Communications Program for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

The standard communications protocol for the deaf or hard of hearing is called text telephone (TT). This protocol is based on the old baudot code (5 bit) used in the early teletype machines. Standard modems and software cannot communicate with this protocol. The new Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 will require that almost all businesses be able to accept calls from the deaf or hard of hearing.

MORE INFORMATION

The product Fulltalk works in the Windows operating system and allows you to access the TT protocol. The product comes with a proprietary modem that auto detects between TT and standard ASCII communications. The modem can coexist with a standard modem or fax modem. The system can handle both international TT (50 bits per second [BPS]) and US TT (45.5 BPS). It also receives Bell 103 ASCII (110/300 BPS) and CITT Europe ASCII (300 BPS). The modem is a half card.

The software has built-in bulletin board and electronic mail capabilities. It will run in the background and "flash" the active windows borders to announce incoming transactions.

The Fulltalk product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

For further information or support of "Fulltalk" or the MIC300i MODEM, contact:

   Microflip, Inc.
   11211/11213 Petsworth Ln.
   Glen Dale, Maryland 20769

   301 262-6020    voice
   301 262-4978    fax
   301 262-1629    TT/ASCII 300,8n1h