thanks for this Brian, I think I'll stick with version 1.3 for the time
being. I'm certainly with you about wanting to know how far through the
book I am in hours and minutes, I can't understand why so many of the
software daisy players don't provide this feature. I think they just get
carried away with the fancy stuff and forget about the simple things.
James
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Hartgen" <brian@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 8:08 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: jaws scripts for easy reader version 2
Hi James
Here is the press release as taken from the dolphin audio publishing site.
If you would like to know anything else, please let me know.
Dolphin launches EaseReader version 2.02
Worcester, England 14th February 2005- Dolphin Audio Publishing, a division
of Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, today announced the availability of their
next
generation digital audio software. Following continued development and
customer feedback, version 2.02 of EaseReader now comes with many new
features and
improvements to support the playback of the latest Digital Talking Books
(DTBs).
Dolphin Audio Publishing is known for its world leading software solutions
that allow for the creation and playback of accessible, interactive digital
materials.
Dolphin's EaseReader player is widely regarded as the most advanced DTB
player in the world, and it's now even better!
Electronic text is today being used significantly to enhance the delivery
and access to information, however, digital audio is used to a lesser
extent.
EasePublisher and EaseReader from Dolphin Audio Publishing, allows users to
combine text, images and digital audio content in the form of an interactive
Digital Talking Book. By combining and synchronizing audio and visual
information, totally accessible information is available at everyone's
fingertips,
instantly. DTBs are proven to be beneficial for people who are blind or have
vision impairments, as well as those with print impairments, however, recent
trials using DTBs within education, also demonstrated benefits for improving
literacy, language learning and offering an enhanced learning experience
across
the whole class. They are regarded as one of the key learning tools of the
future and have been extensively featured in publications such as The Times
Education Supplement and The Sunday Times.
EaseReader version 2.02 now provides increased support for all types of
DAISY books, including text only DAISY books, which can be played back using
a speech
synthesizer in EaseReader. There is now increased support for NISO standard
books, providing a truly international product supporting all current
standards
for DTBs.
Customers wanted the ability to playback a multi-volume book, this is now
available for all DAISY and NISO types 1 and 2 books. Additional audio
feedback
was asked for, when navigating and searching a book, this is now provided.
Users wanted the ability to playback books that only contained text, by
using
speech synthesizers EaseReader version 2.02 now offers this facility. Users
wanted more information to be available when adding a bookmark and reviewing
all bookmarks as a list, this has been included.
Sarah Home, Operations and Development Manager, from the National Library
for the Blind (NLB),"NLB have been running trials with nearly 400 different
users,
evaluating both EaseReader and EasePublisher from Dolphin. We have used
EasePublisher to create 20 different DTB titles for our subscribers, who
have then
used the latest EaseReader to play these books. After very little training
we were able to use EasePublisher with confidence, to create full text and
audio
books and users have found reading far more enjoyable using EaseReader. They
are now able to search and navigate through the book, as well as include
their
own bookmarks and personal notes. We wouldn't consider using anything else
now."
With many other new features and functions, EaseReader version 2.02 provides
some of the most advanced playback solutions for DAISY and NISO content.
Whether
you have vision impairment, print impairment, learning difficulties or want
to use the latest technology to learn a second language, EaseReader 2.02
will
increase your chances of successes. Tried and trusted around the world,
EaseReader allows all organizations to offer a policy of total inclusion and
compliance
to all disability legislation. Dolphin makes it easy and provides peace of
mind.
Steve Palmer, Dolphin's CEO said "These latest improvements to EaseReader
will enhance the whole reading experience of DTBs. We have built upon the
benefits
of version 1.03 and extended the levels of support for the DAISY and NISO
standards, making EaseReader a truly international product. With
accessibility
in mind, we have also decided to hold the price of EaseReader version 2.02
at £30 (?45 or $45), so that users can benefit from the additional features
and functions at no extra cost. The new features and functionality now
included in EaseReader make it easier for schools, colleges and
organizations to
continue to benefit from a policy of total inclusion."
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