PRS+: Enhanced firmware for Sony Reader, Folders, Games & more - Page 89

thafrogggg · 06-22-2010, 11:52 AM

I do not know about any other versions. I finally took the jump and started using PRS+ with your current version.

kartu · 06-22-2010, 01:51 PM

thafrogggg
Just rechecked it, my PRS 300 went asleep in about one hour. Which, judging from other rsponses and the source code, means it works as expected.

surquizu · 06-22-2010, 02:47 PM

Kartu, here are two icon files (original and new icons). You can add them in future versions of the PRS + if you want. Includes locations icon, calculator and KeyBindings/keyboard. I have them in my adaptation of the PRS + and look nice.

kartu · 06-22-2010, 03:14 PM

surquizu
Great!

Remind me, if I forget about them during beta.

bonaldo2000 · 06-22-2010, 06:09 PM

I finally upgraded to PRS+ a few days ago and am very happy I did so! Great work to everyone involved! I especially like the dictionary, the different settings for page index and the folder view.

I have a few questions, though.

1) It SEEMS to me (I'm quite sure actually) that when I have launched the dictionary from within a book and then return to the book, the right side of the book is SLIGHTLY faded. If I go one page back and then forward again it returns to normal. I am pretty sure that nothing is wrong with my reader or display, as this only happens when I have used the dictionary. I have no idea why this is so, though. Intuitively, it makes no sense. Anyone else experienced it?

2) I have used the dictionary quite a lot since installing PRS+ and have noticed markedly shorter battery life. I guess this is normal? Any stats on how much using the dictionary generally drains the battery compared to normal use?
It has to launch an application every time one enters the dictionary and then search the text, so I guess it drains the battery significantly faster.

All in all I must say this is GREAT work, and I really appreciate the effort. Stuff like this is what makes the net amazing!

kartu · 06-23-2010, 01:15 AM

bonaldo2000
1) Minor artifacts from previous screen are "normal" for e-ink. Dictionary uses a lot of black on the right side, it has side effects.

2) Current searching mechanism in dictionary is not optimized, search is done by scanning the whole dictionary file, which is both time and power consuming. Starting dicitonary also eats quite a bit of power. So it's rather normal.

bonaldo2000 · 06-23-2010, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kartu

bonaldo2000
1) Minor artifacts from previous screen are "normal" for e-ink. Dictionary uses a lot of black on the right side, it has side effects.

2) Current searching mechanism in dictionary is not optimized, search is done by scanning the whole dictionary file, which is both time and power consuming. Starting dicitonary also eats quite a bit of power. So it's rather normal.

Thank you for the reply. I did kinda figure it was pretty normal. In any case, I am very happy with PRS+.

There isn't a way of running the dictionary in the background I guess? The OS is probably not multitasking...

Maybe it should be considered using less black on the right side in the dictionary, actually? As far as I can see there is no real reason for it. Perhaps it could use black letters in white boxes instead...

Do you have any idea about when/if the context sensitive dictionary will be finished? That would be a mind-numbingly brilliant addition.

kartu · 06-23-2010, 04:10 AM

bonaldo2000

Quote:

Do you have any idea about when/if the context sensitive dictionary will be finished?

Hot topics as of today are: 300/600 ports.
Dictionary improvements (speed, efficiency, allowing to choose a word from the current book) will indeed be done, but it's hard to tell when.

m-land · 06-23-2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kartu

pampalini
Is virtual keyboard ready? I thoguht m-land is still working on it.

To be honest I'm not just now - simply lack of time

VirtualKeyboard alone could be considered finished for now (OK, national keyboards has to be defined

)
Regarding dictionary - I'll do it when time allowes...

kartu · 06-23-2010, 04:47 AM

m-land

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Regarding dictionary - I'll do it when time allowes...

You'll do what, sorry?

Quote:

VirtualKeyboard alone could be considered finished for now

I'll see...

mike007dog · 06-23-2010, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by surquizu

Kartu, here are two icon files (original and new icons). You can add them in future versions of the PRS + if you want. Includes locations icon, calculator and KeyBindings/keyboard. I have them in my adaptation of the PRS + and look nice.

i made a new one

kartu · 06-23-2010, 05:17 AM

mike007dog
Some of the icons have colour.

Guys, remember that reader supports only 8 levels of gray.

m-land · 06-23-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kartu

m-land

You'll do what, sorry?

Make dictionary using virtual keyboard instead of current 'letter column'

kartu · 06-23-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m-land

Make dictionary using virtual keyboard instead of current 'letter column'

Too early for that at this point. VK will need to be integrated into firmware and not started as an addon first.

m-land · 06-23-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kartu

Too early for that at this point. VK will need to be integrated into firmware and not started as an addon first.

Does integration into firmware affect changes to dictionary? I expect that not really (OK, some minor things like few names...). Am I wrong?
Another question (much more important from this point of view) is if you will integrate it or not. I asked few days before but most probably you missed it

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kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	thafrogggg Just rechecked it, my PRS 300 went asleep in about one hour. Which, judging from other rsponses and the source code, means it works as expected.

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bonaldo2000 Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 13208 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: prs-505	I finally upgraded to PRS+ a few days ago and am very happy I did so! Great work to everyone involved! I especially like the dictionary, the different settings for page index and the folder view. I have a few questions, though. 1) It SEEMS to me (I'm quite sure actually) that when I have launched the dictionary from within a book and then return to the book, the right side of the book is SLIGHTLY faded. If I go one page back and then forward again it returns to normal. I am pretty sure that nothing is wrong with my reader or display, as this only happens when I have used the dictionary. I have no idea why this is so, though. Intuitively, it makes no sense. Anyone else experienced it? 2) I have used the dictionary quite a lot since installing PRS+ and have noticed markedly shorter battery life. I guess this is normal? Any stats on how much using the dictionary generally drains the battery compared to normal use? It has to launch an application every time one enters the dictionary and then search the text, so I guess it drains the battery significantly faster. All in all I must say this is GREAT work, and I really appreciate the effort. Stuff like this is what makes the net amazing!

06-23-2010, 01:15 AM	#1326
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	bonaldo2000 1) Minor artifacts from previous screen are "normal" for e-ink. Dictionary uses a lot of black on the right side, it has side effects. 2) Current searching mechanism in dictionary is not optimized, search is done by scanning the whole dictionary file, which is both time and power consuming. Starting dicitonary also eats quite a bit of power. So it's rather normal.

06-23-2010, 05:17 AM	#1332
kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	mike007dog Some of the icons have colour. Guys, remember that reader supports only 8 levels of gray.