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Aria

A medium-sized grey device with many different menu buttons, which are orange and light grey in color.  
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
SENSORY TOOL DIVISION

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Product Description: 

Aria is a braille notetaker with speech output designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. This computerized organizer is designed with word processing, mathematical and communicating capabilities. The user can construct full-fledged documents, transfer files, drive a modem or use a statistical calculator.

Main Features: 

  • Keyboard: The typed Braille code is translated by an internal translator using a rule-based Braille translation language, LOUIS, which allows Aria users to construct their own Braille rules.
  • Voice: The voice output from Aria uses an in-built Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for intelligibility and flexibility. Aria's voice is synthesized using parametric algorithms based on mathematically-modeled human voice tract. The resulting sound can be varied in many respects: a DSP-based equalizer allows adjustment of the audio characteristics of the sound to the user's hearing preference.
  • Word Processor: The feature-rich Word Processor allows its user to write essays, letters, and books, as well as take notes. Several documents can be worked on at the same time. An in-built spell-checker will proofread the text before it is printed.
  • Clock and Calendar: In addition to maintaining accurate time, Aria's clock also contains a stopwatch, an alarm clock with three independent alarms and a count-down timer. It also features a perpetual calendar from the year 1601 to 2499.
  • Calculator: In addition to ordinary mathematical functions, Aria's calculator includes a variety of scientific, financial and statistical functions, conversions, user-definable memories, and other features. 
  • Telephone Directory: The telephone directory function makes it possible to store names, phone numbers, and addresses. Aria can dial the numbers automatically, sending dial tones via the in-built speaker.
  • Diary: Aria's diary maintains its user's appointments and dates and times of important events. Aria can switch itself on automatically and remind its user of an upcoming appointment.
  • Communication Functions: Aria can be connected to other computers via its serial port or an external modem. 
  • File Manager: Aria's files can be maintained in its internal non-volatile memory, as well as on an external memory card.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Dimensions: 220 x 100 x 27 mm (8.7 x 3.9 x 1.1 in).
  • Weight: 550 grams (19.2 oz).
  • Keyboard: 6 Braille keys, space bar, 8 function keys, 5 cursor keys.
  • Memory: 
    • 1 MByte non-volatile RAM.
    • 2 MByte FlashROM.
    • Flashcard-extendable to 64 MByte.
  • Ports: Parallel printer port, serial port (RS-232), headphone connector.
  • Power: Internal (rechargeable) NiCd battery.

More Information: 

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