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Communication Devices

Communication devices can range from simple amplifiers designed to enhance speech to more complex communication aids and laptops with software that provide independent speech assistance. Augmentative and alternative communication aids allow users to produce synthesized speech by working through pictures, symbols, and words. Mobile phones and email are also important communication methods, with text messaging allowing deaf students to confirm appointments and mobile technology being relevant for both online and face-to-face courses. A variety of issues should be considered, such as allowing extra time for those using communication aids to answer questions or present due to their generally slower speech rates compared to unaided speakers.

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Communication Devices

Communication devices can range from simple amplifiers designed to enhance speech to more complex communication aids and laptops with software that provide independent speech assistance. Augmentative and alternative communication aids allow users to produce synthesized speech by working through pictures, symbols, and words. Mobile phones and email are also important communication methods, with text messaging allowing deaf students to confirm appointments and mobile technology being relevant for both online and face-to-face courses. A variety of issues should be considered, such as allowing extra time for those using communication aids to answer questions or present due to their generally slower speech rates compared to unaided speakers.

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Communication devices

What are they?


Communication devices may be simple and designed just to enhance speech output, such as
amplifiers. Or they may be more complex, such as communication aids or laptops using
communication software, which are designed to augment independent speech for students
with severe general mobility difficulties such as in cerebral palsy. A user of augmentative and
alternative communication aids (AAC) works through a series of pictures, symbols and words
to produce sentences of synthesised speech.

Mobile or adapted telephones can also help communication. A deaf student might use text
messaging to confirm appointments or to receive information from you.

E-mail is one of the most effective methods for communicating information to students and
has a valuable role in an inclusive policy.

Much of the equipment available to aid communication is electronic and uses synthesised
speech. However non-electric boards or books that use pictures, symbols and words may also
be used.

How are they used?


Speech amplification may be useful in students’ presentations, or to answer questions in large
halls.

Communication aids, as specialist devices or as part of a laptop set up, can provide a student
with total oral language support. Vocabulary can be adapted to suit chosen courses and even
particular occasions, such as a viva voce, although this may involve specialist support.

Mobile technology, text messaging and e-mailing are relevant to the online support offered to
students whether the course has distance learning elements, is based on an e-learning
paradigm or involves face-to-face tuition.

Any issues to be aware of?


It may be easier to adapt a learning situation to support a quietly spoken student or one who
has voice problems rather than set up special equipment. Amplification or the use of a
microphone can help but some students feel embarrassed taking this action. A smaller room
or a particular seating position may be all that is needed.

On average we speak at between 140–160 words per minute, whereas those using
communication aids can manage around 12–50 words per minute. So allow extra time in
question and answer sessions as well as for presentations.
Text tends to be more concise than face-to-face conversations, which also include a
considerable amount of non-verbal information. Be aware that some meaning may be lost in
SMS or e-mail and misunderstandings can occur.

Any kind of radio or TV


Computers
servers
routers
cables
ethernet bridges
satellites
CDs
DVDs
CD players
DVD players
Tape players
Stereo/hi-fi sets
speakers

Definition of Communication Devices


By Eric Bagai, eHow Contributor

updated: April 29, 2010

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Communication devices are the machines that assist in transmission of data. The versatility of a
computer gets enhanced considerably when it can communicate with other devices and
computers. For a two-way communication, a computer must be equipped with a modulator for
outgoing data and a demodulator for the incoming data. This modulating device is referred to as
a modem. There are various kinds of communication devices in the present day market.

Definition of a Communication Device

1. The idea of a communication device is very broad, since various objects are used to
communicate. Hence, in a broader sense, a communication device is any device that
can be used to convey any kind of message from one person to another. From the early
days, communication devices have come a long way.

Augmentative Communication Devices

2. Augmentative communication devices are defined as the devices that give a voice to
people, who otherwise do not have one. This kind of communication device enables the
individuals to express their needs and wants, thereby eliminating the need to rely on
others for assistance. These kind of augmentative communication devices are also
referred to as assistive communication devices. By constant practice and training, many
individuals can successfully voice their needs and opinions.

Long Distance Communication Devices

3. Long distance communication devices are the devices that are connected by an
elaborate network. The communication devices have an in-built LAN that enables long
distance communication. The long distance phone calls are possible through the digitally
modulated analog carrier signals.

VOIP Based Communication Devices

4. The voice over internet protocol provides the advantage of eliminating the cost
involved in moving the data across the internet. The VOIP technology streams telephone
conversations back and forth over the internet without any potential loss of sound quality
or any increase in the time lag. As a matter of fact, the communications through the
VOIP based devices are clearer when compared to the conventional phone technology.
The benefit of using the VOIP based communication devices is that a user can make
local and long distance calls for free. Even the international calls can be made at a much
discounted rate when compared to the normal phone lines.

Satellite Phone Communication Devices

5. Satellite phone is an important communication device for many professionals and


businesses. Even in the remotest places of earth, where there is no mobile network
coverage, a satellite phone functions efficiently. For individuals working in dangerous
and secluded environments, these types of communication devices are a boon. Satellite
phones use the same technology used in a mobile phone and simply locate low orbit
satellites that rotate in the space. Once a link to the satellite is established, it redirects
the signal to a communication station on the earth.

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