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ALVA 544 Satellite - a new dimension in graphic computer screen accessibility

A braille display that puts you in the middle of the action

The ALVA 544 Satellite braille display features the most enhanced ergonomic design to date. This extends the navigation and operation possibilities of most popular screen readers, and increases productivity dramatically.

With twin satellite key pads, double touch cursors, three status cells and activation of speech feedback from the braille display, the ALVA 544 Satellite allows you to be twice as productive, twice as creative and have twice as much fun when working with computers. Together with a USA connection and an internal power adapter, these features of the ALVA 544 Satellite take you beyond the earthly standards of today...

Twin Satellite Key Pads

The most charming new feature of the ALVA 544 Satellite are the twin satellite key pads. Using these keys on your braille display, you can, for example, easily navigate through complex graphic screens and give instructions for speech feedback without moving your hands to the computer keyboard. Higher efficiency and productivity is the immediate result. The braille display’s hardware can, of course, be configured according to your personal preferences. You have the option to switch the functionality of the left and right satellite keypads to suit your personal needs.

Double Touch Cursor

The silicone pad-switched double touch cursor above each braille cell represent the ultimate integration of braille and speech feedback. Using the first row of touch cursor switches, you can position the screen cursor exactly at the braille cell’s position. When using the ALVA 544 Satellite together with a speech synthesizer, the second row of touch cursor switches are used to ask for speech feedback about text attributes or the graphic at cursor position. In a Windows environment the double touch cursor switches can be used to simulate left and right mouse clicks.

Flexible Status Cell Definition

Depending on the screen reader software, three status cells provide additional information about text attributes in the reading cells, the braille display focus position on the screen, and con attributes. It is possible to have the status cells of the ALVA 544 Satellite positioned on the left or on the right side of the braille display, or to switch to a display mode in which all forty-four braille cells are used for reading.

Ultra slim and portable

If you want to know bow attractive a braille display can be! check out the ultra slim, lightweight, yet solid appearance of the ALVA 544 Satellite. In the office, at school, or at home, the 544 Satellite will meet or exceed your demands. Whether you’re looking for superior braille output, ease of use, enhanced navigation possibilities, portability, or durability, the 544 Satellite is here to serve you.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connection

With an inbound USB pod and two outbound (JSB ports, the ALVA 544 Satellite is fully equipped for the newest PCs and ready for the peripherals of tomorrow With the plug-and-play capabilities of the USB ports, you can connect the ALVA 544 Satellite to a computer without having to reset the computer or the braille display.

Integrated Power Adapter and easy-to-replace batteries 

You will not need an external power adapter to use the ALVA 544 Satellite. You can plug an appropriate power cable into the ALVA 544 Satellite to experience ALVAs excellence in braille anywhere in the word. Disconnected from the main power, the ALVA 544 Satellite operates for many hours using the easy-to-replace batteries. These will be recharged in the braille display automatically, when connected to the main power.

No limits in operation

Like all ALVA braille displays, the 544 Satellite follows the Open Standard philosophy, meaning it will work beautifully with ust about every popular operating system, graphical screen reader, computer system and speech synthesizer. The technical design and function key layout of the ALVA 544 Satellite are optimized for a graphic computer screen environment.

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