[Electronics-talk] FW: [acb-l] FW: [leadership] Accessible Digital TV in UK

[Baracco, Andrew W]

This is interesting!

Andy


Goodmans Smart Talk® TV set top box

This TV set top box announces all on-screen information, including
programme guides and menus, using synthetic speech. Designed and
developed in conjunction with RNIB to provide full access to Freeview®
digital TV and radio services for blind and partially sighted people.

*                 fully talking Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

*                 access programmes with audio description (AD). With
Audio Description turned on, significant visual information such as
scenery, action, facial expression and body language is described
between dialogue. Please read our Audio Description pages
<http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/television/adtv/Page <http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/television/adtv/Page> 
s/audio_description_tv.aspx>
 or call 08456 01 01 81 for more information

*                 talking menus enable you to customise all settings

*                 easy-to-see menus and programme guides

*                 ergonomic remote control with raised and well spaced
buttons

*                 remote control button presses are spoken to confirm
your choice dedicated button to stop the speech once you have the
information you need

*                 easy to set up with your existing TV with the supplied
SCART cable.

*                 supplied with SCART cable, RF (aerial) cable, remote
control, two AA batteries and mains adaptor.

TV04 - Goodmans Smart Talk TV set top box

Price: £85.10 (Ex. VAT)  £99.99 (Inc. VAT)

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