MetaTalkUS is the English language version of MetaTalk - the vocabulary and voices are in English only. MetaTalk is a symbol-based application for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). It allows users without or with limited voice capabilities to communicate. MetaTalk is preconfigured with three rich vocabularies - you can start immediately. Individual customizations are easy and always possible. MetaTalk is based on METACOM symbols which are known for their clarity and professional design. A simple structure allows beginners - and relatives without special AAC training - to learn and grow over time. Vocabularies • Three vocabularies preconfigured with different sizes and content • About 2000/1500/1000 words and phrases in MetaTalkUS.5x9/ MetaTalkUS.4x7/ MetaTalkUS.3x5 • American English vocabulary for daily use including popular phrases • structure easy to understand • most-used items always visible: "I would like", "not", "to", "There is" (configurable) • pronouns ("I","you","he",…) and people ("Mother", "Father",…) are automatically linked with the correct verb forms ("go", "goes", etc.). Long-Press function (optional) skips the pronouns and links directly to the corresponding verb form • verb forms including present, past, gerund, and past participle • theme-based categories with core vocabulary, phrases, and related questions for fast interactions • phrases and questions to initiate a conversation: "My name is"/"what is your name", "I like"/"what do you like" • page with talk-buttons for recorded messages • project page(s) at school • day planner for mornings and afternoons • METACOM6 symbol library with more than 5000 items Functions • synthesized speech (Acapela) with male and female voices • talk-buttons for recorded messages • customize each key with text and photos from the photo album or the iPad camera (>iPad2) • add symbols and texts from our library simply by dragging • rearrange keys on each page or create new pages • select a color for keys • keys and pages can be hidden • store full sentences or messages in MemoBox • copy/save memos as text or photo • copy/save search paths • pages and vocabularies can be created, duplicated, renamed, deleted, exported and imported • create different vocabularies for different users • import, export, and backup of pages and complete vocabularies • optional touch delay to prevent multiple touches on same key • all editing functions are passcode protected
