Hi friends this Is tirupati here with New information today . [orbit-reader] Announcing the Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40
Hello, We’re very excited to announce two groundbreaking additions to our family of braille products: the Orbit Reader Q40 and Orbit Reader Q20 at the 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference! These devices couple the features you have come to expect from our multi-function refreshable braille displays with QWERTY keyboards for input. The Orbit Reader Q40 offers Orbit's signage-quality TrueBraille™ technology with 40 eight-dot refreshable braille cells. Both the Q40 and its counterpart, the Orbit Reader Q20 – featuring 20 braille cells – are designed for seamless standalone or connected use with computers and mobile devices. They enable users to read books, take notes, and manage daily tasks with built-in applications like a clock, calendar, and calculator. The full-sized, high-quality, laptop-style QWERTY keyboard with sculpted keys can be independently connected via Bluetooth or USB to a computer or mobile device and allows users the convenience of touch-typing while using braille for reading. They are equipped with a USB C port for charging and connecting to computers and a USB A port for connecting flash drives containing files. They also have a full-size SD card slot and files can be copied between the flash drive and SD card. They can connect with up to 6 computers and mobile devices over Bluetooth and USB and are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and Talkback. Both products work with Orbit Research’s trailblazing Orbit Teacher and Orbit Chat systems for inclusive education and communication. Weighing around 2 pounds and measuring 11.7 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches, the lightweight and compact devices are designed for robustness, and are dust and fluid-resistant, ensuring durability in everyday use. The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 will begin shipping in June 2024. The Orbit Reader Q20 is priced at $995 and the Orbit Reader Q40 at $1895. The full text of the press release is available at https://www.orbitresearch.com/news/. Plain text versions of the press release and product brochure are included below for convenience. Please visit https://www.orbitresearch.com/orbit-reader-qwerty/ for more information. Plain text versions of Press Release. The all-in-one braille devices with integrated full-sized QWERTY keyboards set a new standard in convenience and affordability. Anaheim, California – March 19, 2024 – In a significant expansion of its industry-leading portfolio, Orbit Research today announced two groundbreaking additions to its line of braille products: the Orbit Reader Q40 and Orbit Reader Q20. These innovative devices couple multi-function refreshable braille displays with QWERTY keyboards for input and are designed to enhance accessibility, convenience and independence for individuals who are blind. The Orbit Reader Q40, following the trailblazing path of its predecessors, offers Orbit’s unparalleled signage-quality TrueBraille™ technology with 40 eight-dot refreshable braille cells. Both the Q40 and its counterpart, the Orbit Reader Q20 – featuring 20 braille cells – are designed for seamless standalone or connected use with computers and mobile devices. They enable users to read books, take notes, and manage daily tasks with built-in applications like a clock, calendar, and calculator. The full-sized, high-quality, laptop-style QWERTY keyboard can be independently connected via Bluetooth or USB to a computer or mobile device and allows users the convenience of touch-typing while using braille for reading. “We are thrilled to introduce the Q40 and Q20, the newest members of our Orbit Reader family. Continuing in the tradition of the Orbit Reader 20, which brought groundbreaking quality, features and affordability to the braille display market, the Orbit Reader Q40 and Q20 now add the convenience of a QWERTY keyboard to the enhanced features and capabilities of the Orbit Reader 40,” said Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research. “We believe that everyone deserves technology that adapts to their life, not the other way around. Our goal is to empower individuals to succeed in every aspect of their lives, which is why we’ve engineered the Orbit Reader Q40 and Q20 to be the most reliable and user-centric braille displays on the market. These devices are not just tools, but gateways to independence, education, and connection for our users.” Common use cases for the Orbit Reader Q40 and Q20 span a wide range, catering to students and professionals alike. For students, these devices are instrumental for accessing textbooks, taking notes in class, and managing academic schedules. In a professional setting, they enable efficient email correspondence, report writing, and participation in meetings with real-time notes and references. Designed for robustness, they are lightweight, compact, and dust and fluid-resistant, ensuring durability in everyday use. The devices come with a USB C port for charging and connecting to computers and a USB A port for connecting flash drives containing files. They also have a full-size SD card slot and files can be copied between the flash drive and SD card. They can connect with up to 6 computers and mobile devices over Bluetooth and USB and are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and Talkback. Both products work with Orbit Research’s unique Orbit Teacher and Orbit Chat systems for inclusive education and communication. The Orbit Reader Q20 and Q40 will begin shipping in June 2024. Visit https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-reader-qwerty/ for more information and to pre-order. Orbit Research stands as a beacon of innovation in the development and manufacture of assistive technology. With a passion for empowering the blind and visually impaired community, Orbit Research has consistently delivered products that define the state-of-the-art in convenience, functionality and affordability, from the revolutionary Orbit Reader series of braille displays, the Orion family of accessible scientific and graphing calculators, the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier, the Orbit Slate family of multi-line refreshable braille displays, and the Orbit Magna family of digital magnifiers to the Graphiti family of tactile graphic displays. For more information, visit www.orbitresearch.com. Contact details: Carla Morris Orbit Research LLC Tel: 1-888-606-7248 Email: [email protected] www.orbitresearch.com Product Brochure - Orbit Reader Q40 – All-in-One Braille Display with QWERTY Keyboard Feature list The convenience of QWERTY and Braille in one device Unique signage-quality TrueBraille™ cells 40 eight-dot refreshable braille cells Full-size, high-quality QWERTY keyboard with sculpted keys Cursor Routing buttons Configurable Thumb Keys for easy navigation Use stand-alone or connected to a computer or mobile device Book-reader mode – read your favorite books and files from SD Card or USB Flash Drive Note-taker mode - take notes and edit files Braille display mode connects to 6 computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth Works with all popular screen readers on Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome OS and Linux Read and send messages and emails Browse the internet and social media Control your smartphone or computer Onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages Onboard Apps Clock and alarm Calendar Calculator Audio and Haptic output Panning control rocker keys at each end of display USB A Host port for connecting Flash drives and other peripherals USB C port for charging and connectivity Fast-charging long-life battery Compact, lightweight and portable 2.5 lbs., 11.7 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches 1150 grams, 29.6 x 19.0 x 3.3 cm Solid, durable construction, resistant to fluids and dust Description section: The Orbit Reader Q40 is a groundbreaking addition to Orbit Research's line of braille products. It is an all-in-one braille device that couples a multi-function refreshable braille display with a QWERTY keyboard for input. The device is designed to enhance accessibility, convenience, and independence for individuals who are blind. The Orbit Reader Q40 offers Orbit's unparalleled signage-quality TrueBraille™ technology with 40 eight-dot refreshable braille cells. It is designed for seamless standalone or connected use with computers and mobile devices. The device enables users to read books, take notes, and manage daily tasks with built-in applications for productivity such as a clock, calendar, calculator and braille translator. The full-sized, high-quality, laptop-style QWERTY keyboard can be independently connected via Bluetooth or USB to a computer or mobile device and allows users the convenience of touch-typing while using braille for reading. When used as a standalone reader, the Orbit Reader Q40 enables the user to read any file from the SD card or a USB Flash drive. These could be BRF and BRL formatted books, text files or files in any format. The reader has features for easy navigation, inserting and editing bookmarks, browsing through folders, scrolling horizontally and vertically, etc. As a braille display, the Orbit Reader Q40 connects to PCs and Macs, iOS devices and Android devices. It provides Bluetooth and USB connectivity and can connect simultaneously to six devices. Using the screen reading capability on the computing device, such as Voiceover, Talkback or popular PC screen readers the user can control the functions of their computer or smartphone, use their favorite apps, read and send text messages and email and browse the internet. As a note-taker, the Orbit Reader Q40 offers all essential file creation and editing functions. A user can create new files, save them on SD card and edit existing files. The device also includes file management features, allowing the user to rename, delete, copy, and create folders and files. The device is inherently language independent and prompts and menus can be easily localized for different geographies. While it offers a host of features, the Orbit Reader Q40 is extremely easy to use and allows seamless and instantaneous switching between reader, note-taker and braille display modes, as well as selection between connected devices such as a computer or phone. The Orbit Reader Q40 is very compact, measuring a little over an inch in height and about 11 inches by 7 inches and weighing two and half pounds. Its full-sized QWERTY keyboard has finely sculpted keys and offers the high-quality tactile feedback expected from a premium product. Cursor routing buttons allow the cursor to be moved to any location on the display instantly. The Orbit Reader Q40 features a full-sized SD-card slot and a USB host port for loading books and files for reading and editing. When connected to a computer or smartphone, the Orbit Reader Q40 leverages the extensive screen-reader ecosystem developed for the Orbit Reader family of braille displays to provide instant access to Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Fire OS and Linux systems. Its integration with all popular platforms means that users have countless ways of interacting with their favorite apps and software. Common use cases for the Orbit Reader Q40 span a wide range, catering to students and professionals alike. For students, these devices are instrumental for accessing textbooks, taking notes in class, and managing academic schedules. In a professional setting, they enable efficient email correspondence, report writing, and participation in meetings with real-time notes and references. The Orbit Reader Q40 is designed for robustness, being lightweight, compact, and dust and fluid-resistant, ensuring durability in everyday use. The device comes with a USB C port for charging and connecting to computers or smartphones. The Orbit Reader Q40 also works with Orbit Research’s unique Orbit Teacher and Orbit Chat systems for inclusive education and communication. Product Brochure - Orbit Reader Q20 – All-in-One Braille Display with QWERTY Keyboard Feature list The convenience of QWERTY and Braille in one device Unique signage-quality TrueBraille™ cells 20 eight-dot refreshable braille cells Full-size, high-quality QWERTY keyboard with sculpted keys Cursor Routing buttons Configurable Thumb Keys for easy navigation Use stand-alone or connected to a computer or mobile device Book-reader mode – read your favorite books and files from SD Card or USB Flash Drive Note-taker mode - take notes and edit files Braille display mode connects to 6 computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth Works with all popular screen readers on Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome OS and Linux Read and send messages and emails Browse the internet and social media Control your smartphone or computer Onboard forward and backward translation with support for 40+ languages Onboard Apps Clock and alarm Calendar Calculator Audio and Haptic output Panning control rocker keys at each end of display USB A Host port for connecting Flash drives and other peripherals USB C port for charging and connectivity Fast-charging long-life battery Compact, lightweight and portable 1.9 lbs., 11.7 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches 870 grams, 29.6 x 19.0 x 3.3 cm Solid, durable construction, resistant to fluids and dust Description section: The Orbit Reader Q20 is a groundbreaking addition to Orbit Research's line of braille products. It is an all-in-one braille device that couples a multi-function refreshable braille display with a QWERTY keyboard for input. The device is designed to enhance accessibility, convenience, and independence for individuals who are blind. The Orbit Reader Q20 offers Orbit's unparalleled signage-quality TrueBraille™ technology with 20 eight-dot refreshable braille cells. It is designed for seamless standalone or connected use with computers and mobile devices. The device enables users to read books, take notes, and manage daily tasks with built-in applications for productivity such as a clock, calendar, calculator and braille translator. The full-sized, high-quality, laptop-style QWERTY keyboard can be independently connected via Bluetooth or USB to a computer or mobile device and allows users the convenience of touch-typing while using braille for reading. When used as a standalone reader, the Orbit Reader Q20 enables the user to read any file from the SD card or a USB Flash drive. These could be BRF and BRL formatted books, text files or files in any format. The reader has features for easy navigation, inserting and editing bookmarks, browsing through folders, scrolling horizontally and vertically, etc. As a braille display, the Orbit Reader Q20 connects to PCs and Macs, iOS devices and Android devices. It provides Bluetooth and USB connectivity and can connect simultaneously to six devices. Using the screen reading capability on the computing device, such as Voiceover, Talkback or popular PC screen readers the user can control the functions of their computer or smartphone, use their favorite apps, read and send text messages and email and browse the internet. As a note-taker, the Orbit Reader Q20 offers all essential file creation and editing functions. A user can create new files, save them on SD card and edit existing files. The device also includes file management features, allowing the user to rename, delete, copy, and create folders and files. The device is inherently language independent and prompts and menus can be easily localized for different geographies. While it offers a host of features, the Orbit Reader Q20 is extremely easy to use and allows seamless and instantaneous switching between reader, note-taker and braille display modes, as well as selection between connected devices such as a computer or phone. The Orbit Reader Q20 is very compact, measuring a little over an inch in height and about 11 inches by 7 inches and weighing less than two pounds. Its full-sized QWERTY keyboard has finely sculpted keys and offers the high-quality tactile feedback expected from a premium product. Cursor routing buttons allow the cursor to be moved to any location on the display instantly. The Orbit Reader Q20 features a full-sized SD-card slot and a USB host port for loading books and files for reading and editing. When connected to a computer or smartphone, the Orbit Reader Q20 leverages the extensive screen-reader ecosystem developed for the Orbit Reader family of braille displays to provide instant access to Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Fire OS and Linux systems. Its integration with all popular platforms means that users have countless ways of interacting with their favorite apps and software. Common use cases for the Orbit Reader Q20 span a wide range, catering to students and professionals alike. For students, these devices are instrumental for accessing textbooks, taking notes in class, and managing academic schedules. In a professional setting, they enable efficient email correspondence, report writing, and participation in meetings with real-time notes and references. The Orbit Reader Q20 is designed for robustness, being lightweight, compact, and dust and fluid-resistant, ensuring durability in everyday use. The device comes with a USB C port for charging and connecting to computers or smartphones. The Orbit Reader Q20 also works with Orbit Research’s unique Orbit Teacher and Orbit Chat systems for inclusive education and communication. Best Regards, Tirupati gaikwad +91 9975732046 -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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