Active Star - the optimal braille display for mobile use with a notebook
Active Star - the optimal braille display for mobile use with a notebook
The Active Star is a versatile Braille system combining a Braille display and notetaker. It features 40 Braille modules and supports up to three Bluetooth connections, allowing access to the internet and email via smartphones, tablets, or laptops. It is compatible with iOS, Android, and Chrome OS, and includes 16 GB of internal memory for standalone use.
Specifications
- 40 concave Braille elements with cursor routing
- Adjustable footprint with a pull-out tray
- Integrated PC keyboard with magnetic attachment
- Built-in notetaker functions: editor, calculator, organizer
- Smartphone compartment
- HTCom software for file transfer
- ATC technology for automatic scrolling
- Battery life up to 40 hours
- MusikBraille for composing music
Functionality
As a Braille Display: The Active Star is recognized by computer systems without needing a driver, supporting screen readers like JAWS, Supernova, and NVDA. It offers a unique reading and writing experience with its keyboard and ATC technology.
As a Notetaking Device: It can be used independently for note-taking and reading. Features include an editor, calculator, timer, and alarm clock. Notes can be easily transferred to a PC using the Direct Transfer function.
File Transfer
The Active Star can be detected as a mass storage device, allowing file transfers using familiar methods. HTCom software enables text conversion to contracted Braille and vice versa, and transfers information from the internet.
Design and Portability
The Active Star is optimized for laptop use with an adjustable tray mechanism. It is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for mobility. The device includes a carrying bag for easy transport.
Educational Features
MusikBraille allows users to compose music with playback options. Interactive games support Braille learning, and tools like ATC-LogAnalyzer assist Braille teachers by analyzing reading flow.
Technical Data
- Input/Output: 40 piezoelectric Braille cells, QWERTY keyboard, 8 Braille keys
- Control/Navigation: 2 triple action keys
- Connections: USB and Bluetooth
- Memory: 16 GB
- Battery: Lithium rechargeable, 40-hour duration
- Dimensions: 32.2 x 21.9 x 2.2 cm, weight 1090 g
Conclusion
The Active Star is a comprehensive tool for Braille users, offering advanced features for both personal and educational use. Its portability, long battery life, and compatibility with various devices make it a practical choice for users on the go.
Catalog excerpts
III Help Tech The home of Handy Tech Braille Displays Active StarThe optimal braille display for mobile use with a notebook The Active Star with its 40 Braille modules is a Braille system - Braille display and notetak-er in one. The footprint for the laptop computer can be individually adjusted by a pull-out tray mechanism. Via up to 3 wireless Bluetooth connections, e.g. smartphone, tablet, laptop, the Active Star provides access to the internet and your e-mail on the go. Operating systems of mobile devices, such as iOS, Android or Chrome OS, are supported by the Active Star. Thanks to 16 GB of internal memory, the Active Star can be used at any time to take notes and read books without being connected to an external device. ■ 40 concave Braille elements with cursor routing ■ flexible adjustable footprint ■ included PC keyboard, fixed via magnets ■ integrated notetaker functions such as Editor, calculator and organizer ■ compartment for smartphone ■ HTCom software - for easy transfer of files ■ ATC technology: detects the reading position and automatically scrolls forward ■ battery life up to 40 hours ■ MusikBraille - compose your own pieces of music
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As a braille display Thanks to the integrated HID (human interface device) technology, the Active Star is automatically recognized by computer systems and will run without the need to install a driver. Windows screen readers such as JAWS, Supernova or NVDA can be used with the Active Star with either a wireless or Bluetooth connection. Mobile devices, such as Apple iOS, Android or Chrome OS also offer support for the Active Star. The included keyboard and the patented ATC-technology offer a unique braille reading and writing experience for users of the Active Star. As a note-taking device The...
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MusikBraille Active Star offers a unique function to discover your musical talents: The patent pending MusikBraille plays back the music notes while typing them. MusikBraille takes advantage of the integrated ATC-technolo-gy. Supports Braille teachers In order to support Braille teachers, Active Star offers the ATC analyzing tools ATC-Log Analyzer and ATC-LogPlayer. The tactile reading flow can be analyzed by the ATC-LogAnalyzer and detected reading positions are saved in a Log-file. By detecting the reading position on the Braille display, the music notes are converted directly into the corresponding...
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Active Star III Help Tech Smart Access With its integrated wireless Bluetooth interface, the Active Star offers convenient access to various smart phones. Some smart phones be placed into the small compartment underneath the tray mechanism. Access to all of your favorite mobile apps may then be controlled from the keyboard of the Active Star. Mobility is the key The Active Star is compact and light weight. The 22 mm height of the housing and its weight of 1090 g, makes the Active Star an ideal companion. Using lithium technology as rechargeable batteries, the Active Star reaches an impressive...
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