Tobii ATI introduces the Tobii S32™ - an easy to use augmentative communication device.

DEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Tobii ATI announced a new recorded speech device, the Tobii S32, which allows users a way to communicate by activating pre-recorded messages at the touch of a finger.

The Tobii S32 is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device that plays back pre-recorded messages, sounds or IR-signals simply by touching a sheet of printed symbols, pictures, or scenes. The messages and sounds are recorded either directly onto the Tobii S32 or via Tobii SymbolMate™ software. With Tobii SymbolMate a user can create page sets and print them out on any printer.

Touch and Scan

The Tobii S32 comes in two different models, Touch and Scan. The Tobii S32 Touch is targeted specifically towards individuals who have the ability to touch pictures and symbols. The Tobii S32 Scan is made for individuals who have difficulty using their hands to touch the pictures and symbols by using switches to make their choice in the grids or scenes.

“We set out to design something that takes recorded speech devices to the next level. We have seen that there is room for a device that offers great sound, long recording and battery times and is rugged enough for everyday usage. The Tobii S32 is a communication device that is easy to use,” says Tara Rudnicki, President of Tobii ATI North America.

Packed with features

Both versions are packed with features, some completely new to the AAC market:

• 60 hour recording time on 192 levels, in full quality.
• Uses standard AA batteries which, depending on usage, can last for several months.
• Lightweight and durable.
• Infrared (IR) control of toys.
• Designed to withstand the sometimes rough treatment children can give a device.
• Great sound, to help make a child’s voice heard.
• Fully integrated with Tobii SymbolMate.
• Easily printable page sets from any personal computer.

The Tobii S32 Touch is available now. The Tobii S32 Scan will be available later in the fall of 2010. For more information visit us on the web at www.tobiis32.com/

About Tobii ATI

Tobii ATI, headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, is a market leader and pioneer in hardware and software solutions for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Our products are widely used within the AAC community by disabled people as a means to communicate. Tobii ATI is a division of Tobii AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden.

© 2010 Tobii ATI. All rights reserved. SymbolMate™ is a trademark of Tobii AB. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners.

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