Background: Adaptive Technologies (AT) is a broad category of tools and devices that help people with disabilities to perform tasks
Augmentative and Alternative Communication is a type AT that helps people communicate.
Low Tech: Picture Boards or Body Gestures
High Tech: Apps (i.e. ProLoguo2Go)
Objective: Design a bracket that can overlay on top of an Ipad and be secured within the holder. The bracket will work in conjunction with a Speaking App called ProLoguo2Go. This app that enables non-speaking children and adults to express themselves confidently and initiate conversations. Trusted by hundreds of thousands worldwide, it is highly flexible and can be personalized to cater to individual needs and various disabilities.
Application Website: LESA Project Overview Presentation
Application Reference: Assistiveware.com
Downloads: STL File of Current Bracket Guards
Reference Video: Import STL Models
Website Link: Current Lasercut Company Link
Design Constraints
Device: Ipad Generation 9
Size: Length 9.87" x Width 6.85" w/ a diagonal measurement of 10.2"
Website Link: Apple Sizing References
Cases: Two Types Provided
Manufacturer Model: Seymac case from Amazon Link
Bracket Attachment: Bracket will attach/secure to the Ipad or Case. Process for production will be 3D Printed or Laser Cut
Consider the ease of removal of Bracket for Admins to Adjust Settings
Application: ProLoguo2Go
Application Link: Help Desk and Overview of App Operation
Application Tile Grid Sizes: 4 x 8, 5 x 9, 7 x 11
Printable PDF: 7 x 11 Icon Core Board
Creo Import Image Jpeg: 7 x 11 Icon Core Board (NOTE: Download is able to be brought into Creo: Image Tutorial)
User Access: Top Speaking Bar where the selected Icons are placed (stretches the length of the Ipad in Landscape)
Bottom Menu/Settings Bar: Provides access for admins to adjust Ipad Settings (stretches the length of the Ipad in Landscape)
IPAD Power Button
User Function: Round all Corners. Avoid Sharp Corners for safety of User
Resources
Creo Tutorials:
Patterning and Mirroring
Written Tutorial: Pattern: Dimension/Direction, Fill, Point, Curve
Video Reference: Pattern Dimension and Direction
Video Reference: Pattern Axis
Video Reference: Pattern Point
Video Reference: Pattern Fill
Video Reference: Pattern Curve
Parameters and Relations
Creo Help Desk: Parameters and Relations
Creo Help Desk: Creating a Parameter
Creo Help Desk: How to Add Relations to Model
YouTube Tutorial: Parameters and Relation: Basics
YouTube Tutorial: Parameters and Relation: Threaded Feature
Sample Images