Help Tech is a world leader in the design and manufacture of Braille devices. The company offers quite a variety of different Braille displays, keyboards, and more. One of their available devices is the Activator Braille Display.
According to the device’s description:
“The Activator extends the proven features of Help Tech’s Braille displays – such as the concave Braille cells and the patented ATC technology for automatic switching – with forward-looking innovations from unprecedented hardware and software solutions in a modern design. Combining the potential of the iPhone, the Activator offers a next-generation Braille experience…”
One neat feature of the Activator is its patent-pending folding keyboard with Braille input. With just one flick of the wrist, this ergonomic Braille keyboard becomes a “fully-fledged computer keyboard” with tactile-switching characteristics.
Another cool feature is the SmartDock, which can be connected to the Activator magnetically. When connected to the Activator, the SmartDock creates a “groundbreaking symbiosis of Braille display and iPhone that offers completely new possibilities.” The SmartDock features a USB port on the top so that users can open and edit files from a USB stick via the iPhone.
Overview of Activator Braille Display:
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40 concave Braille elements with cursor routing and adjustable pen thickness
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Integrated shorthand translation and reverse translation (RTFC)
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2-in-1 folding keyboard with Braille and text input
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SmartDock with charging function and integrated USB-A port
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Free Help Tech+ app (available in the AppStore) with the following functions: Braille monitor, voice input, voice output, and much more.
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The device makes it easier than ever to open your favorite apps on your iPhone. You can customize the Activator’s internal menu and add your own app favorites
- Battery life: over 30 hours
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