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Voice Control & Switch Adapted Accessible Cell Phone Systems
Invaluable independence for those with limited use of their hands.
Broadened Horizons is your premier provider of Completely Voice Controlled and switch adapted accessible cell phone and landline phone solutions! President, Mark Felling, taught and supported cell phone user interface quality verification to development groups at Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Sprint, Sony, and other cell phone manufacturers prior to his plane crash.
A cell phone can provide safety in the ability to call for help whenever needed - anywhere in or away from home, significantly impacting independence and confidence. We offer the best voice control features and recognition quality available anywhere - guaranteed!
Feature
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Vocalize! (Recommended!)
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Cost (Unit with Phone)
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$649
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$399
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$229
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$349
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$629-$929
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Physical Ability Requirement
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Speak
(or make unique sounds)
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Push button or adaptive switch & Speak
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Push small button on side of ear (Includes AVC)
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Speak Clearly Includes Phone! Unlocked GSM SE T637
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Speak
(or make unique sounds)
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Carriers Supported
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Any Carrier Worldwide
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Any GSM
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Home Phone Landline
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Voice Controlled Media Player (Music, Audio Books, Movies)
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Worldwide
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Wheelchair Integrated
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Switch Adapted
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Use with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
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Low-cost limited voice control
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Also control TV, TiVo, lights, & appliances
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Control Interfaces
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Voice Only
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Switch with Voice
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes (small)
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Yes
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Phone Buttons
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Phone Functions as Normal
(Position with 3rd Hand Wheelchair Mount)
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Yes
As Normal
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Voice Control - Cell Phone
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Voice Control Quality
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Best
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Better
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Best
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Good
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Better
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Initiate by Voice
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Hang Up / End Call
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Yes
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Automatic
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Yes
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Answer
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Call by Contact Name
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Yes
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Yes
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AVC
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Yes
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Redial
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Yes
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Callback Missed Call
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Digit Dial
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Adv. Voice Control / Phone Specific C/S
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Operator
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No Contact Name Training
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Adv. Voice Control / Phone Specific
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Review Contacts/Tasks
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Battery/Signal/Time/Day
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Adv. Voice Control / Phone Specific
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Dictate Text Message
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Phone Specific
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Voice Control - Other
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Digital Media Player
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Advanced Voice Control Software
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Universal IR Remote
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Universal IR Remote Control Software
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Yes
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Use As Wireless Mic
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Yes
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Switch Control
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Start Voice Control
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Yes
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Hang Up / End Call
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Yes
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Answer
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Yes
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Transfer to Headset
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Yes
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Yes
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Plug In
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Redial
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Yes
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Turn Off Power Button
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Yes
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very small
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very small
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3.5mm Adaptive Switch Compatible
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Yes
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Other
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Wireless Bluetooth
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Yes (HFP)
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Yes (HFP or HSP)
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Audible Caller ID
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Yes
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Yes
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AVC
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Software Upgradable
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Yes
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Wheelchair Powered
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X
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Optional
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Recharge
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Optional
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Battery Powered
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Optional
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Microphone
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Flex Arm & Lapel Included
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Integrated
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Integrated
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Flex Arm
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Integrated
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Bed Kit
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Included
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Portable
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Portable
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Optional
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Use from Bed
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Legend
C/S
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Digit Dial by Voice using (C) Cingular VoiceDial (Free for mobility impaired individuals including $15 free 411 directory assistance / month) or (S) SprintPCS Voice Command
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HFP
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Hands-Free Profile Supported
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HSP
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Headset Profile Supported
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Under Dev
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Under Development
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iTalk Voice Control Limitation Note: W810 & W600 display a popup notification of new voicemail and text messages which disables voice control until notification is canceled by pressing button on phone. User must either forward missed calls to home phone, disable voicemail and text messaging, or be able to cancel notification by pressing button on phone or obtain help to do so. T637 does not have this pop-up notification problem.
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Many mobile phones offer built-in speakerphone or voice dialing features, however ALL require menu navigation after a call has been connected to enable the speakerphone or pressing a button to use voice dialing.
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...interesting article regarding cell phone manufacturers ignoring needs of users without use of their hands
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