[Dtb-talk] Victor Reader Stream and RFB&D Books

[David B Andrews]

There have been questions about when the VR Stream would be able to
play RFB&D books.  Below is a message from RFB&D.

Dave

Good Morning!
There seems to be some confusion regarding RFB&D AudioPlus books
and the Victor Reader Stream.  I would like to take a moment and
bring you up to speed
on the current status.
HumanWare is a longtime partner with RFB&D and we have worked
collaborately to ensure the deployment of appropriate playback
devices for our existing and
potential members.  We take pride in our QA/QC process to deliver
stable devices to the market place; the Stream being no different. 
RFB&D began  field-testing
the Stream at the end of August and we are doing our due diligence
to ensure all key functionality is operational and customers
expectations are met.
Thus being said, we will continue to follow our QA/QC processes and
anticipate releasing the UAK (User Authorization Key) no later than
mid-October for
the Stream.
The below information is the correct response regarding playback of
RFB&D books on the Stream:

SUBJECT: Victor Reader Stream and RFB&D Books Dear Victor Reader
Stream Customer:

Following are answers for 2 frequently asked questions regarding
RFB&D books on Stream.

Q. Can Stream play RFB&D books?

A. Yes. However, RFB&D books are encrypted and any player must have
a User Authorization Key (UAK) from RFB&D to decrypt the books.
RFB&D has advised HumanWare
that they will offer a UAK for theStream at a cost of $20.  The UAK
must be obtained directly from RFB&D. RFB&D plans to have the UAK
available by mid
October 2007.

Q. How do I install the RFB&D UAK on my Stream?

A. To install the UAK on your Stream, copy the UAK folder that you
receive from RFB&D to the root of your SD card. The UAK will consist
of a folder with
files inside. You must copy the folder including the files to the
root of your SD. Stream will recognize that UAK folder, prompt you
for your RFB&D PIN
number, and then install the UAK on your Stream. Once the UAK is
installed you can remove the UAK folder file from the SD card. Your
Stream will then be
able to play RFB&D books.
Please share this information with your colleagues and friends, I
hope this is helpful.
Stephanie L. Turner
Product Manager, Marketing
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 243-7088  Fax (609) 520-7996
sturner at rfbd.org 
end of msg


David Andrews
Chief Technology Officer
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
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