice" audio. Messages are activated by a light touch on the surface of the message cells. Functions are controlled by switches on the back. There is an adjustable on/off volume control and level switch. The devices automatically turn off when not activated after five scanning sweeps, and turn back on with a touch of the user switch. These devices are drop resistant, able to withstand rough handling, such as falling off of a table or being thrown against a wall, and water resistant for easy cleaning, making them hygienic as well as resistant to adverse environmental conditions. A shoulder strap is included. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery pack. The battery provides up to eight hours of use with a recharging time of four hours. An alternating current (AC) charger is included. OPTIONS: Standard (2.25 second) or extended (4.5 second) message time. Tech/Scan 32 is available with two, four, or six levels, 32 messages per level; Tech/Scan 32 Plus is available only in a 6x32 version. WEIGHT: Less than two pounds.

17. TECH/SCAN 8 & TECH/SCAN 8 PLUS

    Tech / Scan 8 and Tech / Scan 8 Plus are direct selection communicators designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. These direct selection communicators each have eight message cells that produce clear audible four-second messages when pressed. Users can select from eight message sets (or levels), for a total of 64 messages. These devices are similar to Tech/Talk 8x8 (see separate entry) with the addition of scanning and audible prompts. On both of these direct selection communicators, the message cells can be scanned using a light emitting diode (LED) built into the case. Users can scan at three speeds, in linear or single switch step scan mode. In addition, Tech/Scan 8 Plus has an audible prompt, a beep that can be turned on or off. Both devices have a simple rotary on/off volume control, a level select switch, a built-in speaker and built-in recording, and jacks for external inputs or outputs. OPTIONS: Carrying case. DIMENSIONS: Message cells are 2.5 x 2.5 inches.

18. TECH/TALK (MODELS TT6X8, TT8X8, & TT12X8)

    Tech/TALK is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with communication disabilities. Model TT6X8 offers eight messages on each of six levels, for a total of 48 messages. Model TT8X8 offers eight messages on eight levels, for a total of 64 messages. Model TT12X8 offers eight messages on twelve levels, for a total of 96 messages. Messages are easily recorded in any language in digital Real Voice, and can be changed as needed. Messages will last without battery backup. This unit features a shatter-proof, impact-resistant, waterproof plastic case; a shoulder strap; and an external speaker jack. The unit includes a set of six changeable full-color Mayer-Johnson overlays and a Boardmaker (see separate entry) grid. POWER: Uses four double-A alkaline batteries. OPTIONS: 4.5-second messages (standard time) or 9.0-second messages (extended time). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 6.5 x 12.5 inches. WEIGHT: Two pounds.

Products distributed by Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc. (AMDi) (listed alphabetically)

1. VS COMMUNICATOR

   VS Communicator is a symbolic communicator program designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, or speech disabilities. This alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) software supports text- or symbol-based communication, and allows the user to access other software from within the program, including media player, text messaging (SMS), e-mail, chat, calendar, calculator, environmental control, lighting, and doors. The program is customizable to meet the user's evolving needs throughout life. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP or Vista operating system; 512 megabytes (MB) RAM; 1 gigabyte (GB) free hard drive space; 677 megaHetrz (Mhz) processor; and 800 x 600 screen resolution.