Windoweyes is no more, how we got to this point and whats. And window eyes is a favorite screen reading software for those who cannot rely on any vision to use their computer. With this merger, the companies will combine their talents to better assist computer users who are blind or visually impaired. It is designed to be used without a mouse and lets you use the hotkeys on your keyboard to navigate. Software downloads, trials and updates computer room. Zoomtext is the worlds number one screen magnifier and texttospeech software package that allows. Freedom scientific open book freedom scientific vera reading machine dolphin cicero text reader tvh portset reading system. Finally, on may 1st, gw micro and ai squared, makers of the zoomtext screen magnifier and texttospeech software package, announced the two companies. Window eyes is a screen reader for the microsoft windows operating system, developed by gw micro. Ai squared, the global leader in computer access technology for people with visual impairments, announces the release of windoweyes 9, a popular software program used by people who are blind or low vision to access and productively use their computers. Ai squared who develops and markets zoomtext and windoweyes has made significant marketing efforts in the last year. Basically, it is a customizable screen reader that is furthermore stable and secure, enabling the aforementioned individuals to manage a computer completely independent. Ai squared have announced some issues with some of their digital products including zoomtext and window eyes.
Ai squared competitors, revenue and employees owler. Microsoft provides free windoweyes screen reader for the. Gw micro was acquired by or merged with ai squared in 2014, with the. Ai squared is also proud to offer app central, a centralized app repository where both users and developers can gather to obtain, distribute and. Zoomtext magnifier and magnifierreader have been mainstays for the visually impaired computer user for years. As a result, our certificate will be revoked on or around january 26 th, which will result in startup failures for the following ai squared products. With ai squared firmly behind us, our developers will have even more financial and technical resources to produce window eyes version 9, and the many versions after that, says weirich. Contact the vendor of your assistive technology aid for upgrade information. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality software products and superior technical support. Windoweyes is no more, how we got to this point and what. It is a regrettable consequence of ai squared becoming a part of vfo group and i am sorry for all users of windoweyes who are now forced to switch to a new screen reader. Thank you for being a valued member of the gw micro and windoweyes family.
After a recent merger with gw micro, ai also offers the screen reader window eyes. Ai squared windoweyes latest features download window eyes 9. This standalone screen magnifier software comes with ai squared s patented xfont magnification technology that allows you to zoom in to any part of your computer screen from 1. Gw micro now part of the ai squared family welcome to gw micro.
Antivirus utilities may detect the invalid certificate and block the software from running. Software enhances accessibility for people who are blind or low visionprweb january 12. When attempting to start the following ai squared software products, the product may launch even though the certificate has been revoked. To remain competitive amidst an everexpanding landscape of screen magnification and screen reading solutions, companies like ai squared have been rolling out a wider array of features and capabilities bundled into their software solutions. This is a zt magnifier integrated with window eyes 9. Ai squared s family of products include zoomtext, zoomtext fusion, window eyes, sitecues, zoomtext largeprint keyboard, zoomtext imagereader, the zoomreader ios app and the zoomcontacts ipad app. Urgent notification forthcoming startup failures in zoomtext 10. Our flagship product, zoomtext, is the worlds best magnification and reading software for the vision impaired. See ai squared s revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest communitybased business insights platform. Urgent issue with ai squared access technology from blog. The software can be downloaded from windoweyes can be used to verbalize or speak everything on the screen. Window eyes became freely available to microsoft office users shortly after the last screen reader user survey closed in january 2014. On january 26, 2017, ai squared software products such as zoomtext and windoweyes will begin to experience startup failures as a result of digital certificate used to certify the products being compromised.
Ai squared s top competitors are dolphin, baum usa and humanware. Its been a busy 2014 for gw micro, makers of the windoweyes screen reader. Microsoft is offering customers who have a licensed of office 2010 or later the will have ability to download window eyes, a screen reader for windows pcs, free of charge. The latest product from ai squared is called zoomtext fusion 10. Ai squared has been a leader in the assistive technology field for over 20 years. Blind and low vision windows computer access using third. Each of these provides texttospeech output and supports braille displays. The company is continuing to make the web even more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Guidelines for using assistive technology as an mcas test.
Manchester, vermonts ai squared, the maker of zoomtext and sitecues. The software utilized during training is microsoft office 2010 and windows 7 or microsoft. We are committed to our customers and will honor existing product purchases and software maintenance agreements for end users, and will continue to provide technical support to end users that have purchased windoweyes or a support package. Since 1987, ai squared has been improving digital accessibility and quality of life for people who are blind or suffer. Fort wayne, in prweb march 05, 2015 ai squared, the global leader in technology solutions for people with visual impairments, announces the release of window eyes 9. By maurie hill if youve been hibernating for the winter, you may not know that ai squared has a new flavor of zoomtext called zoomtext fusion. We understand that accessibility needs change and we are committed to having the right solution for you. The only users who can continue using window eyes for free are office ones, though it sounds as though even that partnership is winding down among microsoft and vfo. Low vision software and apps for students learning process. The last significant update to the zoomtext screen magnification program was the release of zoomtext 9.
Getting started with windoweyes paths to technology perkins. Important notice for window eyes and zoomtext users fita. Screen reader updates and trial versions window eyes from ai squared. Users outside of the united states and canada should contact their local distributor for options. Ai squared joins vfo, home of freedom scientific and.
Our mantra is weve got accessibility covered and with zoomtext joining jaws this is more true than ever. The digital certificate used to certify newer zoomtext and windoweyes software products has been compromised. The windoweyes video support utility can be used to install windoweyes video support. Jaws this screenreading software comes with numerous features. Custom apps and support for app development provide users with the tools to enhance the accessibility and usability of third party applications, the operating system, and even windoweyes itself. Now, here we present such a product, called windoweyes.
Together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 156 employees. The digital certificate used to certify newer zoomtext and window eyes software products has been compromised. Installing a mathplayercompatible texttospeech engine if you are running windows xp or later, an additional download of a texttospeech engine should not be required. Vfo acquires screen magnification software firm ai squared. Ai squared has 83 employees and is ranked 1st among its top 10 competitors. Windoweyes is a screen reader for the microsoft windows operating system, developed by. Window eyes was developed by gw micro, a company based in fort wayne, indiana. Windoweyes will read out loud whats on the screen and gives total control over what is heard and how it is heard. Gw micro window eyes freedom scientific jaws dolphin hal.
Windoweyes is a leading screen reading software application for the blind and visually. Ai squared and microsoft collaborated in 2014 in order to enable anyone using. This product seems to target people with progressive vision loss, such as those with retinitis pigmentosa, to transition seamlessly from magnifier to a full time screen reader. All new webreading improvements that make browsing easier, more descriptive and more accurate. Window eyes 9 further embodies our philosophy of innovation, ease of use, and wider compatibility with thirdparty pc software, says jeremy curry, director of product management, screen reading, ai squared.
And window eyes is a favorite screen reading software for those who cannot rely on. Ai squared and microsoft collaborated in 2014 in order to enable anyone using microsoft office 2010 or later to also have a fully functional version of window eyes for free. Freedom scientific offers zoomtext and fusion, the leading computer access solutions for the visuallyimpaired. Ai squared s revenue is the ranked 3rd among its top 10 competitors. In 2014, gw micro was acquired by ai squared, the makers of the zoomtext magnification software.
Now more than ever, we can say with certainty, window eyes is here to stay. This article about software created or produced by microsoft is a stub. All ai squared magnification products can run in fullfeature demo mode for up to 60 days. Examples of screen readers include jaws, supernova, nvda, and window eyes. Ai squared announces the release of windoweyes 9, a popular software program used by people who are blind or have. We regret to announce that sales of windoweyes have ended in the united states and canada.
Ai squared has found that many it professionals, teachers, students. What the ai squared and gw micro merger means for you. In closing, i would first like to ask vfo to respectfully consider donating the windoweyes source code to the community for further development. As a result, our certificate will be revoked on or around january 26th, which will result in startup failures for the following ai squared products.
We regret to announce that sales of windoweyes have ended. With the merger with gw micro, we now proudly carry and support window eyes, the most stable, secure and customizable screen reader available on the. Use the following tips when using screen readers with oracle exadata system software. Ai squared, in collaboration with microsoft, is excited to provide people who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled with a completely functional and free license ai squared s window eyes screen reader. Gw micro, the maker of window eyes and the zoomtext and sitecues creator ai squared have come together, combining their talents to better assist computer users who are blind window eyes is a screen reader which translates visual information into speech or braille and recently struck a deal with microsoft to offer its licenses for free to ms office users. There is an issue with the digital certificate which will expire on january 26th 2017 and you may find your software will fail to launch after this date. All users who are currently using windoweyes can continue to use the software indefinitely. Zoomtext is the worlds leading magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired. Ai squared gains partner in gw micro vermont business. Ai squared is the publisher of zoomtext, the most widely used screen magnification product. Ai squared zoomtext ai squared bigshot dolphin supernova dolphin lunar freedom scientific magic. Ai squared who develops and markets zoomtext and window eyes has made significant marketing efforts in the last year. Below you will find quick descriptions of these products and links for more information.
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