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What is LUCY?   

LUCY is a special keyboard for those who cannot use a normal keyboard. It is an alternative to operate a personal computer (without needing any special software), communication device or printer. It's initially designed for people that cannot use their hands properly. LUCY can be operated with your head without making you look very different from non-disabled people just like when you use a headpointer. 
Just a headband or a par of glasses is enough, mount a little laser-pointer, some practice and the sky is the limit. Someone like me, with sever Cerebral Palsy can type 60 keys per minute. People with good head-control reach as much as 120 key per minute. This kind of typing-speed isn't easily reached using a headpointer. LUCY is a perfect solution for anyone who's using a headpointer.   Click on a thumbnail picture to view the photo full-size.  

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LUCY can be operated by :

bulletLaser-pointer

For people with good head control, the laser-pointer allows direct character selection, which is much faster than scanning. The pointer can be attached to a pair of glasses or to a headband. People with a good head control can type 120 key's per minute.

bulletmouse, trackball, joystick, 5 button-switch

With the mouse, trackball, joystick or 5 button-switch, characters be selected directly. 
bulletsingle-switch
The single-switch allows  you to scan the characters of LUCY.  

Special overlays are available for use with the single-switch in order to reduce the scanning time to a minimum. The user can easily change LUCY's settings to adapt it to his/her condition or the software. 

What can you do with LUCY?

If you combine Lucy with a computer or laptop, you can operate any program you want. You can just type letters or poems to express your feelings. Or you can use the mouse-function and draw. Of course you can surf on internet and send e-mail. Lucy also can be mounted on your wheelchair and connected to a talking device or a printer.  

Did you get interested and do you want to know where you can get Lucy?  
Please send me an E-mail at : informatie@headlight.nl