[access-uk] Re: free screen reader for Nokia phone
- From: Steven Fell <steven.p.fell@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2011 11:15:44 +0000
This sounds very interesting, does anyone know if this is only for
Symbian "Belle", or whether it is avaiable for other Symbian OS's?
I've an N96, i wonder if this could be upgraded to support this?
On 03/11/2011, George Bell <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well here's some possibly good news for a change.
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> Nokia has announced a screen reader this week at Nokia World 2011, in
> addition to a number of accessibility apps. These new products matter
> because they will make it easier for people with disabilities to use
> Nokia devices.
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> The software supplier for the Nokia Screen Reader is Code Factory
> <http://www.codefactory.es/en/> , based in Spain. The CEO Eduard
> Sánchez describes the situation:
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> For a blind person, the only way to use a mobile phone without
> accessibility software is to know it by heart. That is, you need to
> know that if you press the Menu key and scroll down four times, you
> will be at the Message folder. And, when you get there, it is
> necessary to press the right softkey to open Options. It's difficult
> to learn the different functions and memorize them. This makes the
> phone largely inaccessible. The Nokia Screen Reader provides a great
> alternative.
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> The Nokia Screen Reader is an application that converts screen content
> into speech. It's helpful not only for users with sight limitations,
> but anyone who is not able to dedicate their attention to the screen.
> For example, it allows you to listen to text messages when you
> exercise.
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> Besides calling and texting, the screen reader is helpful for browsing
> the internet, accessing call lists and contacts, and managing the
> calendar. It works on touch screen devices and those with a physical
> key pad. The reader features a simple command structure which is easy
> to remember, as well as a configurable control panel. It's available
> at launch in eight different languages: English, Spanish, French,
> German, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish and Italian.
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> The Nokia Screen Reader can be downloaded from the Nokia Store free of
> charge. It will be available before the end of the year for the C5 5
> MP, Nokia 700 and Nokia 701 with Symbian Belle. We're also exploring
> opportunities to bring screen reader technology to feature phones to
> reach as many customers as possible.
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> The launch of the Nokia Screen Reader coincides with another important
> development: the new Accessibility Channel
> <http://store.ovi.com/channel/1939> in the Nokia Store. This channel
> aggregates apps that can assist people with vision, hearing and
> speech, as well as cognition and dexterity problems.
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> So what kind of apps are available? Well, there is Vlingo, a voice
> recognition app that carries out commands on the device. Or T9 Nav,
> which finds information on your device when you type what you're
> looking for. Or, if you left your glasses at home, try Font Magnifier
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> allows you to zoom the text by 140%. There are now some 50 apps
> available for download from the Nokia Store for selected Nokia
> devices.
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> If you need assistance downloading the Nokia Screen Reader, please
> call Nokia Customer Care in your country, or send them a message on
> Twitter @NokiaHelps.
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> Sourec: Nokia
> <http://conversations.nokia.com/2011/10/27/nokia-rolls-out-new-screen-
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