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Supporting Features |
Comments |
| (b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features
of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those
features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications
also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system
that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming
interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer
of the operating system and is available to the product developer. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld applications do not disrupt
or disable other products’ features that are identified as “accessibility
features” where those features (and/or the related application programming
interface) are developed and documented according to industry standards.
NOTE: such standards would be available to a product developer.
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The applications maintain activation of accessibility features. |
| (c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus
shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the
input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that
assistive technology can track focus and focus changes. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s screen provides changes
among the interactive interface elements as the input focuses on those changes.
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s focus tracking is indicated on the
screen and programmatically exposed for applications.
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The screen provides output as the input changes. |
| (d) Sufficient information about a user interface element
including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available
to assistive technology. When an image represents a program element, the
information conveyed by the image must also be available in text. |
Information about the Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s
user interface can be made available. The text equivalents for program element
images are available.
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The user interface, text or not, provides representation.
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| (e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status
indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those
images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s icons (bitmaps) maintain
their meanings in applications.
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The icons provide information throughout an application. |
| (f) Textual information shall be provided through operating
system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall
be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.
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The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s textual information
is provided through displayed text (content, input, attributes, and caret
location).
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The text displays operating system information. |
| (g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast
and color selections and other individual display attributes. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s applications maintain
user-selected color, contrast schemes, and other individual display attributes. |
Color, contrast, and other attributes are maintained.
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| (h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be
displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option
of the user. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s animation technology
supports the display of information display in other modes as chosen by
the user.
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The user selects animation and other modes. |
| (i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying
information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing
a visual element. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld does not use color as the
only way to convey information, actions, prompting responses or distinguishable
visual elements.
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Non-color modes are available.
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| (j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast
settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of
contrast levels shall be provided. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s applications follow
the user-adjusted appearance related settings.
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Appearance can be adjusted.
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| (k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects,
or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and
lower than 55 Hz. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld blinks at less than 2Hz or
greater than 55Hz.
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Flash and/or blink within range. |
| (l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people
using Assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and
functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including
all directions and cues. |
N/A
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N/A
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| Standard |
Supporting Features |
Comments |
(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be
provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element
content).
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If specialized software is used, the application will provide text equivalents.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation
shall be synchronized with the presentation.
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If specialized software is used, the application will provide
synchronization.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed
with color is also available without color, for example from context or
markup.
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If specialized software is used, the application will deliver
information with and without color.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without
requiring an associated style sheet.
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If specialized software is used, the application will deliver
documents without requiring an associated style sheet. |
Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active
region of a server-side image map.
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If specialized software is used, redundant text links will
be displayed for each active region if a server-side image map.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side
image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available
geometric shape.
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If specialized software is used, client-side image maps will
function except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric
shape.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.
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If specialized software is used, the row and column headers
will display for data tables.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header
cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column
headers.
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If specialized software is used, the markup to associate data
and header cells for data tables having two or more logical levels of rows
or column headers shall display.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame
identification and navigation.
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If specialized software is used, the frames with text for
identification and navigation shall display.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to
flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
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If specialized software is used, and pages are read on the
screen, the screen will flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower
than 55 Hz.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(k) A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality,
shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this
part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content
of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes.
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Web content shall by updated to synchronize with primary page
changes and it shall be available as a text-only page.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content,
or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script
shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive technology.
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The Sony® CLIE® Handhelds’ related web content
shall be identifiable with text readable by assistive technology. |
Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to typical Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate. |
(m) When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other
application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the
page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with §1194.21(a)
through (l).
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The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s related applets shall
provide links to a plug-in or they will comply with Sections 1194.21 (a)
through (l).
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to the Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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(n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line,
the form shall allow people using Assistive technology to access the information,
field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission
of the form, including all directions and cues.
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The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s related forms shall
work with assistive technology.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to the Internet browsing standards
where appropriate. |
(o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip
repetitive navigation links.
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The Sony® CLIE® Handheld’s related links shall
permit users to skip repetitive links.
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Some software is available for interpreting pages as they
are read, and such software would adhere to the Internet browsing standards,
where appropriate.
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| (p) The status of all locking or toggle controls or keys shall
be visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound |
Toggle LED indication for Caps Lock, Numlock, and Scroll Lock
functions. Applications that use toggle keys provide an audio indication
through Microsoft® SoundSentry when the toggle keys have been activated
or deactivated. |
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| Standard |
Supporting Features |
Comments |
(a) Telecommunications products or systems which provide a
function allowing voice communication and which do not themselves provide
a TTY functionality shall provide a standard non-acoustic connection point
for TTYs. Microphones shall be capable of being turned on and off to allow
the user to intermix speech with TTY use.
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N/A |
N/A |
(b) Telecommunications products which include voice communication
functionality shall support all commonly used cross-manufacturer non-proprietary
standard TTY signal protocols.
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N/A |
N/A |
(c) Voice mail, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response
telecommunications systems shall be usable by TTY users with their TTYs.
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N/A |
N/A |
(d) Voice mail, messaging, auto-attendant, and interactive
voice response telecommunications systems that require a response from a
user within a time interval, shall give an alert when the time interval
is about to run out, and shall provide sufficient time for the user to indicate
more time is required.
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N/A |
N/A |
(e) Where provided, caller identification and similar telecommunications
functions shall also be available for users of TTYs, and for users who cannot
see displays.
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N/A |
N/A |
(f) For transmitted voice signals, telecommunications products
shall provide a gain adjustable up to a minimum of 20 dB. For incremental
volume control, at least one intermediate step of 12 dB of gain shall be
provided.
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N/A |
N/A |
(g) Requires that an automatic reset be installed on any telephone
that allows the user to adjust the volume higher than the normal level.
This is a safety feature to protect people from suffering damage to their
hearing if they accidentally answer a telephone with the amplification turned
too high.
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N/A |
N/A |
(h) Where a telecommunications product delivers output by
an audio transducer which is normally held up to the ear, a means for effective
magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies shall be provided.
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N/A |
N/A |
(i) Interference to hearing technologies (including hearing
aids, cochlear implants, and Assistive listening devices) shall be reduced
to the lowest possible level that allows a user of hearing technologies
to utilize the telecommunications product.
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The Sony® CLIE® Handheld adheres to these standards,
where applicable.
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Every attempt is made to improve speed and quality delivered
to the Sony® CLIE® Handheld.
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(j) Products that transmit or conduct information or communication,
shall pass through cross-manufacturer, non-proprietary, industry-standard
codes, translation protocols, formats or other information necessary to
provide the information or communication in a usable format. Technologies
which use encoding, signal compression, format transformation, or similar
techniques shall not remove information needed for access or shall restore
it upon delivery.
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N/A |
N/A |
| (k.1) Controls and keys shall be tactilely discernible without
activating the controls or keys. |
By definition, a stylus-activated touch screen is flat. Tactile control
would be obtainable via x/y coordinates. (Cross – referenced by Section
1194.26 (b).)
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Tactile control possible via the flat touch screen.
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| (k.2) Controls and keys shall be operable with one hand and
shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The
force required to activate controls and keys shall be 5 lbs. (22.2 N) maximum.
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The stylus- activated screen requires less than 5 pounds of
force to use. It is operable with one hand and requires no bending or fine
controls. (Cross – referenced by Section 1194.26 (b).)
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Operable with minimal force and flexibility.
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| (k.3) If key repeat is supported, the delay before repeat
shall be adjustable to at least 2 seconds. Key repeat rate shall be adjustable
to 2 seconds per character. |
The stylus- activated screen requires less than 5 pounds of
force to use and support the repeat commands. See Sections 1194.23 (k) (1),
(2), and (4).
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Repeat commands work with minimal force.
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| (k.4) The status of all locking or toggle controls or keys
shall be visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound
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Toggles discernable. Locking is non-applicable (NA). (Cross-referenced
by Section 1194.26 (b).)
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Status of controls/keys is discernable.
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| Standard |
Supporting Features |
Comments |
| (a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive
technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld provides interface capability
with assistive technology.
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Interface is possible.
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| (b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided
in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or
support for Assistive technology used by people who are visually impaired
shall be provided. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld provides interface capability
with assistive technology.
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Interface is possible.
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| (c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for assistive
technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided.
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The Sony® CLIE® Handheld does not require hearing
to operate.
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Hearing is not required.
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| (d) Where audio information is important for the use of a
product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall
be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing
devices shall be provided. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld provides interface capability
with assistive technology. Audio beeps relate status in some modes.
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Interface is possible.
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| (e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for assistive
technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld does not require user speech
to operate or for information retrieval.
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Speech is not required.
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| (f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval
that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that
is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. |
The Sony® CLIE® Handheld provides interface capability
with assistive technology.
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Interface is possible.
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