Messay2 vs 話想

Messay2 is an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) app that allows you to communicate using your eyes. It is the second-generation, upgraded version of the original Messay app. Designed for individuals who have difficulty operating a smartphone with their fingers due to conditions such as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, or MND (Motor Neuron Disease). By simply moving your eyes and face, you can operate the app and have your intended messages read aloud to others. Our goal is to make daily communication smoother and richer, even from the comfort of your bed. ■ 2 Communication Features Phrases function: Pre-register frequently used messages like "Thank you" or "I'm hot." Simply select a card using eye or facial movements, and your smartphone will read it aloud for you. Freeform function (Experimental): A feature that allows you to freely create and read aloud any sentence by selecting letters one by one from an on-screen keyboard. ■ Flexible Operation Methods Tailored to You You can combine the most comfortable operation methods to suit your physical condition on any given day. Cursor Movement: Choose between moving the cursor with your "Gaze" or using "Auto-scan" (Time Movement), where the cursor moves automatically at set intervals. Click Action: Set your selection button to an action you can perform comfortably, choosing from three options: "Blink," "Stare (Dwell)," or "Look sideways." Switch Control: In addition to eye movements, the app supports operation via external keyboards, game controllers, and commercially available AAC switches. ■ Useful Features to Support Daily Life Easy Calibration: Easily readjust the degree of eye opening and the reference point for eye tracking at any time. Call Bell feature: Add a "Call Bell" card to your Phrases. When selected, it plays music instead of reading text, allowing you to call family members or caregivers in another room. Sleep feature: Dims the screen and stops responding to all but specific actions. This prevents accidental operation and is perfect for when you are resting. Selectable Voice Output: Choose your preferred voice from the synthesized voices built into your smartphone. ■ Pricing Plans and Free Trial When you start using the app, a "7-Day Free Trial" automatically begins, allowing you to try all features, including unlimited text-to-speech. These "7 days" are counted based on the days you actually launch the app. If you don't use the app every day, the days won't decrease, allowing you to try it out at your own pace and according to your physical condition. Free Plan: After the free trial ends (on the 8th day of launching the app), you will automatically be transitioned to the Free Plan (you will not be automatically charged). You can use the text-to-speech feature up to 5 times a day. Premium Plan ($12.99/month or $129.00/year): Enjoy "unlimited" text-to-speech usage. Cloud backup for your registered Phrase data. Gives you peace of mind when changing devices or in case of device failure. "Early Access" to try out upcoming new features, such as the Freeform feature, before anyone else. ■ Disclaimer This app is designed to support daily communication and is not a medical device. We cannot guarantee its complete reliability as a substitute for an emergency nurse call or for critical, life-threatening communication. The accuracy of eye and face tracking using the camera may vary depending on your device's performance and environmental lighting (such as room lights or sunlight). Thank you for your understanding. ■ Supported Environment iOS15 or later ■ Support & Contact If you have any questions about how to set up the app, feature requests, or notice anything, please feel free to contact us. Contact Page: https://messay.ndk-group.co.jp/en/feedback/ Email: support@messay.ndk-group.co.jp

話想（はなそう）は、意思伝達を支援するためのアプリです。 主として、発話や文字入力が難しい方が、画面上の文字盤や機能を使って気持ちや要望を伝える場面での利用を想定しています。 本アプリでは、文字を選んで文章を作成し、必要に応じて読み上げることができます。 また、画面を順番に切り替えて選択していくスキャン入力に対応しており、基本的には外部のオン／オフスイッチを接続し、スキャンを止めながら文字や機能を選択して入力する使い方を想定しています。タッチ操作でも利用できます。 【主な機能】 ・文章入力 ・スキャン入力、タッチ入力による選択操作 ・入力内容の読み上げ ・辞書や定型表現の活用 ・設定内容の保存 ・画像の設定利用 【想定される利用場面】 ・発話による意思表示が難しい場面 ・タッチ操作や文字入力に支援を要する場面 ・外部スイッチを用いた入力支援が必要な場面 ・ご家族、介助者、支援者とともに使う場面 本アプリは、利用者本人のほか、ご家族、介助者、支援者、医療・福祉・教育関係者などの支援のもとでの活用を想定しています。 【ご利用にあたって】 本アプリは、意思伝達を支援することを目的としたアプリです。 診断、治療その他の医療判断を目的としたものではありません。 利用にあたっては、利用者の状態や使用環境に応じて、ご家族や支援者等と相談しながらご活用ください。 【データの取扱いについて】 本アプリで入力した文章、辞書、設定情報、選択した画像は、端末内で利用されます。 本アプリは、利用者情報を外部に送信または収集することを前提としたものではありません。 詳しくはプライバシーポリシーをご確認ください。