Biomedical Engineering Reference
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familiar with text-to-text communication
in the form of cellular-based text messages
(short message service [SMS]) and Web-
based instant messenging (IM). These
services are enjoyed by individuals across
the world, whether or not they have hear-
ing loss. A more formal text-to-text expe-
rience is achievable using the SComm
Ubiduo. The Ubiduo 2 is SComm's most
recent hardware version, but it is a clever
interlocking, dual-keyboard and display
communication system that comes in a
wired or wireless package. The two key-
boards with text display fold together and
can be carried like a laptop computer. The
wireless version of the Ubiduo 2 uses the
2.4 GHz communication network system
(previously described in Chapter 9) with
an effective communication distance of
up to 300 feet. No cellular or Wi-Fi con-
nection is required. Such a system would
be ideal for individuals with significant
hearing loss or voice impairments. When
a sign language interpreter cannot be
secured, the Ubiduo 2 offers an attrac-
tive communication alternative that can
be used anywhere. The only downside is
that both communication partners must
be able to type. Figure 11-9 shows an
example of the Ubiduo 2 system.
Figure 11-9.
Ubiduo 2 from SComm, Inc. Image courtesy of SComm, Inc.
