ECTmorse
ECTmorse Overview
ECTmorse (EyeComTec Morse) is a program designed to help sufferers of paralysis by allowing them to type using Morse code. The program may be used on nearly any PC or laptop because of its low system requirements.
It is extremely portable, and can be carried on a flash drive because it doesn't need to be installed in order to run. It is easy to use, and only requires use of a single key. All the aspects of the program are fully customizable by the user.
About ECTmorse
ECTmorse (EyeComTec Morse) is a program which was developed to allow users to type text with universal Morse code.
It can be used as an assistive technology for patients with various forms of paralysis. It is also useful for people with diseases which can significantly reduce motor activity. Due to its low technical requirements, the program can be launched on virtually any personal computer or laptop. Furthermore, the ECTmorse program is portable, meaning that it can be launched from any external data storage device without a long installation procedure.
The program is intuitive and very easy to use. ECTmorse can be controlled with one single button. The usage of one controlling channel makes it possible to offer this program to fully paralyzed patients, who have eye movement only. In such cases, an eye-tracking device or specialist equipment for eyelid- tracking is required. The typed information is shown in the main window of the program, in form of a text file or in Morse code, making it possible to check its accuracy.
The program has a very convenient interface, providing a wide choice of settings and parameters. Users can set the volume and frequency of sounds to play, time intervals for any action, and define special controlling commands, which are performed after predefined periods of idle time or while holding down a key.
The ECTmorse program has several language settings installed, which make it easy and convenient for users from various parts of the world. This program works in English by default.
Benefits of using ECTmorse
ECTmorse has several significant advantages, distinguishing it favorably from any other applications with similar functionality:
- Price. ECTmorse is freely available and can be used on a free basis for personal non-commercial purpose. Users can download the program from the www.eyecomtec.com website and can start to use it immediately after downloading.
- Accessibility. The program has incredibly low technical requirements, and can thus belaunched on any laptop or personal computer. The small size of ECTmorse allows users to download it even with very slow internet connection speed.
- Portability. ECTmorse can be stored on any portable device together with the user data and all settings, and can be executed from any device. There's no need to install it on the computer of the user or copy any files.
- Versatility. The program is totally flexible. The user can change time intervals, specify any desired signal frequency and volume, as well as changing the location of custom files. The user can totally change the Morse code vocabulary by adding new symbols or commands. Such an approach gives each user their own personal settings profile, which totally satisfies his or her needs and physical abilities.
- One key control! The existence of only one controlling channel makes it possible to use this program with eye-tracking devices, as well as various manipulators or pedals for patients with reduced motor activity.
- Unlimited amount of user profiles. Each user of ECTmorse can have one or several personal profiles, which contain all the settings, including even full paths to alternative Morse code vocabularies. Such profiles can be easily switched and transferred from one computer to another.
- Fast work. All the main elements of the program are assigned with shortcut "hot keys", which can be set up in a couple of minutes. The fact that the user can change the telegraph speed with one single parameter also significantly increases the overall speed of the program operation.
All these features make ECTmorse incredibly easy to use, yet an astonishingly convenient software solution, which can be used as at home, as well as in special medical institutions and rehabilitation centers.