Window-Eyes supports computer braille input if using a compatible display. For example, you could enter text into an edit box or document using uncontracted Braille. But, contracted braille input is not yet supported. Marc
Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On December 1, 2015 12:35:21 PM Pamela Dominguez via Talk <[email protected]> wrote: > I think I learned that window eyes doesn't have braille input. Pam. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Barbara via Talk > Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:25 PM > To: 'Ray Campbell' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' > Subject: RE: Seeking Information on Braille Displays > > I know someone else gave a comprehensive response. I do have a 40 cell > Braille Edge acquired early this year. It meets all your criteria with one > small exception. Keep in mind I do not have a comprehensive knowledge of > what other models can do, so this may not be unusual. I can input using > braille into my i-phone. I cannot input directly using braille to the > computer. I do not know if this is because of the technology of the Braille > Edge or Window-Eyes. The Braille Edge has a built-in Note Pad. For the > Note Pad, you can write in braille. The Note Pad uses a SD card for storing > all your files etc. So what I do is take the SD card out and insert it into > my computer where I can transfer files both to and from the SD card. So in > that sense you can write in braille and get it to your computer. I am happy > with it. > > Barbara > > -----Original Message----- > From: Talk > [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Ray Campbell via Talk > Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 11:32 PM > To: Window-Eyes Discussion List <[email protected]>; Blind > Information Technology Specialists discussion list <[email protected]>; > [[email protected]] <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > <[email protected]>; [email protected] > Subject: Seeking Information on Braille Displays > > Hello All: > > I am looking to replace my current Braille display and would like some > information on potential replacements that are available. While I won't be > putting any money down right away, I'm in a position where I'm able to put > funds aside with the idea of purchasing sometime in early Spring, 2016. > > The main criteria required in a Braille display for me are: > 1. that it have Bluetooth Connectivity along with USB connectivity. That > way, I can connect the display using Bluetooth to work with my MacBook Pro, > iPhone and via USB to my Windows 8.1 machine which I'll be upgrading to > Windows 10 early in 2016. > 2. That it work with Window-Eyes. While I have JAWS on my PC and of > course, use VoiceOver on the Mac and the iPhone, Window-Eyes is the primary > screen reader I use on the PC. > 3. That the display offer Braille input capability to the computer and the > phone. While it's something I wouldn't use as often as other features, > having the ability to do input using Grade II Braille would be an important > nice to have feature. Also, while I'm not looking for a full-fledged > notetaker, if the display have the capability where I can use it to take > some toes then transfer these to the computer, that would be nice. > 4. the display needs to have at least 20 cells. I will be using this unit > for, among other things, reading information during ACB Board meetings and > in other settings. I'd be looking for a unit with at least 20 cells, 32 > would be preferred. > > Two displays which have been suggested to me are the Brailliant by HumanWare > and the Braille Edge. I'll be prepared to spend up to about $2,500. I'd > like to know if people have other display ideas that you think would meet my > needs. Please try and let me know who makes a given display; I have access > to some distributors nearby so want to be able to see demonstrations of > displays before I put my money down if possible. If you would prefer to > communicate about this via phone, please email me privately with a phone > number and best times to call and I'll reach out to you; I'm in the U.S. > Central time zone. Thanks in advance everyone for any help. > > > Ray Campbell > [email protected] > Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com > Twitter: @packerbackerray > Facebook: www.facebook.com/packerbackerray > > Join me in supporting the Illinois Council of the Blind through our GoFundMe > page at www.gofundme.com/icb2015. > > > > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author > and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/batterseye%40s > bcglobal.net. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author > and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/geodom%40optonline.net. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author > and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/msolomon%40aisquared.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. 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