Daisy

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The DAISY format refers the Digital Accessible Information System^[1] standard of a set of files used to provide an audio substitute to a standard text based book specifically designed for use by people with print disabilities, including blindness, impaired vision, and dyslexia..^[2] Often referred to as a Daisy Talking Book.

[edit] Format Information

Daisy 2.0^[3] books must contain exactly one NCC.HTML document and one or more SMIL documents.^[4] May also contain pre-recorded audio files.

Daisy 3.0^[5] books are standardized under the ANSI/NISO Z39.86-2005 (R2012) Specification^[6]. The DTB must include exactly one Package File (.OPF), exactly one Navigation Control File (.NCX) file, possibly a Resource file (.RES), SMIL files, and audio files.^[7]

The Daisy format can also be encrypted for use on specific devices.^[8]

[edit] Software

• Plextalk software developed by Plextor for creating Daisy CD's.^[9] Books created by Plextalk may have additional project files included. ImdPhrInfo.imph, ImdTxtTabl.imtt, Ncc.imdn, and in later versions Metadata.ini.
• Save As Daisy plugin for Microsoft Word

[edit] Samples

• Sample Daisy CD
• Many Books in Daisy Format
• Sample Plextalk Project files
• Sample Daisy Books with Plextalk Project files
• Daisy sample files and tutorial

[edit] References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Accessible_Information_System
2. ↑ https://daisy.org/
3. ↑ https://daisy.org/activities/standards/daisy/daisy-2/
4. ↑ https://daisy.org/activities/standards/daisy/daisy-2/daisy-format-2-02-specification/#documents
5. ↑ https://daisy.org/activities/standards/daisy/daisy-3/
6. ↑ https://www.niso.org/publications/ansiniso-z3986-2005-r2012-specifications-digital-talking-book
7. ↑ https://daisy.org/activities/standards/daisy/daisy-3/z39-86-2005-r2012-specifications-for-the-digital-talking-book/
8. ↑ https://openlibrary.org/help/faq/accessing#protected-daisy
9. ↑ http://www.plextalk.com/jp/plextalk/