We are working to make sure the Tecla Shield is compatible with as many devices as possible.
Our long-term goal is to help ensure that the Tecla Shield becomes a universal interface for people with mobility impairments that not only enables access to personal electronic devices, but also to public terminals such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and ticketing kiosks.
A simple and open application programming interface (API) is available to device manufacturers and software developers wishing to implement support for the Tecla Shield. Details on this API are available on the Tecla developer’s portal.
Contact us to learn more about how to implement support for the Tecla Shield in your device or application.
Compatibility
The Tecla Shield is currently available in two versions: Serial Port Profile (SPP) and Human Interface Device (HID). These versions identify the bluetooth profiles used to interact with host devices.
Although the Tecla Shield currently provides access only to Android and iOS devices. Any device manufacturer may
implement full support for one or both versions of the Tecla Shield in order to ensure their products become accessible to people with mobility impairments.
The list below provides some examples of the devices that are currently compatible with the Tecla Shield.
Human Interface Device
- All major desktop operating systems (Windows, Mac and Linux)
- Blackberry smartphones and tablets
- Android smartphones and tablets (4.0 and later)
- iOS devices (iPhone & iPad)
- Gaming consoles (e.g., PS3, Wii)
Serial Port Profile
- All major desktop operating systems (Windows, Mac and Linux)
- Symbian smartphones and feature-phones
- Blackberry smartphones and tablets
- Android smartphones and tablets
