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The learning process for many persons who are either physically or sensory handicapped often encompasses the use of specialist switching devices coupled to electronically controlled rewards. Thus, when the switch is successfully operated, the reward will operate providing encouragement and interest. The MagiClik Unit has been developed to allow special switches to be used with any standard IBM PC compatible computer running either Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups V3.11, or Windows '95. Each switch closure and release are easily programmed to relocate the mouse cursor, on screen, and invoke a variety of actions. Any multimedia environment now becomes a potential reward device providing an almost infinite range of possibilities. Sounds, music, animation, video can all be controlled. The spoken word can even be used providing encouragement in the voice of a familiar person such as a parent or teacher. Eight switch inputs are available; four are by means of standard ¼" jack sockets, the remaining four are connected using a single multiway connector. A 'Spider Cable' accessory is available which splits this multiway connector into four jack line sockets, either ¼" or 3.5mm. The base unit also provides two switched outputs able to be controlled by the computer. This allows existing reward devices to be controlled with computer intervention. Scenarios now possibly include the evaluation of response times and multi-switch sequences and combinations with the reward only being operated if the desired activities have been correctly carried out. A Simple user setup screen allows for the coordinate positions associated with each switch to be viewed and the action to be taken in response selected from a drop down menu. The MagiClik Unit normally derives it's power from the serial port of the computer to which it is connected. The use of a power adaptor is only required when the switched output feature is used. Only one cable is required to connect all eight switches to the computer allowing the MagiClik Unit to be conveniently situated. This cable can, under normal circumstances, exceed 15 metres in length. This improved cabling arrangement can help towards providing a safer working environment, especially important when working with small children. User documentation provided also provides details of the communications between the MagiClik and the host computer; this is to allow system developers to integrate the MagiClik directly into their application. Applications are thence possible on machines not supported by the MagiClik software supplied with the unit (e.g. Mackintosh, Archimedes, UNIX). Developers are invited to contact Network Security International Limited for further detailed information. To get a copy of the MagiClik leaflet in Adobe PDF Format, Click HERE
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