Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Mary Otten 
And looking through the manual for the braillino, and I’m not sure if it was 
the latest one, I saw a list of file types that you could import to the device 
using their proprietary program that you install on your PC.  The file types 
listed are both doc and DOCx, plus RTF, HTML, and of course text files. The 
formatting I guess is stripped out, but the text information remains. They do 
not mention PDF files, even text base ones. I wonder if it is possible to get a 
text base PDF file from a computer to this device using the HT proprietary 
transfer program. That would be pretty special if it were possible. 


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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 2:59 PM, alia robinson  wrote:
> 
> if all you want to do is read it’s worth it because you don’t notice the 
> smaller amount of cells because of the scrolling. I doubt the audio thing 
> drove the price up. I think their displays are just on the expensive side, 
> and IMO it shows. the braille, the feel of everything is the best I’ve ever 
> used.
> 
> On Oct 20, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> That auto scroll sounds like the only thing that would make a really small 
> display reasonably usable. I find the whole audio thing kind of not 
> necessary, and I wish it wasn’t included, because maybe the price would be 
> less. 2400 bucks for a 16 sell display is a lot of dollars.
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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread alia robinson 
if all you want to do is read it’s worth it because you don’t notice the 
smaller amount of cells because of the scrolling. I doubt the audio thing drove 
the price up. I think their displays are just on the expensive side, and IMO it 
shows. the braille, the feel of everything is the best I’ve ever used.

On Oct 20, 2018, at 3:31 PM, Mary Otten  wrote:

That auto scroll sounds like the only thing that would make a really small 
display reasonably usable. I find the whole audio thing kind of not necessary, 
and I wish it wasn’t included, because maybe the price would be less. 2400 
bucks for a 16 sell display is a lot of dollars.

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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Holly Anderson 
Hi, the refreshabraille has the braille above the keyboard, and I personally 
hated it. I thought it wouldn’t matter to me, but I found it really cumbersome, 
but that’s just my issue maybe. You may have different results.
Holly

> On Oct 20, 2018, at 12:11 PM, Traci Duncan  wrote:
> 
> Wow! Thank you for that information. I had not heard of the Actolino. It 
> sounds very interesting, minus the audio. That part does not interest me at 
> all.
> 
> I'm looking forward to reading more on Access World. 
> 
> Traci
> PS. The Braille Me has the braille above the keyboard. Has anyone used a 
> display like this?
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Mary Otten  > wrote:
> 
>> The Verio ultra list is still up and running, and so far as I know, that new 
>> company does not have any US distributor or repair yet.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Rami Ahmad > > wrote:
>> 
>>> for your information, varioUltra and all other baum products are now 
>>> maintained by another company called visiobraille. they will continue the 
>>> development and distribution of these products. they can be found at 
>>> http://visiobraille.de 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Oct 20, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Richard Turner >> > wrote:
>>> 
 *Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has 
 gone out of business.
 This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would 
 recommend reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good 
 information about a variety of braille displays.
 
 Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III
 
 Scott Davert
 
 In Part I of this series
 , we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related 
 to an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated 
 suite
 of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
 notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. 
 This
 article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and 
 Actilino as they relate to iOS devices.
 
 The Actilino
 
 The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, 
 formerly known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of 
 functions beyond
 being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, 
 with a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with 
 its
 downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front 
 left, a Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker 
 on the
 right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to 
 right, you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, 
 and the
 second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
 VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the 
 Actilino's has
 a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression 
 that contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each 
 end
 (these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the 
 manual). Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. 
 Behind the
 16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, 
 are 16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the 
 depression
 that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an 
 elevated surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, 
 these keys
 are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
 VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On 
 the back
 of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
 unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
 securely
 within the carrying case.
 
 On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm 
 headphone jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for 
 charging,
 connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving 
 data. Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button 
 followed by
 a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino is 
 longer, heavier, and wider than the VarioUltra, weighing in at 14 ounces, 
 but that
 added weight and size translate into added functionality.
 
 Connecting to iOS
 
 For the first 15 minutes that the Actilino is powered on, Bluetooth is 
 activated. If you have had the device on for more than 15 minutes wi

Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Mary Otten 
That auto scroll sounds like the only thing that would make a really small 
display reasonably usable. I find the whole audio thing kind of not necessary, 
and I wish it wasn’t included, because maybe the price would be less. 2400 
bucks for a 16 sell display is a lot of dollars.
Mary


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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 11:20 AM, alia robinson  wrote:
> 
> this is so much better than auto scroll on the actilino. it moves once your 
> finger gets to the end of a line. it doesn’t move until then, and it works on 
> the iphone! this is a game changer for reading braille for me. I have carpal 
> tunnel. I can’t push that advance button thousands of times, plus the orbit 
> doesn’t update with mac. it’s not something I would *ever* buy.
> 
> On Oct 20, 2018, at 2:17 PM,  
>  wrote:
> 
> The orbit reader does not auto-scroll nor would I want it to. It functions as 
> a simple note taker which is just we've been wanting for years.
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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread alia robinson 
the audio isn’t on by default. you have to pair the actilino two ways one for 
audio and another for the display. they work independently of each other. you 
never have to activate the audio and it’s just like it’s not there, and yes, it 
scrolls after you turn it on with a key combination. I love it. 


On Oct 20, 2018, at 3:17 PM, Traci Duncan  wrote:

Wait a sec. Did I read that correctly? Actilino auto scrolls on the iPhone? Now 
that is very interesting.

Does that mean I could turn off all the audio features on the unit?

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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Traci Duncan 
Wait a sec. Did I read that correctly? Actilino auto scrolls on the iPhone? Now 
that is very interesting.

Does that mean I could turn off all the audio features on the unit?

Thank you,
Traci

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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 11:20 AM, alia robinson  wrote:
> 
> this is so much better than auto scroll on the actilino. it moves once your 
> finger gets to the end of a line. it doesn’t move until then, and it works on 
> the iphone! this is a game changer for reading braille for me. I have carpal 
> tunnel. I can’t push that advance button thousands of times, plus the orbit 
> doesn’t update with mac. it’s not something I would *ever* buy.
> 
> On Oct 20, 2018, at 2:17 PM,  
>  wrote:
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> The orbit reader does not auto-scroll nor would I want it to. It functions as 
> a simple note taker which is just we've been wanting for years.
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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread alia robinson 
this is so much better than auto scroll on the actilino. it moves once your 
finger gets to the end of a line. it doesn’t move until then, and it works on 
the iphone! this is a game changer for reading braille for me. I have carpal 
tunnel. I can’t push that advance button thousands of times, plus the orbit 
doesn’t update with mac. it’s not something I would *ever* buy.

On Oct 20, 2018, at 2:17 PM,   
wrote:

The orbit reader does not auto-scroll nor would I want it to. It functions as a 
simple note taker which is just we've been wanting for years.

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RE: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread llumpkin 
The orbit reader does not auto-scroll nor would I want it to. It functions as a 
simple note taker which is just we've been wanting for years.


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Subject: Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

you don’t have to use it of course. I don’t. :) it’s cool if someone wants to, 
but I can’t see why they would imo.

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Wow! Thank you for that information. I had not heard of the Actolino. It sounds 
very interesting, minus the audio. That part does not interest me at all.

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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread alia robinson 
you don’t have to use it of course. I don’t. :) it’s cool if someone wants to, 
but I can’t see why they would imo.

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Wow! Thank you for that information. I had not heard of the Actolino. It sounds 
very interesting, minus the audio. That part does not interest me at all.

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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Richard Turner 

Yes, HIMS now handles Triumph displays and Earl is a part of HIMS, I could have 
included that info.
I did not know someone had taken over the Vario Ultra, though I have to say, I 
am underwhelmed by that product line. So, I have not gone looking for new info 
as I personally would never consider one.
Perhaps if this new handler makes some software/firmware changes, I will take a 
look. That is all I will say about Vario displays as I do not want to get into 
a long string of emails as to why I feel that way, so please, no one ask. It is 
just my basic reaction to aspects I don't like, though I know others do.
Enough said.
Later,
Richard



"Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it." — 
Jane Wagner


On Oct 20, 2018, at 10:11 AM, Traci Duncan 
mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Wow! Thank you for that information. I had not heard of the Actolino. It sounds 
very interesting, minus the audio. That part does not interest me at all.

I'm looking forward to reading more on Access World.

Traci
PS. The Braille Me has the braille above the keyboard. Has anyone used a 
display like this?


Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Mary Otten 
mailto:motte...@gmail.com>> wrote:

The Verio ultra list is still up and running, and so far as I know, that new 
company does not have any US distributor or repair yet.


Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Rami Ahmad 
mailto:blindathle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

for your information, varioUltra and all other baum products are now maintained 
by another company called visiobraille. they will continue the development and 
distribution of these products. they can be found at 
http://visiobraille.de



On Oct 20, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Richard Turner 
mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote:

*Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has gone out 
of business.
This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would recommend 
reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good information about 
a variety of braille displays.

Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III

Scott Davert

In Part I of this series
, we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related to 
an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated suite
of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. This
article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and Actilino 
as they relate to iOS devices.

The Actilino

The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, formerly 
known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of functions beyond
being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, with 
a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with its
downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front left, a 
Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker on the
right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to right, 
you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, and the
second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the Actilino's 
has
a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression that 
contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each end
(these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the manual). 
Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. Behind the
16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, are 
16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the depression
that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an elevated 
surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, these keys
are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On the 
back
of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
securely
within the carrying case.

On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm headphone 
jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for charging,
connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving data. 
Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button followed by
a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino i

Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Traci Duncan 
Wow! Thank you for that information. I had not heard of the Actolino. It sounds 
very interesting, minus the audio. That part does not interest me at all.

I'm looking forward to reading more on Access World. 

Traci
PS. The Braille Me has the braille above the keyboard. Has anyone used a 
display like this?


Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Mary Otten  wrote:
> 
> The Verio ultra list is still up and running, and so far as I know, that new 
> company does not have any US distributor or repair yet.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Rami Ahmad  wrote:
>> 
>> for your information, varioUltra and all other baum products are now 
>> maintained by another company called visiobraille. they will continue the 
>> development and distribution of these products. they can be found at 
>> http://visiobraille.de
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 20, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Richard Turner  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> *Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has gone 
>>> out of business.
>>> This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would recommend 
>>> reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good information 
>>> about a variety of braille displays.
>>> 
>>> Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III
>>> 
>>> Scott Davert
>>> 
>>> In Part I of this series
>>> , we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related 
>>> to an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated 
>>> suite
>>> of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
>>> notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. 
>>> This
>>> article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and 
>>> Actilino as they relate to iOS devices.
>>> 
>>> The Actilino
>>> 
>>> The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, 
>>> formerly known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of 
>>> functions beyond
>>> being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, 
>>> with a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with 
>>> its
>>> downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front 
>>> left, a Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker 
>>> on the
>>> right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to 
>>> right, you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, 
>>> and the
>>> second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
>>> VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the 
>>> Actilino's has
>>> a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression 
>>> that contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each end
>>> (these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the 
>>> manual). Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. 
>>> Behind the
>>> 16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, 
>>> are 16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the 
>>> depression
>>> that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an 
>>> elevated surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, these 
>>> keys
>>> are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
>>> VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On 
>>> the back
>>> of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
>>> unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
>>> securely
>>> within the carrying case.
>>> 
>>> On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm 
>>> headphone jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for 
>>> charging,
>>> connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving data. 
>>> Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button followed by
>>> a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino is 
>>> longer, heavier, and wider than the VarioUltra, weighing in at 14 ounces, 
>>> but that
>>> added weight and size translate into added functionality.
>>> 
>>> Connecting to iOS
>>> 
>>> For the first 15 minutes that the Actilino is powered on, Bluetooth is 
>>> activated. If you have had the device on for more than 15 minutes without 
>>> using
>>> Bluetooth, it switches off to conserve battery. It's not necessary to do 
>>> anything else on the Actilino before going into Settings > General > 
>>> Accessibility
 VoiceOver > Braille on your iOS device. Find the Actilino from the list of 
 displays in range, and double-tap it. The iOS device will come up with a 
 confirmation
>>> in the form of a PIN code that should match the one displayed on the 
>>> Actilino. Press Y on the Actilino, and then double-tap confirm on your iOS 
>>> device.
>>

Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Mary Otten 
The Verio ultra list is still up and running, and so far as I know, that new 
company does not have any US distributor or repair yet.


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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Rami Ahmad  wrote:
> 
> for your information, varioUltra and all other baum products are now 
> maintained by another company called visiobraille. they will continue the 
> development and distribution of these products. they can be found at 
> http://visiobraille.de
> 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 20, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Richard Turner  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> *Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has gone 
>> out of business.
>> This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would recommend 
>> reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good information 
>> about a variety of braille displays.
>> 
>> Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III
>> 
>> Scott Davert
>> 
>> In Part I of this series
>> , we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related 
>> to an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated 
>> suite
>> of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
>> notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. 
>> This
>> article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and 
>> Actilino as they relate to iOS devices.
>> 
>> The Actilino
>> 
>> The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, 
>> formerly known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of functions 
>> beyond
>> being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, 
>> with a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with 
>> its
>> downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front 
>> left, a Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker 
>> on the
>> right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to right, 
>> you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, and the
>> second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
>> VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the 
>> Actilino's has
>> a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression 
>> that contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each end
>> (these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the 
>> manual). Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. 
>> Behind the
>> 16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, 
>> are 16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the 
>> depression
>> that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an 
>> elevated surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, these 
>> keys
>> are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
>> VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On 
>> the back
>> of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
>> unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
>> securely
>> within the carrying case.
>> 
>> On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm 
>> headphone jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for 
>> charging,
>> connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving data. 
>> Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button followed by
>> a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino is 
>> longer, heavier, and wider than the VarioUltra, weighing in at 14 ounces, 
>> but that
>> added weight and size translate into added functionality.
>> 
>> Connecting to iOS
>> 
>> For the first 15 minutes that the Actilino is powered on, Bluetooth is 
>> activated. If you have had the device on for more than 15 minutes without 
>> using
>> Bluetooth, it switches off to conserve battery. It's not necessary to do 
>> anything else on the Actilino before going into Settings > General > 
>> Accessibility
>>> VoiceOver > Braille on your iOS device. Find the Actilino from the list of 
>>> displays in range, and double-tap it. The iOS device will come up with a 
>>> confirmation
>> in the form of a PIN code that should match the one displayed on the 
>> Actilino. Press Y on the Actilino, and then double-tap confirm on your iOS 
>> device.
>> 
>> Unique Features of the Actilino
>> 
>> Semi-Automatic Scrolling
>> 
>> Help Tech has an entire line of displays that feature Active Tactile Control 
>> (ATC) technology, which senses when your fingers reach the end of a line of
>> braille and automatically advances the display. While autoscrolling is 
>> certainly an option with other braille devices, none of the options on the 
>> market
>> support this functionality with iOS. Furthermore, though other displays have 
>> autoscrolling

Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread alia robinson 
the actilino has something like it. it scrolls based on the position of your 
finger, and it works with the iphone, and it is awesome.

On Oct 20, 2018, at 12:08 PM, Lelia Struve  wrote:

I think that because of the iPhone it doesn’t auto scroll which is too bad 
because I really wish that we could have that do that.

Lelia 

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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Traci Duncan  wrote:
> 
> Is auto scroll all it is cracked up to be? Do any braille displays offer this 
> feature on the iPhones?
> 
> I was just reading about the braille Me, which has auto scroll, but I get a 
> sense it is only for the stand alone book and document reader.
> 
> Ive not experienced auto scrolling, but it seems to me, this would be the 
> most effective way to read a long document or book 14 or 20 cells at a time.  
> The concept sounds amazing. Braille scrolling beneath my fingers as I read. 
> Makes me think of a ticker tape.
> 
> For those of you familiar, could you tell me more. Suggest other braille 
> display models.
> 
> Thank you,
> Traci
> 
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Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Mary Otten 
Hi richard,
Since that article was written, I believe that triumph technologies is now part 
of hims. I mean that the displays  sold buy them directly from Handy tech or 
help tech are now part of the hymns product family. And I believe Earl Harrison 
is a hymns dealer.

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> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:16 AM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> *Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has gone 
> out of business.
> This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would recommend 
> reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good information 
> about a variety of braille displays.
> 
> Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III
> 
> Scott Davert
> 
> In Part I of this series
> , we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related to 
> an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated suite
> of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
> notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. 
> This
> article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and 
> Actilino as they relate to iOS devices.
> 
> The Actilino
> 
> The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, formerly 
> known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of functions beyond
> being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, 
> with a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with its
> downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front left, 
> a Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker on the
> right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to right, 
> you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, and the
> second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
> VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the Actilino's 
> has
> a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression 
> that contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each end
> (these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the manual). 
> Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. Behind the
> 16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, are 
> 16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the depression
> that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an 
> elevated surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, these 
> keys
> are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
> VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On 
> the back
> of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
> unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
> securely
> within the carrying case.
> 
> On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm 
> headphone jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for 
> charging,
> connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving data. 
> Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button followed by
> a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino is longer, 
> heavier, and wider than the VarioUltra, weighing in at 14 ounces, but that
> added weight and size translate into added functionality.
> 
> Connecting to iOS
> 
> For the first 15 minutes that the Actilino is powered on, Bluetooth is 
> activated. If you have had the device on for more than 15 minutes without 
> using
> Bluetooth, it switches off to conserve battery. It's not necessary to do 
> anything else on the Actilino before going into Settings > General > 
> Accessibility
>> VoiceOver > Braille on your iOS device. Find the Actilino from the list of 
>> displays in range, and double-tap it. The iOS device will come up with a 
>> confirmation
> in the form of a PIN code that should match the one displayed on the 
> Actilino. Press Y on the Actilino, and then double-tap confirm on your iOS 
> device.
> 
> Unique Features of the Actilino
> 
> Semi-Automatic Scrolling
> 
> Help Tech has an entire line of displays that feature Active Tactile Control 
> (ATC) technology, which senses when your fingers reach the end of a line of
> braille and automatically advances the display. While autoscrolling is 
> certainly an option with other braille devices, none of the options on the 
> market
> support this functionality with iOS. Furthermore, though other displays have 
> autoscrolling capability, they scroll automatically based on a set duration
> of time, not when your fingers reach the end of the display. I've found most 
> autoscrolling features to be more trouble than they're worth for this reason,
> but the ATC technology has changed that.
> 
> ATC for mobile d

Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Rami Ahmad 
for your information, varioUltra and all other baum products are now maintained 
by another company called visiobraille. they will continue the development and 
distribution of these products. they can be found at http://visiobraille.de



> On Oct 20, 2018, at 7:16 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> *Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has gone 
> out of business.
> This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would recommend 
> reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good information 
> about a variety of braille displays.
> 
> Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III
> 
> Scott Davert
> 
> In Part I of this series
> , we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related to 
> an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated suite
> of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
> notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. 
> This
> article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and 
> Actilino as they relate to iOS devices.
> 
> The Actilino
> 
> The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, formerly 
> known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of functions beyond
> being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, 
> with a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with its
> downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front left, 
> a Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker on the
> right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to right, 
> you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, and the
> second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
> VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the Actilino's 
> has
> a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression 
> that contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each end
> (these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the manual). 
> Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. Behind the
> 16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, are 
> 16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the depression
> that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an 
> elevated surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, these 
> keys
> are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
> VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On 
> the back
> of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
> unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
> securely
> within the carrying case.
> 
> On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm 
> headphone jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for 
> charging,
> connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving data. 
> Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button followed by
> a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino is longer, 
> heavier, and wider than the VarioUltra, weighing in at 14 ounces, but that
> added weight and size translate into added functionality.
> 
> Connecting to iOS
> 
> For the first 15 minutes that the Actilino is powered on, Bluetooth is 
> activated. If you have had the device on for more than 15 minutes without 
> using
> Bluetooth, it switches off to conserve battery. It's not necessary to do 
> anything else on the Actilino before going into Settings > General > 
> Accessibility
>> VoiceOver > Braille on your iOS device. Find the Actilino from the list of 
>> displays in range, and double-tap it. The iOS device will come up with a 
>> confirmation
> in the form of a PIN code that should match the one displayed on the 
> Actilino. Press Y on the Actilino, and then double-tap confirm on your iOS 
> device.
> 
> Unique Features of the Actilino
> 
> Semi-Automatic Scrolling
> 
> Help Tech has an entire line of displays that feature Active Tactile Control 
> (ATC) technology, which senses when your fingers reach the end of a line of
> braille and automatically advances the display. While autoscrolling is 
> certainly an option with other braille devices, none of the options on the 
> market
> support this functionality with iOS. Furthermore, though other displays have 
> autoscrolling capability, they scroll automatically based on a set duration
> of time, not when your fingers reach the end of the display. I've found most 
> autoscrolling features to be more trouble than they're worth for this reason,
> but the ATC technology has changed that.
> 
> ATC for mobile devices must be enabled separately from ATC used with

RE: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Richard Turner 
*Note: I removed the section on the Vario Ultra since that company has gone out 
of business.
This article from Access World talks about autoscroll and I would recommend 
reading the other articles that preceded this one to get good information about 
a variety of braille displays.

Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part III

Scott Davert

In Part I of this series
, we took a look at four braille displays that carry out functions related to 
an external device. However, some people may wish to have an integrated suite
of productivity applications for basic tasks such as reading books, taking 
notes, performing simple calculations, etc., along with that connectivity. This
article will look at the internal functions of both the VarioUltra and Actilino 
as they relate to iOS devices.

The Actilino

The Actilino is a 16-cell braille display manufactured by Help Tech, formerly 
known as Handy Tech. Like the VarioUltra, it has a lot of functions beyond
being able to connect to external devices. It is shaped like a rectangle, with 
a tapered edge at the front. Placing the device in front of you, with its
downward-sloping edge nearest you, you will find a speaker on the front left, a 
Micro SD slot (used with internal functions), and a second speaker on the
right front side. Starting with the keys closest to you, from left to right, 
you have the first of two rectangular-shaped Spacebars, a joystick, and the
second Spacebar. While the joysticks on both displays are round, the 
VarioUltra's is almost flush with the display's surface, while the Actilino's 
has
a higher profile, and is thinner. Behind this, you will find a depression that 
contains 16 cells of braille with a three-way rocker button at each end
(these rocker buttons are referred to as "triple-action keys" in the manual). 
Each button can be pressed upward, downward, or straight down. Behind the
16 cells of braille, and level with the upper part of the rocker buttons, are 
16 cursor routing buttons that are raised slightly higher than the depression
that contains the cells. Behind the cursor routing buttons, and on an elevated 
surface, is the Perkins-style keyboard. Like the VarioUltra, these keys
are configured with special attention paid to ergonomics. Unlike the 
VarioUltra, between Dots 1 and 4, you will find an internal microphone. On the 
back
of the Actilino, there is a magnet, though it's not tactilely discernable 
unless the display is in the case. The magnet ensures the Actilino stays 
securely
within the carrying case.

On the left side of the Actilino, the port closest to you is a 3.5 mm headphone 
jack. The port located behind the headphone jack is used for charging,
connecting to USB enabled external devices, and sending and receiving data. 
Along the right side, closest to you is the round Power button followed by
a Type A USB port for plugging in external keyboards. The Actilino is longer, 
heavier, and wider than the VarioUltra, weighing in at 14 ounces, but that
added weight and size translate into added functionality.

Connecting to iOS

For the first 15 minutes that the Actilino is powered on, Bluetooth is 
activated. If you have had the device on for more than 15 minutes without using
Bluetooth, it switches off to conserve battery. It's not necessary to do 
anything else on the Actilino before going into Settings > General > 
Accessibility
> VoiceOver > Braille on your iOS device. Find the Actilino from the list of 
> displays in range, and double-tap it. The iOS device will come up with a 
> confirmation
in the form of a PIN code that should match the one displayed on the Actilino. 
Press Y on the Actilino, and then double-tap confirm on your iOS device.

Unique Features of the Actilino

Semi-Automatic Scrolling

Help Tech has an entire line of displays that feature Active Tactile Control 
(ATC) technology, which senses when your fingers reach the end of a line of
braille and automatically advances the display. While autoscrolling is 
certainly an option with other braille devices, none of the options on the 
market
support this functionality with iOS. Furthermore, though other displays have 
autoscrolling capability, they scroll automatically based on a set duration
of time, not when your fingers reach the end of the display. I've found most 
autoscrolling features to be more trouble than they're worth for this reason,
but the ATC technology has changed that.

ATC for mobile devices must be enabled separately from ATC used with the 
display's internal functions. To toggle this feature on, when connected to a 
mobile
device, press Spacebar + Dots 1, 7, and 8. As of firmware version 1.6, you do 
not get confirmation that Mobile ATC is active until you move your fingers
to the end of a line and the braille refreshes. If ATC stops working after a 
while, it may be necessary to re-enable it as described above.

While there is a different setting for Mobile ATC, it is necessary to control 
its sensitivity

Re: Auto Scroll with braille display

2018-10-20 Thread Lelia Struve 
I think that because of the iPhone it doesn’t auto scroll which is too bad 
because I really wish that we could have that do that.

Lelia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 20, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Traci Duncan  wrote:
> 
> Is auto scroll all it is cracked up to be? Do any braille displays offer this 
> feature on the iPhones?
> 
> I was just reading about the braille Me, which has auto scroll, but I get a 
> sense it is only for the stand alone book and document reader.
> 
> Ive not experienced auto scrolling, but it seems to me, this would be the 
> most effective way to read a long document or book 14 or 20 cells at a time.  
> The concept sounds amazing. Braille scrolling beneath my fingers as I read. 
> Makes me think of a ticker tape.
> 
> For those of you familiar, could you tell me more. Suggest other braille 
> display models.
> 
> Thank you,
> Traci
> 
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