Messaging in TippyTalk

Messaging Basics

  The TippyTalk first chooses the person they want to message:

Then, a simple message can be creating by first selecting a category (folder) like "I am hungry."  Then a more specific phrase is added from from the cards:  "May I have an apple?"

The recipient receives the message and can respond, including with media files.  In this example, mom responds "Yes"

Chris, the TippyTalker sees that a message is received (the app will also vocalize this), and taps the Mom icon to hear the message:

Messages in Verbal User Mode

• A TippyTalker community participant can chat with the TippyTalker in their app. They can send:
  • A text message, which will be spoken to the TippyTalker by the application;
  • An audio message;
  • Photo and video files.

From the messaging screen, just select the attachment button to take or choose a photo or video to send.  

Messages in TippyTalker Mode

• The TippyTalker can chat with community participants and choose the interlocutor from the main screen of the application.
• Text messages can be voiced multiple times using a red button. You can turn auto- reading of text messages on or off.
• The message history for the TippyTalker is not saved; messages disappear after closing. You can also configure auto-sending of messages.