Paralysis Resource Guide - (Page 225) TOOLS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Paralysis often restricts control over one’s living space. An environmental control unit (ECU) can help people regain power over their environment and maximize functional ability and independence at home, school, work and leisure. Generally, an ECU is a single remote control unit designed to operate a variety of switches and appliances — such as opening a door, turning on the television, dialing a telephone, adjusting the lights, etc. The ECU can operate with an array of switches, by voice command, by computer or by sip and puff. The unit can also be operated by motion detection switches; for example, one can control the environment with as little movement as an eye blink. Below are resources on ECUs and other tools. X-10 technology is a nifty and inexpensive remote switching system that uses existing wiring in the home or workplace. For information, contact X10 Wireless Technology, Inc., 19823 58th Place, South Kent, WA 98032; toll-free 1-800675-3044 or visit the Internet site http://www.x10wti.com Quartet Technology Incorporated (QTI) offers highend ECU units that operate by voice, switches or computer mouse. QTI, 1934 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, Massachusetts 01826; 978-957-4328 or visit www.qtiusa.com/ Mastervoice offers two set-ups, either a single- or two-user voice-activated control system for hands-free control of appliances, lights and telephones. Both “Butler-in-a-Box” systems use existing household wiring. Contact Automated Voice Systems, Inc., 17059 El Cajon Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA 92686; telephone 714-524-4488; or visit the Internet site http://www.mastervoice.com Home Automated Living (HAL) makes software that turns the home computer into an ECU controllable from any- 225 http://www.x10wti.com http://www.qtiusa.com/ http://www.mastervoice.com
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