JAWS – Using PictureSmart feature

JAWS – Using PictureSmart feature

Problem

A JAWS or Fusion user withes to become familiar with the PictureSmart feature.


Applies to

  1. JAWS/Fusion 


Resolution

PictureSmart was introduced to JAWS in 2019 allows the user to get an unbiased description of an image they have access to.


PictureSmart layered keystrokes

The system uses JAWS Layered Hotkey JAWSKey+Spacebar followed by P for PictureSmart, then followed by another letter for a specific PictureSmart action.  Note that the using an uppercase letter for an action instead of lower case will access an AI assisted function.

 

Capture from camera         JAWSKey, p, a
Currently select file item     JAWSKey+SPACEBAR,f
From clipboard        INSERT+SPACEBAR, p, b
Current Control        JAWSKey+SPACEBAR, P, c
PictureSmart Help info       JAWSKey+SPACEBAR, p, ?


PictureSmart AI

In a Recent updates in JAWS/Fusion 2024 March update (build 2402) AI assisted PictureSmart have been made available via the Early Adopter program. To access the AI assisted versions of PictureSmart features it is necessary to enable it in the Early Adopter Program dialogue. 

 


Enable PictureSmart AI

  1. Open JAWS window > Early adopter Program and check the option for PictureSmart with generative AI and press ENTER. 
  2. Then use the keystroke JAWSKrey+SPACEBAR followed by F4 to restart JAWS for the changes to be made.
  3. Once PictureSmart AI is enabled the existing PIctureSmart hotkeys will be assisted by AI teatures.

Using upper case letters for more detailed description

By default when using the existing shortcuts results are only returned from one engine, however it is possible to pull information from both engines at the same time using a shifted letter at the end of the command sequence.  When a capital letter is used at the end of the command sequence JAWS returns results from both engines to examine.  This may be helpful in instances where one engine seems to return erroneous results.



PictureSmart audio presentation

  1. PictureSmart Audio Presentation
  2. Webinar - shopping with picturesmart