[ddots-l] Re: OT cell phones for the blind
- From: "Joey Stuckey" <stuckey2003@xxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:14:43 -0400
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
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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