EasyReader by Dolphin Computer Access Ltd
- Reading System EasyReader
- Vendor Dolphin Computer Access Ltd
- Assistive Technology: Jaws
- OS: Windows 11
- Tested with Braille: No
- Tested with Screenreader: Yes
- Input type: Keyboard
Results for Extended Descriptions: 0%
Last updated: 21 January 2022
Test book used: Accessibility Tests Extended Descriptions, version 1.1.1 .
Summary
EasyReader app v9.0.1 Build 408 Jaws Version 2021.2111.13 Both the details and hyperlink technique are not working for extended descriptions in this version of EasyReader.
| Test ID | Name | Description | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| extdescription-010 | Detection and Utilization of HTML Details and Summary elements | Check if you can use HTML details and summary successfully and read the extended description contained in it. | Fail | No element/button/link is reported, extended description content is displayed on the page, it cannot be collapsed or hidden. |
| extdescription-020 | Technique for linking to a single extended description placed in a separate HTML file via text hyperlinks | Check if activating the hyperlink placed under the image takes you to a separate HTML file with extended descriptions, and the back link there brings you back to the image. | Fail | The link when activated momentarily displays the destination page and the focus returns to the link. |
Results for Mathematics: 25%
Last updated: 21 January 2022
Test book used: Accessibility Tests Mathematics, version 1.1.1 .
Summary
EasyReader app v9.0.1 Build 408 Jaws Version 2021.2111.13 Jaws is reading the MathML but the visual display in EasyReader as well as the Jaws Math viewer is not correct.
| Test ID | Name | Description | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mathml-010 | Navigating block MathML with assistive technology and other technologies | The test checks if block MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies. | Fail | The visual display of the equation is not correct. Jaws reports math and reads the equation. Jaws math viewer does not display the equation but navigation within the equation works. |
| mathml-020 | Navigating inline MathML with assistive technology and other technologies | The test checks if inline MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies. | Fail | The visual display of the equation is not correct. Jaws reports math and reads the equation. Jaws math viewer does not display the equation but navigation within the equation works. |
| math-image-030 | Navigating Block Math images followed by Summary/Details with MathML | The test checks if block MathML works with assistive technology and related technologies in a HTML Summary/Details as an option to get at the native MathML. | Fail | The details link is not shown. The MathML presentation is visible on screen and it is not visually same as the image. The mathML is read by Jaws and can be navigated inside the Math viewer although the visual display is not correct. |
| math-image-040 | Navigating Inline Math images followed by commented out MathML | This test shows an inline math expression as an image with only alt-text describing the math equation. This is not ideal but if a publisher can not use raw mathML directly this is an option for reprocessing in the future. | Pass | The math equation image is displayed and alt text is read as expected |
Results for Basic Functionality: 80%
Last updated: 27 September 2024
Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Basic Functionality, version 2.0.0 .
These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.
| Test ID | Name | Description | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| file-010 | Operating system/Platform accessibility: | If you are using a hardware device, it can be started independently and essential accessibility for starting and exiting applications is available. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| file-110 | The reading system can be activated independently | If you are using a reading app that requires you to create an online account then the complete getting started process should be accessible. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| file-210 | Open content | Open the Fundamental Accessibility Test book in the reading system. | Pass | The test book was added to the app bookshelf. |
| file-310 | Access list of available content in the reading system | Check if you can navigate inside the bookshelf. | Pass | The bookshelf named "My books" is accessible. |
| nav-005 | The table of contents in the app presents the content hierarchy | Check if the table of Contents is accessible and its hierarchy is presented correctly by the reading system | Pass | The TOC presented as a tree-view is accessible. Previous app versions were not displaying the correct order of headings, this issue seems to be resolved. |
| nav-010 | Navigate to chapters through the Table of Contents | Check if you can navigate to a section by using the table of contents. | Pass | Press Ctrl + H to open headings list. Press Enter on desired heading. Screen Reader focus moves to correct location. |
| nav-110 | Navigate content by pages | Check if you can navigate the content by pages. | Pass | Press Ctrl + G and type a page number. Press Enter and then the Screen Reader focus is on the page number in book content. Can also use Ctrl + Page Down/Page Up for navigation by pages when reading book content. |
| nav-210 | Navigate forward and backward through reflowed content | Use any control or command to navigate forward and backwards in the book content. | Pass | All text reading and navigation keystrokes of the screen reader can be used. |
| nav-310 | Read navigation information | Use the "Where am I?" or any other similar command available in the reading system and check if you can get information about your current position in the book. | Pass | While reading book content with Screen Reader, press Enter key when you want to check current location. Now press Ctrl+i. The popup displays correct location information. |
| nav-410 | Perform a search, review the search results | Perform a search, review the search results and navigate to the selected search result in the content. | Fail | The Screen Reader focus jumps to the top of Chapter/HTML file after selecting a search result. Read aloud can be used to start reading from correct location after search. |
| nav-510 | Move across chapters without using TOC | Check if you can move across chapters without having to use the Table of Contents. | Fail | The load next button at end of chapter can be used. But there is no option to move to previous chapter besides using TOC. |
| anno-010 | Add a Bookmark or Highlight | Some reading systems may have a Highlight feature in place of Bookmarks. The tests for Bookmarks may then be performed with Highlights. | Pass | Press Enter where you want to place a bookmark. This brings the EasyReader focus to that position. Use INS+3 pass through command and then press B to add a bookmark. |
| anno-110 | Review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights | Check if you can review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights. | Pass | Press Ctrl + B to view list of Bookmarks. On pressing Enter on a Bookmark, reading starts from correct position. |
| anno-210 | Add a note | Add a Note at this location in the book. Provide a few lines of text in the Note. | Pass | After pressing 'Ctrl + B,' the user needs to press the Tab key to move to the Add/Edit button. |
| anno-310 | Review and navigate Notes | Check if you can review and navigate Notes. | Fail | No separate list of Notes. In the bookmark list notes cannot be detected. |
Results for Non-visual Reading: 81.25%
Last updated: 27 September 2024
Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Non-Visual Reading, version 2.0.0 .
These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.
| Test ID | Name | Description | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reading-010 | Initiate "read from here" | Focus on the beginning of a paragraph or a sentence and initiate reading. Reading should continue until interrupted by the user or at the end of the current document, e.g. current chapter. The text being read should preferably remain in view, but this is not a requirement to pass the test. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-110 | Stop and resume reading at the same reading location | Initiate reading from any point in the book. Stop reading and note the last read position. Initiate reading again and check if reading starts at the last read location. | Pass | The read aloud feature remembers the last read location. With screen reader resuming is not simple. To save the reding position across sessions when using the screen reader, press Enter at last read location to highlight it. |
| reading-210 | All text should be read in the proper order | Sample text has been provided to test the reading order. The Paragraph 2 should be read after Paragraph 1. Note that visually Paragraph 2 is placed to the left of Paragraph 1 but it is second in the reading order. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-310 | Image alternate text reading | Ensure that the alternate text for the image is available. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-420 | Footnote Reading | This tests the usability and functionality of footnotes. The markup includes the semantics that the reference is to a note,which could be announced to the reader. The destination could be a footnote or an endnote and announced to the reader. The link back to the original position has the semantics that it is a backlink and could also be announced to the reader. | Fail | The footnote reference is announced as #ft2f 1 link. When pressed enter, the focus does not move to the footnote description area. |
| reading-510 | TTS allows pause for indicating headings, paragraphs, list items, etc | The user should be able to identify the difference between content items such as headings, paragraphs or list items by sufficient pauses in the TTS reading or appropriate formatting in the Braille device. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-610 | Navigate between the cells, rows and columns in the table | Check if you can navigate between the rows and columns of the table | Pass | all Jaws table navigation commands are supported |
| reading-710 | Navigate between internal hyperlinks | Check if you can navigate between internal hyperlinks. | Fail | The link can be selected and activated. The visual focus moves to the destination page but immediately returns to the source hyperlink. |
| reading-810 | Move to the next block item | Check if you can move to the next available page element e.g. paragraph, image or table by using a common key/gesture like swipe right, down arrow etc. | Pass | All text navigation commands are working. |
| reading-910 | Navigate by characters | Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous character in the book text by way of any command or gesture. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-1010 | Navigate by words | Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous word in the book text by way of any command or gesture. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-1110 | Navigate by lines | Check if it is possible to navigate to next and previous line in the book text by way of any command or gesture. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-1210 | Navigate the content by headings | Check if you can move to the next and previous headings in this book without using the Table of Contents. | Pass | Works as expected. |
| reading-1310 | Select and copy text | Reading systems should provide the ability to copy pieces of text that could be used for notes, in quotations, or to facilitate searching terms contained in the book. In some cases, this could be achieved using an AT such as a screen reader, for instance with a dedicated cursor or other procedures. | Pass | Text can be selected and copied with Jaws. |
| reading-1410 | MathML Reading | The block and inline math expressions below are in the MathML format. We want to determine that the Assistive Technology (AT) identifies the math and enables the detailed exploration of the math with the chosen AT. | Fail | Automatic reading handles MathML correctly, but when using the up and down arrow keys, it says 'Math equation not supported.' |
| reading-1510 | TTS Change Languages Automatically | Screen readers and other Assistive Technology that use TTS should be able to detect language changes marked in XHTML content. A screen reader should be able to be configured to automatically change the TTS speaking language when it encounters a language change in the XHTML. This test contains English, German, French, and Italian. | Pass | Language change works fine. |