1400 Series AudioNav Keypad
Technical Manual
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Product Features
The AudioNav keypad is an ADA compliant assistive USB device offering menu navigation by means of
audible content description.
Users with impaired vision, reading difficulties or impaired fine motor skills can navigate through menus or
directories that would typically be presented on a visual display or touch screen. Screen content is
represented and summarised by recorded or synthesized language via a headset or handset.
This provides a set of menu selection keys which are differentiated in a way that makes the product easier to
use by people with visual impairment. In addition, a standard 3.5mm headphone socket is provided. This
allows customers to plug their headset into the module and receive audio instruction to help them navigate
the use of the equipment.
The externally mounted version of the AudioNav provides options for manufacturers and operators to
permanently affix an AudioNav device to the outer casing of a host terminal or to adjacent surfaces such as
walls or service counters. This is especially useful when existing self-service installations must be upgraded
to meet current accessibility mandates.
An optional ‘Quick Release Cradle’ allows the AudioNav to be detached from the host system for use as a
hand-held device. In this hand-held configuration AudioNav can, if required, be passed directly to any user
with limited reach or impaired dexterity.
Used in combination with SpacePole™ products this externally mounted version of the AudioNav can be
conveniently positioned and adjusted to ensure maximum accessibility. The Extended Footprint version
“AudioNav EF” adds volume and playback speed control keys.
By use of the utility software, default illumination status and ‘wake-up’ behaviour can be selected. The USB
codes can also be changed. Connection to the host is via a single USB cable.
Keypad
- Keypad is available in standard , extended footprint or externally mounted versions, with the following
keys :
- A 4 way directional key providing UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT navigation.
- A central ENTER key
- An illuminated audio volume key
- Additional keys on the EF version
- Illuminated 3.5mm audio jack socket (illumination under software control)
- Orientation switch in underpanel version to allow portrait or landscape mode.
- Mini-USB socket for connection to host (external version has fitted cable)
USB Interface
- HID keyboard
- Supports standard modifiers, i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt
- HID consumer controlled device
- Advanced audio device
- No special drivers required
- Audio Jack Insert / Removal sends USB code to host
- Versions with microphone support need to be set as the default recording device in the Sound Panel
- Products with microphone support have been tested with the following voice assistants:- Alexa,
Cortana, Siri and Google Assistant.
Bluetooth
- Option to include Bluetooth functionality so that the device can be used with the Touchless-CX app.
Support
- Windows compatible utility for changing the USB Code Tables
- API for custom integration
- Remote Firmware update support
