ProxPad™

A simple single message tool using picture or object symbol tags with recordings. Tags can be swiped or touched on the Proxpad to speak the message.  A user can hold multiple tags.

The radio tags can be standard (credit card size) or small (37mm x 37mm).

Small or standard tags can be adhered to a large card to make a super large tag the size of the Proxpad. The tags can be attached to objects or objects attached to the tags.

In a classroom or group acttivity each student can hold their own set of tags, so that the proxPad is used as a single message device.  As the recordings live on the tags, there is no need to re-record for different activities  or students.

The ProxPad is also available for a short term trial. Please enquire to be added to the Waiting List.

Availability:

We have one ex-demo ProxPad in Stock. 
If you would like a new ProxPad please head to Spectronics. 

Trial:

Available in our single message kit to therapists or "sale or return" by negotiation.

Supplied with:

• 40 large programming tags
• Peel and stick labels
• Label laminate stickers
• 2 year warranty (not for ex-demo)

• Dimensions  22 x 14 x 5cms (8.5 x 5.5 x 2 inches)
• Weight 454gms (1 lb) with batteries installed
• Power Requirements 4 x AAA alkaline batteries or mains supply (Duracell recommended)
• Battery Life 2 months in TOUCH mode, 12 hours in PROXIMITY mode
• RF Emissions 13.56 MHZ, 10uw for 10 msec when button is pressed
• Operational Temperature 0 to 120 F /-18 to 49°C
• Storage Temperature 0 to 120 F /-18 to 49°C
• Humidity 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing
• Sound File Capacity 20,000 sounds, 1.5 seconds average length
• Custom Sounds 10,000 sounds, 1.5 seconds average length
• Volume levels 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, and -9 Db

ProxPad instruction Guide (PDF Download)

Managing Sound Tags for ProxTalker and ProxPAD

The sound tags come in two sizes small ( ) and large (). These are managed in exactly the same way. Customised and blank tags can be managed in the same way recording over any pre-recorded sounds. The only difference is that when a factory set customised tag is erased it will default to original factory recording. To make any picture or object ‘talk’ simply attach sound tag, we recommend use of large tags for ProxPAD

Making Custom Tags

Recording a new sound on a Sound Tag:

1. Place the Sound Tag to be recorded on any button on the Proxtalker®.or ProxPad

2. Press and release the Record Programming Tag on any other button on the ProxTalker®.or ProxPad

3. The ProxTalker® will prompt you to RECORD a new sound. Start speaking when the ProxTalker® or ProxPad beeps. The recording time is over when the ProxTalker® or ProxPad beeps again.

4. Apply a picture label to identify the blank Sound Tag (see below).

NOTE: by default, the ProxTalker® or ProxPad will record a 2-second sound. However, if you press and hold the blank tag, you can extend the recording time up to 8 seconds.

NOTE: make sure tags are not duplicated e.g. two x number 5’s or two x ‘dad’

Re-recording a previously programmed Sound Tag:

Any Sound Tag can have its sound replaced - whether it is a pre-programmed Sound Tag or a customized blank Sound Tag. The steps required are identical to creating a new Sound Tag. Follow the steps above.

Resetting a Sound Tag:

1. Place the Sound Tag you want to reset to its original sound on a button on the ProxTalker®.

2. Press and release the ERASE Programming Tag on any other button.

3. ProxTalker® will prompt you to press the Sound tag to be erased.

4. Press and release the Sound Tag to be erased.

5. Remember to change the label.

NOTE: If you erase a pre-recorded Sound Tag it will return to its original sound. If you erase a blank Sound Tag that you had customized it will return to having no sound.

Making Custom Labels

New custom images, symbols, photos or words, can be printed and applied with pressure sensitive adhesive labels to Sound Tags and laminated with clear tape.

Sound Tags are very robust and can withstand lots of abuse. Labels and laminates are available for purchase from Zyteq as a kit.

There are several ways to generate images for the small and large tags using our custom made sticker sheets:

1. ProxTalker App Lite from the iTunes store is a free app which enable the user to import new or stored photos directly into our sticker sheet templates
2. ProxTalker App Plus enables symbols to be imported directly to templates available either as an in app purchase or directly from iTunes. Options of SymbolStix or Widgit libraries are available https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/proxtalker-app-lite/id593099176?mt=8
3. Templates are available on the website for Word, SymbolStix and Communicate in Print users to generate label sheets and print directly onto our sticker sheets
4. The ProxTalker website has a Resource Exchange Network with many ready-made resources which can be printed free of charge http://resources.proxtalker.com

Supplied with:

• programming tag set
• charger
• 30 x large blank tags 
• 30 x protective label covers
• 3 x A4 label sheets (36 labels)
• instruction manual
• 1 year warranty

Optional extras:

• additional large tags
• additional label sheets