HOVRS - VideoSign 2.5

Important information for Microsoft Vista users

Due to software compatibility issues with Mircosoft’s new Windows Vista operating system, it is recommended that you download new Vista compatible drivers for your camera if you experience any technical issues while running VideoSign on Windows Vista. VideoSign has been tested on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista with Logitech camera drivers. If you are unable to find compatible drivers for your camera, please contact Customer Care at cc@hovrs.com.

VideoSign 2.5

This upgraded version includes the following: Voice to Video (V2V), hovrsMail, Notification System, Point to Point (P2P), improved Phone Book, and an option to select Spanish VRS. There is NO charge to upgrade

Voice to Video (V2V)
Hands On VRS (HOVRS) is proud to announce that we will offer Voice to Video (V2V) product for hearing people to call Deaf/HH callers easier! This includes printing personalized contact cards with extension number assigned! What’s more this includes: hovrsMail, notification system, and Voice to Video Settings.
Point to Point (P2P)
Deaf/HH callers can talk with each other directly using VideoSign 2.5. This feature offers phone book and full screen capability.
hovrsMail
Hearing callers are able to leave a video message for Deaf/HH callers through HOVRS through e mail!
Personalized Contact Cards
Those who registered under Voice to Video Settings, will be able to print out and distribute those personalized business cards to hearing callers to call you!
Share by Sending an Email:
Send an email of your own extension number to your hearing callers, i.e. family members, co-workers, and friends!
Extension Number
To get your own or an assigned extension number for hearing callers to contact you, you need to have a profile with HOVRS and get the extension number of your own!
Notification System
You will be notified when you have either a Deaf/HH friend or VRS call on either pager, email, and on your computer!
Video to Voice Settings
Includes printing personalized contact cards and extension number assignment! To benefit these Deaf/HH callers need to create a profile to set up their preferences. Those who have already an account with HOVRS will simply update their profile, for those who haven’t will need to create a new profile to benefit this exciting feature and MORE!

For more information, check out the FAQ.

Top Three FAQ

Where do I find Point to Point (P2P)?
Before using this feature, you need to download VideoSign 2.5. Then you will find HOVRS (hands) logo on your desktop titled "HOVRS VideoSign 2.5." Double-click on that logo. You will notice 3 windows; two screens of yourself, and one chat box. In that text box you will need to click on “Point to Point” icon with green arrow. You will need to enter either a IP address or DNS.

How come sometimes my picture quality is great and some time its not?
You are encouraged first to check your internet speed by going to www.hovrs.com and clicking the "Bandwidth Test" button. If your speed is 128 kpbs or greater, which means your internet speed is enough to receive and send video.

It is encouraged that you remove any Adware applications on your computer. These Adware applications show on your internet browser. The Adware applications are known to cause problems with video.

How can I get free web cam for my computer?
You can apply by going to www.hovrs.com/equipment to complete the VRS equipment application or contact Outreach at outreach@hovrs.com.