Tools & Services

Activated Content Audio Watermarking Software Development Kit can be used to watermark DAISY files, either for downloads or books on disc. You simply tell the library what file you want watermarked and what watermark value you want placed in the file, and it does the rest. Activator SDK supports .mp3 and .wav files, so it can be easily integrated into any production environment that is based on Microsoft's .NET platform. COM and Linux versions are also available.

For more information, please visit the official website for Activator Audio Watermarking SDK.

A Stylevision Power Stylesheet is available for DTBook 2005-1.

The SPS provides a default editable rendition of DTBook documents. It allows non-technical users to view and edit DTBook contents.

To use the SPS component:

• Install Authentic or XMLSpy
• Assign the DTBook 2005-1 doctype to the DTBook document.
• Connect to the internet.
• No setup is necessary. The software will automatically apply the SPS whenever you open a DTBook document in XMLSpy's Authentic view or in the standalone version of Authentic.
  
  

Alternately, download the SPS from www.daisy.org/z3986/2005/dtbook-2005-1.sps and assign it to the DTBook manually. Consult the XMLSpy/Authentic documentation for more information on how to do this.   joel.hakansson(at)tpb.se is the support contact.

ZedVal, also known as the ANSI/NISO Z39.86 Validator, is a DAISY 3 content validator. It is an open source development project, and is available free of charge to everyone. It is designed to validate Audio NCX books to support their conformance with DAISY 3, officially the ANSI/NISO Z39.86 Standard.

Visit the ANSI/NISO Z39.86 Validator - ZedVal development site to download this software.

For more information, please visit the official website for ANSI/NISO Z39.86 Validator - ZedVal.

Book Wizard Reader, software from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), offers users the ability to read both DAISY 2.02 and DAISY 3, ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002 digital talking books. Review the manual, download a demonstration copy, or purchase the software by going to the Website.

For more information, please visit the official website for Book Wizard Reader.

Bookshare™ is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities. Bookshare offers more than 60,000 digital books, textbooks, teacher-recommended reading, periodicals and assistive technology tools. Read one of the Bookshare user stories.

For more information, please visit the official website for Bookshare.

Web-based DAISY player ButtercupReader makes DAISY multimedia available to anyone with a browser. First you need to install Silverlight 2. Enables Text-to-Speech and Self Voicing (Internet Explorer only). ButtercupReader uses the Microsoft Speech API (SAPI) to enable self-voicing through text-to-speech. For this to work within your browser you will need to make a small change to your security settings. It is an early demo of a web based application which enables you to read, listen to and navigate through DAISY digital talking books online.

The DAISY Regenerator is a software tool designed to enable organizations to repair and upgrade existing DAISY 2.0 and 2.02 DTBs.

The tool takes a DAISY 2.0 or 2.02 DTB as input, and performs a series of operations on it in order to output a valid DAISY 2.02 DTB.

Features include:

• Conversion of HTML and SMIL files to valid XML
• Fixes of reoccuring errors and inconsistencies that existed in the output of early versions of production tools
• Ability to rename files sequentially (so that they play in order in MP3 players)

Why use the Regenerator?

• Because the elimination of possible errors will yield a better experience for the end user reading the DAISY 2.02 DTB.
• Because a valid DAISY 2.02 DTB is future safe. Only valid DAISY 2.02 DTBs are guaranteed to be upgradeable to the DAISY 3 standard. In this respect, the Regenerator may be regarded as an organization's "Swiss Army knife" of longevity.

The Regenerator works together with the DAISY 2.02 Validator. After regeneration has been done, the DTB can be automatically validated, to ensure that no errors or inconsistencies remain.

Download DAISY 2.02 Regenerator

DAISY Training Manual for DAISY Members using LpStudioPro & SigtunaDAR.

DAISY Basic Training Manual

(formerly DMFC - the DAISY MultiFormat Converter)

DAISY production is being implemented in more organizations and companies around the world at an ever increasing rate, and the DAISY Standards continue to evolve. To meet the resulting production and conversion demands, the DAISY Consortium has hosted the development of the DAISY Pipeline, a suite of cross platform tools designed to meet these needs and to support both production and distribution.

The DAISY Pipeline is a DTB and XML-oriented transformation pipeline designed to be used in both server-side and desktop environments.

Technical documentation and the latest downloads are available from Sourceforge at http://daisymfc.sourceforge.net/#dl.

For more information, please visit the official website for DAISY Pipeline.

The optional features described in the DAISY 2.02, have not yet been implemented in all production tools or in playback systems. Several Members of the DAISY Consortium serving students have been extremely vocal about the need for this feature.

These technical individuals in collaboration with the technical DAISY staff have developed a strategy to implement these features that is completely independent of LpStudio/Pro or Sigtuna DAR.

Organizations who wish to implement these features would be required to include additional markup in their source files and to use a post processing tool - The Skippability Tweaker - on the completed project to add this functionality.

The Skippability Tweaker supports adding these features to both NCC-Only and Full Text DTBs. Supported skippable structures are pagenumbers, sidebars, producer notes and footnotes.

Skippability Tweaker

For more information, please visit the official website for DAISY Skippability Tweaker.

8GB of internal memory allows 2,000 hours of recording time, microSD card compatibility extends it to 16GB. Supports DAISY, Audible.com books, MP3 and WMA and PCM formats.

VOICE ACTIVATION - makes automatic starting and stopping of the recorder an extra benefit that saves time and energy.

OLYMPUS SONORITY - Edit files with Olympus Sonority sound editing software (included), which is compatible with PCs and MACs.

VOICE RECOGNITION - Use simple voice commands to create calendar entries, to-do lists and other basic functions.

This DAISY 3 reading software developed by the Dorina Nowill Foundation for the Blind in Brazil is free to use and share.

The DDR DAISY reading software can be downloaded in 3 different language versions: English, Español, and Português (Note: DDR is the first free Portuguese DAISY 3.0 reader).

DDR is designed as an add-on to the Firefox browser and is available from the Firefox add-on site. Links to DDReader tutorials in each language are also available on the download page and are included in the add-on (press T for tutorial on any DDR mode).

Many more functions are expected in the near future. Versions for Linux and Mac are also planned and should be available soon. In addition, there are plans for the DDReader to move to an open source development platform.

DAISY Members Duxbury Systems, Inc. and Design Science, Inc. have collaborated on Duxbury Braille Translator™ (DBT) version 10.7 with support for direct import of Microsoft Word documents containing mathematical equations created with MathType™. This improvement will allow users to author math with MathType in MS Word and then translate those materials to braille via DBT for Windows.

For information on obtaining MathType, see the description of MathType from Design Science.

For more information, please visit the official website for Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT).

(Formerly Dolphin Producer)

Dolphin's EasyProducer converts standard Word files into DAISY digital talking books (synchronised audio and text) that can be searched and navigated.

• Easy to use one-click operation instantly converts text into a DAISY DTB, no training required.
• Convert text documents into fully accessible DAISY books with sychronised text and audio.
• Create synthetic audio in a fraction of the time required to produce recorded audio.
• Convert an average textbook chapter in 90 seconds, compared to 2 hours when narrating onto audio cassette.
• Click to write files to CD for easy distribution and to listen on the move. Simple toolbar integration with Microsoft Word so you can work in a familiar environment.

For more information, please visit the official website for EasyProducer: Text to Digital Talking Book software.

eClipseReader is a PC application for the DAISY 2.02, and DAISY/NISO 2002 and 2005 formats, supporting Windows 98/ME/2000 and XP operating systems.

eClipseReader plays audio DAISY books and reads text-only DAISY media using SAPI 5 TTS voices in all supported DAISY formats. Audio formats include: WAV, MP3, WMA and ASF audio. eClipseReader is also a Text Document Reader. All text-only media is read with SAPI 5 Text-to-Speech Voices. EClipseReader's flexible user interface can be customized to suit the needs of sighted users preferring point and click graphic controls and the visually impaired through its self voicing hotkeys and menu system. In multi-user mode, eClipseReader is a great solution for schools and libraries. Individuals may login on a single computer and maintain their own library of books, text notes, bookmarks, and operational preferences. Site and district licensing will be made available.

For more information, please visit the official website for eClipseReader.

eClipseScan is a simple scanning and reading workstation that creates DAISY talking books for personal use and includes a suite of built-in news and entertainment features. All functions operate via a simple keypad and self-voicing wizard menu system. Scan and Read Features:

• Scan and Read Books and Documents Aloud
• Uses NeoSpeech Kate and Paul Text To Speech Voices
• Navigate by Line, Word with Spell Word Feature
• Voice Speed Rate and Pitch Control
• Supports VGA and S-Video TV Monitor Output For Low Vision Features and Video Playback
• Includes Low Vision Font Size and Color Adjustment

eClipseScan Entertainment Center Version 1.1, specifically, eClipseScan Save As DAISY Feature now creates text only and full text and audio DAISY books in MP3 Format. eClipseScan DAISY MP3 Files are organized by heading or section name and can be burned to CD using the Save As DAISY feature.

To hear eClipseScan’s online audio presentation, please visit IRTI’s website.

For more information, please visit the official website for eClipseScan.

eClipseWriter Pro includes a self-voicing word processor that highlights words or phrases as text is read aloud using your choice of SAPI 5 synthetic voices. Authors may create their own original text or edit existing copy. DAISY Formatting processes may be automated or achieved using simple manual document mark-up that allows you to edit documents for more detailed structure and graphics presentation.

Updated \SAVE AS DAISY\ feature allows you to open any of the supported text formats and create accessible portable audio media with heading, page and phrase navigation. This process is completely automated from start to finish and guided by a step by step build book wizard. It will even burn you a DAISY CD automatically when the automated rendering process is complete.

For more information, please visit the official website for eClipseWriter Professional Edition.

The gh PLAYER® 2.2 is a Section 508 compliant software player that is designed with accessibility as a priority. This software supports the following file formats:

• NIMAS
• Simple text (.txt)
• DAISY 2.02
• DAISY 3.0
• ANSI-NISO (Z39.86-2002)
• DAISY/NISO 2005

The gh PLAYER® provides people with disabilities access to multiple information sources. The gh PLAYER® now has improved features and easier navigation. Full details are provided on the gh LLC Web site.

For more information, please visit the official website for gh Player® 2.2 Standard Edition.

The ClassMate Reader is a unique, portable and lightweight system about the size of a portable gaming system with a large LCD screen. Students can listen to the audio version of their textbooks and study materials, while following the highlighted text on screen. This portable system is ideal for students in any learning setting, including the classroom, resource room, library, extended learning programs and at home. The system promotes phonetic recognition and fluency and will significantly boost the support of teachers who work with students with learning disabilities.

It has several features only found on PC-based software solutions such as text-to-speech, highlighting, dictionary, text and vocal notes and audio book navigation. The ClassMate Reader now supports a wide variety of electronic formats, including DAISY, NIMAS (National Instructional Material Accessible Standard) format, Bookshare.org, Audible.com, text, wav, MP3 and audio file formats. The player also provides integrated text-to-speech for reading books in text format. It uses a removable SD flash memory card or USB memory stick to store the electronic files. It can transfer files from a PC with a standard USB connection.

For more information, please visit the official website for HumanWare ClassMate Reader.

The Intel Reader, about the size of a paperback book, converts printed text to digital text, and then reads it aloud to the user. Its unique design combines a high-resolution camera, allowing users to point, shoot and listen to printed text. Supported file formats: DAISY 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002 (DAISY 3), NIMAS 1.0/1.1, MP3, WAV and ASCII text.

For more information, please visit the official website for Intel® Reader.

The Korean Braille Library has developed the KBLL Reader 1.0 with the Sims Line, a software developing company in Korea.

KBLL Reader supports only audio and NCC DAISY books. The software is able to set book marking, control speed and volume, and allows the reader to move to chapter, page, or sentence. KBLL Reader can also search word and number (for instance page).

If you close the KBLL Reader to end reading, it automatically says the end page of reading. If a user uses KBLL Reader in a common place, like a library or school, this function is very useful. Because many users use KBLL Reader together, nobody set book marking.

We provide KBLL Reader to users, libraries and schools free of charge. Everybody can download KBLL Reader free of charge, at http://infor.kbll.or.kr/.

KBLL Reader currently supports only Korean, so we are considering supporting other languages. We also are considering having KBLL Reader 2.0 support audio and full text.

For more information, send email to youk@kbll.or.kr.

For more information, please visit the official website for KBLL Reader.

With the release of Dolphin Audio Publishing's EasePublisher, this software is no longer being featured. For inquiries regarding product support, licensing, and the like, please contact Dolphin Audio Publishing.

MathDaisy works with Microsoft Word, the Save As DAISY add-in for Microsoft Word, and MathType. Save As DAISY add-in installation adds a \Save As DAISY\ menu item to Word's File menu. This command saves the document as a DAISY Digital Talking Book. MathDaisy enhances the Word-to-DAISY conversion process, converting the equations in the document to MathML as required by the DAISY format. If the original document contains mathematical equations, then users will need to install the MathDaisy add-in to add support for mathematical equations, making them accessible to students, teachers, engineers, and scientists with disabilities.

For more information, please visit the official website for MathDaisy from Design Science.

Milestone 212 is a Book Reader which opens the world of digital talking books. The newest member of the Milestone family focuses on simplicity. In this spirit the device is reduced to the most important functions, and performs very strong on those. It supports the playback of DAISY 2.02, MP3, WMA, AA(X), AAC and TXT files. Details are available on the Bones Ltd. website.

The Milestone 312 from Bones GmbH is the smallest MP3/DAISY Player/voice recorder on the market. Functionalities include audio books player, MP3/AAC player, voice recorder, FM tuner/recorder, alarm clock and RFID tag reader, all integrated into 50 grams, in the size of a credit card.

Milestone 312 uses the MP3/AAC/WMA decoder software from DSP Spirit, providing excellent sound quality. It is very configurable to support a variety of reading and listening needs. Functions not used, not purchased or not desired can be disabled/enabled.

DAISY: This pocket-size device provides full access to heading levels, page numbers, phrases, etc. It also supports bookmark setting and switch between books on the memory card.

MP3: The Milestone 312 provides accessible MP3 navigation, supported by audible prompts. Folder names can be tagged with recorded voice.

Voice Recorder: The Milestone's small internal speaker produces crisp, clear audio even in noisy environments.

The RFID tag reader allows users to tag and identify daily living objects such as medications, CD's, and food labels.

Milestone 312 has 1 Gigabyte internal memory plus an SD card interface for up to 32 Gigabytes storage. Both work in parallel and are fully accessible via USB connection - no software needs to be installed.

For more information, please visit the official website for Milestone 312 DAISY Player.

This new release of MyStudio PC, v2.04, includes numerous fixes and improvements. A license is required for MyStudio PC. DAISY Member organizations may place a request for a license from the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD), see below.

• Output: can be used to create audio and NCC-only Digital Talking Books.
• The software is fully self-voicing. It does not require an external synthesizer.

This software is very easy to learn and operate. Additional features include generating synthesized speech from text.

MyStudio PC is typically used in organizations where the structure documents (NCCs) are not created before recording begins. It is also typically used by volunteers producing DAISY Digital Talking Books at home or in a studio.

For more general information about MyStudio PC, please use the Contact Us form (General Category) on the DAISY Web site.

MyStudio PC is available to Members of the DAISY Consortium at no cost. Full Members may request up to 50 licenses, Associate Members may request up to 10 licenses. If your organization is a Member of the DAISY Consortium and needs a license, please use the Email Contact link (available immediately below on this page). For this link to display, you must be logged in to the DAISY website using a valid Member login. Your request will be directed to JSRPD.

MyStudio PC 2.04

MyStudio PC Guidelines

MyStudio PC Release Notes V2.04

Obi is a free software application - DAISY/NISO production tool. It enables individual DAISY end users with a minimal amount of training to produce rich, yet accessible DAISY content. It is an audio recording tool for producing DAISY audio books. Obi brings the benefits of DAISY technology to a broader range of consumers. In situations where time and cost constraints limit the use of sophisticated synchronized multimedia production tools (e.g. classroom environment, people and organizations in developing countries), Obi can unlock the potential of producers and consumers (e.g. teachers and students).

Planman Technlogies assists their clients in converting their print / electronic media to DAISY / DTBook compliant format using their proprietary workflows. Planman is actively offering DAISY conversion services and workflows to all major Libraries, Organizations and Publishers worldwide.

The Plextalk Model PTN2 is a DAISY 2.02 and DAISY 3 hardware player, ideal for leisure-reading. It has a high-quality built-in speaker and comes with a fully rechargeable battery to provide listeners with up to five hours of playing time.

Using the Plextalk PTN2, a person with low vision or other print disability can navigate to a particular point in a book from the table of contents or the index, by browsing headings, selecting pages, or by setting and reviewing bookmarks. Users can make a bookmark index consisting of up to 10,000 bookmarks. In addition, users are able to fast forward, rewind, and even speed up the audio narration.

For more information, please visit the official website for Plextalk Model PTN2.

Plextor's PTR2 replaces the PTR1 and is designed to be a high quality recorder with the ability to create DAISY 2.02 books with audio, headings and pages, as well as music CDs. It can also play DAISY books, music CDs, Audio File CDs and CF cards. It can be used as a CD-RW or memory card drive when connected to a computer. For quicker and easier editing of DAISY content, the PTR2 is supplied with the Plextalk Recording Software (PRS). This package provides all the necessary tools to record, edit and finalize audio DAISY 2.02 books. This portable unit has a built-in microphone and an optional external microphone, providing recording versatility.

The PTR2 can be operated in 2 main modes: "Normal" mode and "Book Creator" mode. It is possible to switch between these 2 modes at any time. Normal mode has a simplified interface and makes the process of recording very straightforward. This mode is ideal for a beginner or for someone who wants to make a recording quickly and easily. Book Creator mode provides all of the necessary tools to create a fully structured DAISY 2.02 book including insert, punch in and overwrite recording, phrase editing and the ability to set heading levels.

For more information, please visit the official website for Plextalk Portable Recorder (Model: PTR2).

Dedicon (formerly FNB) has developed a web-based scheduler to distribute all necessary DAISY projects to the different recording booths and back to the server in overnight batches. Now every morning all projects that are planned for that day are available in a specific booth to continue the recording of that book. At the end of the day all books are retrieved back to the server, without any human interference. All projects on the server are backed upp automatically using a LTO tape library.

The Production Scheduler is a Web-based application using the platform independent script language PHP and a MySQL database -- all freeware products. Although FNB currently runs a Windows 2000 server, this system could be used to run on a low cost Linux solution without changing the scripts.

The system is very flexible and supports an unlimited number of recording booths in the same network, with an unlimited number of recording sessions which even could be different per studio per day of the week.

It is possible to make ad hoc changes in the planning if a narrator cancels his or her recording session for that day, and you want to fill in the gap with another recording. It is even possible to plan multiple recording sessions for one book over different recording booths during the day. The system automatically moves the project from one studio to another when the previous session has ended. A locking mechanism makes sure the projects are not moved over the network while an other recording session is taking place.

If a PC is turned off at night a Wake-on-Lan signal is used to switch it on.

The Production Scheduler is freely available for Consortium members.

ReadHowYouWant offers a wide selection of on-demand, optimized alternative format editions, including books in Braille and DAISY formats and large print books.

For more information, please visit the official website for ReadHowYouWant.

Microsoft's Word Add-in translates Microsoft Word XP, 2003, and 2007 documents into DAISY.

The \Save as DAISY - Microsoft\ project area provides current information and related communications about the Microsoft Word add-in, as well as links for downloading the latest version.

For more information, please visit the official website for Save as DAISY add-in for Microsoft Word.

The DAISY Consortium wishes to thank the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, JSRPD, for making Sigtuna DAR 3 available to DAISY Consortium Members.

The final release of Sigtuna DAR 3 was made available February 2008.

• Output: This software can be used to create audio and NCC-only, and full text/audio DAISY 2.02 Books.
• Scripts for Jaws for Windows are available. Requires external synthesizer.

The user has the ability to create, edit, and/or remove NCC headings and pages during the recording process (when in "ToC-only mode"). In addition, a user can add full text segments to an NCC-only Digital Talking Book using the ATAU mode.

The software is typically used in larger organizations as well as in stand-alone settings.

For more general information, please use the Contact Us form, selecting the General category.

Sigtuna DAR 3 is available to Members of the DAISY Consortium at no cost. A license is required. If your organization is a Member of the DAISY Consortium and needs a license, please use the Email Contact link (available immediately below on this page). For this link to display, you must be logged in to the DAISY website using a valid Member login. Your request will be directed to JSRPD. Please include the information about your organization and name of the representative in your email.

Jaws Scripts for SigtunaDAR3

Sigtuna DAR 3 Final Release

Sigtuna DAR3 Release Notes for final release

The STD editor (Structured Text Document editor) enables a user with little or no skills in mark up languages to produce XML and HTML documents valid to the standard for Digital Talking Books (both DAISY 2.02 and ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2002).

The STD editor facilitates the generation of master-files in XML for any production of structured documents: e-books in HTML, source-files for Digital Talking Books, well-structured files for the Internet etc.

For more information, see the Website or contact Marketing coordinator Jakob B. Rasmussen

For more information, please visit the official website for Structured Text Document Editor (STD Editor).

Generate Digital Talking Books using synthetic speech with the STEB Generator (Synthetic Talking E-Book Generator). The production process is very fast. It takes approximately 1 hour to generate 8 hours of recording with synthetic speech. Audiobooks with synthetic e reference books, newspapers, indexes, manuals, etc. The STEB Generator needs very little human interaction which means a very short production time at a very low cost.

The STEB Generator uses an XML file as a source. In addition to the STEB Generator, a speech synthesizer will be required.

For more information, please visit the official website for Synthetic Talking E-Book Generator (STEB Generator).

TPB Reader is a DAISY 2.0 and DAISY 2.02 compliant software player designed to be easy to learn even by those with little or no computer experience. Even though it is easy-to-use, the software is powerful enough to satisfy more "advanced" users.

TPB Reader works on Windows® operating systems.

Feature highlights include:

• Auto-detection of available books. TPB Reader automatically scans the system and presents available DTBs to the user in a bookshelf;
• NCC-only and Full Text view modes;
• Time Scale Modification - ability to speed up or slow down the narration without affecting the pitch;
• Fully selfvoicing - external speech synthesizer is not necessary;
• Stylesheets - the user may apply his/her own or predefined Cascading Stylesheets (CSS) to control the visual display of the text;
• IPP Support - TPB Reader can play protected DAISY DTBs; and
• National Language Customization - The user interface (auditory and textual prompts) of TPB Reader can be translated into any language.

TPB Reader is made available at no cost worldwide. However, TPB (The Swedish Library of Talking Books and Braille) does not offer end-user support outside Sweden.

For more information, please visit the official website for TPB Reader.

This HumanWare hardware player is the professional solution for more demanding environments such as schools, libraries, public areas. Designed for professionals and students, it's essential for reading complex and highly structured books like textbooks, reference works and school manuals. It supports all DAISY navigation levels and has advanced functionality such as skipping instantly to a specific page and placing multiple bookmarks. The Classic + offers a slot drive mechanism for the CD drive as well as a full numeric keypad to rapidly and accurately navigate throughout books.

For more information, please visit the official website for Victor Reader Classic +.

The professional solution for more demanding environments (schools, libraries, public areas) Designed for professionals and students, it's essential for reading complex and highly structured books like textbooks, reference works and school manuals. It supports all DAISY navigation levels and has advanced functionality such as skipping instantly to a specific page and placing multiple bookmarks.

For more information, please visit the official website for Victor Reader ClassicX +.

The Stream is HumanWare's most portable, powerful DAISY/NISO and MP3 player. It is a hand-held (117 x 66 x 22mm) player using an SD flash memory card for storing content. It connects to computers as a USB device to transfer book and music files. The Stream also has an embedded text-to-speech capability to play text only or synchronized full text/full audio DAISY books, simple text and html files. Variable speed playback is supported for all recorded and text formats. Other advanced DAISY features including Go To Page, Go To Heading, simple bookmarks, highlight bookmarks, and processing skippable elements. It also built-in voice recording capability for recording voice notes, audio bookmarks, etc.

Highlights of 3.1 include:

• Multi-level bookshelf navigation for other books, podcasts, as well as text and multi-level folder navigation within music files.
• Music can be organized by levels such as genre, artist, and album and users can navigate at those levels to more quickly find desired music. Random play can be turned on or off with a single key press like many commercial MP3 players.
• Users can enter words to search for in text files or text-only DAISY books.
• Users have the ability to create nested folders on the Other Books, Podcast, and Text File bookshelves that were introduced in version 3.0. Now extended to include the multi-level Talking Books bookshelf. Victor Reader Stream users can now optionally create nested folders within the $VRDTB bookshelf folder and navigate the structure while browsing the Talking Books bookshelf.
• Stream 3.1 will allow you to copy DAISY books from USB flash media such as flash memory sticks or the NLS cartridges used by the NLS library in the USA and the AFWA library in Western Australia. Each USB flash book must be in its own folder. When you attach a cartridge or flash media the Stream will automatically start playing the first DAISY book on the media. Once the book is playing you can optionally press key 3 to copy it to the Talking Books bookshelf of your SD card.

For full details and the most recent news on the Stream, visit the VictorReader Stream page on the HumanWare site.

For more information, please visit the official website for Victor Reader Stream.

Based on the popular Victor Reader Vibe, the world's first mainstream MP3 player adapted to play DAISY books, the Victor Reader Wave has the same advantages of an adapted mainstream player with its portable design and affordable price but it includes many enhancements over the Vibe:

• The popular clam shell style lid of the Vibe remains but has been modified to use the familiar telephone style keypad of the Victor Reader Classic+ player.
• Enlarged file system to play complex DAISY books.
• Expanded memory to store hundreds of bookmarks.
• Saves playback position of DAISY, MP3 and music CDs.
• Audio prompts have been added for MP3 CD playback.

Learning disabled users will benefit from a larger screen with text feedback for commands and display of book title and current section heading.

For more information, please visit the official website for Victor Reader Wave.