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Interspecies Communication Assistance Device

Interspecies Communication Assistance Device. Hannah Medford and Terri Schehl COMP 290. Product Specifications. A device enabling speech impaired individuals to give commands to their assistance animals. Commands can be recorded by the trainer and changed as needed.

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Interspecies Communication Assistance Device

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  1. Interspecies Communication Assistance Device Hannah Medford and Terri Schehl COMP 290

  2. Product Specifications A device enabling speech impaired individuals to give commands to their assistance animals. • Commands can be recorded by the trainer and changed as needed. • Touch activated – large buttons for those with limited motor control • Small size, attachable to wheelchair

  3. Commercially Available Products • A sophisticated PC version • An unsophisticated version used in classrooms • An expensive portable version • We feel we can make a less expensive product better suited to the task of instructing service animals Skypoint.com $695.00 enablingdevices.com $99.95

  4. ICAD - Interspecies Communication Assistance Device • Eight recordable commands • Four buttons and a switch – allows for more options and larger button size • Mountable with velcro to wheelchair • Can be expanded with more buttons

  5. Components • Chip – • stores 60 seconds of analog recording • EEPROM memory stores recordings at zero power • Recordings may be changed • Speaker • Box • Buttons • Switch • Approximate cost of unit: $25

  6. Device Block Diagram

  7. Treat Dispenser • For those with limited motor control • At the slight touch of a button, treat is dispensed • Allows for reinforcement and bonding with assistance animal • Design is in progress • One option – use a stapler motion

  8. Currently available products • Hot Dog Dispensers

  9. Additional products

  10. We can produce products with greater value to help meet the needs of those with assistance animals. Design with component part numbers will be made available on the internet. Conclusion

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