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O'brien Speech Communication System

One size does not fit all when it comes to speech generating devices. That's why we designed the O'Brien Speech Companion System, a two-device system that is highly flexible and adaptable. There is one unit for the user, and a second unit for caregivers. These Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices are now available to help individuals of all ages. It can assist a child, as well as the elderly, in attaining the quality of life that approaches the level of satisfaction and meaningfulness that would have been possible if they did not have a communication disability. The facts are that there is no single solution or set of procedures that will work for everyone. The flexibility of our system allows implementing a communication program that takes into account individuals unique characteristics and abilities.
The O'Brien System for Adults

This O'Brien system helps those who are just starting the recovery process from loss of speech, as well as intermediate and more advanced survivors. It can be easily configured as a training tool using the O'Brien Technologies website, and the content customized to address most day-to-day communication needs.

The O'Brien Survivor device is a hand-held unit that is operated with the use of one finger on a touch screen. The content for each device is different because it is developed on a desktop application specifically for each user. Content, including words and pictures, can be added or modified on demand and downloaded into the device.

The main touch screen includes a scrollable list of categories and corresponding pictures. As the survivor scrolls through and selects from the categorized list, each topic is spoken. When the user finds the desired topic, he simply taps the screen and a sub-list of messages with corresponding pictures appears.

The user then scrolls up or down to select to select the item he wants to "say," and taps his finger. The screen then goes to an enlarged picture and displays the words to be spoken. An additional tap confirms the message and causes the Survivor unit to audibly speak.

The Survivor unit can be easily personalized by the use of our myO'Brien desktop application. This software allows content to be changed as desired. Pictures can be imported and individualized phrases can be written.

The O'Brien Companion unit connects with the Survivor unit via Bluetooth technology. It is designed to spare survivors from trying to find what area on their unit's touch screen to scroll to when asked a question by the caregiver.

The caregiver selects a customized, pre-programmed question on the Companion unit, which then automatically directs the Survivor unit to the appropriate screen where the survivor can select their response.

For example, if the caregiver's question is "What would you like for lunch," the Survivor unit will switch to the survivor's lunch menu.

Healthcare professionals and speech pathologists will also use this technology to better communicate with survivors.

Survivor-to-Survivor - Many survivors interact regularly with other survivors who lack the ability to effectively communicate. That's why all O'Brien Survivor units are specially designed to improve survivor-to-survivor communication. Through Bluetooth technology, the Survivor operating system incorporates a list of pre-programmed questions that can be seamlessly answered by any other unit.

For example, a query from one Survivor unit that asks "Are you married" will trigger the other Survivor unit to display the corresponding, customized answer on its screen. The responding survivor then taps the screen to confirm and speak the appropriate answer.

O'Brien's proprietary list of questions and commands has been developed by speech pathologists and caregivers to ensure their appropriateness.
 
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