You need to ask for the glasses at the customer service desk. The captions are on only one lens so if you have a bad left or right eye tell them that so they will adjust the glasses so the captions project on your good side.
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Captions at the Warwick Showcase!
FYI: Here are the instructions for the new Caption glasses located at the Warwick Showcase Cinema located at 1200 Quaker Lane in Warwick RI (This is not the Warwick Mall location!)
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Emergency Alerts for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NPR Labs to Test Emergency Alerts for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Feb 26, 2013 10:01 AM
Washington, DC - Feb 22, 2013 - NPR Labs has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to demonstrate the delivery of emergency alerts to people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in the Gulf Coast states through local public radio stations and the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS). This is the first effort to deliver real-time accessibility-targeted emergency messages, such as weather alerts, via radio broadcast texts.
This pilot system is intended to demonstrate that all individuals, including those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, can rely on battery-powered radios to stay informed in emergencies when electricity, Internet and other communications channels are unavailable.
NPR Labs, the technology research and development group of NPR, will work with the DHS and FEMA to identify 25 public radio stations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to participate in the pilot. The distribution network of the Public Radio Satellite System will be used to test the effectiveness of the message delivery system. The Gulf region was chosen because it is frequently subjected to extreme and sudden weather conditions. Once proven, the system could be rolled out nationwide on the public radio stations served by the PRSS, which reach 95 percent of the U.S. population.
"As we work to promote disaster preparedness and awareness, it is important we remember to equip every member of our communities," Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) stated. "This valuable partnership with Mississippi's local public radio stations promises to expand the reach of our disaster alert systems, and I can think of no better place to conduct this trial than the Gulf Coast."
"NPR Labs has developed expertise in making radio broadcasts available and accessible to everyone," said NPR Labs Vice President and Executive Director Mike Starling. "We believe this system can be a life-saver for those unable to hear emergency alerts today."
In the demonstration project, FEMA will transmit emergency alert messages to the PRSS using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP). The PRSS network operations center will re-transmit the warning via the Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) on the participating 25 public radio stations on a dedicated digital alerting channel. The stations will broadcast the emergency alert to receivers capable of displaying text messages. Deaf or hard-of-hearing project volunteers will be alerted to the message by a flashing indicator on their radios or a bed-shaker triggered by their radios, to ensure the message is received day and night.
NPR Labs plans to identify 500 individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in the listening areas of the 25 participating stations. The volunteers will be surveyed periodically to determine the efficacy of the warnings.
- See more at: http://radiomagonline.com/NPR Labs, the technology research and development group of NPR, will work with the DHS and FEMA to identify 25 public radio stations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to participate in the pilot. The distribution network of the Public Radio Satellite System will be used to test the effectiveness of the message delivery system. The Gulf region was chosen because it is frequently subjected to extreme and sudden weather conditions. Once proven, the system could be rolled out nationwide on the public radio stations served by the PRSS, which reach 95 percent of the U.S. population.
"As we work to promote disaster preparedness and awareness, it is important we remember to equip every member of our communities," Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) stated. "This valuable partnership with Mississippi's local public radio stations promises to expand the reach of our disaster alert systems, and I can think of no better place to conduct this trial than the Gulf Coast."
"NPR Labs has developed expertise in making radio broadcasts available and accessible to everyone," said NPR Labs Vice President and Executive Director Mike Starling. "We believe this system can be a life-saver for those unable to hear emergency alerts today."
In the demonstration project, FEMA will transmit emergency alert messages to the PRSS using the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP). The PRSS network operations center will re-transmit the warning via the Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) on the participating 25 public radio stations on a dedicated digital alerting channel. The stations will broadcast the emergency alert to receivers capable of displaying text messages. Deaf or hard-of-hearing project volunteers will be alerted to the message by a flashing indicator on their radios or a bed-shaker triggered by their radios, to ensure the message is received day and night.
NPR Labs plans to identify 500 individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in the listening areas of the 25 participating stations. The volunteers will be surveyed periodically to determine the efficacy of the warnings.
Friday, January 11, 2013
New Bluetooth Neckloop
The Quattro 4.0, elegantly designed by DWV Design, is a highly amplified Bluetooth neckloop that includes a detachable Bluetooth mini microphone transmitter, talking caller ID, and multi-point technology. Coming soon…
New Caption Phone
A Breakthrough Ensemble™ for Millions With Hearing Loss
Clarity® and ClearCaptions™ Launch Ensemble™, a First-of-Its-Kind Amplified Phone That Allows Users to Read as Well as Hear Conversations Through Innovative Tablet Display
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - Jan 8, 2013) - Clarity -- a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) -- and ClearCaptions have joined together to launch Ensemble, a first-of-its-kind amplified phone that allows individuals with hearing loss to read conversations as well as hear them.
Through a seven-inch tablet-based display, Ensemble captions conversations in real time while also amplifying incoming sound up to 50 decibels. It provides both precise text and clear voice to create the most accurate phone conversation possible -- a breakthrough moment -- for the 36 million Americans with hearing loss.
"Ensemble is breaking new ground on sight and sound," said Carsten Trads, president of Clarity. "Not only is it loud and clear, but it's the first to deliver captions through a tablet display. We've brought together the latest in technology to provide the hearing loss community with a phone that is carefully designed for their needs. Ensemble can be life changing for millions of people who want to enjoy phone conversations again, reconnect with loved ones or stay engaged in the world."
When an individual places or receives a call on Ensemble, the other party's words are transcribed through ClearCaptions, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-certified telephone-captioning service that is similar to closed captions for television. As the user listens, captions appear on Ensemble's touchscreen display in a large, easy-to-read font that can be enlarged or adjusted with the swipe of a finger.
Simultaneously, Ensemble amplifies incoming voice to improve hearing and create the greatest possible experience for the user. It features a patented digital sound processing technology that functions like a hearing aid to make soft sounds audible and keep loud sounds in a comfortable range. Users can adjust the tone or amplification settings to customize Ensemble to their unique degree of hearing loss.
"As a leading provider of communications services for people with hearing loss, we know there is a growing and unmet need for Ensemble," said John Ferron, CEO of Purple Communications, Inc., provider of the ClearCaptions service. "Time and again, we've heard how captions take the frustration out of using the phone. Ensemble brings the best of both worlds -- Clarity's best-in-class amplification with our popular ClearCaptions service -- to offer a phone unlike anything the millions impacted by hearing loss have experienced."
With its intuitive touchscreen interface, Ensemble is simple to set up and use. Its on-screen dial pad is scalable to make calling easier for users with low vision or dexterity challenges.
Ensemble is also equipped with ClarityLogic™, an award-winning customer service technology that allows customer service representatives to remotely access the phone and make adjustments for the user. Clarity representatives can adjust Ensemble's volume or tweak the tone control on the user's behalf.
Ensemble can be purchased for $229 and comes with a limited one-year warranty. It is the result of an exclusive partnership between Clarity and ClearCaptions. Clarity will feature Ensemble at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on Clarity, visit www.clarityproducts.com.
About Clarity -- Smart for Seniors™ Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), creates smart communication solutions that help seniors live richer, more engaged lives. For more than 40 years, Clarity's innovative products -- such as amplified telephones, notification systems and assistive listening devices -- have helped people with hearing loss, low vision, limited mobility, dexterity issues and other health challenges. Clarity has pioneered many firsts -- from digital sound processing in 2005 to remote-access customer service in 2010. Millions rely on Clarity to communicate at home, at work and throughout their lives. For more information, please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call 1-800-426-3738.
About ClearCaptions -- Get the whole conversation™ClearCaptions is an advanced telephone captioning service created by Purple Communications, Inc. Purple is a leading provider of video relay and text relay services, on-site interpreting services and video remote interpreting. Offering a wide array of options designed to meet the varied communication needs of businesses and customers, ClearCaptions' vision is to enable free-flowing communication between people, inclusive of the differences in abilities, languages or locations. For more information on ClearCaptions, visit www.clearcaptions.com.
Through a seven-inch tablet-based display, Ensemble captions conversations in real time while also amplifying incoming sound up to 50 decibels. It provides both precise text and clear voice to create the most accurate phone conversation possible -- a breakthrough moment -- for the 36 million Americans with hearing loss.
"Ensemble is breaking new ground on sight and sound," said Carsten Trads, president of Clarity. "Not only is it loud and clear, but it's the first to deliver captions through a tablet display. We've brought together the latest in technology to provide the hearing loss community with a phone that is carefully designed for their needs. Ensemble can be life changing for millions of people who want to enjoy phone conversations again, reconnect with loved ones or stay engaged in the world."
When an individual places or receives a call on Ensemble, the other party's words are transcribed through ClearCaptions, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-certified telephone-captioning service that is similar to closed captions for television. As the user listens, captions appear on Ensemble's touchscreen display in a large, easy-to-read font that can be enlarged or adjusted with the swipe of a finger.
Simultaneously, Ensemble amplifies incoming voice to improve hearing and create the greatest possible experience for the user. It features a patented digital sound processing technology that functions like a hearing aid to make soft sounds audible and keep loud sounds in a comfortable range. Users can adjust the tone or amplification settings to customize Ensemble to their unique degree of hearing loss.
"As a leading provider of communications services for people with hearing loss, we know there is a growing and unmet need for Ensemble," said John Ferron, CEO of Purple Communications, Inc., provider of the ClearCaptions service. "Time and again, we've heard how captions take the frustration out of using the phone. Ensemble brings the best of both worlds -- Clarity's best-in-class amplification with our popular ClearCaptions service -- to offer a phone unlike anything the millions impacted by hearing loss have experienced."
With its intuitive touchscreen interface, Ensemble is simple to set up and use. Its on-screen dial pad is scalable to make calling easier for users with low vision or dexterity challenges.
Ensemble is also equipped with ClarityLogic™, an award-winning customer service technology that allows customer service representatives to remotely access the phone and make adjustments for the user. Clarity representatives can adjust Ensemble's volume or tweak the tone control on the user's behalf.
Ensemble can be purchased for $229 and comes with a limited one-year warranty. It is the result of an exclusive partnership between Clarity and ClearCaptions. Clarity will feature Ensemble at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on Clarity, visit www.clarityproducts.com.
About Clarity -- Smart for Seniors™ Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), creates smart communication solutions that help seniors live richer, more engaged lives. For more than 40 years, Clarity's innovative products -- such as amplified telephones, notification systems and assistive listening devices -- have helped people with hearing loss, low vision, limited mobility, dexterity issues and other health challenges. Clarity has pioneered many firsts -- from digital sound processing in 2005 to remote-access customer service in 2010. Millions rely on Clarity to communicate at home, at work and throughout their lives. For more information, please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call 1-800-426-3738.
About ClearCaptions -- Get the whole conversation™ClearCaptions is an advanced telephone captioning service created by Purple Communications, Inc. Purple is a leading provider of video relay and text relay services, on-site interpreting services and video remote interpreting. Offering a wide array of options designed to meet the varied communication needs of businesses and customers, ClearCaptions' vision is to enable free-flowing communication between people, inclusive of the differences in abilities, languages or locations. For more information on ClearCaptions, visit www.clearcaptions.com.
Monday, October 15, 2012
November Meeting
Next Meeting: Saturday November 10, 2012 10:00 Am-12:00 PM
Where: Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
1210 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Topic: Med-El’s Presentation on Cochlear Implant
Join us with Jeanne Fredriksen, M.Ed, CED, from MED-EL, who will speak at the November 10 meeting about the most current generation of implantable hearing devices. She’ll discuss who qualifies, and how these devices can help. She will also touch on the rehabilitation process. There will be a Med-El user there as well
Jeanne Fredriksen M.Ed., CED, is a Senior Consumer Outreach Manager from MED-EL Corporation. Jeanne is a retired Special Ed. Director and Principal of an Oral School for the Deaf. She has over 35 years working in the field of hearing loss. In her role with MED-EL, she travels the Northeast region helping others to learn about new technology and rehabilitation materials that are available for those with all levels of hearing loss.
So bring your questions as this will be an interactive discussion .
There will be CART
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Wireless Cell Phones
Below is a summary of one of the presentations from the HLAA 2012 Convention
Finding the Wireless Cell Phone or Mobile Device to Meet Your Needs, Part 1
By Cheryl Heppner, 6/26/2012
This informative workshop was moderated by Matthew Gerst, Esq., Counsel and
External Affairs for the CTIA.
Wireless By the Numbers
In his introduction Mr. Gerst shared these statistics:
- There are 150 wireless companies
- The companies have 331 million subscribers
- There are 630 unique devices to choose from
- Trillions of call minutes and text messages are being sent
- Seventy three percent of adult American cell phone users send or receive
text messages
- The first app store opened in 2008 and there are now 1.9 million apps
across 11 different platforms
- From 2010 to 2011 there was a 123% increase in wireless traffic
- The amount of traffic is projected to grow 16 times by 2016
Expanding Accessibility
CTIA (The Wireless Association) is participating in the Federal
Communications Commission's Access and Innovation Initiative by leading the
effort to work on expanding its access website at www.accesswireless.org.
This website has a searchable database to find and compare phones for access
features. It has links to major app stores and a site specifically for
seniors. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) videos developed in a partnership
with HLAA and Gallaudet University can be found there.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Overview
In 2011 almost 450 individual wireless phone handsets were hearing aid
compatible. Of those, 150 were for GSM phones. On June 20, Samsung Galaxy
was released with a rating of M-4. The GSM air interface which is widely
used in Europe is the one most challenging to achieve hearing aid
compatibility.
HAC Rules and Standards
Harold Salters of T-Mobile gave a quick overview of the HAC rules and
standards. Telecoil ratings range from T1 to T4. The higher the rating is,
the less interference and higher immunity the phone has. The Federal
Communications Commission requires service providers to offer a range of HAC
models with different levels of operating capacity, features, frequency
bands, and M and T ratings. M ratings refer to how the phone works in a
hearing aid's microphone mode and T refers to how a phone works in the
hearing aid's telecoil mode. The minimum requirements are M3 and T3.
Steps in Selecting a HAC Cell Phone
Mr. Salters provided these tips:
- Talk with your audiologist to see if your hearing aid is capable of
mobile phone use.
- If possible, find out what the immunity rating is for your hearing aid.
- Research different wireless service plans and check coverage maps
online
- Research handset models
- Research HAC ratings on manufacturer and service provider websites
- Go to a store to try out the phone before you buy it
- Check the ratings on the box and "call out" or feature cards on the
shelf, not the device itself
- Read the contract and check what it says about the return policy,
specifically on HAC issues
Finding the Wireless Cell Phone or Mobile Device to Meet Your Needs, Part 2
By Cheryl Heppner, 6/26/2012
The Future
The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted the new 2011 ANSI HAC
technical standard. This makes it easier for a GSM phone to get an M3
rating.
More Tips
- If you have wi-fi at home, you don't have to dip into the bucket of
minutes on your plan because the use of wi-fi is essentially free
- The location of the router may influence the quality
- In the future, expanding the covered frequency range from 698 HMz to 6
GHz will enable it to work with new and future smartphones such as LTE
gigabyte cell phones
Questions and Comments
One participant asked if the router installed in her house would cause
electrical interference with her cell phone. The answer was that
wi-fi is just a router like the one that can be used to watch HDTV. It does
not use house current; it uses broadband.
Another individual asked about the problems some people have reported with
being unable to understand a call when they hold a cell phone to their ear.
The response was that holding a device too close to the ear can cause
interference. Each carrier has a customer service line; that is a good
resource to request specialized help if you encounter this problem.
Text-Based Communications
Cell phones can be used to send and receive plain text messages of up to
about 160 characters. This is different from e-mail. Voice communication is
now on the decline. Text messaging has increased a great deal in the past
few years.
There are two kinds of text messaging. They are:
SMS (Short messaging service) - up to 160 characters can be typed for each
message
MMS (multimedia messaging) - gives the ability to add pictures, video or
music to the message
You can use text for communication, games, financial transactions, health
care, to make donations, and to receive emergency alerts.
Accessibility Features
Many new features have become available in wireless phones, such as:
- Built-in speech to text or text to speech
- Enhanced noise reduction in the handset and Bluetooth
- Additional screen color choices
- Large font choices
- Menu options other than icons
- Calendar with ability to alert with reminders
- One-touch key options
- Two cameras
- Magnification
- Acceptance of additional accessories for accessibility
New Products on the Way
Consumers will soon be seeing many new wireless phone products:- E-readers
- Medical equipment
- GPS
- Wireless picture frame (to send photos to friends/family)
- Wireless sensors
- Home health monitors
- Cloud services
New From Sprint
Jim Skjeveland of Sprint spoke about the company's new wireless products:
- Wireless CapTel (free app on Android phones)
- Wireless Relay Conference Captioning (RCC), a captioning service allowing
one or two people with
hearing loss to speak into their mobile device and view captions of
their speech on the browser
- Mobile IP Relay with choice of English or Spanish, ability to save
conversations
Questions and Comments
Comment: Because of my unique needs, I would like not to be locked into a
phone plan.
Response: One of the fastest-growing services now is prepaid wireless plans
Comment: Captioning apps take a lot of power from the cell phone.
Response: Power management is on the operating system side. New apps such as
Ice Cream Sandwich cause significant differences in battery life. Before
buying a cell phone, use it to test the battery life. Always use the charger
specific to your phone; the use of others is not always as effective.
Comment: The vibration on cell phones needs to be stronger and longer.
Response: Check the lists on http://www.accesswireless.org/
lists features of various cell phones.
Comment: BlackBerry has recently joined Sprint and AT&T in offering CapTel
service.
Comment: There are still problems with interference. Some of the culprits
are electrical grids and lighting. The wireless industry is actively working
to address these concerns.
Comment: Check with your wireless provider to see what data recovery and
backup services they offer with their cell phone plans. This can prevent
complete loss of your data. Keep your cell phone away from water. For those
who use Google, it has become today's "simcard saver".
Finding the Wireless Cell Phone or Mobile Device to Meet Your Needs, Part 1
By Cheryl Heppner, 6/26/2012
This informative workshop was moderated by Matthew Gerst, Esq., Counsel and
External Affairs for the CTIA.
Wireless By the Numbers
In his introduction Mr. Gerst shared these statistics:
- There are 150 wireless companies
- The companies have 331 million subscribers
- There are 630 unique devices to choose from
- Trillions of call minutes and text messages are being sent
- Seventy three percent of adult American cell phone users send or receive
text messages
- The first app store opened in 2008 and there are now 1.9 million apps
across 11 different platforms
- From 2010 to 2011 there was a 123% increase in wireless traffic
- The amount of traffic is projected to grow 16 times by 2016
Expanding Accessibility
CTIA (The Wireless Association) is participating in the Federal
Communications Commission's Access and Innovation Initiative by leading the
effort to work on expanding its access website at www.accesswireless.org.
This website has a searchable database to find and compare phones for access
features. It has links to major app stores and a site specifically for
seniors. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) videos developed in a partnership
with HLAA and Gallaudet University can be found there.
Hearing Aid Compatibility Overview
In 2011 almost 450 individual wireless phone handsets were hearing aid
compatible. Of those, 150 were for GSM phones. On June 20, Samsung Galaxy
was released with a rating of M-4. The GSM air interface which is widely
used in Europe is the one most challenging to achieve hearing aid
compatibility.
HAC Rules and Standards
Harold Salters of T-Mobile gave a quick overview of the HAC rules and
standards. Telecoil ratings range from T1 to T4. The higher the rating is,
the less interference and higher immunity the phone has. The Federal
Communications Commission requires service providers to offer a range of HAC
models with different levels of operating capacity, features, frequency
bands, and M and T ratings. M ratings refer to how the phone works in a
hearing aid's microphone mode and T refers to how a phone works in the
hearing aid's telecoil mode. The minimum requirements are M3 and T3.
Steps in Selecting a HAC Cell Phone
Mr. Salters provided these tips:
- Talk with your audiologist to see if your hearing aid is capable of
mobile phone use.
- If possible, find out what the immunity rating is for your hearing aid.
- Research different wireless service plans and check coverage maps
online
- Research handset models
- Research HAC ratings on manufacturer and service provider websites
- Go to a store to try out the phone before you buy it
- Check the ratings on the box and "call out" or feature cards on the
shelf, not the device itself
- Read the contract and check what it says about the return policy,
specifically on HAC issues
Finding the Wireless Cell Phone or Mobile Device to Meet Your Needs, Part 2
By Cheryl Heppner, 6/26/2012
The Future
The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted the new 2011 ANSI HAC
technical standard. This makes it easier for a GSM phone to get an M3
rating.
More Tips
- If you have wi-fi at home, you don't have to dip into the bucket of
minutes on your plan because the use of wi-fi is essentially free
- The location of the router may influence the quality
- In the future, expanding the covered frequency range from 698 HMz to 6
GHz will enable it to work with new and future smartphones such as LTE
gigabyte cell phones
Questions and Comments
One participant asked if the router installed in her house would cause
electrical interference with her cell phone. The answer was that
wi-fi is just a router like the one that can be used to watch HDTV. It does
not use house current; it uses broadband.
Another individual asked about the problems some people have reported with
being unable to understand a call when they hold a cell phone to their ear.
The response was that holding a device too close to the ear can cause
interference. Each carrier has a customer service line; that is a good
resource to request specialized help if you encounter this problem.
Text-Based Communications
Cell phones can be used to send and receive plain text messages of up to
about 160 characters. This is different from e-mail. Voice communication is
now on the decline. Text messaging has increased a great deal in the past
few years.
There are two kinds of text messaging. They are:
SMS (Short messaging service) - up to 160 characters can be typed for each
message
MMS (multimedia messaging) - gives the ability to add pictures, video or
music to the message
You can use text for communication, games, financial transactions, health
care, to make donations, and to receive emergency alerts.
Accessibility Features
Many new features have become available in wireless phones, such as:
- Built-in speech to text or text to speech
- Enhanced noise reduction in the handset and Bluetooth
- Additional screen color choices
- Large font choices
- Menu options other than icons
- Calendar with ability to alert with reminders
- One-touch key options
- Two cameras
- Magnification
- Acceptance of additional accessories for accessibility
New Products on the Way
Consumers will soon be seeing many new wireless phone products:- E-readers
- Medical equipment
- GPS
- Wireless picture frame (to send photos to friends/family)
- Wireless sensors
- Home health monitors
- Cloud services
New From Sprint
Jim Skjeveland of Sprint spoke about the company's new wireless products:
- Wireless CapTel (free app on Android phones)
- Wireless Relay Conference Captioning (RCC), a captioning service allowing
one or two people with
hearing loss to speak into their mobile device and view captions of
their speech on the browser
- Mobile IP Relay with choice of English or Spanish, ability to save
conversations
Questions and Comments
Comment: Because of my unique needs, I would like not to be locked into a
phone plan.
Response: One of the fastest-growing services now is prepaid wireless plans
Comment: Captioning apps take a lot of power from the cell phone.
Response: Power management is on the operating system side. New apps such as
Ice Cream Sandwich cause significant differences in battery life. Before
buying a cell phone, use it to test the battery life. Always use the charger
specific to your phone; the use of others is not always as effective.
Comment: The vibration on cell phones needs to be stronger and longer.
Response: Check the lists on http://www.accesswireless.org/
lists features of various cell phones.
Comment: BlackBerry has recently joined Sprint and AT&T in offering CapTel
service.
Comment: There are still problems with interference. Some of the culprits
are electrical grids and lighting. The wireless industry is actively working
to address these concerns.
Comment: Check with your wireless provider to see what data recovery and
backup services they offer with their cell phone plans. This can prevent
complete loss of your data. Keep your cell phone away from water. For those
who use Google, it has become today's "simcard saver".
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Movie Access
Sony and Regal Theaters introduce Access Glasses to bring closed captions
right in front of your eyes
By Andrew Webster
right in front of your eyes
By Andrew Webster
Sony Access Glasses
Sony is working with American theater chain Regal Entertainment to introduce
a new kind of glasses technology that can display closed captions for those
with hearing problems. The new Access Glasses can show text in six different
languages, which is then placed directly in the viewer's field of vision so
that they don't have to constantly look at the bottom of the screen. The
information is streamed wirelessly, and the location of the text can be
adjusted to make things more comfortable. The glasses also include features
for the blind or visually impaired, as they can be used alongside headphones
to provide extra audio detail about just what's happening on screen.
Regal - the largest theater chain in the US - started rolling the Access
Glasses out this month, and expects to have them available in "practically
all of its fully digitized theater locations" by early 2013.
Glasses out this month, and expects to have them available in "practically
all of its fully digitized theater locations" by early 2013.
More information about how the glasses work can be found at this website
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