NIMAS Conversion House Identification Form
Contact Details
Company name: BookCode, Corp.
Address: 2312 Plaza Drive
Address 2:
City: Woodbridge
State: NEW JERSEY NJ
Zip Code: 07095
Telephone Number (with area code): 732 226 0216
Fax Number (with area code): 732 226 0216
Web site: www.BookCode.net
Primary Contact for Inquiries
Name: Alok Mahapatra
Email address:
Telephone Number (if different than above): same as above
Direct Extension: -
Capabilities
Please place an X next to all that apply. When you are asked to provide details, feel free to include as much information as you would like.
Conversion of PDF to NIMAS-conformant Content (XML)
x -- Tagged PDF
x -- Untagged PDF
Conversion of Other File Types to NIMAS-conformant Content (XML)
-- Please list source file types:
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l QuarkXpress
l FrameMaker
l PageMaker
l InDesign
l DocBook
l OEBPS/ XHTML/ ePub
l PML [Palm Markup Language]
l DOC/ RTF/ TXT
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Conversion of NIMAS-conformant Source Files to Large Print
(Please specify possible outcomes)
X -- Addition of Cascading Style Sheet to XML content that validates to the NIMAS Document Type Definition
X -- Preparation of hard-copy books
X -- Other: BookCode's Advanced Digital Conversion Platform enables automated conversion of NIMAS – conformant Source Files to Large Print.
Conversion of NIMAS-conformant Source Files to High-quality Braille
(Please note transcription certification details. Include information such as the number of certified transcribers, years of experience, etc.)
Certifying agency:
Indicate which software is used for translation:
Describe previous experience converting XML source files
X -- Production of literary braille (Grade II)
X -- Production of Nemeth code for math and science
-- Transcription into languages besides English (specify):
-- Other specialization(s):
DTB - Jadoo (Beta) for Automated Conversion to Digital Talking Book
DTB - Jadoo (Beta) is an Online tool to translate NIMAS Fileset to produce Digital Talking Books as per the ANSI/NISO Z 29.86-2005. DTB - Jadoo outputs XML files that include Textual File: DTBook Content XML, Navigation Control File: NCX XML, Synchronization File: SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) XML File and the Package File: OPF XML file. Take a Test Ride of DTB-Jadoo on http://www.BookCode.net.
Braille Production Outcomes:
-- Electronic braille files
-- Embossing one-sided pages
-- Embossing two-sided pages
-- Embossing with plates
-- Using Thermoform for duplication
-- Binding with comb- or spiral-binding
-- Binding with other types of covers (specify):
Conversion of NIMAS-conformant Source Files to Richer Text-based Content
Please discuss the provision of digital electronic text, e.g. the inclusion of additional XML tags, development and input of figure descriptions, the inclusion of graphics, etc. Provide details, such as examples of possible tags that may be included, or other DTDs with which the company has experience. Feel free to mention links to samples. We recognize that companies may wish to protect proprietary information; however this space offers an opportunity to showcase the ability to create content that surpasses the basic NIMAS file-set parameters.
BookCode extends reliable quality driven proven processes to the educational publishers supported by a workflow which is automated to a high degree for consistent quality output. BookCode is your premier XML conversion partner from traditional textbook format to the multitudes of XML-based compliant to various industry standards.
E-Books:
BookCode can help publishers transform NIMAS-conformant files to multi-format ebook formats, viz.,
l Microsoft Reader .LIT,
l Mobipocket Reader .PRC and .MOBI,
l Palm eReader .PDB and PML (Palm Markup Language),
l Adobe Digital Editions or Acrobat Reader .PDF.
l Amazon Kindle .AZW format.
l Any other XML transformation or format.
E-Learning SCORM-compliant Course Materials:
BookCode has automated processes to convert NIMAS-conformant content to the ADL/SCORM XML Learning Objects for E-Learning LMSs (Learning Management Systems). BookCode has profound experience in converting textbooks into DocBook XML format from which the book contents can be converted into Learning Objects and structured into:
l SCORM compliant E-Learning resources which could be seamlessly delivered online using a Learning Management System (LMS).
l NIMAS compliant Text-to-Speech devices.
l Braille.
Conversion of NIMAS-conformant Source Files to Text-to-speech-based Content
(Please specify the type of output).
-- DAISY 2.02 content:
X -- Z39.86-2002 content:
X -- Z39.86-2005 content:
-- A basic playlist divided into chapters:
-- Other:
What level(s) of navigation are possible?
X -- Chapter
X -- Subsection
X -- Page
X -- Paragraph
X -- Sentence
X -- Phrase
X -- Word
Which software or service is used to generate the text-to-speech?
USED gh PLAYER TO RENDER THE NIMAS/DTB FILES AND USED THE INBUILT TTS.
Which speech engine(s) are used? (Specify voice(s) and available languages.) -
Distribution Mechanism
X -- CD with Intellectual Property Protection (please describe): Content can be distributed under a DRM (Digital Rights Management) System.
X -- CD without Intellectual Property Protection
X -- Distribution on another medium, such as a Flash card
X -- Password protected Web site
X -- FTP or another similar protocol
X – Other: Though we may distribute NIMAS Fileset Output to you in any of the above formats, however, it is a general practice that we undertake submission of your NIMAS-conformant Fileset directly to NIMAC Repository as per standard instructions based on the size of the fileset.
Coordination with the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center (NIMAC)
Would you be willing to provide information regarding the products developed from NIMAS content to the NIMAC, for its records?
X -- Yes. WE ARE WORKING WITH NIMAS-NIMAC TECHNOLOGIES AND WE HAVE COORDINATED WITH NIMAC FOR TESTING AND OTHER FEEDBACKS.
Production Fees and Other Costs (optional)
Please provide basic details about contracting procedures. Include a description of what is required in order for the company to bid on a project. If you would like to offer a link to a page on the company Web site, please do so.
OUR VALUE PREPOSITION
l MOST COMPETITIVE FEES: Our bids are based on the complexity of the content, number of pages, number of images and authoring of descriptors. Volume discounts and Fixed Price Long-Term Contracts can be planned for higher page volumes.
l EXPERIENCED TEAM: We have done thousands of pages conversion to the NIMAS-conformant Fileset. Our team includes highly qualified software engineers, mark-up experts and experienced proof-readers.
l AUTOMATED PROCESS & QUALITY ASSURANCE: After initial pre-processing stage, the entire production process is automated based on Knowledge Representation Technologies and transformations. This ensures consistent quality output for all projects.
l NIMAC FOLLOW-UP: We undertake submission to NIMAC Repository (Portal or NIMAC FTP) and we closely work with NIMAC till the files have been certified by them.
l ON-LINE WORKFLOW STATUS OF PROJECTS: We provide an Online secured access to clients to keep them fully informed about current status of their projects.
l E-SECURITY: We follow best security practices to ensure secured storage and handling of your data and materials at all times.
l To discuss your NIMAS projects, please e-mail now!
Web Site Accessibility
To the best of your knowledge, does your public Web site comply with the W3C Web Access Initiative Web Content Accessibility and/or the U.S. Access Board Section 508 Web accessibility guidelines?
-- No.
-- Additional information about the accessibility of your Web site: --.
Submission Details
Name of form submitter: ALOK MAHAPATRA
Email address of form submitter:
Date submitted: June 08, 2006
Last updated: February 01, 2008
www.BookCode.net
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