TwinView

Enjoy Split-Screen in glorious HD and never lose sight of the mouse pointer!

Meeting the demands of today's low vision students and professionals
Imagine using a single low vision workstation, bringing together the functionality of the PC in combination with the facility to reference magnified text books and paper documents.

Historically, the solution for many low vision students and professionals has been to use a video magnifier for reading materials and use a PC with screen magnification software.  However, content viewed from both the PC and video magnifier was by means of using two individual monitors (consuming valuable desk space), or having a single screen – the latter scenario made possible using more expensive and less responsive split-screen video magnifier cameras.



Split-screen functionality explained
Viewing a PC image and a printed document magnified by a video magnifier on a single screen enables those with low vision to read and interpret data from printed documents whilst writing a report, or completing online tax programs whilst viewing the paper receipts.  The process of combining the image signal from the PC and Video Magnifier is known as Split-Screen, eliminating the need to use two separate monitors.




Introducing the Optelec TwinView
The Optelec TwinView low vision screen eliminates the need for multiple screens, harnessing the power of the latest powerful video magnifiers – including those with high definition cameras.



Connect the PC and Video Magnifier to the Optelec TwinView monitor and view images from either device in full screen mode, toggling between both at the press of a button.  Alternatively, using the NEW True Split-Screen functionality, combine and view both images from the PC and Video Magnifier by choosing one of four configurations and never lose sight of the mouse pointer.



Experience Split-Screen in High Definition
Amazingly, the Video Magnifier no longer needs to have a special split-screen camera, which is often a more expensive option.  The Optelec TwinView low vision monitor provides the split-screen capability, making all the adjustments automatically, and when connected to a high definition video magnifier (such as the ClearView⁺ HD Colour) ensures the best possible image is displayed at a superior resolution (1920 x1080 pixels) in either full or split-screen.  Users can also fine-tune the display of the TwinView using the on-board large font menu.

Essentially, the Optelec TwinView low vision monitor is the first screen designed for use by visually impaired people.  The generous 24-inch wide angle viewing area and fast response time makes it ideal for users of magnification and high contrast.  The unique true split-screen functionality and automatic set-up empowers those with low vision to study, work and compete more effectively within the mainstream environment.

Choose your preferred Optelec TwinView configuration

TwinView mounted in-line with the PC
Students and professionals with low vision tend to use their PC more than their video magnifier.  Positioning the TwinView screen in close proximity to the PC keyboard and mouse is made possible with either the height-adjustable, free-standing desktop stand (included) or a proprietary ergonomic monitor arm.

The desktop video magnifier such as the Optelec ClearView⁺ or Sentry can be positioned to the side of the PC.


TwinView mounted in-line with the Video Magnifier
As an alternative, the TwinView monitor can be positioned on a standard monitor arm mounted in line with the Optelec ClearView⁺.  This configuration favours those using their video magnifier for significant periods of time – either for reading or writing.


Key benefits:

• 24-inch High Definition TFT widescreen
• Wide viewing angle at 178 degrees
• Connectivity with two devices simultaneously:
  • Optelec Video Magnifiers
  • Desktop and laptop PCs
  • Mainstream devices such as a DVD Player
• Display modes:
  • Image-switch: toggle between the images of both connected devices and view full-screen
  • True split-screen: display both images simultaneously using either horizontal or vertical split-screen
  • Optimized for visually impaired people:
• Intelligent, fully automatic split-screen functionality.  No further adjustments are required within the PC magnification software thanks to the TwinView software.
• Fast and responsive split-screen in real-time at 60 frames per second: no stuttering or delays in the image.
• Easy to use high contrast buttons (see image below)
• Fine tune the monitor settings easily using the large font menu
• Mounting options:
  • Free-standing, height-adjustable desktop stand for a more comfortable posture (included)
  • Position on the standard monitor arm of the Optelec ClearView⁺ Video Magnifier (available as part of a package option)
  • Use a proprietary ergonomic monitor arm (available separately)

Specification:

• Fast response time for high contrast: 3000:1
• High brightness: 300 cd/m2
• HD resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Weight:
  • 6.7 kg / 14.8 lbs (including stand)
  • 4 kg / 8.8 lbs
• Included in the box:
  • TwinView software CD
  • Cables: USB, 2x VGA, 2x DVI and mains power.

Connections:
To use the Optelec TwinView screen, a PC needs to be connected through USB and either DVI or VGA.  The video magnifier can be connected through DVI or VGA – the Optelec ClearView⁺ can connect through the VGA port.
 

Compatibility:

• Optelec Video Magnifiers:
  • FarView
  • ClearView⁺
  • Sentry and Sentry PC
  • ClearNote⁺
• PC screen magnification software:
  • SuperNova (version 12.02 or higher)
  • ZoomText (version 9.4 or higher)

Optelec TwinView - Options and Availability

TwinView low vision screens are available as part of a complete package with any of the Optelec ClearView⁺  video magnifiers and include a Basic Feature Pack offering a range of semi-colours and a position locator:

• TwinView 24-inch Monochrome
• TwinView 24-inch Colour
• TwinView 24-inch HD Colour

An Optelec TwinView low vision screen is also available with the following Optelec Video Magnifiers:

• TwinView 24-inch and ClearReader⁺ audio text-reader/magnifier
• TwinView 24-inch and FarView advanced handheld video magnifier
• TwinView 24-inch and Sentry video magnifier
• TwinView 24-inch and ClearNote⁺ video magnifier

Alternatively, purchase an Optelec TwinView low vision screen separately to use with an existing Optelec Video Magnifier.


Optelec TwinView brochure (pdf version)

Optelec TwinView Press Release

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