Changes in System Access 2.5.0

Accessible Digital Lifestyle

• Fixed a problem which prevented the SA Mobile Network browser from starting the Amazon MP3 Downloader.

• Eliminated an error message which was appearing when logging into Napster from the SA Mobile Network browser. Note that other error messages still appear when using Napster with the current beta of Internet Explorer 8; this isn't a problem with System Access or the SA Mobile Network browser, but we're still working with Microsoft to remedy it.

• Fixed problems with the log-in form on Pandora.com.

Internet Explorer and SA Mobile Network Browser

• Improved access to pages such as the Comcast.net home page that have areas which frequently update themselves.

• Improved access to Google applications, especially Gmail and Google Docs.

• Fixed a bug in the new SA Mobile Network browser which prevented the browser from coming to the foreground on startup.

Windows Live Mail

This update introduces support for Windows Live Mail, Microsoft's latest desktop email software for home users and the successor to Outlook Express and Windows Mail. As well as providing access to Windows Live Mail itself, System Access now provides fully automatic speech output in Windows Live Installer, making it easy to install and start using Windows Live Mail.

Miscellaneous

• If you tap the Control key twice quickly, System Access will stop automatic speech in the current foreground window, such as reading of progress bars and status indicators, until you switch to another window.

• Improved access to the Microsoft rich edit control, resulting in better access to the freeware Jarte word processor, among other programs.

• Your SA Mobile Network notes will now be stored on SA Mobile Network servers instead of your home machine and/or U3 smart drive. This means that you'll have access to all of your notes in one place whether you're using your home machine, a U3 smart drive, or SA to Go.

Changes in System Access 2.4.8

Internet Explorer and New SA Mobile Network Browser

• Fixed a bug which caused System Access to hang the browser when tabbing through some pages, such as the results page on Froogle.

SA Mobile Media Library

• You can now play WMA files in your media library and transfer them to a ZEN Stone.

Victor Reader Stream Support

• When you connect to the Victor Reader Stream, the SA Mobile Network browser will now offer to download the latest Stream software update if your Stream isn't running the latest software.

Changes in System Access 2.4.7

This update introduces two features related to the accessible digital lifestyle: access to the Songza.com music search engine and Internet jukebox, and improved access to Major League Baseball's audio and video streams.

Songza

You can now use Songza with System Access, in either Internet Explorer or our own browser, to search for songs, listen to the songs you find, create playlists, and more. You can control Songza's music player with the same hot keys as in the Napster Web-based player; for a listing of the special hot keys in either of these Web-based players, press Modifier+F1. We're excited about the access we've been able to provide to this cutting-edge Web 2.0 application, and we hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions, please share them on the Serotek Users Forum.

Major League Baseball Multimedia

This update fixes a few problems which rendered Major League Baseball's subscription-based audio and video streams inaccessible with SA. Again, if you still have problems, please let us know.

Internet Explorer and New SA Mobile Network Browser

• Fixed a bug which sometimes caused SA to lock up Internet Explorer when using Windows Update.

• SA no longer interrupts continuous reading of a Web page to announce changes on the page. This is especially important for news articles which have frequently updating advertisements.

• Added check boxes to our browser display preferences section which let you indicate that our browser should always use your preferred colors, font, and/or font size, even when visiting a site that provides its own settings. These have the same effect in our browser as the accessibility options in Internet Explorer.

Word

• Fixed a bug which prevented SA from speaking the new horizontal position after pressing Tab.

Changes in System Access 2.4.4

Starting with this update, you should no longer need to use our old browser, which will go away in a week or so.

Instant Messenger

• Our instant messenger is now available in the new SA Mobile Network browser.

• Made sign-in and sign-out alerts configurable per account.

• You will no longer hear sign-in and sign-out alerts when the SA Mobile Media Player is in the foreground.

Miscellaneous

• You will no longer hear SA Mobile Network email alerts when the SA Mobile Media Player is in the foreground.

Changes in System Access 2.4.0

Screen Magnification

System Access 2.4 introduces full-screen magnification. The screen can be magnified with a factor from 1.25x to 6x, adjusted in 0.25x increments. The colors can also be inverted, so black becomes white and vice versa. For more information, including magnification-related keyboard commands, refer to the System Access online help.

System Access Browser

This update also re-introduces the display preferences section which was present in the old browser, so you can adjust the font size and colors that our browser uses.

Serotek CSUN 2008 Announcement

We cordially invite you to join us at booth 357 at the Marriott LAX for the annual CSUN conference, March 12 through March 15. We’ll be showcasing several exciting new features of System Access and the System Access Mobile Network that you won’t want to miss.

First, we are proud to announce the addition of magnification to our System Access software. Magnification ranges from 1.25X to 6X, and can be increased in increments of .25. This update is available in all paid System Access packages as System Access version 2.4, and it is also part of the free online version of System Access to Go. There is absolutely no charge for the update, and it will automatically be downloaded and installed for all current users of System Access.

Serotek continues its commitment to the accessible digital lifestyle by introducing features for portable devices that will ensure that you have access to all your favorite content from the System Access Mobile Network, even when you aren’t near a computer. Supported devices include the Victor Reader Stream from Humanware using the latest firmware update, and the Icon from LevelStar. You can send your email, news, podcasts, radio dramas, and even your favorite movies right to your portable device. Just plug in to any available USB port on your computer, and any content from the network that you’ve added to your sync list will be downloaded to your device and ready for you to take with you on the road. If you haven’t yet upgraded the firmware on your Victor Reader Stream, no problem! We’ll automatically detect which version of the firmware you’re running and initiate the update process for you. Note that you will not be able to transfer content from the SA Mobile Network to the LevelStar Icon until a few weeks after the CSUN conference, but we will be demonstrating this feature at CSUN.

We are also excited to announce that we have partnered with De Witt and Associates to produce a line of TrainingWare™ designed for use by individuals and training facilities to increase independent living skills through the use of a computer. In just a few hours, users will learn how to send and receive email, surf the Internet, participate in online shopping, utilize Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, MS Word and Excel, and perform many other computer-related tasks for personal and business needs.

Packages including a printed teacher’s manual and student workbook, along with a CD containing these materials in MS Word and Braille-ready formats will be available both for individual use and as a site license for use in training facilities. A copy of the student workbook in Daisy format will also be available for purchase, and can be downloaded for use on a computer or portable device such as the Victor Reader Stream.

To find out more about the latest from Serotek, visit us at www.serotek.com or call us toll-free at (866) 202-0520.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.195

New Browser

• Added an explanation of keystrokes which changed from the old browser to the new. If you previously used the old browser, this message will appear when you run the new browser for the first time, and never again.

• In the "Notes" section, voice notes now work in the new browser, as they did in the old.

• Added support for Audible Manager to the new browser. Note that you must still install Audible Manager on your computer first.

Document Scan

• When you scan a page with Document Scan in the new browser, the text of the whole page will now be read, as it was in the old browser, instead of just the first line.

Miscellaneous

• The keystrokes for moving to the previous and next sentence have changed from Shift+Modifier+S and Modifier+S to Alt+Up Arrow and Alt+Down Arrow, respectively. These commands don't interfere with the ability to open drop-down lists by pressing Alt+Up Arrow or Alt+Down Arrow.

• Improved support for edit controls in .NET applications such as EdSharp.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.189

System Access Browser

• Re-added the "Copy Shortcut" command to the context menu for links.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.188

Starting with this version, the new System Access browser is used by default when you choose to connect from the SA Mobile Network from the System Access menu, or when you launch the SA Mobile Network icon on the Windows desktop. The old, Mozilla-based browser is still available; it's now the second option on the System Access menu. If you previously set the old browser as your default browser, the new browser will become the default when you install this update. You'll want to use the old browser if you want to use our instant messenger; otherwise, you should use the new browser.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.187

Accessible Digital Lifestyle

Audio demos of the features described below are available.

• The new SA Mobile Network browser now supports the Amazon MP3 downloader, which we strongly recommend that you use when buying music from the Amazon MP3 store.

• You can now transfer described movie audio, other SA Mobile Network audio content such as old-time radio, RSS news articles, podcasts, email, and forum messages to a Victor Reader Stream. Note that you need at least version 1.2 of the Victor Reader Stream firmware, which we expect to be released within a few days of this blog post. You can also transfer music and podcasts to a Creative ZEN Stone MP3 player. Please check the online SA Mobile Network help for more information about these new features.

Serotek Honored with AFB Access Award

Technology company earns prestigious award for SA To Go software

MINNEAPOLIS – January 24, 2008 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of Internet and digital information accessibility software and services, is pleased to announce they have been chosen as a recipient of the 2008 Access Award. Presented by the American Foundation for the Blind, the Access Awards recognize individuals, corporations and organizations that are eliminating or substantially reducing inequities faced by people who are blind or visually impaired. One of only three companies chosen to receive the Access Award, Serotek Corporation is being honored for providing access to screen reading software from any computer at any time through its System Access To Go (SA To Go) product.

A Web 2.0 software offering, SA To Go is available at www.satogo.com to anyone interested in having their computer screen content read aloud to them. From the blind to novice users to multi-taskers, this accessibility option is operational from any computer with Internet access.

“From macular degeneration to diabetes and more, the world’s aging population will have a growing incidence of visual impairment, low vision and vision loss, making this technology more mainstream than ever,” said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation, “And we expect the world to demand accessibility from any computer while traveling, working or at home, without toting hardware or software along.”

Serotek Corporation will be presented with the AFB Access Award at the 2008 JLTLI National Conference (Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute). The ceremony will be held on April 4, 2008 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott in Burlingame, California at 5:00 pm (PDT). Previous Access Award winning companies include Google™, Blockbuster, The IBM Corporation, Sun Microsystems and Pitney Bowes Inc.

“We appreciate and accept this recognition on behalf of all those who have been and will be benefiting from an accessible digital lifestyle through SA To Go,” said Mike Calvo, CEO, Serotek Corporation. “Serotek is committed to accessibility anywhere, and will continue to develop innovative products and services that level the playing field for all.”

Since the company was formed, Serotek Corporation has been developing technology solutions that allow anyone, regardless of physical limitations, disabilities, lack of Internet savvy or computer ownership, the ability to access and command all of the resources of the Internet and an accessible digital lifestyle. For more information about Serotek Corporation or its product and service offering, visit http://www.serotek.com/.

Serotek Corporation

Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software and manufactures accessibility solutions. Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek launched an online community specifically designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Since then, Serotek has introduced several powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal training and investment. For more information, visit http://www.serotek.com/.

JLTLI

The purpose of the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI) is to improve the quality of programming and services to blind and visually impaired children, adults, and their families. The Institute is designed to provide a forum in which leadership personnel and emerging leaders from the blindness field can come together to increase and share their knowledge and expertise. In addition, the JLTLI affords opportunities to network, share common concerns and innovative strategies, as well as learn about what projects AFB personnel and others in the field have undertaken to improve quality of life for people with visual impairments. It is through the Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute that the American Foundation for the Blind not only recognizes Dr. Taylor's lifetime service but also hopes to perpetuate her philosophies.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.174

Internet Explorer

• Added support for the MathPlayer browser plug-in from Design Science, which provides access to math on Web pages which use the MathML standard.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.172

Internet Explorer and New SA Mobile Network Browser

• When you press H and Shift+H to move by heading, SA will now announce the heading level after reading the heading itself.

• Fixed a bug that prevented users from passing the C-SAW test.

Audible

• Fixed a bug that prevented SA from speaking in Audible Manager's Library list view.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.170

Internet Explorer

• Fixed a bug in SA that caused IE 7 to hang if one opened the system menu while a browser tab had focus.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.169

Word

• Fixed a bug in SA that caused Word to skip whole pages of text when moving through a document line-by-line using the print layout.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.168

Internet Explorer and New SA Mobile Network Browser

• Fixed a bug which sometimes caused SA to announce a link twice during a continuous read.

• For links with a title attribute, which is presented as a tool tip on-screen, SA now reads both the text of the link and the title attribute when you tab to the link or press Modifier+Up Arrow on it, unless the title attribute contains the text of the link.

SA Mobile Media Player

• Fixed a bug which prevented the media player from restarting playback at an audio bookmark in the new browser.

Miscellaneous

• SA now provides feedback for the cut, copy, and paste keyboard commands in standard edit controls and in Windows Explorer windows.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.167

New SA Mobile Network Browser

• Fixed a bug that prevented the browser from reading some pages when they load for the first time, such as the Medicare site's home page.

• Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented the browser from uploading settings to the server when you exit the browser.

SA Mobile Network Bookmarks

• Fixed a bug that prevented the browser from importing favorites from Internet Explorer.

Outlook

• If you have two instances of the same contact in your Outlook contacts, System Access will now speak each one as you move through the list, instead of speaking only one and remaining silent for the other, as it did before.

Miscellaneous

• Added two new commands for reading text in edit controls, web pages, PDF documents, and Word documents. Modifier+Home reads from the start of the line to the insertion point, and Modifier+End reads from the insertion point to the end of the line.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.165

Happy new year! The first System Access update of the year consists mostly of behind-the-scenes work, but a few changes are worth noting.

Napster Browser-Based Player

System Access now supports the browser-based interface to the Napster music subscription service. This means that you can log into Napster and listen to music using a Web browser on any computer. To make this easier, System Access provides the following keyboard commands in the Napster player window:

• F8 to decrease the volume
• F9 to increase the volume
• Control+Shift+P to pause or resume playback
• Control+Shift+S to stop playback
• Control+Shift+M to mute or unmute the player
• Control+Shift+B to go back one track
• Control+Shift+N to skip to the next track

We hope this new feature will help you more fully enjoy the digital lifestyle. Note that SA doesn't yet support the Napster desktop software, but we plan to address that in the near future.

Skype

• System Access now supports text chat in the latest version of Skype. Specifically, SA will automatically read messages in the chat window, and when you press the grave accent key in the chat window, SA will read the most recent message.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.159

Internet Explorer and SA Mobile Network Browser

This update consists largely of behind-the-scenes changes, especially in the virtual buffer. Please let us know if you encounter any new problems when browsing the Web.

• Improved support for WYSIWYG editors used by sites such as Blogger.

• Improved access to the Organize Favorites dialog.

Word

• When moving through a document line by line, System Access now announces indentation changes after reading the current line, not before.

SA Mobile Media Library

• The "Play or Copy a CD" feature now contacts FreeDB2 rather than FreeDB for information about the CD, since FreeDB is down. If you have recently had trouble playing or copying a CD through the SA Mobile Media Library, please try again.

Changes in System Access 2.3.0.151

Text to Speech

• Fixed a bug introduced in the previous update which caused speech output to be unreliable when using NeoSpeech VoiceText.