[blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader
Daniel K. Beitz
dbeitz at wiennergould.com
Mon Dec 6 15:09:15 UTC 2010
The Apple i-phone is the most popular phone in the US, I think. Apple made
it talk right out of the box by creating a screen reader built into the
operating system called Voiceover. I was a bit skeptical, because its a
touch screen phone. But it absolutely works great. Typing is slow, but it
is also slow on a little querty keyboard too. I'm not the most coordinated
person with my fingers, and I have no problems. If you go to apple.com,
select iphone, and click on accessibility, you'll be able to read about it.
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From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Shannon Geihsler
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader
Can you tell me a little more about what this is??
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From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 4:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Blackberry and screen reader
I don't know if any of you have tried the iphone, but its great. I paid
$300 for mine, and it has 32gb and talks fully out of the box. The screen
reader for blackberry costs almost $500 by itself. I use my iphone for
emails, I can text, read audio books on the ipod, and just about everything
you can think of. I have been very impressed with the thing.
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From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Blaine Deutscher
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 1:07 PM
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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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From: "Shannon Geihsler" <sbg at sbgaal.com>
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Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 10:43 AM
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
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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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