Popularity of Sorenson Video Relay Service Spurs Creation of Two New Video Interpreting Centers.INDIANAPOLIS & COLUMBUS, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. & SALT LAKE CITY -- Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio are Latest Sites for Interpreting Centers that Connect Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing with the Hearing World through Sorenson Video Relay Service A Video Relay Service (VRS) is a telecommunication service that allows deaf, hard of hearing and speech-disabled individuals to communicate over the phone with hearing people in real-time, using a sign language interpreter. In America, the service is regulated by the FCC. Sorenson Media Sorenson Media is a software company working in the multimedia area. They are known as the creators of the Sorenson Spark video codec. (R) today announced the opening of new Sorenson Video Relay Service(R) (VRS (Video Relay Service) A communications service for the hearing or speech impaired. A VRS is the video counterpart of a TTY relay service, in which the user types on a terminal, and the relay operator speaks the messages to the recipient (see TDD/TTY). ) Interpreting Centers in both Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio. By adding video relay interpreting centers, Sorenson Media intends to stay ahead of increasing call demand. "Placing a video relay service call using American Sign Language American Sign Language n. The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing-impaired people in the United States and Canada. American Sign Language (ASL), n. (ASL ASL - Algebraic Specification Language ) has never been easier for deaf or hard-of-hearing people," said James Lee Sorenson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. at Sorenson Media. "Using a Sorenson VP-100(TM) videophone (1) (VideoPhone) A line of videophones (definition #1 below) from AT&T that were introduced in the early 1990s and later pulled off the market due to poor sales. The first models came with a price tag above $1,000, and a pair were needed. See Picturephone. appliance, a television and broadband Internet connection, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can easily call hearing friends, family and business associates. Because we are experiencing a rapid rise in the number of users, we need to increase the number of certified ASL interpreters to interpret calls." By combining its high-quality videophone and video compression technology with a national network of certified ASL interpreters, Sorenson Media provides the deaf and hard-of-hearing community with a video relay service that allows them fluid communication in ASL, their native language. Additionally, Sorenson Media offers a wide array of technology solutions for video relay service users, including its Sorenson VP-100 videophone appliance, Sorenson EnVision(R) SL video relay software and the videophone booth. "We chose Indianapolis and Columbus for interpreting centers because both have large populations of certified and qualified interpreters available to work with Sorenson Media and meet the needs of the community," said Chris Wakeland, vice president of interpreting at Sorenson Media. "The new centers will help avoid wait times for our users and will bring employment opportunities to Indianapolis and Columbus." About Sorenson Media Sorenson Media (www.sorenson.com and www.sorensonvrs.com) is the recognized technology leader in video services, video compression and video communication to improve the quality of communication over the Internet. The company's products and services include the industry's highest-quality video relay service, award-winning video compression solutions and the market-leading broadband Internet videophone technology. (C) 2005 Sorenson Media. All products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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