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Tracker 2000

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

'Hands-free Mousing' without restrictive head gear!

Tracker is the ultimate Head Pointer! Tracker is a hands free mouse that gives a user complete control of the computer. The sensor tracks a tiny reusable dot worn on the forehead or on glasses. When the user moves their head the mouse cursor moves on the screen. Tracker can be used with any computer application whether it is on the PC or on the Macintosh. Great for AAC access as well. Tracker works seamlessly with the Dynavox II and the Vanguard. Works well with any AAC software. Core Features: Wireless the user is not attached to the workstation. Portable : it works with both laptop and desktop computers. It has two modes of tracking : regular mouse mode for people with adequate head control, and Joystick mode for individuals with less than perfect head control. Can do Mouse clicks through any ability switch wirelessly with WISP (Also has built in Sip/puff). Mouse clicks can also be done by voice recognition software and dwell selection software like Magic Cursor and Gus dwell. Tracker is Microsoft Serial Mouse, PS/2 and Macintosh ADB compatible. Tracker can be mounted vertically, on a laptop, or horizontally, on a desktop computer. New Features: TRACKING: Tracker 2000 has a 40% increase in resolution and a 50% increase in field of view, resulting in much smoother operation. PLUG & PLAY: it is self-adjusting so no computer software is required. SUNLIGHT: Operates in direct sunlight (no more jumpiness due to brightness caused by open windows or bright lights in the background INTELLIPOINT INCLUDED: This new software from Microsoft allows numerous adjustments to the mouse control panel for the new "WheelMouse". With Tracker 2000 and IntelliPoint, users will be able to scroll pages, on their computer, by simply moving their head up and down. Requirements: Macintosh Computer or IBM and compatibles Power 2.5 watts, 12-24 Vdc at 600ma. Weight 245 grams or * lb.

Play Tip!

Head pointing should be considered for computer users who have good head control and poor (or no) fine motor skills in their hands. Pointing is the quickest, most direct way of controlling the computer. Many people with disabilities have been forced to use scanning, mouth sticks, and other alternative devices when all they really needed to do was somehow point. One 'point' to remember when considering this kind of alternative mouse: you can use your head, but you don't really have to. You may use any body part that has reliable movement and control, like an arm or a knee, to place the dot upon. Also, you may use a hat, a headband, or a sweatband to hold the dot if you do not want to place the dot directly upon the skin. Tracker can be helpful for users with carpal-tunnel syndrome, severe arthritis, quadriplegia, ALS, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis.

Typical Access Profile

Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute	Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor	Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over	Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language