AT&T and Code Factory
AT&T and Code Factory Launch Two New Services to Support Customers With Disabilities
December 17, 2007: 09:41 AM EST
SAN
ANTONIO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. announced today two new
applications that will increase usability for wireless customers who are
blind or have low vision. AT&T is partnering with Code Factory to offer Mobile
Speak and Mobile Magnifier, both for Windows Mobile and Symbian Series 60
operating system devices.
"At AT&T,
using technology to increase mobile accessibility for all individuals is a
priority," said Carlton Hill, vice president of Product Management
for AT&T's wireless unit. "We work closely with organizations that are committed
to serving seniors or people with disabilities to help us better understand
the unique needs of our customers. AT&T is excited to offer more mobile options
that make it easier for all individuals to enjoy a digital lifestyle when
they're on the go."
"Code
Factory strives to create programs that make it possible for visually impaired
consumers to access the most advanced mobile technology," said Eduard
Sanchez, CEO of Code Factory. "We are very pleased to partner with AT&T to
continue to help people with low vision live independent, active lives."
Mobile
Speak is a powerful, full-fledged screen reader with an easy-to-learn command
structure, intuitive speech feedback in several languages and Braille
support, which can be used with or without speech. Unlike other screen readers
for mobile phones, Mobile Speak automatically detects information that the
blind user should know, just as a user with sight would easily find highlighted
items or key areas of the screen at a glance. Supported applications and
functions include:
-- Speed dial, call lists and contacts
-- Text messaging
-- Calendar, tasks, notes and calculator
-- Internet browser
-- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
-- Voice Recorder, Media Player, voice speed dial and voice command
-- Phone/device settings, profiles, alarms and ringtones
Mobile Speak is offered with a choice of three Text-To-Speech engines, Fonix, Acapela or Loquendo, allowing the phone to speak English, Spanish or both.
Mobile
Magnifier is a flexible, full-screen magnification application that supports
low- and high-resolution screens and can be used with or without speech
feedback. Magnification software is compatible with a wide range of mobile
devices. Unique features include:
-- Magnification levels from 1.25x to 16x
-- Font-smoothing for easier readability
-- Three different layouts: a full-screen, split and distributed view
-- Different color schemes, including inverted color
-- Automatic panning and cursor-tracking
-- Automatic zoom function that detects areas of interest on the screen
"There is a
real need for more wireless options for Individuals who have vision loss," said
Paul Schroeder, vice president of Programs and Policy, American
Foundation for the Blind. "We value AT&T for its leadership in addressing the
needs of this community."
These new
products are currently supported on five AT&T phones: the Nokia N75, Nokia E62,
Cingular 3125, Samsung BlackJack (Windows Mobile version 5), and
Pantech Duo (Windows Mobile version 6). Additional compatible devices will be
available soon.
Mobile
Speak and Mobile Magnifier are each available for a one-time charge of $89,
which is billed directly to the customer's credit card. For additional
information or to obtain a 30-day software trial, contact the National Center
for Customers with Disabilities (NCCD) at 1-866-241-6568 or place a TTY call
to 1-866-241-6567. The NCCD is available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, Monday
through Friday and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
For more information about wireless product or service offerings for those with disabilities, visit http://www.wireless.att.com/about/disability-resources.jsp.
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About Code Factory
Code
Factory is a software company committed to the development of products designed
to remove barriers to the accessibility of mobile technology for the
blind and visually impaired. Noted for innovation and responsiveness, Code
Factory is the leading provider of screen readers, screen magnifiers, and
Braille
interfaces for the widest range of mainstream mobile devices including Symbian-based
and Windows Mobile-powered Smartphones as well as Pocket PC phones
and PDAs. Further, Code Factory is the only accessible software provider to
support close to two hundred different phone models working on the GSM, CDMA
and WCDMA networks. To learn more about Code Factory and its mission of bringing
complete accessibility to mobile devices, visit
http://www.codefactory.es.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc.
is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates,
AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in
the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's
most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's
leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic
markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales
leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T
brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment.
As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV
entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products
and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at
http://www.att.com.
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