Announcing the Orbit Reader Q20 and the Orbit Reader Q40 braille displays with QWERTY keyboards.   

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  • Click here to download from Google Playstore
    • The world’s most affordable solution for face-to-face communications
    • Completely FREE for users of the Orbit Reader 20
    • Works with Android smartphones or tablets - no additional hardware needed
    • Offers the ultimate in portability, reliability and ease of use
    • The deafblind user does not have to hand their personal phone to a stranger. They can carry an inexpensive tablet or spare phone with them, which is already set up with the app and is already connected with the user’s Orbit Reader 20 device
    • A blind user can use the self-voicing option of the app without the need for a screen reader. The app does NOT depend on Brailleback or Talkback
    • The on-screen keyboard obviates the need for an external keyboard, but external keyboards can also be used if desired
    • A history feature allows the users to scroll back and review previous messages on the Orbit Reader 20 and on the smartphone or tablet
    • Conversations are also saved automatically into a file with a date and time stamp
    • A broadcast feature allows the deafblind user to send messages to multiple people who have the app installed
    • A file transfer feature allows the exchange of files between the Orbit Reader 20 and the phone or tablet
    • Capable of supporting contracted and uncontracted braille in English and over 40 other languages
    • Requires a free license to be activated to use with an Orbit Reader 20. Contact us with the serial number of your unit at techsupport@orbitresearch.com to receive the license file.
     
  • Click here to download Android version Click here to download Windows version  
    • Enables teachers in mainstream classrooms to seamlessly interact with blind students through an app on a smartphone, computer or tablet
    • Connects over Bluetooth to the student’s Orbit Reader 20 braille display.
    • Provides a real-time text translation of the braille being read or written by the student on the device.
    • Provides the ability to develop and deliver educational materials in the form of interactive lessons and tutorials
    • Tutorials can also leverage audio and speech capabilities from the smartphone, PC or tablet
    • Integrated file-transfer feature to exchange classwork and homework materials between student and teacher
    • Capable of supporting contracted and uncontracted braille in English and over 40 other languages
    • Requires a free license to be activated to use with an Orbit Reader 20. Contact us with the serial number of your unit at techsupport@orbitresearch.com to receive the license file.
     
    • Access to any form of Graphical information
    • A touch interface to enable the user to “draw” on the display
    • Independently refreshable pins in a 60×40 array
    • HDMI input to connect to any computer or mobile device
    • Cursor pad for Navigation, and an SD-card slot
    AVAILABLE NOW! Contact us to order: sales@orbitresearch.com If you are ordering from outside the US, for volume discounts or to become a distributor please contact us at sales@orbitresearch.com Download the product brochure
    • Affordable
    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Multiple Language Options - English & French
    *Canadian Bank Note Reader is available with Canadian Currency support Please contact CNIB to buy Canadian Bank Note Reader