AT&T and Code Factory Launch Two New Services to Support Customers With
Disabilities
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)
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. (NYSE: T) 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.
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provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at
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