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Messay - Talk with Your Eyes 4+
Now available on All devices!
NDK dev
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Messay is an eye(and face)-controlled app that reads out selected/typed messages using synthetic voice.
It was created to improve communication for individuals suffering from conditions like ALS, motor neuron disease, muscular dystrophy, and other neuromuscular diseases, which limit their mobility. It aims to enhance communication between these individuals, their families, and caregivers.
This app is also useful for people who have difficulty operating the phone with their fingers.
\ Recommended for /
- People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), motor neuron disease (MND), muscular dystrophy, and their caregivers
- People who cannot move their bodies as much as they would like due to illness, and their caregivers
- People who have difficulty installing a full-scale eye tracking device.
- People who would like to try out an eye tracking device
- People who want to use eye tracking to communicate with others on the go.
- People who have difficulty using their fingers to operate a smartphone.
■Features
- "Word Lists" Function (Communication Board)
Select the message you want to convey from the messages (created in advance) and the app will read it out loud.
Messages and boards, which are sets of messages, can be edited and new ones created with a tap operation.
- "Type Freely" Function
You can freely create any kind of sentences by selecting letters. Word prediction supports speedy input.
The sentence you create can be read out loud.
- Calibration
You can adjust the threshold of eye openness.
Since the eye condition changes daily, adjust the threshold if you find it difficult to use.
- Various Settings
The type of voice, reading speed, text size, etc. can be changed with a tap operation.
■How to Operate
- Move the Cursor
In "Time Interval" mode, the cursor automatically moves to the next at regular intervals.
In "Gaze(Face) Tracking" mode, the cursor follows your gaze(face).
- Click the Cursor
Close eyes, and open after 1 sound, to click the cursor.
Or, dwell to click. (Gaze/Face Tracking mode only)
- Swipe Action
Moving face with eyes closing, and open to invoke swipe action.
This swipe action shortcuts some functions.
- Select Center Button
Close eyes, and open after 3 sound, to select the center button.
- Switch Control
When you connect the game-controller or keyboard, the cursor mode switches to "Switch Control" mode.
You can control the app with switch input. Please adapt its usage according to the progression of symptoms.
■Plans
- Free Plan
Available: All functions can be used for 2 weeks. After that, you will be limited to 5 readings per day.
- Premium Plan
Available: All functions can be used for unlimited period.
※ Payment after purchase will be charged to your iTunes account.
※ Unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the subscription end date, the subscription will be automatically renewed.
※ Subscriptions can be cancelled from the AppStore app under “Account” > "Subscriptions”, or Settings app under “Apple ID” > “Subscriptions”.
What’s New
Version 3.14.0
- New cursor mode "Time Interval (Gaze Shift)" has been added. Even those who have difficulty opening and closing their eyes can use Time Interval mode.
- The adjustment of eye openness has been improved.
- Fixed dialog behavior in the menu screen.
App Privacy
The developer, NDK dev, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- NISSHIN DENKI KOSAKU K.K.
- Size
- 697.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Japanese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- ©︎ 2023-2024 NISSHIN DENKI KOSAKU K.K.
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Monthly $30.00