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2 2 Welcome and Contents Claro Interfaces Welcome to Claro Interfaces Claro Interfaces Ltd. develops software specifically for users who have problems accessing the computer. Offering alternative mouse input options and making technology accessible to everyone, no matter what the disability. Claro Interfaces is part of Claro Software Ltd, an innovative software company that develops and licenses assistive software, including speech, image, and touch technology. Our design ethos is to keep the software easy to use, and generally available in many languages. If you are looking for assistive software to help with difficulties reading and writing please contact us for our Claro Software product guide. For our full range of assistive software for Literacy Support, Study Skills and Software Support in the Workplace. Claro Interfaces 3 Mouse control and keyboard input Claro FaceMouse 4 Alternative mouse control Tactix Touchpad 5 Multi-functional touch controller One SwitchMouse 6 Control mouse with switch Mouse Apps 7 Alternative mouse control input methods Claro Oska 8 On-screen keyboard application Oska WordBanks 10 WordBanks creation Licensing & Ordering 11

3 +44 (0) Claro Interfaces Mouse Control and Keyboard Input 3 Claro Interfaces Mouse Control and Keyboard Input Touch and Face control technology are innovative concepts that offer brand new approaches to the way a computer can be operated. Oska on-screen keyboard application offers an alternative to the traditional keyboard and mouse method of operating a computer. The Oska software, paired with the appropriate input hardware, solves accessibility issues associated with conventional techniques. Claro sells its software through partners and dealers all around the world. Multi user and site licenses are available. For further information, please view our website, contact us directly, contact your local dealer. We have licensing partners around the world who combine our software with their own products (OEM) and license our products to sell under their own brand. Please contact our sales team directly for these types of licensing enquiries.

4 4 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input Claro FaceMouse Claro FaceMouse controls the mouse to read, write, play games and surf the net with the simplest of facial movements. left click right click double click drag Claro FaceMouse Toolbar Claro FaceMouse Settings Claro FaceMouse Claro FaceMouse is a software solution designed to assist people who have difficulty using traditional computer input methods. Using face and head movement, with a standard webcam users can move the mouse pointer. This enables navigation around the computer screen with ease. Coupling Claro FaceMouse with Oska on screen keyboards enables users to read, write, play games and surf the net further widening their use of a computer. There are a number of settings to adjust the response of Claro FaceMouse. Keystrokes and mouse clicks can be linked to face movement, opening and closing of the mouth and eyebrow movements. Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2, PC 1GB RAM 50MB hard disk space Intel or AMD dual-core processor 1.5GHz or higher CD drive WebCam

5 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input Tactix INTERFACES The Tactix Touchpad software allows greater control of the mouse pointer by using light pressure and minimal movement. Tactix TM Tactix Touchpad Software and Ergonomic USB Touchpad Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2, PC 512MB RAM 20MB hard disk space CD drive The Tactix Touchpad software turns the external USB Ergonomic Touchpad into a powerful solution for controlling the PC. The Ergonomic Touchpad is small, thin, water resistant, and easily adaptable. Tactix Touchpad software enables it to work like a mouse, touchpad, joystick or touch-switch. The Velcro backed housing means it can be mounted anywhere, including fixed surfaces, wheelchair mounting systems or flexible arm clamps. Map to Screen The Tactix Touchpad software allows greater control of the mouse pointer by using light pressure and minimal movement. Switch Device Coupled with the unique Tactix Touchpad software, the Ergonomic Touchpad can be used as a single or multiple USB switch. Switch access allows the user to have control over a computer which otherwise would be impossible to operate by themselves. Joystick Combining the Tactix Touchpad software with the Ergonomic Touchpad allows the user to control the mouse pointer by placing their finger on the touchpad and then moving their finger in the direction they require. The mouse continues to move in the chosen direction until the direction is changed or taken off the Touchpad.

6 6 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input One SwitchMouse One SwitchMouse requires the use of only one switch or button to give the user complete control of the mouse. One SwitchMouse TM One SwitchMouse Control the mouse pointer using a single switch. Click mouse to move left Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2 1GB RAM 50MB hard disk space CD drive One SwitchMouse enables a user to control the mouse pointer using a single switch. This technique is particularly suited to users who have good fine motor control and cognitive ability. With practice, this technique can be used to control a mouse at high speeds. One SwitchMouse requires the use of only one switch or button to give the user complete control of the mouse. One SwitchMouse also allows the application to be setup in a way that suits the individual requirements. As well as controlling the speed and acceleration of the mouse movement, the input device switch that is used to control the mouse movement can be altered. The switch used to control One SwitchMouse can be either the space bar (or a switch controller box which emulates the space bar), the middle mouse button, or joystick/gamepad button 1 or 2. Integration of additional, alternative input device techniques such as game pads, numeric keypads and touch pads gives more flexibility in controlling and writing on the PC.

7 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input Mouse Apps Joystick Mouse New way to control the mouse cursor. 3D Mouse New way to control the mouse cursor. INTERFACES Mouse Apps combines various innovative software solutions to control the mouse either using a Joystick, 3D Mouse or Key Pad. TenKey Mouse Innovative alternative for controlling your computer. Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2 1GB RAM 50MB hard disk space CD drive Mouse AppsTM Mouse Apps enables a user to control the mouse pointer using alternative methods to the traditional mouse. Users can control the mouse using a Joystick, 3D Mouse or Key Pad. TenKey Mouse An innovative alternative for moving the mouse pointer quickly and precisely. Enabling the use of the numeric keypad at the right of a computer keyboard to operate the mouse. 3D Mouse 3D Mouse supports new 3D Mouse hardware and enables the hardware to be used to control the mouse. 3D Mouse allows greater productivity and creative output. Joystick Mouse Joystick Mouse enables any joystick or gamepad controller to be operated like a standard computer mouse.

8 8 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input Oska A few years ago we would never have thought it was possible. But the advent of new touch screen and touch input technologies have supported the development of Oska. Alasdair King, Claro Software, Director Oska TM Oska Keyboards Claro Oska, On-Screen Keyboard Application, has been developed to enhance the use of touch technology and alternative PC input methods. Oska on-screen keyboard application, offers an alternative to the traditional keyboard and mouse method of operating a computer. The Oska software, paired with the appropriate input hardware, solves accessibility issues associated with conventional techniques and is paving the way for increased use of touch technology. People who have moved from mouse input to a single switch system now have alternative control methods available to them. Integration of additional, alternative input device techniques such as gamepads, numeric keypads and touchpads gives more flexibility in controlling and writing on the PC. Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2 1GB RAM 50MB hard disk space CD drive

9 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input Oska Oska Features The Oska Keyboard Oska, is an on-screen virtual keyboard. It displays a fully customisable virtual keyboard on-screen. Oska allows the use of multiple input devices to use the keyboard. Oska is fully compatible with touch technology. The Oska Keyboard works as a standard computer keyboard. Select a key and Oska will send the input to the current active application on the PC. Oska offers total keyboard control of all Windows applications including word processors, , web pages or any other text based application that are used. The Oska Keyboard supports all the standard characteristics of a standard keyboard. Oska offers full access to any software package, and the independence to get on with day to day computer tasks. The Oska Editor The Oska Editor can create an infinite number of unique combinations, groups and sequences of buttons, tailored for different uses. Oska keyboards are fully customisable, allowing the keyboard to be edited to suit any requirements. The Oska Editor has been designed to allow the creation of multi input keyboards or controllers for use on the PC. Keyboards created with Oska work with touch screen devices, touchpads, mice, keyboard, joysticks and switches. Oska Settings Editor After a keyboard is created, the input methods can be defined and customised. In addition, certain keys can be further defined, giving further capability. Included with Oska TenKey Mouse An innovative alternative for moving the mouse pointer quickly and precisely. Enabling the use of the numeric keypad at the right of a computer keyboard to operate the mouse. 3D Mouse 3D Mouse supports new 3D Mouse hardware and enables the hardware to be used to control the mouse. 3D Mouse allows greater productivity and creative output. Joystick Mouse Joystick Mouse enables any joystick or gamepad controller to be operated like a standard computer mouse. One SwitchMouse One SwitchMouse enables a user to control the mouse pointer using a single switch. This technique is particularly suited to users who have good fine motor control and cognitive ability. With practice, we have seen this technique being used to control a mouse at high speeds. Oska Settings Editor Oska Control Oska Keyboard Example Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2 1GB RAM 300MB hard disk space CD drive INTERFACES

10 10 Claro Interfaces Mouse and Switch Input Oska WordBanks Oska WordBanks enables the dynamic creation of word banks from any word lists. Take a vocabulary list and create an on-screen word bank for it. Oska WordBanksTM Published WordBanks Windows 7, XP SP3, Vista SP2 1GB RAM 250MB hard disk space DVD drive WordBanks can be used to list entire phrases, not just single words. So users who have difficulties spelling or typing can improve their accuracy and independence with WordBanks. WordBanks allows a teacher or student to quickly create on-screen word banks. Simply by importing a list of words from any source using the WordBanks Editor. The word bank can be published and run, and words can be selected using a mouse device or touch screen. Text to speech Hover the mouse over the chosen word WordBanks speaks it back to you. Display Menu Group words in alphabetical order or by categories. Customise WordBanks Choose the size of each word bank, assign categories and select the font and colour. Word List Menu Import lists of words from any source, including the Internet. Edit, delete and filter words using a number of simple commands. The word list can be saved for later use.

11 +44 (0) Licensing 11 Licensing and Ordering Partner Information Claro sells its software through partners and dealers all around the world. Multi user and site licenses are available. For further information, please view our website, contact us directly, contact your local dealer. We have licensing partners around the world who combine our software with their own products (OEM) and license our products to sell under their own brand. Please contact our sales team directly for these types of licensing enquiries. How to order from Claro Software Call us on +44 (0) Fax us on +44 (0) Order online at Order through a Claro Software partner at

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