Content communication system and methods
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1. A method of communicating content to a special needs person, said method comprising the steps of:
- accepting content input;
using a processor to convert said content input into a converted content,providing a computerized output configuration toolbar to the special needs person;
modifying output to the special needs person based upon a selected configuration, wherein the toolbar is configured to modify an existing third-party software application;
loading a test onto a portable system;
providing a plurality of communication channels on the portable system by which the person may interact with the portable system;
recording responses from said individual communicated via at least one of said channels; and
using the processor to prevent the person from returning to a portion of the test.
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Abstract
A system and methods are disclosed to facilitate communication to, with, and for persons with special needs. The system can provide assistance with reading, test-taking, language development, or other forms of communication. The system is compatible with a variety of types of input (173), and provides a variety of options for output (174). In one embodiment, the system is portable, and can be connected to a number of different devices having varying purposes. In another embodiment, the system is software designed to be utilized as a stand-alone software application, or in conjunction with an existing or third-party application.
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1. A method of communicating content to a special needs person, said method comprising the steps of:
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accepting content input; using a processor to convert said content input into a converted content, providing a computerized output configuration toolbar to the special needs person; modifying output to the special needs person based upon a selected configuration, wherein the toolbar is configured to modify an existing third-party software application; loading a test onto a portable system; providing a plurality of communication channels on the portable system by which the person may interact with the portable system; recording responses from said individual communicated via at least one of said channels; and using the processor to prevent the person from returning to a portion of the test. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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3. A method of communicating content to a special needs person, said method comprising the steps of:
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accepting content input; using a processor to convert said content input into a converted content; providing a computerized output configuration toolbar to the special needs person, wherein the toolbar is configured to change a reading rate at which speech is generated; modifying output to the special needs person based upon a selected configuration; loading a test onto a portable system;
providing a plurality of communication channels on the portable system by which the special needs person may interact with the portable system, the channels including at least one of a Braille keyboard and a sip-and-puff device; andrecording responses from said special needs person communicated via at least one of said channels. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of communicating content to a special needs person, said method comprising the steps of:
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accepting content input; using a processor to convert said content input into a converted content, providing a computerized output configuration toolbar to the special needs person; modifying output to the special needs person based upon a selected configuration, wherein the toolbar is configured to modify an existing third-party software application; loading a test onto a portable system; providing a plurality of communication channels on the portable system by which the person may interact with the portable system wherein the providing of channels step includes permitting access to at least one of an access group comprising a Braille keyboard and a sip-and-puff device; and recording responses from said individual communicated via at least one of said channels.
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