The teletypewriter (TTY) is a device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or has speech problems to use the phone to communicate. Communicating when using the TTY, it allows you to type text messages but, requires both sides of the conversation to communicate. Both landlines and cell phones can be used with the TTY but, modern cell phones must have a special TTY mode to be compatible. The TTY is basically a text version of a phone call but, is designed for synchronous conversations. The TTY resembles a laptop with a keyboard. The person who is using the TTY types their message, and the message is converted into electrical signals that travel over the phone line. When the message reaches the other person, the electrical signals are converted back into letters. A flashing light on the unit alerts the person receiving the message that a message has arrived. Some TTY also have answering machines. TTY was used for many years by news organizations and businesses. Prices range from $100-$2,000.
The TTY was invented by in 1964 Robert H. Weitbrecht, James C. Marsters and Andrew Saks in 1964. The three used and old, bulky clacking teletype and converted it into what is now known as the TTY. The TTY can relay a typewritten …show more content…
There are TTY laws in almost every state that requires telephone companies to provide every deaf person with a TTY. The TTY represents the first time in history that the deaf people in the deaf community lives were changed with major technology help. The device excited deaf communities in many countries. On the more negative side, businessmen were having a huge influence on the telephone industry at that time and discouraged further use of the invention. Soon people wondered why there was no angry reaction from the deaf people to the upsetting news. One reason is that there was no organized public support movement as we enjoy
The TTY was invented by in 1964 Robert H. Weitbrecht, James C. Marsters and Andrew Saks in 1964. The three used and old, bulky clacking teletype and converted it into what is now known as the TTY. The TTY can relay a typewritten …show more content…
There are TTY laws in almost every state that requires telephone companies to provide every deaf person with a TTY. The TTY represents the first time in history that the deaf people in the deaf community lives were changed with major technology help. The device excited deaf communities in many countries. On the more negative side, businessmen were having a huge influence on the telephone industry at that time and discouraged further use of the invention. Soon people wondered why there was no angry reaction from the deaf people to the upsetting news. One reason is that there was no organized public support movement as we enjoy