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