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Gateway with Compass for iOS

Developer's Description

The Compass app is created by Tobii Dynavox, a Tobii Technology Company, and the industry leader in helping connect lives through communication. This version of Compass includes the premium Gateway pageset. Created by Dr. Joan Bruno, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Gateway is comprised of single words that can be joined together to create longer messages. Gateway has evolved over the years to reflect a variety of developmental levels, types of communicators, and changes in technology.Compass provides a voice for individuals who cannot use their natural voice to participate in their everyday lives. Compass is the sixth generation of software from the company that you can rely on to provide a pathway to communication success.With the ability to quickly customize your communication pages, Compass provides all individuals, no matter their age or communication level, the power to communicate with everyone who is important in their life. Gateway with Compass also includes all the content found on Tobii Dynavox devices and the Compass app, Providing the largest variety of communication content available in any AAC solution. In addition to the exciting and dynamic communication options available at your fingertips, the Compass app uses the power of cloud technology to manage and update your communication pages anytime and anywhere. Compass seamlessly connects with your personal myDynaVox account which gives you access to teaching and therapy supports, the ability to share content between family, therapist, other users, and other members of the support team, as well as backup and restore your communication files. The cloud-based myDynaVox portal is a feature that is free with your purchase of Compass.Features of Compass include:Clinician-Developed Communication PagesetsMultiple communication pageset options are designed to provide a starting place based on age, interest, ability level, and prior experience with communication apps.A full-featured, integrated core word strategy based on years of experience working with a variety of users. This vocabulary is designed to build language and literacy skills.For literate users, a large collection of rate enhancement methods are provided, including SwiftKey word prediction, phrase prediction, character prediction, slots and fillers, and rapid retrieval of previously spoken messages. Multiple access methods are supported, including: direct touch, switch scanning, and keyboard.Symbols, Multi-media, and Voices:Symbol-based communication support utilizes PCS symbols, the most widely-used symbol set for communication and learning in the world.Digital photos and images can be added to personalize communication through the use of the built-in camera on your iPad.Compass supports male and female TTS voices from IVONA.Connectivity and Content Storage:Free cloud based technology support, unique to Compass, comes with our app.Compass provides quick access to your myDynaVox account; allowing you anywhere, anytime access to back-up, restore, and share customized pages between the entire support team, through an internet connection.myDynaVox connects you directly with a community of clinicians, technical experts, and peers for help and support.Quickly and easily receive content updates as they become available.Once Compass is installed on your iPad, no active internet connection is required for day-to-day communication use. Learn more about Gateway with Compass and other Tobii Dynavox solutions at www.myDynaVox.com*Does not include WordPower*

Full Specifications

What's new in version 2.5.0.13481

Multiple improvements to audio scanning with an Acapela voice. Resolved an issue with changing from one Acapela voice to another. Multiple improvements to scanning with zoom. Optimized scaling of images added to pages. Optimization does not apply to existing page images. Fixed an issue with audio recordings. Note: Recordings do not preview in the script editor,but will play properly on the page. Improved system stability. Backup now supports file names that use foreign characters. Added the actions PauseEyeTracking() and ResumeEyeTracking(). The scanning access method now includes a hold time setting. An optional animation (fill) setting has been added for hold time.

General

Release June 13, 2016
Date Added September 10, 2014
Version 2.5.0.13481

Operating Systems

Operating Systems iOS
Additional Requirements Compatible with: ipadwifi, ipad3g, ipad2wifi, ipad23g, ipadthirdgen, ipadthirdgen4g, ipadfourthgen, ipadfourthgen4g, ipadmini, ipadmini4g, ipadwifi, ipad3g, ipad2wifi, ipad23g, ipadthirdgen, ipadthirdgen4g, ipadfourthgen, ipadfourthgen4g, ipadmini, ipadmini4g

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