ADVENTURES IN THE MOUSETRAP
- The Software Mouse Pointer
The mouse pointer is a key element of the graphical user interface.
Some users find it very difficult or impossible to work with the standard set of pointers supplied with their computer.
This page lists a range of free or low cost resources for Windows that you can use to adapt your pointers.
Modifying your mouse cursor.
List by: The Dorton House School.
http://www.dorton.demon.co.uk/ATS/pointer.htm
- When You Can't Click - Dwell On It!
To click, or Not To Click, that is a problem.
Dwell (type) software Clicks for You.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- The MegaMagMouse [Free].
Cursor Magnification Glass Utility for Spot and Area.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- The Smart Mouse.
Programmable Mouse Controls.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- Software - Shareware Archives And Collections:
- The Hardware Mouse
Ergonomic, Adaptive and Alternative Pointing Devices.
A list of manufacturers of mouse alternatives - adaptive or ergonomic devices for controlling
cursor/pointer location on a computer screen.
The mouse as both hardware and software cursor devices.
List by: Diana Carroll
http://www.setbc.org/mouselist/
- The Ergonomics Of Keyboards and Mice.
Ergonomic adaptations for computer related Repetitive Strain Injury [RSI].
Keyboards and Pointers. Software Solutions. Gloves, Splints and Supports. Ergo Services and Suppliers. Furniture, Miscellaneous and Catalogs.
List by: Paul Marxhausen.
http://www.engr.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/prod.html
Repetitive Strain Injury [RIS] Home Page:
http://www.engr.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/rsi.html
- Ergonomic Resources HomePage
This page exists for the use of ergonomic practitioners and individuals alike to learn more about ergonomics and resources available on the Internet and elsewhere.
This is more of an index of information, rather than a comprehensive website in and of itself, as jumps are made to the best information sources I maintain, or that I am familiar with.
[See: Menu Contents left hand column frame].
List by: Scott Wright, MS.
http://www.oocities.org/CapeCanaveral/1129/
Mice & Trackballs:
http://www.oocities.org/CapeCanaveral/1129/offmice.htm
- ErgoSupply Products
Nine categories of computer-related ergonomic products.
You can click on the names to get an idea of their scope and variety.
List by: New England Computer Supply, Inc.
http://www.ergosupply.com/ergo.html
- Mobility Impairment Switching Devices.
"To Switch or Not To Switch" what are the alternative switchs?
List by: Dr. John Stilwater and Students.
http://www.wolfe.net/~dr_bill/modswich.htm
- Hardware Mouse Alternatives.
Eye Mice. Quad Mice. Alternative Input Devices. Touch Pads and Switchs. Environmental Controls.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- Alternative Mouse Systems
ATRC Technical Glossary. Alternative mouse systems allow people who experience difficulty with conventional mouse designs to use computers.
List by: Laurie McArthur, ATRC.
http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/tech/altmouse.html
- Alternative Mouse List.
Mice Manufacturers by Snail Mail Address.
- Foot Switch Mouse Control.
Putting your mouse step -by- step through the paces.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- When Your Mouse Keeps Running Away !
"Trap, Track and Train" For Physically Impaired Motor Control.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- Unhand That Mouse!
Voice Power Gives You Verbal Computer Control.
VoiSys International product review.
Article by: Lisa Moskowitz, PC World.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/daily/data/0697/970620152214.html
- Voice Command And Control
Talk your way through your program applications.
Command your mouse by voice.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
- IBM Voice Type Commander Control [Free]
Discreet and Continuous Speech.
Command and Control for Voice Type Dictation.
Requirements:
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95.
PC 486/33/8 [or higher], Sound Blaster [16 bit] or IBM Mwave sound Card.
Description:
http://www.software.ibm.com/workgroup/voicetyp/vtprod3.html
Download: [Free].
WHILE THEY LAST
http://www.software.ibm.com/workgroup/voicetyp/vtcust2.html
Free can be a very good price.
- Verbex Speech Systems
Speech Recognition, Command, Control, Dictation, and Communications.
Continuous Speech Processing.
Listen Delux For Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95+.
Requirements:
PC 486/33 [and higher], Sound card.
Products Description:
http://www.verbex.com/consumer.htm
Specifications:
http://www.verbex.com/lfwspec.htm
Features Price Lists:
http://www.verbex.com/lvafam.html
Listen Delux For Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95+
Demo Download [Windows 3.+ Only]: [Free]
http://www.verbex.com/demo.htm
Listen Delux low cost [FTP] registration under $50.00 [USA].
Voice Browser For The Internet.
Voice Command and Control
Demo Download [Free]
http://www.verbex.com/browser.htm
Voice Browser low cost [FTP] registration under $20.00 [USA].
Verbal Advantage Desktop Windows 95
Voice Command and Control
Demo Download [Free]
http://www.verbex.com/aplncher.htm
Verbal Advantage Desktop low cost [FTP] registration under $12.99 [USA].
Listen For Sidekick Windows 95
Voice Command and Control
Demo Download [Free]
http://www.verbex.com/sidekick.htm
Listen For Sidekick low cost [FTP] registration under $25.00 [USA].
- VoiSys
Speech Command And Control Recognition
Voice Power for Windows 95 & NT 4.0
Complete Hands Free control of your Computer.
http://www.voisys.com/VP4WIN.htm
Voice Power for Internet Browsing
Hands Free Voice controlled Browsing
http://www.voisys.com/vp4brws.htm
Voice Power for PowerPoint
Voice activation system for Microsoft PowerPoint
http://www.voisys.com/vp4ppt.htm
General Information:
Email to: info@voisys.com
Sales: sales@voisys.com
Customer Support: tech_support@voisys.com
Telephone: 978-667-8145
FAX: 978-667-8561
Affordable cost under $100.00 [USA].
- Creative Labs Voice Assist
Description: VoiceAssist is a speech recognition program which empowers users to navigate the Windows environment and run Windows applications using voice commands.
By simply running VoiceAssist in the background, users can use voice commands to control virtually any Windows application.
VoiceAssist's context-sensitivity keeps the current application's commands in memory at all times.
Each application can now have up to 992 custom, user-defined, commands.
VoiceAssist supports multiple users, each having their own command sets.
Creative MultiMedia Tools
Demo Download [Free].
http://creative-ok.creaf.com/sound/demo/vassist.html
To Order: Creative VoiceAssist - W/Microp Window / Dsk3 / 1 lbs.
http://www.pdiint.com/computers/gig/creative_labs_inc.htm
Low cost purchase price under $30.00 [USA].
- InCube [IN3]
Speech Command and Control.
In Cube is now JAWS compatible.
In Cube For Windows 95+, and NT4.+.
Description and Download [Free].
http://www.commandcorp.com/cci/win95.html">http://www.commandcorp.com/cci/win95.html
Email Access
in3@commandcorp.com
Low cost registration under $50.00 [USA].
- Interactive Voice Systems
Windows Desktop Voice Command and Control.
System Requirements
English version of Windows 95 and NT 4.0.
Pentium processor or better.
System memory 12mb RAM,
[More required for large address books].
SoundBlaster-compatible sound card and microphone.
Dialing requirements TAPI-compliant modem
http://www.realizesoftware.com/iv_reqs.htm
Overview
http://www.realizesoftware.com/iv_overview.htm
Features
http://www.realizesoftware.com/iv_features.htm
Download [Free]
http://www.realizesoftware.com/register.htm
Order
https://secure.wavi.com/realize/secureorder.htm
Low cost registration price under $40.00 [USA].
- ElBee Systems Inc.
Speech Command and Control.
Voice Engine
PCs 286, 386, 486, and Pentium, running Windows.
http://www.best.com/%7Eebsc/
Demo Download [Free]
http://www.best.com/~ebsc/ftp.shtml
Low cost online registration under $10.00 [USA].
- KURZWEIL [New].
Kurzweil Voice Command for Windows 95/NT.
Low cost registration $59.95 [USA].
- Speech Command, Control, Recognition, and Dictation
"Take a letter" and dictate your text input .
Talk your way through your program applications.
Command your mouse by voice.
See: Software Dreams And Talking Machines.
List by: SuperAdaptoid.
GOOD HUNTING AND ENJOY!
SUPERADAPTOID.
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