Alva Braille products

ALVA products provide unparalleled support for computer access. Since 1984, ALVA has developed and produced hardware and soft ware products that enable visually impaired people to be more creative and productive with computers. In addition to braille displays, ALVA develops screen readers and magnifiers for graphical operating systems such as Windows, IBM OS/2 and Macintosh. Quality, tailor- made solutions and extensive user support are ALVA’s hall marks. ALVA is an international leader in this area of information technology with branches in the Netherlands and the USA, and with a world wide dealer network.

ALVA Mobile Phone Organizer

It's All-in-One!

Tri-band GSM cell phone
Organizer
Essential Notetaker
SMS Text Messaging
Clock and Alarm
Calculator

Combining an accessible GSM cell phone, mobile internet services, and essential note taker functionality, the MPO is the first personal wireless device of its kind for visually impaired individuals. The unique, interoperable features of the MPO can help you manage your active life with confidence and control, especially when your are on the move.

What does the MPO do?

The Mobile Phone Organizer (MPO) is a compact, easy to carry all-in-one device for mobile situations. Use the MPO to make phone calls, send SMS messages, look up information and take notes. Enjoy today's wireless communication, information and entertainment services at home, or on the road. The MPO operates for about one day on rechargeable batteries (depending on functionality and output medium), and can be linked to a PC to exchange data.

For the visually impaired user all functions including menus, contact information, SMS messages, services, and system information are made accessible in braille and speech. To enter information, the MPO 5500 offers an 8-key braille keyboard.

Facts and Figures

MPO 5500 Features

Tri-band GSM phone for world-wide use
SMS
Phone and address directory
Agenda
Calculator
Clock and alarm
Essential note taker functionality
USB client connection for PC synchronization (Active Sync)
Wired headset
Built-in speaker and microphone

Key Specifications

Processor	Intel Intel^® X-Scale PXA255
User memory	RAM 64 Mb
Flash memory	64 Mb Strata Flash
Number of braille cells	20
Weight	680 gram / 1 lb 8 oz
Size (WxDxH)	225 x 96 x 41 mm / 8,9" x 3,8" x 1,6"
Operation time batteries	more than 8 hour
Operating system	Windows^® CE.net

User input and output

8-dots Braille output
8-keys Braille input
Speech output in US and UK English, French, German and Dutch
US and UK Grade-2 support

Connections

USB (client)
2.5 mm phone headset in/out
3.5 mm stereo audio output
Power adapter
SIM card holder