BrailleSense 6 - Firmware version 2.0 release notes

BrailleSense 6 - Firmware version 2.0 release notes

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Below are release notes for HIMS Firmware 2.0 release for BrailleSense 6 series notetakers.


Note
The information below applies to both BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense 6 Mini notetakers only.

General Enhancements

1.      Upgrades the device to Android 12. *Note, you cannot down grade the device once you’ve done this without losing all of your data.

2.     Adds a To Do list program in the Organizer Menu.

3.    Adds BrailleSense games in the Extras Menu.

4.    Adds an App Installer to All Apps, similar to what exists in the SensePlayer, to help new users easily access some popular applications.

5.    Adds an Optional Add-Ons menu at the bottom of the Main Menu for easy access to the Sense Bible download, as well as a Chat GPT application.

6.    New Chat GPT function: is available as an optional download. *Limited free trial of a few questions, but requires your own API key if you intend to use extensively.

 

Specific Program Enhancements

  1. General
    1. Added the ability to dictate text in document editing areas, including Word Processor, Notepad and when writing an e-mail message or subject line. Hotkey is “F4-D”.
    2. Changed the Power Off prompt to match what is currently in the SensePlayer, now offering Power Off, Restart, or Cancel.
    3. Now, when you print from the e-mail program, Schedule Manager, or Address Manager, you are prompted whether you want to use the Embosser or Android printing service, (Printer).

    4. Fixed the problem where, when you connect a QWERTY keyboard, and input changes to computer Braille, output changes as well. Output should now remain in your chosen Braille grade.
    5. Visual UI improvements: added icons to more quickly allow sighted assistants to identify content visually.

  2. File Manager
    1. You can now install XAPK and APKS files directly from the File Manager. These are often found on sites like APK Pure and APK Monk, as apps are now often packaged in bundles that are split on installation.
    2. You should now be able to properly view OneDrive folders above 400 items.

  3. Word processor
    1. You should now not receive the prompt to save a blank document.
    2. Auto save should now work on new documents.
    3. We fixed Braille cursor problems.
       
  4. Word processor and Notepad
    1. Fixed a problem auto saving to cloud drive files.
    2. Fixed the problem moving to next and previous documents when they include files from cloud drives.
    3. Fixed a problem opening some Google Docs files.

  5. E-mail
    1. Added a “Sort Order” option. Located in Tools/Options. Allows you to set ascending or descending.
    2. The “to” field is now available when doing a search with Space-F.
    3. Added a permanent deletion menu item/hot key: this means that, it will immediately delete the message rather than sending it to trash first. The hotkey is Backspace-D.
    4. Now, when you navigate between accounts in e-mail with Backspace-3-4-5 and Backspace-1-2-6, your position in the mailbox will be remembered.
    5. Now, when you press Enter on an attachment, you are prompted whether you want to save or open it. If you open it, it auto saves to the Downloads folder, and opens in the associated application. If you choose Save, you will now get the normal Save As dialog. If you select multiple files, you will get the prompt as it has always been, asking which folder in which to save them.
    6. f. When writing a message, added a prompt to overwrite or add new file if you try to attach a file with the same name as a file already attached.
    7. g. Added priority/importance designation when receiving e-mail messages, if importance is set to anything other than normal. In the Exchange Message List, It is announced as you navigate, and is identified in Braille, with H for “high”, and L for “low”. When a message is opened, if the importance is anything other than normal, you will find it in the Tab order.
    8. When writing a message, you now have the ability to set the importance level.
    9. We’ve now added flag status and the ability to set flag status in e-mails. When in the message list, to change the flag of the currently focused or selected message, press Backspace-Enter-F. If a message is opened, you can change the checkbox in the Tab order. * Flags will sync with IMAP and Exchange, but will apply only internally for POP3, as no server synchronization occurs for POP3 accounts.
    10. Added an Archive function to e-mail. The hotkey is “Backspace-A”, or, you can access this from the Edit menu of the e-mail program.
    11. Auto spell check should now also include the subject.Replies should now only have one “re” displayed in the subject lines.
    12. Changed the default server to IMAP in the Add Account dialog.
    13. Changed the Advanced dialog to a Tab order for consistency.
    14. Fixed the problem of not receiving e-mail when set to All in Exchange. Please note, the limit is 1000 messages, even if the mailbox contains more than that.
    15. Fixed the problem where the name is not displayed when using MS Exchange.
  1. Media Player

a.      Audio book folders are now treated as a single entity, with marks, time elements and exit positions applying to the folder as a whole, rather than individual files, as happens in normal media playlists. To use this function, please copy files or folders containing audio books to the “Audiobooks” folder of the flashdisk, SD card, or any connected USB drive, and use the “Open folder” function from within the Media Player, “Enter-F”.
b.     You can now navigate by chapters if chapters exist in the file. “Use 2-3-6 to move back a chapter, and 3-5-6 to move forward a chapter.
c.     You can now access the Chapter List by choosing it from the menu, or by pressing “Backspace-L”.Files are now displayed in correct number order.
    1. M4B file playback is now supported.

f.       Marks should now be saved when entering Sleep Mode if you have set the Media Player to save exit marks.

7.     Podcasts

a.     You can navigate Podcast files by chapter in the same manner as described in the Media Player above.

b.    You can access the chapter list in the Podcasts app with “Enter-L”.

c.    Podcast episode files are now saved using the episode names.

  1. Voice Recorder
    1. Fixed a problem where DAISY recordings were not built correctly for playing on other devices.

9.      
DAISY Player

a.    When reading a DAISY text book, you can now change the reading voice, separately from your main TTS voice. Useful if you want to read a document in a different language, or simply want a specific TTS voice for the file you’re reading. This setting is located in the Voice Settings dialog.

10.  
Document Reader

a.    When reading a document, you can now change the reading voice separate from your main TTS. *Located in the Voice Settings dialog.

b.   Fixed a problem where the Headings List did not display in some EPUB documents.

11 Web Browser:

a.    Fixed a problem where Dropbox links wouldn’t download.

  1. Wiki Search
    1. Fixed the problem displaying all Wiki Search content.


  2. Sense Dictionary
    1. Fixed a problem where looking up certain words would result in truncated definitions.

  3. Calculator
    1. Fixed a problem where the history list did not match the Calculator’s operating Braille code.

  4. Voice Options
    1. We added Thai voices to the installation options on request.

16.  Quick start Guide:

a.      You can now access Speech controls when the Quick Start Guide is running.

  1. Mobile Screen Reader
    1. Added the ability to move to the item directly above and below your current position using Space-2-3, and Space-5-6. This streamlines navigation of apps that offer different categories of controls on different lines, such as BARD Mobile and BBC Sounds.

b.     Added the ability to copy and append to the clipboard from third party apps, even when an edit box is not active. It was possible before only in editing environments. Now, it will copy any selected text on the third party app screen. The hot keys are the standard enter-C and Enter-P.



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