File Manager
The Windows-like file manager in the
Braille Sense
On Hand makes managing files, folders, and various
types of memory like secure digital cards and USB flash
drives a breeze. The Braille Sense OnHand lets you create,
delete, and rename files and folders, view file and folder
properties, write-protect files, and open files of all
supported types directly from within the file manager
interface. The OnHand’s file manager also includes
the ability to search for specific files anywhere on the
device, and it even has built-in support for zip archives.
Word Processor
The Braille Sense On Hand supports
the viewing and editing of several commonly used file
types. Text, rich text, doc, docx, brl, and brf are
all supported, and another unique format called hbl
is also included. Whether you’re typing in Grade
1, grade 2, or computer Braille, the Braille Sense OnHand
translates among all three, making the sharing of documents
with colleagues seamless. The OnHand allows you to produce
hard copies of your work on a wide variety of commonly
available printers and Braille embossers, and it also
provides ample storage for you to keep electronic copies
of all your important work.
DAISY PLAYER
The Braille Sense On Hand includes
a full-function DAISY player which can easily play DAISY
content of several different types. Change the speed
and volume of the content being played independent of
the speed and volume of the OnHand’s text to speech.
Insert, delete, and navigate to marks. Navigate by page,
heading, phrase, and level. Daisy 2.0/2.02, ANSI/NISO
Z39.86(Daisy 3.0), NIMAS, and Bookshare.org are all
supported.
Online Chatting
The Braille Sense OnHand includes a built-in chat program which
allows users with Windows Live ID’s to chat withother
Windows Live and MSN Messenger users. The program allows for
the addition and deletion of contacts, the changing of status
and screen name information, and the saving of conversations.
Email
The Braille Sense On Hand’s email
client allows easy configuration of pop3 email accounts.
Use it to read, forward, reply to, and save email messages.
Full automatic translation allows emails to be written
in contracted Braille but read in standard text by sighted
recipients, and it also allows Braille users to read
any emails written to them in contracted Braille.
Internet
The OnHand’s web browser is perfect for surfing the web,
reading and saving HTML content, and even downloading files.
Create bookmarks and jump to favorite web pages with just a
few keystrokes. Navigation quick keys allow you to move effortlessly
between links, text, form fields, tables, and more. Instant
translation makes web pages viewable in contracted Braille,
making the reading of content like news articles, dictionary
entries, and blogs easy and efficient.
Media
The OnHand’s media features allow you to play a wide variety
of file formats. MP3, MP4, WAV, ASF, OGG, WMA, M3U, Audible(AA,
AAX), WMV, FLAC, and MID are all supported. Create and edit
playlists, add up to 1000 marks in any audio file for quick
and easy navigation, and change audio effects like bass boost,
reverb, echo, and virtual surround.Recording of audio in adjustable
bit and sample rates can be done either by using the built-in
microphone or by connecting an audio device to the microphone
jack. Both MP3 and Wav formats are supported for recording.
Many media features can be controlled by the media buttons on
the front of the OnHand, so you don’t even need to be
working in your media player application in order to enjoy your
audio.
PC Connectivity
The Braille Sense OnHand may be used as a mass-storage device,
making the transfer of files and folders between the OnHand
and PC’s simple. No special software is needed to accommodate
these transfers.
Additional Features
The Braille Sense OnHand contains an address manager, schedule
manager, scientific calculator, database manager, alarm clock,
timer, and many other applications designed to enhance your
productivity. You can use the OnHand in conjunction with a screen-reader
to view content on your PC in Braille. Online help is available
in every application, making the Braille Sense OnHand easy to
learn. An optional USB LCD display (sold separately) allows
print users to view the same information shown on the Braille
display. This feature can be extremely useful for teachers working
with blind students or for communicating with individuals who
are deaf and blind.
