Yeah, there was no contact details unfortunately. But it sounds a very, very
exciting device! Thanks Damon for forwarding that article.
Cheers,
I think a little more technical detail is required to establish that, shame there is no press contact or information about the company involved. Well spotted though there is nothing about this device on the web according to Google.
Regards.
Tristram Llewellyn Sight and Sound Technology Technical Support www.sightandsound.co.uk
----- Original Message ----- From: "Damon Rose" <damon.rose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:46 AM
Subject: [access-uk] access to the Sky EPG and more - Pan Opticus
But does it give access to Sky+ ? The following is taken from a longer article about access technology on the BBC website this morning: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4412283.stm
the Pan Opticus is a simple box that sits between a digital satellite receiver and a TV to read the on-screen menus.
Photo of the Pan Opticus device The Pan Opticus gives a voice to Sky's electronic programme guide
The device reads all of the on-screen text including banners and programme synopses available via the info button.
The Pan Opticus is operated by the existing Sky remote controller and the speech output can easily be switched on and off.
It also alerts people when a programme is accompanied by audio description,
subtitles or sign language.
Made by a company based in Suffolk, the Pan Opticus should be available later this year and will cost around £150.
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