[Electronics-talk] Talking DVD Player

[Steve Jacobson]

There may be some confusion here.  I believe what you saw was a $99 package, but it is simply software that runs on your PC.  The 
description says it gives you access to common DVD functions.  Because the word "common" is used and not "all", and the menus on 
DVD's themselves often require OCR to read, it seems very unlikely that this software would be able to do that.  However, there is 
a 30-day demo, so you could try it out and see if it works or check with IRTI.  Some are able to read DVD menus with JFW 13, so if 
you are a JFW user you might check that out.

Here is the description I found on the web page for reference:

 eClipseMedia-Server Accessible Home Theater
This software kit is everything you need to convert a PC into an accessible Home
Theater Entertainment Center.
Software Features Include:
Worlds best accessible DVD Player provides Blind PC operators talking access and
control to common DVD Player functions.
Internet Radio with over 200 pre-programmed stations and the ability program your
own radio station list.
CD Music Player with talking audio ID text. File Formats include: MP3, WMA, WAV and
Music CD's
Download a free 30 Day Trial
Quick Orientation and Hot-Key List
System Requirements:
Operating Systems include Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
DVDRW Optical Drive
Sound Blaster Compatible sound Card
Computer VGA or Video Output
HighSpeed Internet connection such as DSL to Access Internet Radio Stations

On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:33:48 -0700, Drew Hunthausen wrote:

>When I looked at this page it said it was computer software that makes wht
>computer a talking DVD/radio. The price is $99.00 not $2,000

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>This is a multifunction device that contains a standalone OCR system, a
>standard definition DVD player, and an Internet Radio.  It costs over $2000.
>Overkill if all you want is a talking DVD player.

>Andy


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>I did a random Google search and found this webpage.

>I don't know anything about this except for what is mentioned on the page
>itself.  Does anyone know more about it?  Can it read DVD menu's?
>is it a good product?  Any info sure would be appreciated.

> 

>http://store.irti.net/eclipsemedia-server-pc-software/

> 

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