Developed for blind computer users, Hal is a software screen reader that works by reading the screen interactively and communicating through a speech synthesiser or a refreshable Braille display.
Hal has been specially developed for individuals who wish to use a computer independently at home, at work and in education.
The key benefits of Hal are;
• Hal talks as you type announcing words or characters so you can check what you write.
• A single key allows you to read an entire document, email or web page.
• Fast and accurate multilingual Braille output for text at your fingertips.
• Contracted or Uncontracted computer or literary Braille supported).
• Access complex websites with ease by choosing to list links, headings or frames.
• Read image labels, font styles, Windows menus and icons for easy navigation.
• Customise the speed and volume of the voice and control the level of detail and punctuation that is spoken or sent to Braille.
• Quality synthesiser included, delivering clear speech and intelligent pronunciation even at high speeds. Includes SAM (Synthesiser Access Manager) for easy support of third-party synths and Braille displays.
Hal has recently undergone significant improvements in the area of using Microsoft Internet explorer. This screen-reader can also be used within many popular applications, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. The “Auto Update” facility ensures that customers receive the latest Hal configuration files easily over the Internet.
Using the Dolphin Scripting Language, Hal can be customised extensively to interact with non-supported applications including those used in the workplace. T&T Consultancy Ltd staff are approved Dolphin product Script Writers.
