[ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:26:35 +0100
Sorry, but this is way, way off topic. It is pure
advertising of technology which has been around for a
considerable time.
No more messages of this nature please!
George Bell
List Co-Moderator.
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[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joey
Stuckey
Sent: 16 April 2006 20:11
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] OT cell phones for the blind
Just found out about this and thought I would pass it along.
TALKS by Cingular Wireless
Ever wish you could have the screen reading capability on
your wireless phone that you have on your computer? Well now
you can with TALKS by Cingular Wireless-unique
speech-enabling software that essentially turns the new
Nokia 6620 handset into a talking mobile phone.
The software itself is stored on a Multi Media Card (MMC)
that is inserted in the phone similar to the insertion of a
SIM card. Once inserted, this software
runs in the background and translates screens, keystrokes,
menu selections, etc. into speech output that is audible via
the handset speaker or a connected
headset, thereby making most phone functions accessible for
customers with visual disabilities. This software can tell
you if email or text messages have
arrived, what calls you've missed and most other key screen
functions-all things that before now were only accessibility
"wish list" items.
So what exactly can TALKS and the Nokia 6620 facilitate?
Specifically, once activated on the Cingular Wireless
network, this TALKS/ Nokia 6620 combination
will allow our customers with visual disabilities to:
List of 7 items
* Hear incoming Caller ID which allows you to be selective
about the calls you answer
* Know the phone's signal and battery strength
* Write and read notes, text messages and email
* Compose and access multi-media messages (MMS)
* Add, edit and dial entries in a contact database
* Use the appointment calendar, alarm clock and other tools
* Edit the phone's profile and settings
list end
While the TALKS/Nokia 6620 combination may not be for
everyone, if you currently use a screen reader, consider
yourself somewhat technically savvy, and
are willing to undertake the usual new technology learning
curve, this product may be exactly what you need to harness
the full potential of your phone.
Check out more at:
http://www.cingular.com/about/talks_program
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