The iDevice Module enables the wheelchair user to control their iPad, iPod or iPhone using any R-net Input device.
The iDevice Module enables the wheelchair user to control their iPad, iPod or iPhone using any R-net Input device e.g. a Joystick Module or an Omni. Deflecting the joystick forward, backwards, left and right navigates and selects icons or menu items. The set-up procedure is intuitive and no specialist software is required to be installed on the iDevice.
The iDevice Module enables control of the functions of an iDevice using the built-in Accessibility options of Switch Control or VoiceOver.
Switch Control
The iDevice Module’s default operation is Switch Control mode, so making initial set-up possible without using a programming device.
VoiceOver
Programmable user preferences
The R-net PC programmer can be used to set whether the iDevice module will operate in Switch Control or VoiceOver mode.
When operating in VoiceOver mode, iDevice commands can be assigned to R-net Input Device commands. The iDevice commands available include common functions such as Home, Select, Cursor Left or Cursor Right.
A total of twenty individual R-net commands can be used to control a connected iDevice. This is achieved using programmable Nudge Times which are applied to all four Input Device directions and switch functions. The Nudge Time parameters apply when using Switch Control or VoiceOver, giving a high degree of flexibility to cater for individual users’ abilities. Additionally, the Speed Up and Speed Down buttons can be used as further control options.
As well as the programming options available through R-net, there are multiple Accessibility options available on the iDevice that can further enhance the user experience.
Simple set-up
The Bluetooth pairing procedure between the iDevice Module and the iDevice is intuitive and makes for an initial easy set-up. The iDevice Module can be fitted in conjunction with existing R-net Bluetooth Modules, in order to allow one system to control iDevices, Android Smart Devices or Windows PCs.
Connect-and-Go
Continuing with the philosophy of Connect-and-Go, the iDevice Module has been designed to work with all existing R-net modules and can be operated by any R-net Input Device. No firmware upgrades to existing modules are required.