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VoiceIR Infrared Environmental Voice Control System


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Voice Control Your World!  Independence, Security, Entertainment, & Communications using only your voice for Complete Environmental Control!  Provides superior voice control, do-it-yourself simplicity & ease-of-use, with greater reliability over alternative $10,000 Environmental Control Units (ECU) for 3.5% of the cost.

For as little as $349 Voice Control your TV, DVD, TiVo, Stereo, ANYTHING with an infrared remote without reading directions or finding quickly outdated codes! Learns from your original remote, simply talking you through the process. Order now and earn $50-$100 rebate!  

Expand Your System, controlling everything completely by voice or ability switches!
Request help from bed at night with a pleasant remote, plug-in chime
Securely open front door or garage door from bed when a care attendant arrives without giving out keys or codes
Call, answer, name dial, digit dial, and more with landline phone or cell phone
Stay comfortable controlling your thermostat, space heater, air-conditioner, ceiling fan, heating pad, electric blanket, fans/ionizer, and more
Advanced programmable motion control of front entry, garage, & interior lighting and doors!
Dim Lights when getting up in morning, going to bed, or watching TV
Raise or lower your Power Adjustable Bed by voice control!
Open or close windows, blinds, and drapes

The VoiceIR System is a complete ECU yet offers Much More for Much Less!
More Control with 120 voice commands, each capable of a 10 command sequence
More Versatility for multiple users, any language, slurred speech, pushbutton control, even nonvocal
More Reliability than computer-based Environmental Control Systems (ECUs)
More Simplicity with straightforward Do-It-Yourself setup. Make changes yourself over time!
More Compatibility for other manufacturer's equipment - leverage prior investments & ensure future expandability
Less Upfront Investment - only buy what you need and add functionality any time
Less Total Investment (3%-10%) for the same capabilities compared to alternatives

Not sure where to start?  VoiceIR Quickstart Package
provides most needed Voice Controlled Independence over:
Control TV, DVD, TiVo, Stereo, ANYTHING with an infrared remote
Landline or Cell Phone - Call, answer, name dial, digit dial, and more
Request help from bed at night with dignity using a pleasant remote chime
Turn two lights on, off, or dim
Turn on or off space heater, heating pad, lamp, fan, or any plug-in device
up to 1.5 Hours Dedicated Professional Phone Setup Training & Support
Plus FREE 1 Yr Extended Warranty for everything
Only
$1499


Configure your own System with Expansion Controls Below ...


 Infrared Voice Controller

Simply plug in & start using! Stylish & compact 8" diameter great on bedside nightstand and family room coffee table.  

Purchase Now for as little as $349!
Additional $50-$100 rebate included in package for sharing your comments!
($449 before rebate)  Funding assistance available through Veterans Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, & Worker's Compensation

After testing, the Infrared Voice Controller stayed by my bed!  The voice control quality is impressive, I've even been able to command it successfully from all the way across the room with the TV on!      
- Mark Felling, President

Special Features for the Mobility Impaired
Magic keyword operation provides truly and completely hands-free / button-free operation!
Simply place a unit in each room where you would like to be able to issue voice commands

Special Features for the Blind (and making VoiceIR easier for everyone to use!)
No Setup Instructions to Read!  Just press 1 of the 4 buttons and the interactive, User Friendly Voice Guide intuitively instructs you what to do during setup and use
Selectable response to the magic keyword fits individual preferences and prompts for your command
Repeats command recognized for affirmative confirmation that it performed the desired operation

Technical Details
120 voice commands split in 4 'voice command groups' each with its own magic keyword, allows versatility for one to four users!
1 user at home with 120 voice commands (or could share 30 with a family member)
2 roommates such as in a rehab facility could share with 60 commands each
An occupational therapist could work with up to 4 clients at a time on multiple separate occasions
Netflix, Inc.
Getting to the video store in a wheelchair can be inconvenient!
Excellent voice-recognition quality - commands are recorded in your own voice so any language or even otherwise very difficult to understand, slurred speech is not a problem!
Intelligently Learns Infrared Signals from any remote you have.  No need to try infrared codes and all devices even yet to be dreamed up will be supported.
Mix and cascade signals from different remotes to create Macros sequences of up to 10 individual IR signals per voice command.  
For example: the command "Play Movie" could dim the lights, turn on the TV, turn on the DVD player, turn on the stereo, set the stereo to DVD surround sound, and finally start the movie playing.
Delay Insertion between Signals - allows you to pace your macro for varying equipment that may take a few seconds to start up or perform other operations
Omni-Directional Infrared Emission - powerful infrared emits in a circular pattern covering the entire room
Auto Mute - temporarily mutes the sound allowing your voice command be easily recognized without raising your voice
Dual Power Supply - AC adaptor included allowing for voice activation any time or use 4 AA batteries for portability anywhere (times out after 10 minutes to conserve battery power)
Convenient Handheld Extender Remote provides optional single button manual activation of VoiceIR instead of using the magic keywords plus manual operation of volume and channel browsing for dexterous family and friends.
1.  Infrared Emitting Window
2.  User Buttons & LEDs
3.  Infrared Receiving Window
4.  Microphone
5.  Battery Box Cover
6.  Battery Box Stand
7.  Battery Power Switch

Specifications

Power supply:
AC/DC adaptor:
9VDC, 300mA
Battery:
AA X 4
IR reception distance:
10cm(4 inches)
Linear ultimate distance of IR emission:
8 meters(2.7ft)
Ultimate speech input distance:
3 meters(10 ft.)
IR reception angle:
+45° ~ -45°
Cover range per IR emission:
+30° ~ -30°
Power rating of speaker:
0.1W
Dimension:
189mm(diameter)x55mm(height) (7.4" x 2.2")
Weight:
218 g.(0.48lb)
Operating temperature:
0°C~40°C(32°F~104°F)
Manufacturer's Warranty
Extended Warranty Available serviced by Broadened Horizons
30 days

1 Year



 Customer Demos and Testimonials (more)

Steve Freier, San Mateo, California
Assistive Technology Coordinator, Center for Independence of the Disabled
"I just wanted to let you know that we have successfully installed and programed a VoiceIR unit for my client George Dill who is a quad. Even though there is a lot of room noise produced by his bed and other mediucal equipment, it works well enough that he can control his HDTV, TIVO and sound system using his voice. His voice is very weak, so this is a miracle of sorts."

VoiceIR Demonstration & Training by Georzetta Ratcliffe, Winchester, Virgina
President of the Board of Directors of Access Independence, an Independent Living Center (testimonial from herself as individual)
Demonstration: Apple TV & Thoughts
Training & Demo: How to Use VoiceIR with X10 ECU Independence Package
VoiceIR with TV by Tom Day
Fargo North Dakota
VoiceIR with TV by Ken J----, M.A.Ed

VoiceIR with Infrared Phone by Michael McLean, Santa Rosa, California

Ruth Ann Rahal, Greeley, Colorado
"Now that I've gotten some things working with the Voice IR it's already given me so much freedom and I'm very happy to be able to control things on my own even if it's just the TV and stereo [adding control over bed, deadbolt, & door opener]. Thank you for making these available."

Lori Russell, Golden BC, Canada
[Lori is a High School Special Education Adaptive Technology Professional]
"Just wanted to let you know that I set up M.G.'s VoiceIR QuickStart Package today, and it works like a charm!!!  Very very easy to program, easy to change commands, great for him (being blind) because he can tell if it's recognized his command.  What I was also happy about was that his voice recognition was the same no matter what position he is in in bed.  We got all the TV commands programmed, and they work beautifully for him.  He's thrilled with the independence this affords him.  Next week we will do the stereo and satellite radio, as well as his assistance call chime system.  Thanks again.  It's a wonderful system for someone who is blind and paralyzed -- he can finally have a bit of independence, which is hard to come by in his situation!"

Mr. Robin D. Walls, Brunswick, Maine
"The VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller has been a great addition to making me more independent.  Before the VoiceIR, I had to keep calling on my wife to change the TV channel or volume, which became rather annoying after a short period of time.  I also have the Vocalize! Cell Phone Complete Voice Control System, and at times the TV would be to loud to answer my phone, now I can turn it down before answering the phone.  The Vocalize bed mic makes things even better to control the phone.  

I am now able to watch TV when I'm alone; my wife works full time so I am alone a lot.  I have started out slow with the VoiceIR to get use to it, and can't wait for hot weather to use it on my air conditioner.  I'm planning to put my stereo in my bedroom along with a DVD player.  The tube that's close to my mouth is for me to get water and to hold the bed microphone that goes to my wheelchair cell phone system."

Cele Donahue (Mom), Hyattsville, Maryland
"The VoiceIR device has given my son, Tommy, back some of the much needed control over his life that he had lost. In addition, this has uplifted his spirits and moral and improved his interactions with the nursing staff at his long-term facility home. He is able to do things without their help. This, of course, increases his independence thus decreasing his complete dependence on them.

We were able to utilize a multi-step macro which enables him to turn on & off several devices with just one command (TV, cable, DVD, and surround sound). We, also, use one for Volume control so one command can increase the volume in intervals of three not one.  My son's quality of life continues to increase daily. Thanks, again for all of your help as well."



 Environmental Controls for VoiceIR System & other ECUs
Control all of the following devices with the Infrared Voice Controller
Lighting & More
Provide accessibility while improving your home's performance and comfort!
 VoiceIR Independence Package Recommended  $279
Preconfigured, non-technical setup - simply plug in!
Call for help at night with Assistance Request Remote Chime which can be plugged in anywhere in the home!
Don't wake to glaring light!  Dim lights when going to bed, watching a movie, or in morning - yet an aide can still see
Control 3 lights anywhere in your home - all types! (incandescents, halogens, fluorescents, & low-voltage)
Architectural light switches with large paddle are great for quads & assistance dogs - simply replace existing light switches
On-Off Controller for bedside lamp, space heaters, fans, heating pads/blankets, and anything else that plugs into wall socket
Handheld Learning Remote programs VoiceIR and controls any infrared device plus this package - great for family members & Muscular Dystrophy (finger function but no arm strength)
Includes Computer Interface plus
2 Motion Sensors
Architectural Light Switch
On-Off Controller
 Computer Control & Motion Sensing Package $249
Simple - install easy-to-use software & plug USB Interface into Windows computer
Control your whole home, hundreds of the items from your PC
Dim lights or turn anything on/off at certain times -dawn / dusk
Activate or turn on anything in response to motion
with 2 included preconfigured motion sensors
Turn off again after period of time or when no motion is detected
Turn on entry lights as you approach, or garage lights when you enter with included light switch replacement
Open interior door as you approach (requires Power Door Adapter
Continues to function even when computer is off!
Light Switch Infrared Replacement with Dimmer
600W Single Location $149
Customizable delayed fade to off ranging from 10-60 seconds lets you leave the room before lights go out!
Silver button or voice command recalls your favorite light level
LEDs glow softly for easy location in the dark and show light level when off
Power failure memory - remembers settings even after a power interruption
Ignores interference from radio and TV infrared remotes
Includes Infrared Remote
Ceiling Fan & Light Switch Infrared Replacement
1A Fan, 300W Halogen/Incandescent Light $249
Provides independent control of ceiling paddle fan speed and light level
Works with virtually all existing wiring – no need for additional wires
Adjust 7 quiet fan speeds for enhanced comfort and dim light level from up to 3 wall locations, from the IR remote control, or by voice control
Recall your favorite fan speed and light level with single voice command or the one-touch silver button on the IR remote control
Lights fade up and down smoothly, allowing your eyes to adjust
Multi-location support - use up to 3 units to control from multiple locations
Control uses a fan canopy module to integrate with the fan
Landline Speakerphone Complete Voice Control
Save $30 when purchased with VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller!
Make calls, answer, dial, put on "hold", even 3 way with VoiceIR Voice Controller & most infrared capable ECUs!
Professional, business-quality for home or office
Includes Handheld Remote, additional options available
Compare $1000 Tash Infrared Telephone #88432 & #88433
Compare $1200 Gewatel 200 Infrared Landline Telephone
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Name Dial up to 80 people or even Digit Dial by Voice!
Basic version speed dials up to 3 numbers or operator assisted
Wireless Ability Switch Adapted - VoiceIR package includes ability switch adapter to answer/hangup by voice
Emergency Dialer for extra safety and security does not require expensive monitoring service!  Will automatically call 1 or up to nine people and play a prerecorded message.  
Emergency Call recipients can remotely activate speakerphone to verify emergency/false alarm and confirm response, etc.
Talk Switch Answer & Hangup Phone  $279
Answer & Hangup by voice from bed with VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller. Includes Ability Switch Adapter discounted $30.
Big Button Speakerphone with Large Text Caller ID Display
Optionally also answer/hangup with any ability switch
Does not dial for you hands-free or support dialing by voice - user must push at least one speed dial button to dial
Phone also available separately for $179
RC200 Example Only - Phone Not Included
Ameriphone  Voice Control Upgrade Package $349
Initiate Call & Hangup with VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller
Name Dial up to 150 Contacts or Digit Dial by Voice
Compatible with any Ability Switch Adapted Landline Phone
i.e. Ameriphone RC200, Telstra SP817, TS Phone, & others
Cell Phone Complete Voice Control
Use bedside with as Crystal-Clear speakerphone
Compact and portable with internal lithium-ion battery - goes with you by day & functions through power outages!
Supports Advanced Voice Control Calling and Digital Media Player Upgrade Package for Windows Mobile Smartphones turning it into a voice controlled digital media player (like an iPod)
Call, answer, even hang up all by voice control!
Wheelchair Integrated - always with you where you go
Operates from wheelchair batteries or charging socket
Power Adjustable Bed Controllers
Raise and lower head or feet by voice control!  
Supports 95% of power adjustable beds.  Each includes an adapter cable custom-built for your specific bed.  Please be sure to specify bed manufacturer, model, & serial number
Invacare, Transfermaster, Craftmatic*, Lumex, Sci-O-tech, Home Care, Graham Field, Smith Davis, Universal, Nursing Home Beds, Carroll, Flexabed, HillRom ( Century, Advance, Resident LTC), Joerns, Neuropedic, Rotec*, Suntec, Whisperlite 2, Unicare, and most others
Compare to $1000 Tash Infrared Bed Controller #82455
Power Door & Window Openers
Coming Soon!
The Butler - Secure RFID Infrared Proximity Operator $699
Power Doors, Gates, Garage Doors, even emergency phones on private homes, apartment buildings, dorms, labs & more
Small Active Wireless Key hidden on wheelchair means door opens for you and only you!  RFID is the same technology used on many office buildings with a swipe card.
Adjustable range Infrared Sensor accurately tells operator to open door when you are 4 to 24 inches from door.
Adjustable 20 sec to 2 min reactivation delay gives you plenty of time to pass through without unintended reopening
Power Door Opener Adapter $229 (Open Sesame and most other brands)
Garage Door Opener Adapter $129 (connects to wired pushbutton)
Includes cable for optional direct wired installation with power door openers, garage doors, virtually anything with a button. Detailed Do-It-Yourself Instructions
Optional audio feedback when activated with Manual Control / Test buttons
Powered Doors, Windows, & Window Treatments
Economy Powered Interior and Exterior Door Opener $399/$499
Powered Casement Window Opener $548
Powered Vertical Blinds/Drape Controls $249
Powered Horizontal Miniblinds Controls  $599
Heating and Cooling Comfort
Thermostat with Infrared Remote Control $349
7-Day programmable digital thermostat turns on automatically only at specific times of the day
Turn heat or air conditioning on/off or adjust temperature by a few degrees Infrared Remote or Infrared Voice Controller. Features On/off/auto buttons plus "warmer" and "cooler" options. Selecting "cooler" can either turn on the air or simply turn off the heat, based on how the system is currently running.
 Accessible Thermostat  $449
Control by Voice, Handheld Remote, or Computer from anywhere in the home
Bi-Directional X10 Control, set specific temp or mode
Two part design & Separate Heat and Cool Setpoints
For standard gas/electric or heat pump HVAC systems
Replaces existing 4 or more wire thermostats -no wiring
Space Heater
3-Speed Digital Tower Fan with Ionizer
Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier
Also
All Include Infrared Remote
Your heating pad, electric blanket, fan, etc.
Idea: Turn On or Off by voice using controller included in Independence Package.
Other Accessories
 Remote Control X10 ECU Switch $129
Use Infrared Voice Controller with any ability switch adapted device anywhere in the home such as a switch adapted speakerphone, a page turner, toys & much more!
Simply plug into the device to replace the ability switch and control it remotely by voice!
Optional activation audio feedback with Manual Control / Test buttons
Use Infrared Voice Controller Thru Walls $99
Picks up IR signal from Infrared Voice Controller in room where it is located and sends IR signals through walls, ceilings, or floor to control devices in another room.
Consider adding a 2nd Infrared Voice Controller for 2nd location to also issue voice commands at that location
Plug Infrared Voice Controller into Wheelchair $199
Plugs into wheelchair charging socket then velcro infrared voice controller under seat, under lap tray, in bag on side, or even above shoulder on Third Hand Wheelchair Mount
Plug Infrared Voice Controller into Automobile $149
Plug the Infrared Voice Controller into cigarette lighter socket allowing voice control over your van's integrated entertainment system!  Safer while driving even if you're the passenger!
Other Ideas
Control most other devices that come with an infrared remote!
Power Adjustable Beds with Infrared Remotes
Many Others
 Window Air Conditioner
available from Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot, Loews, and many other home furnishing retailers
 
LCD / Plasma / Projector TV Motorized Lift Systems
Great for foot of the bed or entertainment system
Auton (from ceiling)

VoiceIR Compatibility with other Infrared ECU / EADL systems
In case you already have investments in these systems or would like to expand them!
 Infrared Compatibility Adapter $149
Use the VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller to issue voice commands to control X10 devices
Provides compatibility to use X10 compatible devices with other ECU System's infrared controllers

 VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller
Comparison to Alternative Products

Tash SiCare Standard at $5,500 can control X10 devices directly in addition to infrared. Broadened Horizons provides the IR Home Controller in the Room Control Package for similar, cost-effective results.  The SiCare appears to be a very nice product the main difference is being it offers "custom menus" and adaptive switch support (both of which which would seem unnecessary in something truly voice controlled?).  It supports 92 individual commands whereas VoiceIR supports 120.
Quartet Simplicity Voice is a voice activated environmental control unit.
$5,800-$7100 - 3 models available switch activated only, voice activated only, or both
Like VoiceIR will control any infrared device plus has built in telephone
Have eight hour battery backup, 2-year warranty
Required microphones range from $90-$340
Microphone mounting range from $98-$320
Bed Cables range from $250-$395
From Quartet: "a full-blown system which includes a wheelchair radio package, ex 10 devices, evaluation, installation, and training could cost up around $15,000"
Cintex3 and appears to be older software that runs on your computer which you can activate with voice-recognition software like Dragon NaturallySpeaking with added support for a phone and TV remote
Accenda is unfortunately unavailable. - Actually was originally conceived of as a product for the disabled.  "I actually used the Accenda for about 2 years which somewhat worked using an external microphone in the available jack.  Unfortunately I often had to repeat myself multiple times as very slight changes in inflection would not be understood, and I had to send the unit in for replacement 3 times as the circuit board kept burning out when it was kept on the AC charging base all of the time." -Mark Felling
The $49 Invoca is a virtual duplicate of the Accenda but without an external microphone making it almost unusable by the disabled.  The expectation is you will press a button, then hold it up to your mouth to issue a voice command.  Good luck trying to find the manufacturer for support or warranty!
The $65 Surfboard is not supplied with an AC adapter.  Running on batteries it times out very quickly to conserve battery power causing you to press a button for it to wake back up.  Some retailers have begun offering an AC adapter I just wonder if they fix the problems that caused the Accenda to burn up every six months when left on and listening at all times running from an AC power source?
Look at the Invoca, Accenda, and Surfboard.  They have buttons for a reason!  The VoiceIR does not, being designed specifically and only for voice control.  Read the many user reviews and frustrations in all over the web.  Most who have tried these remotes [and actually depends on voice control exclusively] will tell you they simply don't work.  They are a novelty item for technofiles.  All 3 use the same chipset designed by Innotech Systems.  Tipping over or being bumped slightly out of alignment with the TV is another problem with these remotes that is a non-issue with the VoiceIR.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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