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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Brad Davis
800-444-4443 or 727-803-8000
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(St. Petersburg, Florida - October 24, 2011) - Freedom Scientific today
announced the release of JAWS® for Windows version 13, including Convenient
OCR, a feature that performs Optical Character Recognition on text that is
displayed as an image, thereby enabling blind computer users to read items that
were previously inaccessible. Examples of such screens include a PDF file, the
setup screen of an application, or the menu of selections on a DVD. JAWS now
provides an opportunity to read and interact with these screens, including
locating and clicking on text which may be required to activate a control.
JAWS 13 also includes Results Viewer, a new HTML interface that displays the
results of features like Research It. The new interface enables faster
navigation with Navigation Quick Keys and switching to other windows without
losing the results of your lookup. Sports scores have returned to Research It
and are easier to navigate than ever before. The INSERT+V keystroke now opens
the new Quick Settings, which replaces Adjust JAWS Options and matches the
easy-to-use Settings Center style interface introduced last year in JAWS 12.
"This release represents a huge step in accessibility for screen reader users,"
says Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management for Freedom
Scientific. "Whether trying to identify and read inaccessible PDF documents
that are just scanned images or interacting with graphical controls that could
not previously be located, the new Convenient OCR option built into JAWS 13 has
been described as a real game changer. JAWS 13 is also packed with other
features and enhancements that have been selected and designed to improve
access and ease of use for all users."
The upgrade is an SMA release and can be downloaded as either a 32-bit or
64-bit version from the JAWS downloads page. DVD shipments to SMA holders and
new product customers will commence on Nov 1, 2011.
About Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific is the leading worldwide provider of assistive technology
products for those with vision impairments. The Company sells its products
worldwide and has offices in Florida and Switzerland. The Company's products
have been translated into 24 languages and are available in 55 countries.
Freedom also has a line of software products for those with learning
disabilities.
Freedom Scientific® and JAWS® are registered trademarks in the United States
and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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