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”.