Computer Hardware Options

Technical Solutions can provide switch accessible tablet notebook computers such as the Panasonic Tough book or an accessible All-In-One compact desktop PC. These can be programmed to run special scanning software applications for communication and or environmental control. 

Also see the Polyana hand held PC as well as the Optimist & Dialect tablet PC's. All factory setup as accessible communication devices

Switch Access:

The type of interface needed to connect a switch to a computer is dependant on the requirements of the software you intend to use.

The simplest way to connect your switch to a computer is via a switch adapted mouse. You plug your switch into the mouse and plug the mouse into the computer. Pressing the switch is the same as performing a left mouse click.

If your programs need something other than a left mouse click to operate - eg. a keyboard button press such as the enter key or the spacer bar. The switch can be connected via our X-Keys switch interface. This can be set up so that your switch can emulate any keyboard key.

Some programs require activation via a joystick (game port) button press. To access these programs you can use our Joy Port Cable.

Computers can be controlled using one of our many special switches.
Switches such as:
head switches, foot switches;
touch switches or blow switches.

'Drive Your Computer'
With A Foot Switch