[blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader

David Andrews dandrews at visi.com
Sun Dec 5 23:42:02 UTC 2010


At least as originally conceived, the Blackberry was primarily a 
device for reading your e-mail, answering it etc.  So, as soon as you 
get e-mail, it is pushed to the Blackberry, ready for you to read and 
respond.

Dave

At 10:43 AM 12/5/2010, you wrote:
>Do you know if Blackberry can be synchronized like the Nokia?
>
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>-----Original Message-----
>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
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>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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