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VoiceIR Environmental Control
System: Voice Controller
Voice Control Your World!
Independence, Security,
Entertainment, & Communications using
only your voice for Complete
Environmental Control! Provides
superior voice control, do-it-yourself
simplicity & ease-of-use, with greater
reliability over alternative $10,000
Environmental Control Units (ECU) for
3.5% of the cost.
For as little as $349
Voice Control your TV, DVD,
TiVo, Stereo, ANYTHING
with an infrared remote without
reading directions or finding quickly
outdated codes! Learns from your
original remote, simply talking you
through the process. Order now
and earn $50-$100 rebate!
Expand Your System, controlling
everything completely by
voice or ability
switches!
 Request
help from bed at night with a pleasant
remote, plug-in chime
Securely
open front door or garage door from bed
when a care attendant arrives without
giving out keys or codes
Call,
answer, name dial, digit dial, and more
with landline phone or cell phone
Stay
comfortable controlling your thermostat,
space heater, air-conditioner, ceiling
fan, heating pad, electric blanket,
fans/ionizer, and more
Advanced
programmable motion control of front
entry, garage, & interior lighting and
doors!
Dim
Lights when getting up in morning, going
to bed, or watching TV
Raise
or lower your Power Adjustable Bed by
voice control!
Open
or close windows, blinds, and drapes
The VoiceIR System is a complete ECU
yet offers Much More for
Much Less!
More
Control with 120 voice commands, each
capable of a 10 command sequence
More
Versatility for multiple users, any
language, slurred speech, pushbutton
control, even nonvocal
More
Reliability than computer-based
Environmental Control Systems (ECUs)
More
Simplicity with straightforward
Do-It-Yourself setup. Make changes
yourself over time!
More
Compatibility for other manufacturer's
equipment - leverage prior investments &
ensure future expandability
Less
Upfront Investment - only buy what you
need and add functionality any time
Less
Total Investment (3%-10%) for the same
capabilities compared to alternatives
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Not
sure where to start?
VoiceIR
Quickstart Package
provides most needed Voice
Controlled Independence over:
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Training & Warranty
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Infrared Voice
Controller
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Independence Package
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TalkIR Pro Speakerphone
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Vocalize Portable Cell
Phone
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Control
TV, DVD, TiVo, Stereo, ANYTHING
with an infrared remote
Landline
or Cell Phone - Call, answer,
name dial, digit dial, and more
Request
help from bed at night with
dignity using a pleasant remote
chime
Turn
two lights on, off, or dim
Turn
on or off space heater, heating
pad, lamp, fan, or any plug-in
device
up
to 1.5 Hours Dedicated Pro Phone
Training & Setup Support
(30 min FREE)
Full
Replacement Warranty Extension
to 1 Year for Voice Controller
Manufacturer's
2 Year Full Replacement Warranty
on TalkIR Phone
Manufacturer's
Limited Lifetime Warranty on
Independence Package
Optional
Add-On - easier programming,
faster voice digit dialing, &
switch access
New
GimpGear Speakerphone Special
Edition Vocally3 Name and Digit
Voice Dialer
Switch
Adapt TalkIR Speakerphone to
initiate, answer, mute, & end
calls with switch
New
GimpGear Pancake Switch - use on
pillow with head, by hand, or
puff
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Configure your own System with
Expansion
Controls Below ...
Nonvocal
Button & Ability Switch Environmental
Controllers Also Available
Infrared
Voice Controller
Simply plug in & start using!
Stylish & compact 8" diameter
great on bedside nightstand and
family room coffee table.
After testing, the Infrared
Voice Controller stayed by my
bed! The voice control quality
is impressive, I've even been
able to command it successfully
from all the way across the room
with the TV on!
Special Features for the
Mobility Impaired
Magic
keyword operation provides
truly
and completely hands-free /
button-free operation!
Simply
place a unit in each room where
you would like to be able to
issue voice commands
Special Features for the
Blind
(and
making VoiceIR easier for
everyone to use!)
No
Setup Instructions to Read!
Just press 1 of the 4 buttons
and the interactive,
User
Friendly Voice Guide intuitively
instructs you what to do
during setup and use
 Selectable
response to the magic keyword
fits individual preferences and
prompts for your command
Repeats
command recognized for
affirmative confirmation that it
performed the desired operation
Technical Details
 120
voice commands split in 4
'voice command groups' each with
its own magic keyword, allows
versatility for one to four
users!
1
user at home with 120 voice
commands (or could share 30 with
a family member)
2
roommates such as in a rehab
facility could share with 60
commands each
An
occupational therapist could
work with up to 4 clients at a
time on multiple separate
occasions
Excellent
voice-recognition quality -
commands are recorded in your
own voice so any language or
even otherwise very difficult to
understand, slurred speech is
not a problem!
Intelligently
Learns Infrared Signals from any
remote you have. No need to try
infrared codes and all devices
even yet to be dreamed up will
be supported.
Mix
and cascade signals from
different remotes to create
Macros sequences of up to 10
individual IR signals per voice
command.
For
example: the command "Play
Movie" could dim the lights,
turn on the TV, turn on the DVD
player, turn on the stereo, set
the stereo to DVD surround
sound, and finally start the
movie playing.
Delay
Insertion between Signals -
allows you to pace your macro
for varying equipment that may
take a few seconds to start up
or perform other operations
Omni-Directional
Infrared Emission - powerful
infrared emits in a circular
pattern covering the entire room
Auto
Mute - temporarily mutes the
sound allowing your voice
command be easily recognized
without raising your voice
Dual
Power Supply - AC adaptor
included allowing for voice
activation any time or use 4 AA
batteries for portability
anywhere (times out after 10
minutes to conserve battery
power)
Convenient
Handheld Extender Remote
provides optional single button
manual activation of VoiceIR
instead of using the magic
keywords plus manual operation
of volume and channel browsing
for dexterous family and
friends.
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1. Infrared Emitting
Window
2. User Buttons & LEDs
3. Infrared Receiving
Window
4. Microphone
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5. Battery Box Cover
6. Battery Box Stand
7. Battery Power Switch
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Specifications
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Power supply:
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AC/DC adaptor:
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9VDC, 300mA
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Battery:
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AA X 4
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IR reception distance:
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10cm(4 inches)
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Linear ultimate distance
of IR emission:
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8 meters(2.7ft)
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Ultimate speech input
distance:
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3 meters(10 ft.)
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IR reception angle:
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+45° ~ -45°
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Cover range per IR
emission:
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+30° ~ -30°
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Power rating of speaker:
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0.1W
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Dimension:
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189mm(diameter)x55mm(height)
(7.4" x 2.2")
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Weight:
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218 g.(0.48lb)
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Operating temperature:
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0°C~40°C(32°F~104°F)
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Manufacturer's Warranty
Extended Warranty
Available serviced by
Broadened Horizons
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30 days
1 Year
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 Steve
Freier, San Mateo, California
Assistive Technology Coordinator,
Center for Independence of the Disabled
"I just wanted to let you know that we
have successfully installed and
programed a VoiceIR [System's Voice
Controller] unit for my client George
Dill who is a quad. Even though there is
a lot of room noise produced by his bed
and other medical equipment, it works
well enough that he can control his
HDTV, TIVO and sound system using his
voice. His voice is very weak, so this
is a miracle of sorts."
VoiceIR Demonstration & Training
by Georzetta Ratcliffe, Winchester,
Virgina
President of the Board of Directors of
Access Independence, an Independent
Living Center
VoiceIR with Infrared Phone by
Michael McLean, Santa Rosa, California
Ruth Ann Rahal, Greeley, Colorado
"Now that I've gotten some things
working with the Voice IR it's already
given me so much freedom and I'm very
happy to be able to control things on my
own even if it's just the TV and stereo
[adding control over bed, deadbolt, &
door opener]. Thank you for making these
available."
Lori Russell, Golden BC, Canada
[Lori is a High School Special
Education Adaptive Technology
Professional]
"Just wanted to let you know that I set
up M.G.'s VoiceIR QuickStart Package
today, and it works like a charm!!!
Very very easy to program, easy to
change commands, great for him (being
blind) because he can tell if it's
recognized his command. What I was also
happy about was that his voice
recognition was the same no matter what
position he is in in bed. We got all
the TV commands programmed, and they
work beautifully for him. He's thrilled
with the independence this affords him.
Next week we will do the stereo and
satellite radio, as well as his
assistance call chime system. Thanks
again. It's a wonderful system for
someone who is blind and paralyzed
-- he can finally have a bit of
independence, which is hard to come by
in his situation!"
Mr. Robin D. Walls, Brunswick, Maine
"The VoiceIR Infrared Voice Controller
has been a great addition to making me
more independent. Before the VoiceIR, I
had to keep calling on my wife to change
the TV channel or volume, which became
rather annoying after a short period of
time. I also have the Vocalize! Cell
Phone Complete Voice Control System, and
at times the TV would be to loud to
answer my phone, now I can turn it down
before answering the phone. The
Vocalize bed mic makes things even
better to control the phone.
I am now able to watch TV when I'm
alone; my wife works full time so I am
alone a lot. I have started out slow
with the VoiceIR to get use to it, and
can't wait for hot weather to use it on
my air conditioner. I'm planning to put
my stereo in my bedroom along with a DVD
player. The tube that's close to my
mouth is for me to get water and to hold
the bed microphone that goes to my
wheelchair cell phone system."
Cele Donahue (Mom), Hyattsville,
Maryland
"The VoiceIR device has given my son,
Tommy, back some of the much needed
control over his life that he had lost.
In addition, this has uplifted his
spirits and moral and improved his
interactions with the nursing staff at
his long-term facility home. He is able
to do things without their help. This,
of course, increases his independence
thus decreasing his complete dependence
on them.
We were able to utilize a multi-step
macro which enables him to turn on & off
several devices with just one command
(TV, cable, DVD, and surround sound).
We, also, use one for Volume control so
one command can increase the volume in
intervals of three not one. My son's
quality of life continues to increase
daily. Thanks, again for all of your
help as well."
VoiceIR
Infrared Voice Controller
Comparison to Alternative
Products
Tash
SiCare Standard at $5,500 can
control X10 devices directly in
addition to infrared. Broadened
Horizons provides the IR Home
Controller in the Room Control
Package for similar,
cost-effective results. The
SiCare appears to be a very nice
product the main difference is
being it offers "custom menus"
and adaptive switch support
(both of which which would seem
unnecessary in something truly
voice controlled?). It supports
92 individual commands whereas
VoiceIR supports 120.
Quartet
Simplicity Voice is a voice
activated environmental control
unit.
$5,800-$7100
- 3 models available switch
activated only, voice activated
only, or both
Like
VoiceIR will control any
infrared device plus has built
in telephone
Have
eight hour battery backup,
2-year warranty
Required
microphones range from $90-$340
Microphone
mounting range from $98-$320
Bed
Cables range from $250-$395
From Quartet: "a full-blown
system which includes a
wheelchair radio package, ex 10
devices, evaluation,
installation, and training could
cost up around $15,000"
Multimedia
Max a computer-based voice
activated environmental control
system with training and setup
$8,995
Cintex3
and appears to be older software
that runs on your computer which
you can activate with
voice-recognition software like
Dragon NaturallySpeaking with
added support for a phone and TV
remote
Hal
2000 Computer Based Voice
Controlled Home Automation for
the do-it-yourselfer/hobbyist
Accenda
is unfortunately unavailable. -
Actually was originally
conceived of as a product for
the disabled. "I actually used
the Accenda for about 2 years
which somewhat worked using an
external microphone in the
available jack. Unfortunately I
often had to repeat myself
multiple times as very slight
changes in inflection would not
be understood, and I had to send
the unit in for replacement 3
times as the circuit board kept
burning out when it was kept on
the AC charging base all of the
time." -Mark Felling
The
$49 Invoca is a virtual
duplicate of the Accenda but
without an external microphone
making it almost unusable by the
disabled. The expectation is
you will press a button, then
hold it up to your mouth to
issue a voice command. Good
luck trying to find the
manufacturer for support or
warranty!
The
$65 Surfboard is not supplied
with an AC adapter. Running on
batteries it times out very
quickly to conserve battery
power causing you to press a
button for it to wake back up.
Some retailers have begun
offering an AC adapter I just
wonder if they fix the problems
that caused the Accenda to burn
up every six months when left on
and listening at all times
running from an AC power source?
Look at the Invoca, Accenda, and
Surfboard. They have buttons
for a reason! The VoiceIR does
not, being designed specifically
and only for voice
control. Read the many user
reviews and frustrations in all
over the web. Most who have
tried these remotes [and
actually depends on voice
control exclusively] will tell
you they simply don't work.
They are a novelty item for
technofiles. All 3 use the same
chipset designed by Innotech
Systems. Tipping over or being
bumped slightly out of alignment
with the TV is another problem
with these remotes that is a
non-issue with the VoiceIR.
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