Project Plans for DAISY OK Working Group

Last revised: 29 August 2006

These project plans are a snapshot of what is expected to take place over the next few months. They are a high-level view of the work to be done.

Call for Review
Dates: August 29-October 12, 2006
Distribute the call for review of the current version of the draft specification.
Collect all comments and review with the team. Incorporate as the team feels necessary. Respond to all who have submitted comments.

Publish Proposed DAISY OK Specification
Due date: October 15, 2006
After incorporating comments, post the specification as a proposed recommendation.
Submit the proposed recommendation to the DAISY Board.

Sample Content
Dates: August 29-December 1, 2006 (ongoing)
Create an FTP site for sample content. Collect samples of DAISY OK content for DAISY 2.02 and for DAISY/NISO 2005. The samples must test the features and functions described in the DAISY OK specification. Make sure that the content in the sample area has appropriate copyright releases.

Develop login procedures for developers and producers to submit self-certification forms
Due date: October 17, 2006
Develop login and authentication procedures for developers to create and update their information.

Develop self-certification web-based forms for Reading Systems
Due date: October 17, 2006
Create a web form and database for Reading System self-certification. Enable developers to create and update their information.

Develop self-certification web-based forms for DAISY OK DTBs
Due date: October 17, 2006
Create a web form and database for DTB producers self-certification. Enable producers to create and update their information.

Develop the process for issuing a license for DAISY OK
Dates: August 29-November 1, 2006
Identify the position which will be responsible for reviewing and approving a submitted self-certification form.
Write the license and have it reviewed by legal counsel.
Test the process with members of the team.

Online Viewing of Conforming Reading Systems
Due date: November 17, 2006
Develop and test different views of conforming reading systems for various audiences.

Launch DAISY OK as a DAISY Service
Due date: December 15, 2006
Once the whole system has been reviewed and tested, display links prominently on the DAISY Web site. Make announcements.