SoundPOD™ for iPod- Turn any iPod touch into an AAC device

iPod SoundPOD Tab 1 Overview

The SoundPOD™ for iPod AAC Conversion Package

The Patent Pending SoundPOD™ for iPod AAC Conversion Package is a full featured, affordable, handheld AAC system brought to you by experts with over 24 years of experience designing assistive technology for people with communication disorders.

It is a simple, yet innovative solution that meets the "real world" needs of those who cannot speak on their own. With it’s sleek, lightweight design, you can wear the wireless SoundPOD™ around your neck and if you choose, easily conceal it under your shirt for a discrete solution.

Voice Generation from a Natural Location.

By generating voice output in a more natural location, the concealable SoundPOD™ speaker, combined with the "must have" iPod Touch, totally eliminates the negative attention associated with using an AAC device. This simple, yet revolutionary concept, focuses the listener's attention on what you are saying, instead of the device.

The SoundPOD™ speaker, at only 3.5 oz. is also portable and wireless, so you can use it when you want it, where you want it, and it never gets in the way.

Engineered from the ground up to be a full featured communication device, the SoundPOD™ Wearable AAC System is one of the most exciting, revolutionary AAC devices available today.

iPod SoundPOD Tab 2 Features

The iPod based SoundPOD™ - Features

A "Real" AAC Device Designed for Purpose!

The iPod based SoundPOD™ was engineered from the ground up to meet the assistive needs of an AAC device user.

Unlike competitive solutions that are merely bundling off-the-shelf hardware, this system is packed with design features that address our clients' assistive needs, making it far more than a mere voice output device.

Limited Dexterity? Not a Problem.

The iPod based SoundPOD™ is a great solution for AAC users who use touch access but also have limited hand/finger dexterity. Having been designed with these users in mind, we made sure that all of the interactions with the system could be done single handed and with limited dexterity. That means there aren't any clips, attachments, or buttons that require fine motor skills; the entire system is accessible.

Go Hands Free with the included Hand Strap

Using the included hand strap, user's can attach the SoundPOD™ Wrist Strap iPod to their hand or arm for hands free use. This means that our user's who have difficulty gripping objects can easily hold onto their iPod and user's who need to have their hands free for other functions (like pushing wheelchairs, operating joysticks, etc.) won't have to use carry cases and holsters. Best of all, their communication device will be in close reach at all times for fast access.

Accessible Neck Lanyard

The SoundPOD™ wireless speaker and lanyard SoundPOD™ Lanyard utilize a quick release barrel connector that allow for single handed insert and release of the SoundPOD™ and lanyard connection. There aren't any clips or snaps that would require fine motor skills. In addition, the lanyard can easily be placed around neck using a single hand.

Accessible Magnetic Mounting Cradle

Users can easily attach and remove the SoundPOD™ Magnetic Cradle SoundPOD™ wireless speaker from their iPod using the Magnetic Mounting Cradle. Installation is as simple as pushing the wireless speaker against the mount cradle and then just let the magnets do the rest! Using indexing locators, the SoundPOD™ will self align with the Mount Cradle and snap into position.

Accessible Belt Clip

The belt clip option offers ease of portability SoundPOD™ Belt Clip Option . When attached, the system looks like a standard cell phone. Thanks to the spring-loaded retainers, even users with limited dexterity can easily use the belt clip without having to struggle with any buttons, clips, or snaps.

An Affordable AAC System Based on Apple's iPod Apple iPod touch

Using the revolutionary iPod touch from Apple, our users enjoy not only AAC and Education apps, but a vast array of other low cost, feature rich applications as well.

Best of all, our touch access, AAC users can purchase an entire iPod Based system for less than the cost of the Co-Pay requirements of some full featured systems.

It's Slim, Sleek, Lightweight, and Portable.

The iPod based SoundPOD™ is the slimmest and most lightweight AAC system available today. With the SoundPOD™ easily detached from the magnetic mounting cradle, the iPod can slide right into your pocket.

Wear it. Conceal it. Hide It.

The "Wearable AAC" feature is a revolutionary concept that has never SoundPOD™ Concealable AAC before been available to AAC users. Made possible by it's wireless connectivity and compact size, the SoundPOD™ can be attached to a lanyard and worn under the user's shirt making it virtually unnoticeable so our AAC users can look the same as your peers.

Voice Output From a More Natural Location

With the wireless SoundPOD™ attached to the neck lanyard, the SoundPOD™ Wearable AAC user's voice output is generated from a more natural location. Unlike traditional AAC devices where the sound originates at the device level, a SoundPOD™ user's voice comes from their neck area. This simple yet powerful feature focuses the listener's attention toward the user, rather than the device.

Voice Generation, Emailing, Text Messages and More

Using the state-of-the-art Apple iPod, the iPod based SoundPOD™ offers more modern forms of communication than any other handheld AAC system available today. Our users enjoy not only voice output but they can also send and receive emails, text messages, and more!

Long Run Battery System

The SoundPOD™ wireless speaker comes complete with an independent high capacity Lithium Ion battery. This means that there isn't any additional loading on the iPod's battery due to the SoundPOD™ so you can expect the same great runtimes as with the iPod touch.

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The SoundPOD™ wireless speaker utilizes a high quality speaker and amplification system that provides ultra high audio output levels without distortion.

Accessible Volume Controls

For easy accessibly for users with dexterity problems, the SoundPOD™ utilizes a touch panel with large bubble buttons. Volume adjustment is fast and easy and can be done blindly.

iPod SoundPOD Tab 5 Accessories

The iPod based SoundPOD™ - Accessories

SoundPOD™ for iPod Device & Accessories Protective Case - Optional

The SoundPOD™ Protective carry case holds the iPod system, Neck Lanyard, Magnetic Cradle, Charger, Cables & Instructions.

SoundPOD™ for iPod Belt Clip Option - Optional

This is a great solution for all users who are on the go! Now for the first time ever, AAC users won't look any different than their peers since the Belt Clip Option looks like a conventional cell phone holster.

Best of all, even those who have difficulty using their hands/fingers will benefit from the Belt Clip Option because unlike traditional designs, the holster doesn't require fine motor skills to install or remove the iPod/SoundPOD™ System.

Accessible Neck Lanyard - included

The neck lanyard with quick release allows you to wear the SoundPOD™ wireless speaker around your neck so that your voice output comes from a more natural location.

The SoundPOD™ wireless speaker and lanyard utilize a quick release barrel connector that allow for single handed insert and release of the SoundPOD™ and lanyard connection. There aren't any clips or snaps that would require fine motor skills. In addition, the lanyard can easily be placed around neck using a single hand.

Hand/Wrist Strap - included

Using the hand strap, you can attach the iPod to your hand or arm for hands-free use. Even people with difficulty gripping objects can now easily hold onto their communication device. Additionally, user's who need to their hands free for other functions (like pushing wheelchairs, operating joysticks, etc.) won't have to use carry cases and holsters. Best of all, their communication device will be in close reach at all times for fast access.

iPod SoundPOD Tab 4 Pricing

Packages

SoundPOD™ for iPod Wearable AAC Complete System $925

This system comes with an iPod Touch, SoundPOD™ Wireless Speaker, Magnetic Cradle, Elastic Hand / Wrist Strap, Breakaway Neck Lanyard, The TouchChat AAC Software & Charger

SoundPOD™ for iPod Wearable AAC Conversion Package $489

For those that already have an iPod Touch and AAC app, this conversion package allows you to convert an iPod into a complete AAC system. It comes with the SoundPOD™ Wireless Speaker, Magnetic Cradle for SoundPOD™, Elastic Hand / Wrist Strap, Breakaway Neck Lanyard & Charger

*Does not included iPod or AAC app.

Package Options

1 Year Extended Warranty on SoundPOD™ & Magnetic Cradle $195

This 1 year extended warranty will begin after the standard 90 day warranty and can be ordered for any SoundPOD™ package.

Otter Box Defender Protective Case Upgrade $95

The integrated Otter Box Defender Protective Case comes with a factory attached Magnetic Cradle Assembly and can be ordered as an optional replacement for the standard iPod Slip Case / Magnetic Cradle Assembly.

SoundPOD™ Easy Access Belt Clip $89

The SoundPOD™ Easy Access Belt Clip option works great with all configurations; iPod only, iPod with SoundPOD™ attached or either configuration with the optional Otter Box protective case. Spring loaded design eliminates cumbersome tabs or clips. With this option the SoundPOD™ system looks just like a cell phone, not an AAC device.

Accessories

SoundPOD™ for iPod Device & Accessories Protective Case $39

The SoundPOD™ Protective carry case holds the iPod system, Neck Lanyard, Magnetic Cradle, Charger, Cables & Instructions.