Hey David,
I don’t get it. what is this thing?
How is it different than a braille display?
Thanks,
John
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From: David Goldfield
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 11:58 PM
To: Philadelphia Computer Users Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Canute 360 Multiline Braille EReader
We've been hearing about the development of this product for quite some
time. It sounds like it's just about ready to ship, being distributed by
AT Guys. This is a Braille ereader consisting of nine lines, with a
total of 360 Braille cells. Here is the relevant information from the AT
Guys Web site, followed by a direct link to the page.
Canute 360 Braille Multiline E-reader
Canute 360 Braille Multiline E-reader larger image
Model: Canute
Shipping Weight: 10pounds
Manufactured by: Bristol Braille Technology CIC
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$2,495.00
Electronic Braille: reimagined.
We are now taking preorders for the Canute and plan to ship around the
end of 2019. Payment plans are available through PayPal Bill me Later.
Please write us for more details.
Bristol Braille Technology has released Canute 360, the world's first
multi-line digital Braille e-reader. Developed with, by, and for the
blind community, Canute 360 makes reading digital Braille books
affordable, practical and enjoyable.
Canute 360 is a standalone desktop multi-line Braille e-reader.
Compatible with all six-dot Braille codes; ideal for books, math, music,
tables or charts. In fact, a Braille library can now be stored on a
single USB stick or SD card in BRF or PEF format and read from Canute 360.
Using Canute 360
Canute 360 can open and display *.BRF and *.PEF files. As Canute 360
does not feature onboard Braille translation, it is compatible out of
the box with all six dot Braille codes.
Braille files compatible with Canute 360 can either be downloaded from
online accessible library services, or translated from print source
documents using software. For best results, format your files with a
line length of forty characters per line and a page length of nine lines
per page. Many Braille translation tools already include a Canute 360
pre-set to ensure content is correctly formatted for Canute 360.
To load files onto Canute 360, copy your files onto a standard SD card
or USB memory stick. When you insert the SD card or USB into Canute 360,
your files will appear in the library menu.
Canute 360 features an intuitive bookmarking system. You can add, remove
and navigate to bookmarks from the main menu.
Features:
Reads BRF (Braille Ready Files) and PEF (Portable Embosser File)
360 cells: nine lines of forty characters of Braille
Supports all six-dot Braille codes (including music, maths and all
languages) and tactile graphics
3 page navigation buttons
9 line select keys
Contextual help button
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can Canute 360 open .DOC/.PDF/.EPUB/.TXT/.HTM files?
A: Canute 360 can only open .BRF and .PEF Braille files. Print source
files can be converted to a format compatible with Canute 360 using
software. Both free and paid for Braille translation packages are available.
Q: Is Canute 360 compatible with screen-reader software Braille output?
A: Canute 360 is not currently compatible with screen-reader software
Braille output. This is a feature that we are actively looking into
adding in future, however we are not currently able to give a timetable
for development of these features.
Specifications
Dimensions: 37cm x 19cm x 4cm (14.5" x 7.5" x 1.5"), 2.8KG (6lb)
Connectivity: 2x USB A; 1x USB A; HDMI out; SD Card slot; 3.55mm audio out
https://www.atguys.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34&products_id=312&zenid=1bbe1e3fe00a65538ad6e3264acd991f
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David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
WWW.DavidGoldfield.org
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