EasyReader by Dolphin Computer Access Ltd
- Reading System EasyReader
- Vendor Dolphin Computer Access Ltd
- Assistive Technology: Voiceover
- OS: iOS
- Tested with Braille: No
- Tested with Screenreader: No
- Input type: Touch
Results for Extended Descriptions: 50%
Last updated: 22 January 2022
Test book used: Accessibility Tests Extended Descriptions, version 1.1.1 .
These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.
Summary
EasyReader 3.0.4 iOS 15.2.1 Tested on iPhone 13 The details element is working well. Due to hyperlink activation issue the second test is failing.
| 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. | Pass | Works as expected. The table in description is properly presented and readable. |
| 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 hyperlink activation is not working with Voiceover. The link can be detected and activated but the destination page is not displayed. |
Results for Mathematics: 25%
Last updated: 22 January 2022
Test book used: Accessibility Tests Mathematics, version 1.1.1 .
These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.
Summary
EasyReader 3.0.4 iOS 15.2.1 Tested on iPhone 13 MathML reading 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 fraction is reported but not read properly. On tapping, the expression is not displayed properly in the full screen view. |
| 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 fraction is reported but not read properly. On tapping, the expression is not displayed properly in the full screen view. |
| 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 alt text of the image is read. . The details element can be expanded to reveal the math expression. It is not read properly by Voiceover. |
| 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 | Image is displayed and alt text is read. |
Results for Basic Functionality: 100%
Last updated: 10 July 2024
Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Basic Functionality, version 2.0.0 .
These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.
Summary
EasyReader 10.08 build 426 iOS 17.5.1 Voiceover
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| file-210 | Open content | Open the Fundamental Accessibility Test book in the reading system. | Pass | The book needs to be sideloaded, for instance downloaded from a website or opened from a folder. |
| file-310 | Access list of available content in the reading system | Check if you can navigate inside the bookshelf. | Pass | Books can be searched and sorted by different criteria, like author, title or most recent. |
| 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 | Levels are explicitly shown for each item in TOC. |
| 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 | Double tap on Book navigation at bottom left of the screen, select Headings and double tap on the desired section. |
| nav-110 | Navigate content by pages | Check if you can navigate the content by pages. | Pass | Double tap on Book navigation button, select pages and use the page list. |
| nav-210 | Navigate forward and backward through reflowed content | Use any control or command to navigate forward and backwards in the book content. | Pass | Swipe three fingers up or down. |
| 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 | Need to use a workaround to make the "Where am I button" in menu work. Double tap where you stop reading with Voiceover. This brings the app focus to that position. Then use the Where am I for getting correct information. To resume reading swipe right, the Voiceover focus jumps to the last location in the book content. |
| 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. | Pass | Double tap on the search button, at the top of screen at the right of menu, perform a search and select the desired result. Reading starts from the passage containing the searched item. |
| nav-510 | Move across chapters without using TOC | Check if you can move across chapters without having to use the Table of Contents. | Pass | Heading 1 navigation from Voiceover rotor can be used. Also, use the Load next button, or use choose options in Navigation settings available in bottom right corner of the screen. |
| 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 | Double tap on the text where you want to place a Bookmark. Now tap on the bookmark button at the top of screen. Bookmark is placed at the desired location. A small graphic indicates the bookmark. |
| anno-110 | Review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights | Check if you can review and navigate Bookmarks or Highlights. | Pass | Double tap on Book navigation, and select Bookmarks. Voiceover reading starts at 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 | Select Book navigation, then Bookmarks, and edit the corresponding bookmark to add a note. |
| anno-310 | Review and navigate Notes | Check if you can review and navigate Notes. | Pass | Navigate to the corresponding bookmark using Book navigation > Bookmarks. |
Results for Non-visual Reading: 75%
Last updated: 10 July 2024
Test book used: Fundamental Accessibility Tests: Non-Visual Reading, version 2.0.0 .
These tests were done by Prashant Ranjan Verma.
Summary
EasyReader 10.08 build 426 iOS 17.5.1 voiceover
| 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 | Swipe to any piece of text in the book and swipe down with two fingers to start reading with Voiceover. |
| 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 | Single tap with two fingers to pause reading and then resume reading. One finger double tap can be used to highlight and bring the app focus to any piece of text. Reading can then be resumed from that position even after using app menus or other controls. |
| 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 | |
| reading-310 | Image alternate text reading | Ensure that the alternate text for the image is available. | Pass | Alt text is read properly. Voiceover word and character navigation can also be used within alt text. |
| 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 tapped, 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 | The focus first goes to the table heading, then reads the table of 4 columns.... line. which is not the right order. |
| reading-710 | Navigate between internal hyperlinks | Check if you can navigate between internal hyperlinks. | Fail | The hyperlink can be navigated to and activated with Voiceover. However, the destination page is not displayed. The hyperlink works without Voiceover. |
| 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 | Navigation by line, heading, and blocks of text is 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Use the selection feature, and then Edit to copy and paste the selected piece of text. |
| 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 | The math equations are read as "fraction blank blank math". On tapping it, a new screen opens but it does not have any text or math in it. |
| 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. | Fail | Voiceover does not switch voice, change in language is not detected by it. |