[blindlaw] off topic

Sun Dec 5 18:51:42 UTC 2010

I have not heard from Angie Madney in a long time.  Angie, are you still out 
there?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Blaine Deutscher" <b.m.deutscher at sasktel.net>
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Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader


> I'd assume so as friends of mine have their calendar from Microsoft 
> Outlook
> uploaded to their BlackBerry and they can read e-mail and send e-mail and 
> if
> it's set up propperly it will send or it will send when you download the
> e-mail onto yourregular computer.
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> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader
>
>
> Do you know if Blackberry can be synchronized like the Nokia?
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> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Blaine Deutscher
> Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 10:46 PM
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> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader
>
> The program that works with the BlackBerry is called Oratio.
> www.humanware.com.
>
> from the Q.A off the website.
>
> What is Oratio for BlackBerry?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry smartphones is a screen reader software solution 
> from
> HumanWare (www.humanware.com), and powered by Code Factory
> (www.codefactory.es) technology. It enables blind customers to access and
> operate new BlackBerry smartphones.
>
>
>
> What does it do?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry smartphones is a screen reader software solution 
> from
> HumanWare that provides blind and visually impaired customers with an
> audible output of information displayed visually on the screen of 
> BlackBerry
>
> smartphones.
>
>
>
> Who sells and supports this product?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry is marketed, sold and supported by HumanWare, the
> leader in technology for the print disabled.  For more information about
> Oratio, including how to purchase a license today, please visit
> www.humanware.com/oratio.
>
>
>
> When will Oratio be available for purchase?
>
> Oratio will be available for sale in US English from HumanWare as of
> February 1st, 2010. For more information about buying Oratio for 
> BlackBerry
> smartphones, please visit www.humanware.com/oratio.
>
>
>
> Where can I Purchase Oratio?
>
> Oratio is available for purchase directly from HumanWare at
> www.humanware.com/oratio
>
>
>
> How much does Oratio cost?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry retails for $449 US for a single user license. 
> Volume
> discount opportunity will be available for 50 licenses or more. For more
> information about buying Oratio for BlackBerry smartphones, please visit
> www.humanware.com/oratio.
>
>
>
> Is it the same as Mobile Speak?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry is designed specifically to support BlackBerry
> smartphones. While Oratio is developed in partnership with CodeFactory, 
> the
> maker of the award-winning Mobile Speak screen reader, these are different
> applications for different smartphone environments.
>
>
>
> Is it compatible with Windows Mobile or Symbian based phones?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry is a screen reader solution designed to enable blind
> and visually impaired customers to access and operate BlackBerry
> smartphones. As such, Oratio does not support any other device or platform
> other than BlackBerry.
>
> Mobile Speak from Code Factory is an award-winning screen reader software
> solution that does support Windows Mobile and Symbian based phones. For 
> more
>
> information about Code Factory Mobile Speak, please visit
> www.codefactory.es.
>
> Is it like TALKS?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry differs from other screen readers as it is the first
> screen reader software application designed specifically to support
> BlackBerry smartphones, and provide blind and visually impaired customers
> with access to the popular line of BlackBerry smartphone.
>
>
>
> What TTS does it use?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry implements a familiar and high quality TTS engine 
> like
>
> that found on the HumanWare VictorReader Stream.
>
>
>
> What languages are supported?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry will first be release in North America English with
> upcoming support for multiple languages, including UK English, French,
> Italian, German and Spanish languages soon thereafter.
>
>
>
> Each language includes a voice similar to those found on the HumanWare
> VictorReader Stream products.
>
>
>
> Does it support speech recognition?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry is screen reader application that leverages
> text-to-speech output for blind users. As is the case with all other 
> screen
> readers on mobile phones, Oratio for BlackBerry smartphones does not 
> provide
>
> speech to text functionality.
>
>
>
>
>
> Which BlackBerry smartphone models are supported?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry will initially support use on the BlackBerry Curve
> 8520 smartphone running BlackBerry device software version 4.6.1.297, in 
> US
> English. At this time, the wireless carrier selling this device with this
> software version is AT&T. For more information about the BlackBerry Curve
> 8520 smartphone from AT&T Wireless, visit
> http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/blackberry-curve-8520/index.jsp?s
> kuId=sku7757100023.
> Other BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone models with previous device 
> software
> versions will not be supported by Oratio.
>
>
>
> HumanWare's strategy is to provide support for new BlackBerry smartphones
> with QWERTY keyboards, which will provide customers with multiple device 
> and
>
> carrier options. As new BlackBerry devices are supported they will be
> announced on the Oratio web page under supported devices section. You can
> view all supported devices at anytime at www.humanware.com/oratio.
>
>
>
> Does it support the BlackBerry Storm smartphone?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry will support new BlackBerry smartphones with full
> QWERTY keyboards.  Other form factors of BlackBerry smartphones, including
> the mini QWERTY keyboard found on the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone and the
> touch screen interface found on the BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone, are not
> supported.
>
>
>
> Can I load it on my existing BlackBerry smartphone model?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry will support new BlackBerry smartphones with full
> QWERTY keyboards. Due to the requirement for TTS support, BlackBerry
> smartphones already available for sale in market are not supported at this
> time.
>
>
>
> Does it come preloaded on the BlackBerry smartphone?
>
> Oratio is sold and supported by HumanWare as a third party software
> application for BlackBerry smartphones. For more information about the
> availability of Oratio, visit www.humanware.com/oratio.
>
>
>
> Does Oratio support all applications on BlackBerry?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry enables blind and visually impaired customers to
> access and operate BlackBerry smartphones and their core applications. 
> While
>
> Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry portfolio of 
> products,
>
> HumanWare and Code Factory have collaborated to ensure that Oratio for
> BlackBerry smartphones is a feature rich product, some applications from
> third party software vendors may or may not be accessible by persons with
> disabilities at this time.
>
> To facilitate the development of accessible third party applications, RIM
> has developed the BlackBerry Accessibility Application Programming 
> Interface
>
> (API), and the BlackBerry Accessibility Development Guide.
>
> HumanWare and RIM will continue to work with third party application
> developers to create applications that implement Universal Design
> principles, and that are accessible by persons with disabilities.
>
>
>
> Does it support the web browser application?
>
> At time of launch, Oratio for BlackBerry will only offer partial support 
> to
> the web browser application given selected web content offers mobile 
> devices
>
> support and is accessible. HumanWare, Code Factory and RIM will focus on 
> the
>
> development of this application for the first upgrade and provide it free 
> of
>
> charge to Oratio for Blackberry users.
>
>
>
> Will updates be free?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry updates will be offered in 2 distinct formats:
>
>
>
> Minor updates: minor improvements and corrections on an already existing
> version of Oratio will be provided free of charge. These updates will be
> available from the HumanWare website for free download. You will not need 
> to
>
> re-register these updated versions and it will not affect your license
> registration.
>
>
>
> Major Updates: new application functionality will be provided through new
> software versions at a given cost. These major updates will be available
> from the HumanWare website for download and installation and will require 
> a
> new product registration.
>
>
>
> Will I be able to transfer the software to an updated BlackBerry?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry smartphones is a dedicated software license that can
> only be activated for and through a specific BlackBerry device product
> number. Upgrading to a new supported device will require the purchase of a
> new license.
>
>
>
> Can I get a demo/trial copy?
>
> Oratio for BlackBerry was designed with the feedback of the blind 
> community,
>
> and benefits from Code Factory's experience and expertise in building 
> mobile
>
> screen reader applications for blind users. This means that the 
> application
> is well positioned to meet the needs of our customer's right out of the 
> box.
>
>
>
> No trial or demo copy is available at this time.
>
>
>
> Where can I get more information?
>
> For more information about Oratio for BlackBerry smartphones, please visit
> www.humanware.com/oratio.
>
>
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