Aequus Technologies AspireREADER™ 4.0 Improved Learning Outcomes 090505.1.3 For Windows and Mac OSX AspireREADER™ provides unique listening, viewing, and learning opportunities The new enhanced AspireREADER™ 4.0 helps struggling students improve reading and learning outcomes by providing access to digital talking books, Internet (www) pages and word processing through synchronized visual, auditory and tracking feature functions. AspireREADER™, a 508 compliant software reader, provides a user-friendly experience for students and readers of all ages, while providing special features and navigation controls for individuals with sensory and cognitive disabilities. The AspireREADER™ 4.0 is an enhanced version of the CAST eREADER™. AspireREADER's™ three modules provide access to everyday content Digital talking book player provides access to DAISY 3.0, NIMAS and DAISY 2.02 books via human-recorded or computer-generated speech. Accessible Web Browser reads any W3C or Section 508 compliant webpage. Editor allows users to create and read rich text documents. AspireREADER™ is designed to take advantage of technologies that extend its capabilities. Current product extensions include: SignSmith™ 3-D animated characters by VCOM3D renders content via American Sign Language. Virtual Pencil™ by Henter Math provides an interactive math solution for students that are blind or visually impaired. SWAP™ by UB Access provides web conversion tools that re-render inaccessible websites into accessible or 508 compliant format. Supports dictionaries in multiple languages. AspireREADER™ supports students of all ages. Innovative feature functionality benefits students with special needs, including: Blind and Low Vision Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learning and Cognitive Disabilities Physical and Mobility Impairments English Language Learners and Foreign Language Speakers Blind and Low Vision Read aloud via human-recorded or computer generated speech Reading speed control to ensure understanding Advanced navigation and search Keyboard controlled shortcut keys Electronic bookmarks and note taking "Where am I now?" feature Playable via CD, DVD, WWW, etc. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sign Language display of text* Sentence-by-sentence and word-by-word highlighting Learning and Cognitive Disabilities Reading speed control to ensure understanding Word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence highlighting Customizable user interface for better focus on learning segments Track reading history and activities Physical and Mobility Impairments Keyboard-controlled shortcut keys Adaptations for input/output control devices English Language Learners and Foreign Language Speakers Simple integration of foreign language voices* Foreign language translation* Foreign language dictionary for word equivalents and definitions* Customizable user-interface for demographic appropriateness* * Features provided through separately purchased product extensions. Minimum System Requirements Operating System Windows XP, ME, 2000, 98 Processor Minimum 1 GHz Memory Minimum 256 MB RAM; Recommended 512 MB RAM Hard Drive Space 200 MB CD-ROM Drive Minimum 2X CD-ROM drive Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 Operating System Mac OS X v10.3 Processor Minimum Power PC 600 MHz G3; Recommended 1Ghz G4 Memory Minimum 256 MB RAM; Recommended 512 MB RAM Hard Drive Space 200 MB CD-ROM Drive Minimum 2X CD-ROM drive Browser Safari 1.0 Developed in partnership with CAST Center for Applied Special Technology Contact Aequus Technologies 1-877-6-ASPIRE sales@aequustechnologies.com www.aequustechnologies.com Copyright 2004-2005. Aequus Technologies Corp. All rights reserved.