SmartNav (version 4)
(head-tracking system)

Infrared transmitter/receiver using reflective dot on hat (or head)
(click pic for larger image)

Finally, a reasonably priced mouse alternative that allows people with good head control to completely control their computer. A tiny reflective dot is stuck to the forehead, eyeglass frame, tip of nose. The monitor-mounted transmitter/receiver pictured above, sends infrared beams out, and senses reflections from the dot. The SmartNav software (included) 'maps' head motion to cursor motion. And it actually works! I've used it successfully numerous times, in many situations where I did *not* think it would work for a user! And I've been pleasantly surprised :)

USB (no other connector available)
PC - The SmartNav software is compatible with Windows XP / 2000 / ME / 98 SE
Mac - All USB Macs (G3, iMac, G4, PowerPC w/USB card; OS X version now available)
Techies can click here for more detailed tech info

The SmartNav *hardware* is cross-platform (works on both PC and Mac), but you need the respective software for each platform.

How To 'Click'?

There are 2 possible built-in methods:

(PC version of Dwell-Click) 1) AT model: Dwell and Voice Clicking - gives you total hands free control of your computer. You can left click, right click, double click, and drag by simply holding the cursor still, or “dwelling” on an icon or button. The configuration menu lets you set the Dwell Click time interval from 0.2 to 2 seconds for maximum control and comfort. The Dwell Clicking feature is fully compatible with all virtual keyboards and other Windows based accessibility programs for people with disabilities. Mac Voice Clicking: We've added commands for many actions by voice. Be aware that you can NOT have both Voice Clicking and Dragon for Mac active at the same time as they both access the same 'parts' of the Mac. PC Voice Clicking: Please specify you wish to have that at time of order. There is no charge.

2) AT and EG models: By positioning any switch appropriately, and plugging it into the Y-cable included with SmartNav, the user can perform clicks. Our Articulating Arm might be useful to position the switch, or it can be adhered to a wheelchair arm or somewhere that the user can access it easily. An included Y-cable allows for a second switch to perform right-clicking.

Included Y-cable on left, optional Foot Switch on right

How To 'Type'?

A nice on-screen keyboard, with good functionality, is included with the PC product. Click-N-Type is an on-screen virtual keyboard designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard. As long as the user can control the SmartNav AT through head motion, he or she can send keystrokes to virtually any Windows application or DOS application that can run within a window.

PC version includes Click 'n Type on-screen keyboard (with Word Completion!)

Another option is our popular, more full-featured, OnScreen keyboard. It has features such as WordCompletion, plenty of sizes, macro capability, and plenty of speech options. The Mac versions of SmartNav do not include an on-screen keyboard, but we do make OnScreen for Mac and carry an on-screen keyboard for Mac OS X.

(Mac version of OnScreen)

Included Items

PC and Mac: Software to operate and fine-tune SmartNav
PC & Mac (AT models only): Dwell-click software for clicking by 'dwelling'
PC (AT models only): Click-N-Type on-screen keyboard; Mac OS 9 and below: time-limited version of OnScreen keyboard
PC & Mac: USB extension cable
PC & Mac: Y cable for switches
PC & Mac: Special clip set for securing camera
PC & Mac: 40 reflective dots

Options

Articulating Arm for holding external 'click' switch
OnScreen full-featured virtual keyboard

Purchase

SmartNav Products for Shipment *( hardware purchase includes related software )*
HW-9-USB for Windows (SmartNav AT w/dwell clicking) - $499	Order
HWEG-9-USB for Windows (SmartNav EG w/switch clicking) - $399	Order
HM-11-USB for Mac OS 9 (and earlier) (SmartNav AT w/dwell clicking) - $599	Order
HMX-11-USB for Mac OS X (SmartNav AT w/dwell clicking) - $599	Order
HMEGX-11-USB EG for Mac OS X (SmartNav EG w/switch clicking) - $499	Order
H-9-DOTS - Additional dots (2 sheets) - $10 (credit card only; no P.O.'s unless included on larger order)	Order
SW-23 - Additional AT software for PC - $199	Order
SM-26 - Additional AT software for Mac - $299	Order
SMX-26 - Additional AT software for Mac OS X - $299	Order
SEGMX-26 - Additional EG software for Mac OS X - $199	Order
SMX-26UR - Reg. Code Upgrade from Mac OS 10 EG to AT (no download required) - $99	Purchase
H-22 - Foot Switch.....$39	Order

SmartNav Software for Download

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SMX-26R - Software for Mac OS X SmartNav (all models, including 4) AT - $299	Download OS 10.4 and above Download OS 10.3 and earlier or Purchase
SEGMX-26R - Software for Mac OS X SmartNav (all models, including 4) EG - $199	Download OS 10.4 and above Download OS 10.3 and earlier or Purchase
SM-26R - Software for Mac OS 9 (or earlier) SmartNav AT - $299	Download Now or Purchase
SEGM-26R - Software for Mac OS 9 (or earlier) SmartNav EG - $199	Download Now or Purchase

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