Tobii Dynavox Tobii TD Pilot User Manual
- June 16, 2024
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Table of Contents
Tobii Dynavox Tobii TD Pilot
Specifications
- System Requirements: Please refer to section 1.1
- Supported Languages: Please refer to section 1.2
Resources and Support
For additional resources and support, please visit the Tobii Dynavox website at www.TobiiDynavox.com. You can also contact us at the following locations:
- Tobii Dynavox LLC 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 USA +1-800-344-1778
- Tobii Dynavox Ltd. Sheffield Technology Parks Cooper Buildings Arundel Street Sheffield S1 2NS United Kingdom +44 (0)114 481 00 11
- Tobii Dynavox (Suzhou) Co. Ltd Unit 11/12, Floor 3, Building B No.5 Xinghan Street, SIP Suzhou P.R.China 215021 +86 512 69362880
Using TD Talk
The Actions on the Dashboard
The dashboard in TD Talk allows you to access various actions.
To activate the dashboard, follow these steps:
- Open TD Talk on your device.
- Locate the dashboard icon and tap on it.
To activate an action from the dashboard, follow these steps:
- Tap on the desired action icon on the dashboard.
To access the settings in TD Talk, follow these steps:
- Open TD Talk on your device.
- Tap on the settings icon.
FAQs
Q: How do I activate the dashboard in TD Talk?
A: To activate the dashboard, open TD Talk and tap on the dashboard icon.
Q: How do I activate an action from the dashboard in TD Talk?
A: To activate an action from the dashboard, simply tap on the desired action icon.
Q: How do I access the settings in TD Talk?
A: To access the settings, open TD Talk and tap on the settings icon.
TD Talk User’s Manual
User’s Manual TD Talk
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Tobii Dynavox LLC 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 USA
+1-800-344-1778
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Welcome
Illustration 1: TD Talk
TD Talk empowers people to communicate who they are and what they want to say,
in the most fluid way possible. It is designed to make sentence construction
as fast as possible. TD Talk enables individuals using it to remain an active
part of the conversation. TD Talk looks and feels familiar so that people
using it can get started in the shortest time possible. By learning a person’s
unique sentence patterns and word use, TD Talk continuously adapts to offer
personally relevant options for communication.
1.1 System Requirements
Table 1: Windows OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating System Architecture
Windows 10
x86
version 1803
Windows 10
x86
version 20H2
Memory 2 GB
4 GB
Touch Not required
Camera Not required
Integrated touch Integrated camera
1.2 Supported Languages
Danish (DK) Dutch (NL) English (US) French (FR) German (DE)
Italian (IT) Norwegian (NO) Spanish (Latin America) Swedish (SE) More languages coming soon!
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Resources and Support
Tobii Dynavox offers several free resources to support and supplement your
experience with TD Talk. Don’t miss out on these tools that will help you get
the most out of your Tobii Dynavox software!
2.1 Web Resources and Support
If you need support, your first stop should be the Training & Support section
of the Tobii Dynavox website.
2.2 Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is currently English-only.
Visit learn.tobiidynavox.com for documentation, training, and other resources,
including: answers to common questions training videos recorded webinars
online courses
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Getting Started
If TD Talk is going to be used together with an Eye tracker, please make sure
the to have an active calibration for the Eye tracker.
3.1 Overview of TD Talk
1 2
3 6
5 4
7
8
9
10
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Illustration 2: TD Talk
Position 1
2
3
4
5 6
Description
Position
Quick Messages
7
Pre-written messages that speak immediately when selected
More Quick Messages
8
Open the Quick Messages page to speak or edit your Quick Messages.
Message Window
9
View and edit the text you would like to speak here.
Speak
10
Speak the text in the Message Window. You may also pause speech and resume speaking.
Clear
11
Clear all text in the Message Window.
Phrase Prediction
TD Talk learns from what you type and uses that information to predict phrases. Prediction is based on frequency and can make communication faster and more personal.
Description Delete Word Delete the word to the left of the cursor.
Word Prediction Automatically predicts words based on what you’ve typed so
far. Backspace Delete the character to the left of the cursor.
Numbers Page Access to numbers and special characters.
Change Language Switch between the languages you speak.
3.2 The Off-Screen Menu
TD Talk has an off-screen menu that allows you to access features in TD Talk,
pause/resume gaze, and change applications.
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Table 2: The Off-Screen Menu
Icon
Button Name TD Switcher
Description Opens TD Switcher. For more information, see 6 TD Switcher, page 41.
Dashboard
Opens the Dashboard. For more information, see 3.3 The Dashboard, page 8.
Pause
Pauses the interaction until the Resume Gaze button is selected.
3.3 The Dashboard
Illustration 3: The Dashboard. Table 3: The Dashboard
Icon
Button Name Settings
Exit TD Talk
Cancel
Description Opens TD Talk Settings. For more information, see 5 TD Talk
Settings, page 21. Closes down, restarts, and exits the TD Talk software.
Closes the Dashboard.
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3.4 Setting Up TD Talk
1. Start the
TD Talk app.
2. Access the settings in one of the following ways:
As a user: Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
As a caregiver: Swipe up on the device screen.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
3. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
4. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
5. Set the TD Talk application language:
Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
Look for the
(General) icon to find the correct settings card.
Select the Open button.
Look in the Application Language section.
Select the radio button next to the language you want the application to be in.
Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
6. Select the voice(s) to use:
Look for the
(Voice) icon to find the correct settings card.
Select the Open button.
Look in the Your Voice/s section.
Select the radio button under the installed language you want to speak.
If the wanted language is missing, see5.3.3.1 How do I Add/Download a New
Language/Keyboard Language in TD Talk?, page 29 and 5.3.3.2 How do I select
and activate the Keyboard Languages to use/be available in TD Talk?, page 30.
Select the radio button next to the voice to use in the list of voices
available for the language to speak.
Use the “Scroll up” and Scroll Down” buttons on the right to scroll through
the list of voices available for the language.
To try out a voice, select the
next to the voice. If available.
If there is a
(download) instead of a radio button, select the button to download the voice.
Repeat the last two steps above if you want to be able to speak in more than one language.
7. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
In TD Talk you can quickly switch languages between the selected ones by selecting the left corner of the keyboard.
button in the lower
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3.5 Track Status Box
Illustration 4: Track Status Box The Track Status function checks if the user
is correctly positioned in front of the eye tracker.
The two (2) white dots — The user’s eyes and how they are positioned towards
the screen. For optimal position, the white dots should be in the middle of
the black area.
The colorful bar on the left with the white arrow — How far or close the user
is positioned from the screen. If the white arrow is in the middle of the
green area of the bar, the user is at the optimal distance from the screen.
If the arrow is in the lower part of the bar — move the user closer to the eye
tracker. If the arrow is in the upper part of the bar — move the user
further away from the eye tracker.
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Using TD Talk
Illustration 5: TD Talk
4.1 Actions in the Off-Screen Menu
4.1.1 How do I Activate TD Switcher in TD Talk?
With TD Switcher, the user can switch between active software and start Tobii
Dynavox Applications.
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(TD Switcher) action.
TD Switcher will open.
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For more information about TD Switcher, see 6 TD Switcher, page 41.
4.1.2 How do I Activate the Dashboard in TD Talk?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) icon.
The Dashboard will open.
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4.1.3 Pause in TD Talk
Using eye gaze is a repeated physical task, and the muscles in use around the
eyes can become fatigued. Pausing gaze not only gives you time to look at the
screen without interacting but also provides your eyes with time to rest.
4.1.3.1 How do I Pause the Eye Tracking in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below
the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or the area of the eye tracker.
The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the lower middle part of the
screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) icon.
3. Select the
(Pause) action.
An
green pause icon will show briefly on the screen, and there will be an green border on the outer edges of
the screen indicating that TD Talk is paused.
4.1.3.2 How can I See if the Eye Tracking is Paused in TD Talk? There will be an green border on the outer edges of the screen.
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4.1.3.3 How do I Resume the Eye Tracking in TD Talk 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Resume Gaze) icon will become visible in the lower part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Resume Gaze) icon to resume eye tracking in TD Talk.
4.2 The Actions on the Dashboard
4.2.1 How do I Activate the Dashboard in TD Talk?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) icon.
The Dashboard will open.
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For more information, see 4.2 The Actions on the Dashboard, page 14
4.2.2 How do I Activate an Action from the Dashboard in TD Talk?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) icon.
The Dashboard will open.
3. Select the action to be executed from the Dashboard or select the close button to cancel.
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4.2.3 How do I Access the Settings in TD Talk?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) icon.
The Dashboard will open.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to access the settings for TD Talk.
For more information about available settings, see 5 TD Talk Settings, page 21
4.3 Using the Keyboard
By selecting letters on the keyboard, words and sentences are formulated (or
built) in the message window. Select the
(Speak) button when ready to speak.
4.4 Using Predictions
TD Talk offers both Word Prediction and Phrase Prediction which may decrease
effort and/or increase speed of producing messages.
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4.4.1 Word Predictions
The word prediction engine used in TD Talk is from SwiftKeyTM and is commonly
used in tablets and smartphones. SwiftKeyTM uses a blend of artificial
intelligence technologies to predict the next word the user intends to type.
SwiftKeyTM learns from previous texts the user has written and offers
predictions or presents predictions based on the current input text and what
it has learned. The Word Prediction language will change depending on the
Keyboard Language setting.
When Word Prediction is in use, four (4) boxes will appear above the Keyboard.
The leftmost box will display the most probable predicted word, and the
remaining three (3) boxes will contain one predicted word each. To select a
predicted word, select the box with the correct word in it. If you can’t find
the word you are looking for, just keep on typing, and the word you are
looking for may appear after the next character(s). If you are using Word
Prediction and want to type a word containing an accent, like café you will
save time and effort by letting Word Prediction handle the accent. Simply type
“cafe”, and you will get a suggestion for “café”.
4.4.2 Phrase Prediction
TD Talk learns and analyses how you speak over time. Word prediction learns
the words you say. Phrase prediction learns how you put those words together
forming a personal phrase set. When you start typing, predicted phrases from
your phrase set will be offered in the Message Window in grey text.
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Look and fixate the gaze on the last word in the predicted phrase to select
the phrase. The color on the phrase will change from grey to black indicating
that it has been selected. it can now be spoken or edited.
4.5 Editing a Message
4.5.1 How do I Edit a Message in TD Talk?
Illustration 6: The Edit Menu
1. Gaze at the section of the message to edit in the Message Window. The Edit
Menu will open.
2. When a word is selected, type to replace the word, select a word from word
prediction or select delete.
Use the
(Move Left) and
(Move Right) arrows if the cursor is in the wrong place.
3. Select the
(Close) button to exit Edit mode.
4.6 Using Quick Messages
4.6.1 How do I use Quick Messages in TD Talk?
There are two (2) types of Quick messages, the first ones are always visible
on the Home screen. The second ones are
located under the
(More Quick Messages) button.
Quick Messages on the Home Screen
1. Select the Quick Message to speak. The selected message will be spoken
immediately without being added to the Message Window and interfering with any
message you have in process.
More Quick Messages
1. Select the
(More Quick Messages) button.
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2. Select the
(Speak) button next to the message.
3. Select the
(Keyboard) button to return to the Home screen.
4.6.2 How can I Edit the Quick Messages in TD Talk?
1. Select the
(More Quick Messages) button.
2. Select the
(Edit) button.
3. Select the
(Edit) button next to the message to edit.
4. Make the changes to the message with the keyboard.
5. Select the
(Save) button to save the changes to the Quick Message.
6. Select the
(Close) button to leave the editing view.
7. Select the
(Keyboard) button to return to the Home screen.
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4.6.3 How can I Add a Quick Messages in TD Talk?
1. Select the
(More Quick Messages) button.
2. Select the
(Edit) button.
3. Select the
(Add) button next to the Add New location..
4. Write the new message with the keyboard.
5. Select the
(Save) button to save the changes to the Quick Message.
6. Select the
(Close) button to leave the editing view.
7. Select the
(Keyboard) button to return to the Home screen.
4.6.4 How can I Delete a Quick Messages in TD Talk?
1. Select the
(More Quick Messages) button.
2. Select the
(Edit) button.
3. Select the
(Edit) button next to the message to delete.
4. Select the
Delete Message button.
5. Select the
(Save) button to save the changes to the Quick Message.
6. Select the
(Close) button to leave the editing view.
7. Select the
(Keyboard) button to return to the Home screen.
4.7 Changing the Language
4.7.1 How can I Switch Speaking Languages in TD Talk?
1. Select the
(Language) button on the keyboard.
2. Select the language to speak
If the wanted language is missing, see 5.3.3.1 How do I Add/Download a New Language/Keyboard Language in TD Talk?, page 29
3. Select the
(Back) button to go back
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Icons
Action Activation
Calibration
Keyboard
Voice
Device
General
Description Opens the Activation settings. For more information, see 5.1
Activation , page 22. Opens the Activation settings. For more information, see
Opens the Keyboard settings. For more information, see 5.3 Keyboard , page 27.
Opens the Voice Settings. For more information, see 5.4 Voice, page 30. Opens
the Device settings. For more information, see 5.5 Device , page 37. Opens the
General settings,. For more information, see 5.6 General, page 39.
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5.1 Activation
5.1.1 Buttons
5.1.1.1 How do I Change the Dwell Time for Activating Buttons in TD Talk?
Buttons does not refer to those on the keyboard but the ones located in all
other places in TD Talk.
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the
area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Activation) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Buttons section.
7. Select the radio button for the Dwell TIme for one of the following values:
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Slow
Medium (default) Fast
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.1.1.2 How do I Fine Tune the Dwell Time for Activating Buttons in TD Talk?
- Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Activation) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Buttons section.
7. Select one of the following buttons to fine tune the Dwell Time:
— to lower the Dwell Time
— to increase the Dwell Time
The value can be change between 200 ms — infinitive
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
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5.2 Calibration
5.2.1 How does the Calibration Process Work in TD Talk?
The calibration process works as follows:
The Test Calibration will be shown when a calibration starts, whether it is a
Quick Calibration or a regular Calibration. This page offers you the chance to
assess the quality of your calibration.
On the test calibration screen, there are circles with a small dot in the
center. The orange dot shows where the user is looking. Fixating the gaze on
one of the dots, it shows where the eye tracker registers the fixation in that
dot and how small or large offset there is.
If the green circle is within the dotted white circle, then the calibration is
good enough for using TD Talk.
When the Calibrate button is selected, the first calibration screen will appear. It is a black screen, and in the center of the screen, there is one single orange dot with a black center.
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Nothing will happen until the user fixates the gaze on the dot, the eye
tracker will register the fixation, and the dot will blink once and disappear.
As long as the dot remains on the screen, the eye tracker has not registered
the gaze data for that position.
A new screen will appear. It is a black screen, and in the four corners, an
orange dot with the black center will be present.
Nothing will happen until the user fixates the gaze on one of the dots, the
eye tracker will register the fixation on that dot, and the dot will blink
once and disappear.
As long as the dot remains on the screen, the eye tracker has not registered
the gaze data for that position.
When the user’s have fixated the gaze upon all of the dots on the screen, and
all of the dots have disappeared, the calibration process finishes and the
test calibration screen will show up again. Try out the calibration by looking
at the circles on the screen. Close the test calibration screen or start a new
calibration if needed.
5.2.2 How do I Calibrate a User in TD Talk?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the
area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
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3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Calibration) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Check the positioning of the user by looking in the Track Status box.
For more information, see 3.5 Track Status Box, page 10 7. Select the Test &
Calibrate button.
The Check calibration page will open.
See, Illustration 7: The Check Calibration Page, page 26
8. Select the Calibrate button. 9. Look at the orange dots, one by one that
appears on the screen until they disappear. 10. Try out the new calibration.
11. Repeat steps 79 until you are satisfied. 12. Select the Close button.
Illustration 7: The Check Calibration Page
5.2.3 How do I Check the Positioning of the User using Track Status in TD
Talk?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the
area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Calibration) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Check the positioning of the user by looking in the Track Status box.
For more information, see 3.5 Track Status Box, page 10
7. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
8. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
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5.3 Keyboard
5.3.1 Buttons
5.3.1.1 How do I Change the Dwell Time for Keyboard Buttons in TD Talk? 1.
Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the
area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Keyboard) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Buttons section.
7. Select the radio button for the Dwell TIme for one of the following values:
Slow
Medium (default)
Fast
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8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.3.1.2 How do I Fine Tune the Dwell Time for Activating Buttons in TD Talk?
- Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Keyboard) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Buttons section.
7. Select one of the following radio buttons to fine tune the Dwell Time:
— to lower the Dwell Time
— to increase the Dwell Time
The value can be change between 200 ms — infinitive
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.3.2 Prediction
5.3.2.1 How do I Change the Dwell Time for Prediction Buttons in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Keyboard) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Prediction section.
7. Select the radio button for the Dwell Time for one of the following values:
Slow
Medium (default)
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Fast
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.3.2.2 How do I Fine Tune the Dwell Time for Prediction Buttons in TD Talk?
- Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Keyboard) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Prediction section.
7. Select one of the following radio buttons to fine tune the Dwell Time:
— to lower the Dwell Time
— to increase the Dwell Time
The value can be change between 200 ms — infinitive
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.3.3 General
5.3.3.1 How do I Add/Download a New Language/Keyboard Language in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Keyboard) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the General section.
7. Select the “Choose keyboard language” Add/Change button.
8. Select the Download tab.
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9. Select the
(Download) button next to the language to start the download of the new keyboard.
10. Select the Download button to start the download or the Cancel button to cancel the download.
11. Select the Installed tab.
12. Select the radio button next to the languages to activate the language.
13. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
14. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.3.3.2 How do I select and activate the Keyboard Languages to use/be available in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Keyboard) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Select the “Choose keyboard language” Add/Change button.
7. Select the Installed tab.
8. Select the radio button next to the languages to activate the keyboard language for that languages.
Make sure to select the radio button for all the languages that you want a voice available for.
9. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
10. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.4 Voice
Set the speaking voice of your keyboard languages here
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All languages installed are the shown in the top part of the screen. When the language has been selected, the available
voices for that language will show in the list beneath the languages. To try out a voice, select the to try out the voice. If available.
next to the voice
5.4.1 Voices
5.4.1.1 Installed & Downloadable Voices
5.4.1.1.1 How do I Download a New Voice in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
4. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
5. Look for the
(Voice) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button.
7. Look in the Voices section
8. Select the Voices button for Installed and Downloadable Voices.
9. Select the Download tab.
10. Select the language tab for the installed language you want to speak.
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If the wanted language is missing, see5.3.3.1 How do I Add/Download a New Language/Keyboard Language in TD Talk?, page 29 and 5.3.3.2 How do I select and activate the Keyboard Languages to use/be available in TD Talk?, page 30.
11. Select the
(Download) button next to the voice to start the download of the new voice.
Use the “Scroll up” and Scroll Down” buttons on the right to scroll through the list of voices available for the
language.
To try out a voice, select the
next to the voice.
12. Select the Download button to start the download or the Cancel button to cancel the download.
13. Select the
(Back) button to go back to Voice Settings.
14. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
15. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.4.1.1.2 How do I Select my Voice in TD Talk?
The voices from the Voice Banking system will have the logo for the Voice
Banking Service visible after the name of the voice.
Acapela MyOwnVoice
ModelTalker
The Voice Keeper 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
5. Look for the
(Voice) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button.
7. Look in the Voices section
8. Select the Voices button for Installed and Downloadable Voices.
9. Select the language tab for the installed language you want to speak.
If the wanted language is missing, see5.3.3.1 How do I Add/Download a New Language/Keyboard Language in TD Talk?, page 29 and 5.3.3.2 How do I select and activate the Keyboard Languages to use/be available in TD Talk?, page 30.
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10. Select the voice to use in the list of voices available for the language
to speak.
Use the “Scroll up” and Scroll Down” buttons on the right to scroll through
the list of voices available for the language.
To try out a voice, select the
next to the voice.
11. Select the
(Back) button to go back to Voice Settings.
12. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
13. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.4.1.2 Voice Configuration
5.4.1.2.1 How do I Make Changes to my Voice in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
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5. Look for the
(Voice) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button. 7. Look in the Voices section 8. Select the Configure button for Voice Configuration. 9. Select the voice to change from the available voices.
10. Select the radio button for the Voice Rate for one of the following values: Slow
Default Fast
to change the rate of your speech.
11. Select one of the following radio buttons to fine tune the Voice Rate:
— to lower the Voice Rate
— to increase the Voice Rate
The value can be change between -10 — +10.
12. Select the radio button for the Pitch for one of the following values:
Low
Default
High
to change the pitch of your speech.
To listen the new voice, select the
in the Test Voice section.
13. Select one of the following radio buttons to fine tune the Pitch:
— to lower the Pitch
— to increase the Pitch
The value can be change between -10 — +10.
To listen the new voice, select the
in the Test Voice section.
14. Select the
(Back) button to go back to Voice Settings.
15. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
16. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
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5.4.1.3 Pronunciations
5.4.1.3.1 How do I Create Pronunciation Exceptions in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
5. Look for the
(Voice) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button.
7. Look in the Voices section
8. Select the Create button for Pronunciations.
9. Select the language tab for the installed language you want to att a pronunciation exception for.
10. Select the Create button.
11. Write in the Word text box the word you want to create an pronunciation exception for.
12. Select the
icon next to the Pronunciation text box.
13. Write in the Pronunciation text box how you want the word to be pronounced.
To listen to the Pronunciation exception, select the
next to the Pronunciation text box..
14. Select the Create button to save your Pronunciation exception.
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15. Select the
(Back) button to go back to Voice Settings.
16. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
17. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.4.2 Voice Banking Accounts
TD Talk can connect to three different Voice Banking Services:
Acapela MyOwnVoice
ModelTalker
The Voice Keeper The user will need an account with and the login credentials
for one of these providers of voice banking services to be able to connect and
use the personal synthetic voice.
5.4.2.1 Voice Banking Acconts
5.4.2.1.1 How can I use my Voice from my Voice Banking Service? Internet
access is needed for log in to the Voice Banking Service.
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
4. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
5. Look for the
(Voice) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button.
7. Look in the Voice Banking Accounts Section.
Select the Manage button for Voice Banking Accounts.
8. Select the Log in button in the section for your Voice Banking Service.
9. Enter the User name and Password.
10. Select the Log In button.
The personal voice will be downloaded and automatically selected as the default voice for the user.
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This will be the case when personal synthetic voices in multiple languages are available
11. Select the
(Back) button to go back to Voice Settings.
12. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
13. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.5 Device
Only available on the TD Pilot.
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5.5.1 Partner Window
5.5.1.1 How do I Enable/Disable the Partner Window in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your
gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye
tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Device) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Partner Window section.
7. Toggle the Enable/Disable button for “Choose whether Partner Window is On/Off” to:
On
Off
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.5.1.2 How do I Set the Display Options for the Partner Window in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
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The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Look for the
(Device) icon to find the correct settings card.
5. Select the Open button.
6. Look in the Display Options section.
7. Select one of the following radio buttons choose the Display Option for the Partner Window:
Mirrored — Displays the text in the Partner Window while typing and speaking.
Show Text While Speaking — Displays an indicator in the Partner Window while typing and the displays the
message in text when speaking.
Indicate Typing — Displays only a type indicator in the Partner Window while typing and speaking.
8. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
9. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.6 General
5.6.1 Application Language
5.6.1.1 How do I set my Application language in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze
below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye
tracker.
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The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
5. Look for the
(General) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button.
7. Look in the Application Language section.
8. Select the Change button.
9. Select the radio button next to the language you want the application to be in.
10. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
11. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
5.6.2 Text Size
5.6.2.1 How do I Change the Text Size in TD Talk? 1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker or the area of the eye tracker.
The
(Dashboard) button will become visible in the lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(Dashboard) button to open the Dashboard.
3. Select the
(Settings) action to open the TD Talk Settings.
4. Select the (Next Screen) button on the right-hand side.
5. Look for the
(General) icon to find the correct settings card.
6. Select the Open button.
7. Look in the Text Size section.
8. Select the radio button for the Text Size for one of the following values:
Default (default)
Large
9. Select the
(Back) button to go back to TD Talk Settings.
10. Select the
(Close) button to exit TD Talk Settings.
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TD Switcher
TD Switcher is a help app, allowing easy switching between installed Tobii Dynavox Apps, apps in general and open windows.
6.1 How do I Access TD Switcher?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(TD Switcher) button.
TD Switcher will open.
Illustration 8: TD Switcher
6.2 How do I Switch to an Application in TD Switcher
If you want to add a non-Tobii Dynavox application, please make sure to start
the wanted application before proceeding.
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(TD Switcher) button.
3. Select the application to change to:
From Favorites
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6.3 How do I Add an Application to TD Switcher?
If you want to add a non-Tobii Dynavox application, please make sure to start
the wanted application before proceeding.
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(TD Switcher) button.
3. Select the
(Edit) button in the top left corner.
4. Select the
(Add) button for the location where to add the application.
5. Select the correct tab:
Tobii Dynavox
Open
6. Select the application to add.
7. Select the
(Done) button in the top left corner.
6.4 How do I Remove an Application from TD Switcher?
1. Fixate your gaze below the screen, in the middle of the eye tracker, or
the area of the eye tracker. The Off-Screen Menu will become visible in the
lower middle part of the screen.
2. Select the
(TD Switcher) button.
3. Select the
(Edit) button in the top left corner.
4. Select the
(Remove) button for the location where to remove the application.
5. Select the Remove button to confirm.
6. Select the
(Done) button in the top left corner.
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