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ISAAC

Women's hand with index finger touching display of a small, rectangular handheld device.
Product Type: 
Primary device
Manufacturer Name: 
Cogent Systems, Inc.

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Product Description: 

The ISAAC system is a small, wearable, individualized cognitive aid and prompter designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities, brain injury, stroke, developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, dementia, and pseudo-dementia. ISAAC attaches to the user's belt and features a small touchscreen that displays messages and prompts that the user acknowledges by touching.

Main Features: 

  • Suitable for many individuals with diagnoses such as traumatic brain injury, aneurysm, stroke, mental retardation, autism, Asperger's, and Alzheimer's.
  • It can be used by many individuals with multiple disabilities.
  • System-specific tools have been developed to help evaluate the ISAAC system’s probable effectiveness for each potential user prior to its use.
  • Each user's individualized prompting and information content is developed by a rehabilitation specialist or other professional using ISAAC Author software.
  • Content may include such items as prompts delivered at specified times or under specified conditions, task steps, directions to and from places, personal information, and reminders.
  • Prompts are delivered to the user as synthesized speech audio in English or Spanish and may be behavioral, procedural, reminders, and other types.
  • ISAAC logs performance data so that a rehabilitation specialist or other professional can analyze how the user responds to prompts and adjust the content accordingly.
  • Content can be updated as needed based on the user's changing needs and situation.
  • Information content can be presented in English or Spanish as text, checklist, graphics, or synthesized speech audio output.
  • The system eliminates the need for the user to type anything or remember keywords.
  • Reminders of available content are shown on the system display and selections are made on the device touch screen.
  • The system is designed to be worn throughout the day and to be used while being worn, making it accessible at all times.
  • It frees the user's hands for activities of daily living, including employment, while the system is being used and reduces the possibility of loss or theft.
  • The system is appropriate for use in independent or supported living situations and in the workplace.

Primary Specifications: 

  • Uses rechargeable batteries designed to last all day and recharge overnight while in the ISAAC; expected battery life is 2 years.
  • Pressure sensitive touch screen

More Information: 

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