{"product_id":"megabee-writing-tablet","title":"MegaBee Writing Tablet","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe hand-held writing tablet that gives the power to communicate to   people who have lost the ability to speak coherently and write legibly\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMegaBee is a simple-to-use writing tablet to aid frequent communication with people who have:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eBrain Damage\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eStrokes\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMotor-loss\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMS\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMotor-neurone disease\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMedium and severe Cerebral Palsy\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eno, or impaired, ability to speak and cannot write legibly\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMegaBee is easy-to-use and rapidly deployed, providing convenient,   frequent means of communication with the carer, thus providing a much   enhanced lifestyle for the user. It does not require calibration and   accommodates changes in head position or movement of the tablet. It   requires very little training and is learnt in minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe product comes in its own carrying case along with battery   charger, instruction booklet and CD. The device is Bluetooth enabled for   communication with other devices such as a PC if required.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ccite style=\"color:blue\"\u003e“… the best AAC device ever, simple but very effective … all clinics, surgeries, hospitals should have it.”\u003c\/cite\u003e  - Claire Hayward OT, ACT, West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, Selly Oak\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ccite style=\"color:blue\"\u003e“I love using my MegaBee when I can’t access a computer to   talk. I find it very useful and am sure it will help other people with   MND (or speech problems)”\u003c\/cite\u003e -Sarah Ezekiel - MND campaigner\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ccite style=\"color:blue\"\u003e“It has been the saving of his sanity and   of his wife and two children. We all have a great respect for the   development of MegaBee, it has been a life saver. Thank you.”\u003c\/cite\u003e - Ann Marchant Treasurer, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mndassociation.org\"\u003eMND Association \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ccite style=\"color:blue\"\u003e“The lack of suitable communication   equipment and the need for communication with our daughter to be made   easier and more rewarding drove us to look for a new solution. MegaBee   is that solution and the product has been developed in close   co-operation with our daughter.”\u003c\/cite\u003e - Patient’s parents\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tablet uses eye movement and blinking as the method to select letters, which are displayed on the integral screen. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tablet has been designed to require minimal learning both for   the reader and writer - letter selection is achieved by looking at the   letter and blinking, then looking at the block which is the same colour   as the selected letter.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor example the letter ‘\u003cb\u003eK\u003c\/b\u003e’ would be selected by looking first at the   blue block where the letter K is located and blinking (the carer then   presses the blue button), then, as the letter ‘\u003cb\u003eK\u003c\/b\u003e’ is black, the user   looks at the black block and blinks (the carer presses the black button   and the letter ‘\u003cb\u003eK\u003c\/b\u003e’ appears on the screen).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.megabee.co.uk\/megabee_simulation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the MegaBee Working Simulation\u003c\/a\u003e (Opens in a new window. If the Flash movie does not play you may need to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/get.adobe.com\/flashplayer\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edownload and install free Flash player plug-in\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSimilar protocols exist for deleting text and adding spaces, as well   as accessing various menu functions such as Bluetooth, contrast,   scrolling and other housekeeping facilities. There is an LCD display on   each side of the tablet, visible to reader and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA powerful vocabulary facility is also provided which provides   abbreviations for frequently used words. This allows users to compile   their own set of shorthand words or phrases which can be uploaded at   will. For example ‘\u003cb\u003eT2\u003c\/b\u003e’ might be assigned to ‘\u003cb\u003eTelevision\u003c\/b\u003e’, or ‘\u003cb\u003eH1\u003c\/b\u003e’ means ‘\u003cb\u003eI am too hot\u003c\/b\u003e’.   These phrases can be changed to suit varying situations such as bed   care, mobility, or in the case of ward supervision, can be changed for   different users.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs MegaBee easy to use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMegaBee is easy-to-use and rapidly deployed, providing convenient,   frequent means of communication with the carer, thus providing a much   enhanced lifestyle for the patient. It does not require calibration and   accommodates changes in head position or movement of the tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eVery little training is needed and it can be learnt in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tablet is made from lightweight textured polypropylene which is   tough and durable and allows easy cleaning with a damp cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it require a PC connection?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNo, MegaBee is fully portable and can be used for bed-confined,   home-care and chair-mobile situations. Whilst the unit does not require   computing equipment for its basic operation it does however have   Bluetooth wireless communication ability should the user require to   display on a larger screen or input text into a personal computer. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA custom vocabulary of up to 260 phrases (20 characters maximum) can   also be uploaded using a computer thus providing a short-cut typing   mechanism specifically tailored to suit the individual user.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eCan it use symbols instead of text? \u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYes, MegaBee can be used in ‘picture’ mode which allows symbols,   pictures, cartoons, and drawings to be used instead of text. For low   literacy levels or cognitively impaired users this allows a highly   personalised and flexible solution. Symbols can be changed at will using   MegaBee free software and a colour printer.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long do the batteries last?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe rechargeable batteries provide regular use over a 24 hour period   with notification of low battery given 5 minutes before shutdown. The   unit can still be used whilst charging the batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eIs it easy to look after? \u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tablet is made from lightweight textured high-impact strength   ABS which is tough and durable and allows easy cleaning with a damp   cloth. It also contains an anti-microbial compound making it resistant   to MRSA and E.Coli.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMegaBee is comes in anthracite grey only.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s included with the MegaBee?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMegaBee is supplied in a custom carrying case which includes battery   charger suitable for worldwide use, full operating instructions and a   computer animation for easy training purposes, and all necessary   software.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E2L Products Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49189534269684,"sku":"EPPN-369-008","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/5205\/7076\/files\/media_413fa8b0-96c3-4d1e-b726-89104e9752d5.jpg?v=1786958129","url":"https:\/\/shop.spectronics.com.au\/products\/megabee-writing-tablet","provider":"Spectronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}