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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!

49 Saltillo Support www.saltillo.com www.silver-kite.com
Local Representation Cecilia Barhoum, M. Ed. Special Education Assistive Technology Consultant (216) Saltillo Operational or Technical Support or Insurance Billing support thru PRC Saltillo manufactured products only Join us on Social Media!


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