Tecla is a set of open software and hardware tools that facilitate switch access to electronic devices for people with mobility impairments.
IMPORTANT: For instructions on how to install, activate and select the Tecla Access keyboard, please visit:
http://scyp.idrc.ocad.ca/projects/tekla/the-app
The Tecla App is an input method that enables external switch access to Android. This is a special kind of application that integrates tightly with the operating system enabling access to most of its functions.
Tecla supports wireless control of Android, via an on-screen keyboard, directly from a powered wheelchair or standard ability switches connected to a Tecla Shield:
http://scyp.idrc.ocad.ca/projects/tekla/the-shield
Features include:
* Provides access to the whole device, not just to apps written for it.
* It scans in full-color on the built-in on-screen keyboard, so you don’t have to be looking at a separate screen.
* Affordable, end-to-end, standards compliant solution: Use your powered wheelchair or adapted switches to control your Android device!
* Google Voice Actions integrated: Control the device and enter text using your voice!
* Scanning: Step, auto or inverse scanning with fully configurable scan speed.
* Completely usable via a single switch (and up to 4 switches) with auto-scan or reverse-scan. That means, no switch gestures required (e.g., double click, press and hold, timed sequences).
* Any switch event from Tecla Shield wakes up and unlocks the device (no need for someone to swipe the lock for you before being able to use independently).
* Any switch event from Tecla Shield answers an incoming call.
* Full-screen switch mode: Use the entire screen as a single switch.
Tecla is part of the ÆGIS (Ontario) Project (http://aegis.idrc.ocad.ca/). It is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation (http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/) and supported by the ÆGIS (Europe) Project (http://www.aegis-project.eu/).
Additional details and installation instructions are available at:
http://scyp.idrc.ocad.ca/projects/tekla
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