has anyone been using these in india? On 1/21/14, Vedprakash <[email protected]> wrote: > The only thing is that these sets should run in Indian scenario. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Yogesh Chhabra" <[email protected]> > To: "accessindia" <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 6:19 PM > Subject: [AI] televisions available with talking menu guide > > >> There are quite a few television devices in the market today that have >> been >> developed to offer greater access to digital TV for blind and partially >> sighted people. >> >> Lets have a look at some of them: >> Panasonic television with Voice Guidance >> With advice from RNIB experts, Panasonic have launched the world's first >> range of digital talking televisions. >> >> The talking features (known as Voice Guidance) in the majority of >> Panasonic's Viera 2012 televisions mean that no matter what your level of >> sight is, you can independently find your favourite programmes from the >> on-screen TV guide, discover something new from an interesting programme >> description, skip up and down channels without feeling lost, turn audio >> description on and off and set reminders so you do not miss a moment - >> All >> this as standard within your TV at no extra cost and without the need for >> any extra equipment. >> >> The built-in Voice Guidance works by announcing on-screen information and >> the most important menus. As you become more familiar with your TV you >> can >> change the level of Voice Guidance from beginner to expert if you want >> fewer instructions. >> >> You will find these televisions in most high street electrical stores as >> well as online with larger retailers including John Lewis, Curry's and >> Amazon. >> >> Read more about Talking televisions from >> Panasonic<https://mail.google.com/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/talking_television_panasonic.aspx>on >> our dedicated web page. You can download our factsheet packed with >> useful information that can help you decide whether or not one of >> Panasonic's talking televisions might be for you, where you can get one >> and >> how to turn on Voice Guidance. You will also find a demonstration video >> so >> you can see and hear the TV in action. >> >> Talking Freeview+ HD Recorder (TVonics DTR-HD500) >> >> TVonics, a British manufacturer of Freeview set-top-boxes, and Ivona, a >> text-to-speech service, have been working in collaboration with RNIB to >> launch a TVonics Freeview+ HD Digital TV recorder that talks, making this >> easier to use for people with sight loss. >> >> The new product uses Ivona's text-to-speech technology which is one of >> the >> most realistic text-to-speech services available. >> >> The talking TVonics DTR-HD500 >> box<http://rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/tvonics_talking_settopbox.aspx>is >> available as follows: >> >> - >> >> From RNIB >> shop<https://mail.google.com/shop/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=TV0601>. >> If you order from RNIB it also comes with accessible instructions. >> - >> >> As a downloadable software update for people who already own the box. >> The software can be downloaded from the RNIB >> website<https://mail.google.com/shop/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=tv0601> >> - >> >> It will also be available later in the year from retailers such as John >> Lewis. If you buy from anywhere other than RNIB, the instructions on >> the >> speech element do not come with the box, and so users would still need >> to >> contact RNIB to get these. >> >> >> For more information or to order the device simply call us on 0303 123 >> 9999. >> >> Sky Talker >> >> As the name suggests, Sky Talker is exclusively for people currently >> using >> Sky service. Sky Talker >> <http://accessibility.sky.com/news/sky-talker>speaks some of the text >> which appears as part of the electonic programme >> guide (EPG) including: >> >> - the search and scan banner >> - programme information >> - Sky + functionality, such as play, pause and rewind. >> >> Sky Talker does not work with Sky + HD boxes at present however upgrades >> have been planned for future. >> >> For more information or to order the device contact >> Sky<http://accessibility.sky.com/news/sky-talker> >> by calling them on 0844 241 0333. >> >> A review of the Sky >> Talker<https://mail.google.com/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/productreviews/Pages/sky_talker_review.aspx>is >> now available on our website. Our reviewer say that "It allows me to >> mooch around and find something I want to watch. That's a simple pleasure >> >> I >> haven't been able to experience since I lost my sight more than a decade >> ago. It feels good." >> Apple TV >> >> There was a big cheer from all the Apple fans out there when Apple TV was >> launched. And it wasn't just jubiliation. It was pride that their trusted >> brand had not let them down. >> >> Apple TV was launched with a feature called 'Voiceover'. Now this feature >> 'VoiceOver' is not exclusive to Apple TV but is available across a number >> of Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad etc. >> >> As the name suggested, VoiceOver >> <http://www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover/>is a screen reading >> technology and helps people with sight loss to find out what's happening >> on >> the screen without having to ask a sighted friend for assistance. >> >> However, on closer look, it was revealed that VoiceOver was the only >> accessibility feature available on the Apple TV, and this differed to the >> other Apple devices. >> >> It did not feature a touch screen device and there is no Zoom >> functionality. >> >> You can select the speech rate you want from 4 choices - slow, normal, >> fast >> and very fast. >> >> A review of the Apple >> TV<https://mail.google.com/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/productreviews/Pages/apple_tv_review.aspx>is >> available on our website for those of you who may want to read about >> other people's experience of using this technology before buying it. Our >> reviewer say that, "Up until the point that you are able to turn on >> VoiceOver, I would expect that most visually impaired people will need a >> sighted person to assist them." >> Apple Inc have promised an upgrade this year which will feature 'Siri' >> enabling you to talk to your TV! Now that sounds like something right out >> of Star Trek! >> >> Warm regards, >> >> Yogesh Chhabra >> Time to meet up again! >> Register for AccessIndia Convention 2014: >> http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm >> >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of >> >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> 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. 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