Med Assist Inc.

1601 N Sepulveda Blvd. #609
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
United States
Telephone: 310-515-7588.
Web: No known web address.

Discontinued products manufactured by Med Assist Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. BUDDY SYSTEM WHEELCHAIR SWING AWAY LAP TABLE

   ---DISCONTINUED. (VERIFIED 01/1994) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- The Buddy System Wheelchair Swing Away Lap Table is a lapboard designed for supporting a lap top computer or communication device with straps to either side of a wheelchair. The tray locks in all positions, and mounts to the wheelchair frame with a clamp. OPTIONS: An overbed stand is available.

Discontinued products distributed by Med Assist Inc. (listed alphabetically)

1. GEWA INFRALINK WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM.

   -- DISCONTINUED. VERIFIED 7/2012. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. -- Wireless remote control system. Uses infrared signals, for installation inside or outside. Rooms can be equipped with intercom and relay unit to be controlled by the same INFRALINK transmitter. Can be used for various environmental control functions including door opening, speakers, appliances, call, service attention in public places, elevator, and van or car lift. Variety of transmitters and receivers available, with 1 to 8 functions, plus detectors, and delay units.

2. JOUSE (JOYSTICK-OPERATED MOUSE)

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2001) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- JOUSE (Joystick-operated Mouse) is a joystick-controlled mouse emulator designed to be operated either by chin movement or with the mouth by people who are quadriplegic. Moving the joystick results in cursor movement on the screen; the farther the joystick is moved, the faster the cursor moves. Mouse button functions are accomplished using a built-in sip-and-puff switch. Keyboard functions are achieved via the on-screen keyboard or morse code. The adjustable JOUSE arm mounts on a table or desktop, and it swings away when bumped. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: A Microsoft or Logitech mouse driver is required. OPTIONS: A multi-user pack with additional sip-and-puff tubes and other disposable components is available.

3. SCANNING DIRECTOR

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Scanning Director is an infrared environmental control switch module designed to permit persons with disabilities to operate televisions, VCRs, stereos, CD players, and other appliances by activating either a single or dual switch. The user scans through the menu of options on the back-lit display and activates the switch to send a signal. The unit has emitters on both the top and the back, giving it a wide range of positioning options. When using optional mounts, the unit may be mounted to a bed or a wheelchair. OPTIONS: POWERMID remote extender ($95).

4. SIMPLICITY SERIES 5

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 01/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Simplicity Series 5 is a voice input controlled environmental control unit that can be used to operate lights, appliances, phones, electric beds, television, VCR, cable box, and accessories (page turners, door openers, etc.). The user selects appliances and control functions completely through voice commands, and can also train and re-train the system through voice control alone. Additional lamp and appliance modules may be added to the basic unit. The equipment works through standard house wiring, and operates up to an hour on battery backup in case of power failure.

5. SIMPLICITY SERIES 6

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 01/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Simplicity Series 6 is a voice input environmental control unit that can be used to control lights, appliances, phones, electric beds, television, VCR, cable box and accessories (page turners, door openers, etc). Additional lamp and appliance modules can be added to the basic unit. Works through standard house wiring, and operates up to an hour on battery backup in case of power failure. A computer interface allows the user to connect it to any IBM compatible computer offering full control of the keyboard. Word prediciton software is provided to enhance typing speed. Optional remote microphone allows full control from wheelchair. Input type: Speech recognition. Selection Method: direct selection. Output type: Wireless. Size: Contact manufacturer. Weight: Contact manufacturer.

6. SIMPLICITY SERIES 7

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 01/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Simplicity Series 7 is a verbal scanning switch input environmental control unit that can be used to control lights, appliances, phones, electric beds, television, VCR, cable box and accessories (page turners, door openers, etc). Additional lamp and appliance modules can be added to basic unit. The equipment works through standard house wiring, and operates up to an hour on battery backup in case of power failure. The Series 7 accepts any TASH ability switch as input. Optional remote control allows full control from wheelchair. Input type: switch activated. Selection Method: Direct selection. Output Type: Wireless. Size: Contact manufacturer. Weight: Contact manufacturer.

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