27th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference
February 27 - March 3, 2012
Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, CA
Plan to join us at one of our sessions!
WEB-025 Computer, Mobile Device and Web Accessibility
When: Thursday, March 1st at 3:10 - 4:10
Where: Madeleine AB
AAC-017 Innovations in Proloquo2Go V2 for iPad
When: Thursday, March 1st at 3:10 - 4:10
Where: Emma A/B
News
Origin Instruments Corporation Announces PageBot for Kindle 3 Availability, New Pricing and Limited Time Promotion with Orby Switch
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, July 26, 2011 - Origin Instruments Corporation, a leading global provider of assistive technology, today announced the immediate availability of PageBot for Kindle 3. This PageBot for Amazon's 3rd generation Kindle joins the previously released PageBot for Kindle DX and PageBot for Kindle 2 products in enabling the independent reading of books and other long form documents by people who cannot hold the Kindle or press its buttons.
PageBot for Kindle 3 combines a secure and adjustable mount, dual integrated actuators for the Kindle Next Page and Previous Page buttons, and a built-in intelligent drive circuit that can directly interface to a wide variety of adaptive switches. With PageBot, reading on Amazon Kindle is easily accessible to people with motor disabilities that might result from birth defects, spinal cord injury, ALS, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, arthritis, or repetitive strain injury. PageBot provides a much more compact, reliable, and cost effective solution for long form reading than legacy mechanical page turners for paper books. Regardless of whether reading from bed, desk, easy chair, or wheel chair, PageBot provides a simple interface that encourages immersive reading.
PageBot integrates multiple interfaces for adaptive switches that can suit the preferences and abilities of individual users. Standard mechanical adaptive switches with 3.5-mm microphone-style connectors, like the new Origin Instruments Orby switch, can be plugged in directly. Dual switches, like the Origin Instruments Sip/Puff Switch, can interface with a single stereo cable. PageBot is also compatible with a wide variety of adaptive switches that are available from other assistive technology suppliers. In addition, a USB host interface is provided so that PageBot can be operated from the buttons of a wired or wireless USB mouse.
PageBot for Kindle 3 and PageBot for Kindle 2 are newly priced at $279.95 US. PageBot for Kindle DX is newly priced at $299.95 US. All models are available for immediate delivery from the Origin Instruments online PageBot store at http://estore.orin.com.
For full details, photos, specifications, and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Origin Instruments website at http://www.orin.com/go/pagebot. High resolution photos and collateral materials for use in web and print media are available at http://media.orin.com/pagebot.
To request a product quotation, please contact Cathy Kingeter, Origin Instruments Corporation, 972.606.8740 or email your request to marketing@orin.com.
Origin Instruments Corporation Launches the Orby Switch and Swifty/Orby Bundles
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, July 26, 2011 - Origin Instruments Corporation, a leading global provider of assistive technology, is pleased to announce the new Orby switch. The Orby switch is a colorful button-style adaptive switch and is the newest addition to the Origin Instruments family of adaptive switches and switch interfaces. Also announced today are bundles of the Orby switch with the popular Swifty USB switch interface. These bundles provide all-in-one solutions for single switch and dual switch access to devices and computers that have a USB interface.
The Orby switch features a smooth contoured design that is 2.5-inches in diameter and is less than one-inch tall. Users will enjoy reliable switch operation with clear audible and tactile feedback when the Orby switch is pressed anywhere on its top surface.
Orby provides an attractive access method for communication devices, computers, tablets, adapted toys, game controllers, environmental controls, and many other adapted devices. The Orby switch is:
- Colorful - Available in Cherry Red and Lemon Yellow
- Ergonomic - Audible and tactile feedback at each switch transition
- Sensitive - Activation requires only 3.5 ounces of pressure anywhere on the surface
- Adaptable - Threaded inserts support optional mounting at any angle
- Stable - A friction pad is included to cushion impacts and prevent sliding
- Durable - Designed for daily use and years of service
- Dependable - Origin Instruments quality, reliability, and support
- Affordable - Priced at $34.95 US
The new Swifty/Orby Bundles combine the popular Swifty USB interface with one or two Orby switches to provide all-in-one USB switch access solutions. Swifty is a USB adaptive switch interface in an extremely compact package. It accepts industry standard 3.5-mm stereo or mono plugs. Swifty can directly interface the Orby switch to Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers, or to almost any assistive device with a USB interface. Swifty comes pre-set to send a left mouse click when a user presses the Orby switch, but it can be easily configured to send joystick events or keyboard events instead.
"We are pleased to deliver the new high quality Orby switch at a very attractive price," said Steve Bain, President of Origin Instruments. "The Orby switch extends our offerings with a broadly useful style of adaptive switch for many people with motor disabilities, and it nicely compliments our new PageBot for Kindle products."
The colorful Orby switch is priced at $34.95 US and is available for immediate delivery. The Swifty/Orby Bundles include a single switch bundle at $109.95 and a dual switch bundle that includes the Swifty Cable Kit at $159.95. Online orders can be placed today at:
http://shop.orin.com.
Orby establishes a new benchmark as the attractive, rugged, and affordable button-style switch with reliable support from Origin Instruments.
For additional details, photos, and specifications, please visit the Origin Instruments website at
http://www.orin.com/access/orby.
