Assistive Technology Device
Demonstration
by
David T. Gofigan
ED443G Dr. J. Cyrus
September 25, 2008
Many of our students with a learning disability are tasked with locating and copying specific information from text. This process can become quite laborious for the student. Well, here is an assistive technology device that can assist in capturing that printed text. It is called the Quick Link Pen!
The QuickLink Pen is a high-tech device developed by WIZCOM Technologies Ltd. The device features include:
Digital Text Scanner: Simply swipe text from newspaper articles, book, and magazines for transfer anytime into your business documents and personal correspondence – all without typing.
Address Book: Scan business cards directly into Outlook, insert email addresses into your address book, or use the QuickLink Pen as your own address book.
Internet Links: Collect Internet Addresses (URLs) and transfer them directly to your browser or bookmarks / favorites – quickly, accurately and reliably.
Table Builder: Transfer printed tables (stock quotes, international monetary exchange, airline or train schedules), and charts full of data, directly into your spreadsheet.
Language Tool: QuickLink Pen recognizes 8 languages and has the ability to translate into any of 24 languages through optional upgrade.
The QuickLink Pen is light and fits neatly in your pocket, so you have freedom to collect information anytime …anywhere! The device is compatible with the Palm Pilot, PDA’s and Palm Computers. The requirements for QuickLink Desktop Application includes: Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, CD-ROM Drive, 16 MB of RAM and an 8 MB hard disk space.
The instructions are very simple to follow. A student may be provided with step-by-step procedures in the application of the QuickLink Pen. This is definitely a great assistive technology device to be used in class! You may locate other products from WICOM Technologies Ltd. by visiting www.wizcomtech.com.
Remember! Don’t write it down…Scan it! Don’t rip it out… E-Clip it! Don’t type or copy it! QuickLink it!
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2 comments:
David,interesting presentation! I am interested in purchasing one for myself for my UOG courses, my job, and other community groups I am involved in. How much does it cost? Secondly, what individuals with disabilities would most benefit from this device? Thank you for presenting this device to the class. Lois
Hi:
From the information you placed in your BLOG from the website, this device appears to be one for UD -- universal design.
My concern is that the individual must have at least moderate digit dexterity in order to operate the scanning pen and some modicum of independence in order to manipulate the source being scanned. Am I right?
-j-
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