Watchman Signaling System Master
UbiDuo Face-to-Face Communicator
Telecom
SSI Telephone Ring Signaler
SSI Remote Signaler 2
SSI Remote Signaler 1
Nexcom I
Ameriphone Alertmaster AM-RX2
Digital Moonbeam Alarm Clock
The Digital Moonbeam alarm clock was made in 1974 and sold for $21.47. It had two alarm settings, both of which include a flashing light.
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Analog Moonbeam Alarm Clock
This electronic alarm clock made in 1950 awakens Deaf individuals by flashing a blinking light.
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Sorenson VP-100
Distributed in 2007 as Sorenson's second-generation videophone. The VP-200 features significantly improved video quality and more Deaf-friendly features.
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SSI System 100 Communicator
Released in 1979. One of the first "portable" TTY's available to the Deaf community. Great for when you are on the go or travelling. Made in Japan. Came with a convenient built-in handle and, in some cases, a "Porta-Tel" carrying case.
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Phonic Ear Hearing Aid
One of the early, "bulky" hearing aids worn on the chest. Versions of the Phonic Ear came out in the 1970's.
This is how the battery of an old fashioned hearing aid was charged. Once fully charged, it is plugged into a box microphone worn around the neck. Ear phones are plugged into the microphone and then put in the ears to amplify the sound.
TeleCaption 4000
A Closed Caption decoder for putting closed captions on your personal television. It connects to any television, VCR, cable TV hookup, or satellite receiver. The TeleCaption 4000 comes with a wireless remote.
Closed Caption Decoder
Available to the public in 1980. "Let any television receive sub-titled versions of many shows."
Cost around $250.00
Sears Telecaption Television
One of the first televisions sold with built-in captioning. Available to the public in 1980.
Alertmaster Transmitter
This baby sound monitor can be placed near a Deaf individual's baby. When the baby cries, the monitor is triggered and sends a wireless signal to the master unit, alerting the Deaf parents their baby is crying. It can be placed up to 80 feet away from the mater unit.
Alertmaster Door Announcer
This door announcer can be placed next to an existing doorbell, door chime, or intercom announcer. When a guest rings the doorbell, this transmitter sends a wireless signal to the master unit, alerting the Deaf individual someone is at the door. It can be placed up to 80 feet away from the master unit.
AMERIPHONE Bed Shaker
This bed shaker can be connected to the AMERIPHONE AM-6000 to signal incoming phone calls, alarm clock alerts, doorbells, or a baby's cry.
AMERIPHONE Alertmaster AM-6000
This all-in-one signal system was designed to alert deaf individuals to environmental sounds. It can be connected to a bed shaker (shown), flashing lamp, and a panel of lights to alert different sounds. For example, a baby's cry, an individual entering the home, a smoke alarm, or a telephone ring can all be detected by the Alertmaster AM-6000. In addition to the base unit, it also includes a bed shaker with a cord, a doorbell transmitter, a personal page switch, and a built in alarm clock.
Remote Signaler
A lamp could be plugged into this remote signaller to alert the Deaf of various household sounds
Phonetype
This device was used with a TTY and a lamp, both of which plug into it. When an incoming message arrives, the lamp with flash, alerting the Deaf individual they have a message.
Watchman Signaling System Receiver
Released in 1983, this signaling device alerted Deaf individuals of phone calls, doorbells, or other household sounds. Lamps could be plugged into this receiver and would alert Deaf individuals by flashing.
Ojo VideoPhone
Released in Dec of 2010, the Ojo VideoPhone provides a high quality video calling experience. No television or computer is required to use the Ojo for video calls.
Viable VPAD+
Mobile Videophone introduced in 2008
Mobile Video Phone by Hands On VRS
Released in 2008.
"MVP delivers real mobility with a built-in battery, built in WiFi, and even fantastic 8-person video"
Sorenson VP-200
Distributed in 2007 as Sorenson's second-generation videophone. The VP-200 features significantly improved video quality and more Deaf-friendly features.
BlackBerry Smartphone
In 2003, the commonly known smartphone BlackBerry was released, which supports push email, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing, and other wireless information services. The BlackBerry became the "new Sidekick" for the Deaf professional. Many Deaf people have used BlackBerry because of the full keyboard and many messaging features.
BlackBerry Smartphone
In 2003, the commonly known smartphone BlackBerry was released, which supports push email, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing, and other wireless information services. The BlackBerry became the "new Sidekick" for the Deaf professional. Many Deaf people have used BlackBerry because of the full keyboard and many messaging features.
Sidekick by T-Mobile
On October 1, 2002, Danger, Inc. released the Danger Hiptop. The product was later renamed the Sidekick and re-branded to T-Mobile. It was the first cell phone to have a full QWERTY keyboard, instant messaging, and on-device email. The Sidekick 2 was released July 10, 2004, followed by the SK3 in 2006.
"Instant Messaging on the Sidekick 1 changed the way I communicated with my friends and family. It was so easy and convenient." -Matt Snarr
Ultratec EZCom Pro TTY
Released in 1996 for $229.00 and is cell phone compatible.
Krown Research Porta Printer Plus
Released in 1992. Featured a built-in printer that makes an instant transcript of your conversation. Full featured remote answering system. Direct dialing from the user friendly keyboard and personalized directory for memory dialing.
Ultratec Superprint 4425 TTY
Released in 1992 for $499.00. Features a built in printer, 3 print sizes, and Turbo Code.
Minicom IV TTY
Released in 1986 for $239.00
Ultratec Superprint 200 TTY
Released in 1985 for $379.00
Ultratec Superprint 400 TTY
Released in 1985 for $499.00
VuPhone Model 3324
Released in 1981. Advanced features allowed storage of up to 700 letters, numbers, symbols, or figures sent to you from someone else. You could also "enter a message into the memory and send it rapidly across the line at a later time."
Teletypewriter
From the 1950's. Manufactured by Teletype Corporation.
Model 19-USN A/F TT-7/FG
Introduced in the late 1920's as a Teletypewriter (TTY) on U.S. Navy ships. It was invented by Edward E. Kleinschmidt, who also founded TeleType Corporation in 1928. Later this Teletypewriter was used within the Deaf community.