[ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:50:01 +0100
Hi James,
I started this list with the purpose of discussing and
supporting products sold and supported by Dancing Dots
which, as most know, are related exclusively to music.
There are thousands in subject specific support lists on the
Internet, and it doesn't usually take too much effort to
find them.
Many list members lead busy lives and don't really
appreciate what essentially amounts to spam, preferring
lists which stay on topic as far as possible.
George W F Bell
Techno-Vision Systems Ltd
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From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James
Malone
Sent: 17 April 2006 18:28
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
Hey Joey,
This is a good thing. Okay its off topic, but I went to the
site, and I use my Cell phone quite a bit.
Thanks for posting it.
George, What if a blind person was on location trying to
troubleshoot a problem? Would this be considered off topic
being that person wasn't sitting at home on his or her
computer?
James
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From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joey
Stuckey
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:39 AM
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
your most welcome!
J
----- Original Message -----
From: Randy <mailto:clifford@xxxxxxxx>
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 7:46 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
Joey, I appreciate having received the info from on
on cell phones for the blind. Thanks, Randy
----- Original Message -----
From: Joey Stuckey
<mailto:stuckey2003@xxxxxxx>
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Bill McCann
<mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 5:14 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for
the blind
Well, it is new to me!
It doesn't benefit me to advertise for these
guys.
I have know problem not posting these kinds
of messages in the future, but, I don't like you insinuating
that I had any ulterior motives.
I am copying this message to Bill McCann who
knows of my integrity.
Joey
----- Original Message -----
From: George Bell
<mailto:george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT cell
phones for the blind
Sorry, but this is way, way off
topic. It is pure advertising of technology which has been
around for a considerable time.
No more messages of this nature
please!
George Bell
List Co-Moderator.
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From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joey
Stuckey
Sent: 16 April 2006 20:11
To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ddots-l] OT cell phones
for the blind
Just found out about this and
thought I would pass it along.
TALKS by Cingular Wireless
Ever wish you could have the screen
reading capability on your wireless phone that you have on
your computer? Well now you can with TALKS by Cingular
Wireless-unique
speech-enabling software that
essentially turns the new Nokia 6620 handset into a talking
mobile phone.
The software itself is stored on a
Multi Media Card (MMC) that is inserted in the phone similar
to the insertion of a SIM card. Once inserted, this software
runs in the background and
translates screens, keystrokes, menu selections, etc. into
speech output that is audible via the handset speaker or a
connected
headset, thereby making most phone
functions accessible for customers with visual disabilities.
This software can tell you if email or text messages have
arrived, what calls you've missed
and most other key screen functions-all things that before
now were only accessibility "wish list" items.
So what exactly can TALKS and the
Nokia 6620 facilitate? Specifically, once activated on the
Cingular Wireless network, this TALKS/ Nokia 6620
combination
will allow our customers with visual
disabilities to:
List of 7 items
* Hear incoming Caller ID which
allows you to be selective about the calls you answer
* Know the phone's signal and
battery strength
* Write and read notes, text
messages and email
* Compose and access multi-media
messages (MMS)
* Add, edit and dial entries in a
contact database
* Use the appointment calendar,
alarm clock and other tools
* Edit the phone's profile and
settings
list end
While the TALKS/Nokia 6620
combination may not be for everyone, if you currently use a
screen reader, consider yourself somewhat technically savvy,
and
are willing to undertake the usual
new technology learning curve, this product may be exactly
what you need to harness the full potential of your phone.
Check out more at:
http://www.cingular.com/about/talks_program
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