1. Exploring the Nova Chat A Personal Communication System
Cecilia Barhoum, M. Ed. Special Education
Assistive Technology Consultant
Saltillo Corporation

2. Agenda Specifications of Nova Chat Nova Chat hardware
Vocabulary review and demonstration
Nova Chat menus
Android
Nova Chat program
Customization
Purchasing a Nova Chat
Nova Chat vs. TouchChat
Loaner and rental options
Questions/Comments

3. Introducing…..

4. NovaChat Specifications
Based on Android Operating System
4 screen sizes
5 inch/8 inch/10 inch/12inch
Lightweight
.55 lbs,1.35 lbs, 1.95 lbs, 2.85 lbs
Front and Rear facing Cameras
External Bluetooth Amplifier
Interchangeable color shells
Blue
Purple
Gray
Green

5. External Amplifier Built-in Handle & Stand Amplification
Connects to device via bluetooth
Re-connect by pressing/holding “back” arrow
Ports
Scanning
Charging
This will be where I switch to camera view of the Nova Chat 8

6. Tablet Hardware Power Button: Volume Control Other Ports
Press and hold: menu of options
Tap: sleep mode
Do not need to power off completely. Simply put to sleep and charge both components
Volume Control
Other Ports
Headphone jack
Charging
This will be where I switch to camera view of the Nova Chat 8
Volume control

7. Charging Battery life Recommended to charge device every night
Tablet: 6.5 hours, continued on time
Amplifier: 24 hours, continuous drain
Recommended to charge device every night
Put to sleep (don’t need to power down)
Plug in both ports (tablet and amp)

8. Access Options Direct Selection Scanning Keyguards Stylus
1 or 2 switch configuration plugged in to Bluetooth amplifier
Tablet can also be used as a switch, alone or in conjunction with external switch
Auditory Prompts
Patterns: Row/Column & Linear
Options for customizing scanning are in Menu > Settings > Input > Scanning

9. NovaChat Specifications
Ivona synthesized speech
a child's voice
a teenage voice
two adult female US English voices
one adult male US English voice
two adult female British voices  
one adult male British English voice option
Acapela voices available for $195

10. NovaChat Specifications
Symbols – SymbolStix, PCS (additional cost of $375)
VOICES
a child's voice
a teenage voice
two adult female US English voices
one adult male US English voice
two adult female British voices  
one adult male British English voice option

11. NovaChat Software Backup Software for Computer – Chat Editor
Chat software for Windows
Allows you to:
Customize without taking the device from user
Backup customized files
Create materials
Learn vocabulary
Compatible with Smart Board

12. NovaChat Specifications
Writing Enhancement Features
For users with existing or emerging literacy skills
Designed to assist individuals who use spelling for communication
Only available on our plus and dedicated plus models
Word Prediction (60,000 words)
Abbreviation Expansion

13. NovaChat Specifications
Many pre-stored customizable vocabulary files
4 Basic
VocabPC
AACelerate with myVoice suite (MyCore, MyQuickChats)
MultiChat 15 Student, Adolescent & Adult
Essence
Spelling
ChatPower vocabulary (20 Simply, 24, 24 with phrases, 30, 42, 42 Basic, 48, 60, 80, 108)

14. Vocabulary Organizations
Sentence
Phrase
Word
Spelling
Visual Scenes
Combination

15. Vocabulary Organizations
Sentence
Phrase
Combination
Spelling
Word
Vocab PC
4 Basic
MultiChat 15
ChatPower
myQuickChat
4, 8, 12
Student
Essence
(also phrase and sentence)
20,24, 30, 42,48,60, 80,
108
Adolescent
24 w phrases
Adult
42 Basic
myCore

16. Vocabulary Options 4-Basic Used for beginning communicators
Used for evaluations
Toggle screen view between power point and Nova Chat editor

17. Vocabulary Options VocabPC Adolescent/Adult
Designed by Gail Van Tatenhove, PA, MS, CCC-SLP, for adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities
Vocabulary in VocabPC is arranged as carrier phrases, interactive sentences, activity vocabulary and naming words
VocabPC uses a 12 location page layout

18. Vocabulary Options Accelerate with MyVoice Suite My QuickChats
4 location child, 8 location child, 8 location adult, 12 location child, 12 location adult
Contains sentence based vocabulary for quick communication
Main page stays consistent through 4, 8, and 12 locations

19. Vocabulary Options Spelling
QWERTY keyboard page set with four word prediction buttons and a few pre-stored phrases

20. Vocabulary Options MultiChat 15 Student
Created for individuals with emerging language skills
There are multiple forms of communication available in this program: sentences, phrases, individual words, recordings for story-telling and visual scenes, as well as a Qwerty keyboard
Also included are interactive play and reading pages, and social pages
There are symbols on every button with the exception of several core words

21. Vocabulary Options MultiChat 15 Adolescent
Created for individuals with emerging language skills
There are multiple forms of communication available in this program: sentences, phrases, individual words, recordings for story-telling, as well as a Qwerty keyboard
Also included are adolescent related communication pages for work and shopping and a Special Olympics page

22. Vocabulary Options MultiChat 15 Adult
Created for individuals with emerging language skills
There are multiple forms of communication available in this program: sentences, phrases, individual words, and a Qwerty keyboard
Also included are adult related communication pages for work and socialization

23. Vocabulary Options Essence
Designed for Adults with Acquired Speech Disorders
Consists of a spelling keyboard with word prediction that also allows quick access to hundreds of commonly used phrases and sentences

24. Vocabulary Options ChatPower Suite
ChatPower 20 Simply, ChatPower 24 w/ phrases, 24, 30, 42, 42 Basic, 48, 60, 80 &108
Developed by Nancy L. Inman, M.A.T., CCC-SLP
Used to create sentences "on the fly“
Uses high-frequency core words to facilitate quick and easy sentence generation

25. Nova Chat- Features SocialChat
Copy/Paste Text from Nova Chat to other apps (Facebook, Twitter, )
Share Text from Nova Chat with Social Networks
Switch scanning available
Camera available with all versions
Take a picture and add to a button while editing
Gestures have been added
Choose to add icons to the Speech Display Bar
Speech Display at the top or bottom of screen
Mention ability to use a kiosk app to lock out of applications

26. Nova Chat Menus
These icons will vary depending on which model of the Nova Chat you are using. You will not have all of the icons listed below:
Search: stops speech or press and hold to re-connect Bluetooth Amplifier
Back: navigates to previous page or previous menu
Home: navigates out of Chat software to Android home screen
Recent Apps: shows recent apps.
Screen Capture: captures a picture of the current screen and saves it in the /Root/Screen Capture folder.
Menu: allows you to determine which vocabulary file will be used, which augmentative options are enabled, how and when to speak messages, and how a wide variety of other options are configured.

27. Chat Menus Tap Menu Edit mode Settings Library Help
Turn Editing On or Off
Settings are found here
Find a listing of Vocabulary Files here
System Information & Registration

28. Vocabulary library
Scrollable list. Note this device contains both PCS and SS symbol sets.

29. Vocabulary A vocabulary choice must be copied before it can be edited.
Tap the selected vocabulary:
Options to:
Open
Duplicate
Select Duplicate
Backspace over copy-leave vocabulary description add personalization (name)
Tap save
It’s now in your list
Tap copied file
Select Open

30. Customizing Fully customizable
Ability to modify on computer and/or device
Many SymbolStix symbols are included for customizing buttons or ability to use your own images or take photos with the built-in camera (PCS also if added)

31. Customizing
Tap on the Android tool menu.
Tap Edit Mode

32. Editing
In edit mode:
Edit mode will appear in red. Other information listed is the name
of the file and what page you are on.

33. Editing Select button for editing Tap and hold slightly: pop up
menu will appear
Select edit button

34. Editing a button General tab The label is what appears on the screen.
The message is what will be spoken.
Image: find an image in the image library, remove the current image or import from the camera roll.
Visible: can uncheck this box and hide the button.
Customize this button: tap area to edit, type, tap save

35. Editing a button cont’d
Style tab
Font-type and size for this button can be changed as well as bold, italic or underline. This will be what appears in the button.
Color: change body color, font color, border color
Border width
Transparent: may use this in a visual scene
Label on top..uncheck to put at bottom of button
Customized button

36. Editing a button cont’d
Actions Tab
Buttons can perform various actions, for example, speech message, navigate or visit a page.
If we create a new page we will need to tell the button to navigate to it or visit it.

37. Hide/Show Buttons Enter Edit Mode Choose Menu More
Hide Mode, you now have three options:
While in Hide Mode, choosing buttons one by one will hide or show them
Choose Menu> Hide All, this will hide all buttons on the current page
Choose Menu>Show all, this will show all buttons that had previously been hidden on the current page
To Exit Hide Mode, choose Menu> Hide Mode

38. Wordfinder Choose Menu Settings Wordfinder Check on Show Menu Item
Select the Back Arrow (twice)
Wordfinder will now be a menu option.

39. Three Versions of Nova Chat Models
Standard $2995/$3495/$3895/$3995
Kiosk App for locking out menu: can function as dedicated
One Year Warranty
Plus $3495/$3995/$4395/$4495
Word Prediction
Abbreviation Expansion
Dedicated $4495/$4995/$5395/$5495
No access to Android
Shoulder Strap & Carrying Case
Additional 2 year of warranty
These prices will be different for Liberator

40. What’s Included NOVA chat 5/8/10/12 Battery charger Stylus USB cable
Cases or boots in 4 colors: blue, green, purple and grey
Extra hardware
Manual
Nova Chat editor CD
Recovery disc-use with Tech support only!
Dedicated device comes with 2 years warranty, shoulder strap, carrying case

41. Care and Maintenance
Your NOVA chat device is intended for use in normal communication situations. Your device is not waterproof, so use extreme caution when using it around water. As with most electronic devices, you should never use NOVA chat when you are actually in the water (for example, a pool or bath).
If you wish to clean the plastic and glass portions of your device, use a cloth dampened with water or diluted window cleaning fluid. Do not spray or splash liquid directly on the device. For additional cleaning power, moisten a clean cloth in a mixture of one part water and one part vinegar.
When charging NOVA chat , use only the AC charger that came with the device.
The batteries for the NOVA chat are not field replaceable and the system will need to be returned to Saltillo Corporation (USA) for servicing.

42. TouchChat: A Communication Solution for iPad/iPod/iPhone

43. Who Might be Candidate for TouchChat?
Someone who needs a temporary solution
Someone who may need a secondary AAC device
Someone without alternative access needs
Those who do not have funding available
Individuals who do not need as much technical support and/or training

44. Vocabulary Options Included with basic purchase ($149.99)
VocabPC Landscape
VocabPC Portrait
4 Basic
My QuickChat (4,8,12)
Spelling
MultiChat 15 –student, adolescent, adult
Have attendees navigate to each vocabulary

45. Vocabulary Options Can be purchased “In-App” WordPower ($149.99)
WordPower 24, 24 with phrases, 30, 42 , 42 Basic, 48 , 60, 80, 108
Note: if using WP on more than one device, must purchase separate licenses for each device. Basic TouchChat will load on multiple devices
iEssence ($99)
Talk About AAC ($49)

46. Device vs App Support Durability Funding www.saltillo.com

47. Loaners and Rentals Private 10 day rentals Evaluation Loaner Program
Product Monthly Rental Fee
Nova Chat $395
Nova Chat $395
Nova Chat $350
Nova Chat $350

48. Questions?   
                        
Thank you!

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Cecilia Barhoum, M. Ed. Special Education
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