MegaBee Assisted Communication and Writing Tablet

The MegaBee Writing Tablet uses eye movement and blinking as the method to select letters or phrases, which are then displayed on its screen.

Demands no calibration, requires little training, and provides a convenient means of communication with the carer.

The MegaBee is very easy to use and understand, with dual screens to accommodate 20 characters in 2 lines. Text or picture modes are available with 260 custom abbreviations. MegaBee is fully portable and can be used for bed-confined, home-care and chair-mobile situations. Whilst the unit does not require computing equipment for the basic operation it does, however, have Bluetooth wireless communication ability if the user wants to display on a larger screen to several people or input text into a personal computer.

To better understand how the MegaBee Writing Tablet works please see the video below. The combination of looking at blocks of letters or numbers along with looking at a specific colored block tells the listener/carer being communicated with which letter or number to type onto the screen.

For example the letter "½K' would be selected by looking first at the Bluetooth block where the letter K is located and blinking (the carer then presses the blue button), then, as the letter "½K' is black, the user looks at the black block and blinks (the carer presses the black button and the letter "½K' appears on the screen).

Similar protocols exist for deleting text and adding spaces, as well as accessing various menu functions such as Bluetooth, contrast, scrolling, and other housekeeping facilities. There is an LCD display on each side of the tablet, visible to reader and writer.

A powerful vocabulary facility is also provided which provides abbreviations for frequently used words. This allows users to compile their own set of shorthand words or phrases which can be uploaded at will. For example "½T2' might be assigned to "½Television', or "½H1' means "½I am too hot'. These phrases can be changed to suit varying situations such as bed care, mobility, or in the case of ward supervision, can be changed for different users.

MegaBee can be used also in picture mode. For people with low literacy skills or cognitive problems, pictures or symbols can be used as an effective means of communicating. Use up to 36 images on the MegaBee by printing and placing labels in the areas provided. Instructions are included in the link above named "Using Pictures and Symbols on MegaBee".

The rechargeable batteries provide regular use over a 24 hour period with notification of low battery given 5 minutes before shutdown. The unit can still be used whilst charging the batteries.

MegaBee is supplied in a custom carrying case which includes battery charger suitable for worldwide use, full operating instructions, computer animation for easy training purposes, and all necessary software.

The tablet is made from lightweight textured high-impact strength ABS which is tough and durable and allows easy cleaning with a damp cloth. It also contains an anti-microbial compound making it resistant to MRSA and E.Coli.