For the same reason, I found it too frustrating/annoying Ellie. The only predictive text that is useful to me is the 3 word predictive text.
I find it hard to believe that these functions get used during testing by anyone who actually needs to use it. A lot like train stations with a 18 inch gap.
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Originally posted by Graham View PostGiven that the cursor always goes behind the full-stop and comma, a bug, it became a pain to use.
I often type in Word anyway and copy and paste, not only for the forum, but for multiple sites.
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Thank you Ellie. I honestly don't mean to be nasty too! Life is difficult enough.
My problem with the floating predictive text is that when I press the keyboard for any reason, the keyboard thinks that I am no longer using it and disappears! Given that the cursor always goes behind the full-stop and comma, a bug, it became a pain to use. So I settled on just using what is best at the moment.
It is frustrating not being able to work on all these bugs and shortcomings but I am busy on my app which is more important. xx
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Originally posted by Graham View PostMy criticism of Ellie is well founded, she was trying to solve a problem that I don't have. I DON'T NEED EYE-GAZE, I NEED PREDICTIVE TEXT.
… Back to your issue about predictive text in Windows. You said you only get 3 word suggestions from which to choose, which is very limiting. I get many more than 3 words as follow-on suggestions if I use the Windows onscreen keyboard, usually I get 7 or 8 word choices and it learns, adding names and frequently used words/phrases. I know that enabling the ‘Show text suggestions as I type’ (in settings) yields only a few words on the screen, I don’t know if that’s where the choice of only 3 words comes in?
Or, if you use a touch screen, and your fingers are able, you can swipe type on the onscreen keyboard. I know it probably falls very short of your wants but maybe, for now, it’s an option – better than a choice of 3. That's all I've got on non-eye gaze keyboards.
And I’m being genuine in wishing you luck with developing the App.
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Rachel,
Given the MNDA has not removed Ellie's unkind and professionally libellous comments, the MNDA now owns the comments.
The MNDA is now aware that several of its benefactors have difficulty using the site.
I maintain that this site is based on old technology and a more modern framework would better serve members. It is the design of the forum and its features that make it difficult to use but I know that the MNDA does not care.
My criticism of Ellie is well founded, she was trying to solve a problem that I don't have. I DON'T NEED EYE-GAZE, I NEED PREDICTIVE TEXT.
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Morning
Just another reminder that one of the forum's guidelines is to be kind to each other.
We are only able to provide facilities on the forum that Vbulletin provide. If anyone has issues with access then their health and social care professionals are able to refer them to their local environmental control specialists who can assist with this.
Best Wishes
Rachel
MND Connect Adviser
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Let us be clear, neither the MNDA, you or the MNDA's IT consultant are able to make this forum accessible to people like Beemer, no matter how you try to dress it.
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Originally posted by Graham View PostI guess you are having a bad day Ellie.
Originally posted by Graham View PostThe MNDA and you expect far too much from us 'thickos'..
That is why I expressed surprise re your lack of apparent understanding of eye tracking hardware and software.
I offered to help.
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I guess you are having a bad day Ellie.
The MNDA and you expect far too much from us 'thickos'.
Please treat your carers with the respect they deserve.
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Originally posted by Graham View PostI last looked at Tobi Eyegaze about 2 or 3 years ago [...] it didn't seem to help me much and the extra clutter on the screen was a pain.
Originally posted by Graham View PostI use the Windows AI predictive text but it only has 3 suggestions.
Good luck with the App development.
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I last looked at Tobi Eyegaze about 2 or 3 years ago. Time seems to pass very quickly atm. At ~£400 it was a little expensive but it didn't seem to help me much and the extra clutter on the screen was a pain. I opted not to buy.
I use the Windows AI predictive text but it only has 3 suggestions. There always seems to be other details that make it awkward to use.
The best that I have found was Facebook but only in 'Tablet' mode! It is obvious that no one with an actual impediment developed any of these systems.
Thanks anyway xx
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Originally posted by Graham View PostThe camera tracks the eye.
I don't know of any software using a webcam to track eye movements which gives full computer control, e.g., enables internet access, and is not just enables text-to-speech.
Which product /software are you referring to when you say "the camera tracks the eye" and I can evaluate it for you?
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The sad fact is that many of us are unable to even type as our MND progresses and the flawed points presented only comfort the MNDA.
The camera tracks the eye.
Each individual has a budget in the NHS and the MNDA won't provide grants for equipment that the NHS are able to provide.
Yes, good predictive text would be useful for us in many ways Doug. I guess you too will realise this soon enough.
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Originally posted by Graham View PostI am interested to know how much a user of this forum with moderate/advanced MND is expected to fork out in order to use this forum. The MNDA required that I ask.
Originally posted by Graham View PostI am pretty sure that even an average user will struggle to install and require support after paying £129 for the software.
Originally posted by Graham View PostI assume that the PC's camera is used nowadays. This again may be an issue for users with old laptops. They may need a new laptop.
The MNDA also has a grant facility which could be used to buy a higher spec tablet/laptop, if necessary.
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I am interested to know, Graham, what model you intend to apply to the apportionment of IT asset values between their various day to day functions, e.g. email, online banking and shopping, social media, etc., in addition to forum posting.
When it comes to misunderstanding, I am worried that your second paragraph mentioning £129 software and PC cameras could suggest that you have misunderstood not only what Ellie told you about her Torbii 4C but also the basics of Eyegaze itself.
Also bear in mind that nowadays, in the UK, years after Ellie had to pioneer her bespoke system, we can be assessed for our need for Eyegaze – just like a grab rail or wheelchair. It should be supplied by your Electronic Assistive Technology Team or whatever that group is called locally.
Doug
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