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• December 20, 2024

  YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform Update – v24.9.0 Release

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes the option to ask AI Assistant to auto-create quizzes based on recordings, enable auto-transcript scrolling with audio playback, a new search bar in transcripts to search content, a new option to disable the audio file downloads, and more.

  1. Use GenAI to Auto-Create Quizzes Based on Your Recording to Help You Study
     Using our genAI capabilities, YuJa AccessNotes can help you replace traditional flashcard-based studying by analyzing your notes and generating self-study quizzes in multiple-choice or True/False formats. As you take the quiz, answers are provided immediately after responses, allowing you to immediately identify areas of improvement. If you didn’t perform well, you can retake the quiz, or for an additional challenge, create a new set of questions to further test your understanding.
     
  2. Enable Auto-Transcript Scrolling That Syncs with Audio Playback
     During audio playback, you will no longer be required to manually scroll through the transcript when reading along. Simply enable the new auto-scroll setting from Advanced Options > Transcript Auto-Scroll.
     
  3. Generated Transcripts Feature a Search Bar to Help Find Content
     We have provided a search bar that shows results alongside their audio timestamps to help you locate content more easily in your transcripts. You can then click on the search result to begin playing your audio note.
     
  4. Administrators Can Disable the Downloading of Audio Files
     As an administrator, you can disable audio file downloads to protect content privacy. This ensures that recordings, such as lectures or business presentations, remain accessible only within YuJa AccessNotes and cannot be downloaded to personal computers.
     
  5. Create Organized Outlines of Your Notes Using Clear Headings
     When a presentation or lecture lacks structure and a simple summary is not enough to understand the content, YuJa AccessNotes can help by generating an outline. Outlines structure entire presentations into clear, text-based formats, including headings and descriptions that summarize the discussions held in each identified audio section.
  6. Organize Content by Transferring Items from One Folder to Another
     With our new options for moving items between folders, organizing content in YuJa AccessNotes is easier than ever. You can select the items you want to relocate and click the Move button to transfer files or folders. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop your items into and out of folders.
• December 20, 2024

  YuJa SmartSpeaker AI Platform Update – v24.9.0 Release

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa SmartSpeaker instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new YuJa SmartSpeaker report which shows key analytics such as total requests and storage used.

  1. New YuJa SmartSpeaker Report to View In-Depth Usage Analytics
     As an administrator, you can now view your institution’s YuJa SmartSpeaker report, which includes key analytics such as the total number of requests, generated summaries, and total storage used. You can analyze these metrics over time by selecting the date range for which you want to view historical usage.
     
• December 20, 2024

  YuJa Website Accessibility Widget Update – v24.9.0 Release

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Website Accessibility Solutions instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new option to create and save custom profiles with your color and content adjustments.

  1. Create and Save Custom Profiles in the YuJa Website Accessibility Widget With Your Color and Content Adjustments
     We have introduced customizable profiles to give individuals with unique accessibility needs quick access to how web content should appear on specific websites. Simply select your preferred content and color adjustments and click the Save as Profile option to save them in the Profile tab.
     
• November 27, 2024

  Lecture Capture Portfolio Update – PC Capture, Apple Capture, and Hardware Hub Updates – November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update for YuJa Software Capture for PC and Mac to all Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in Canada, the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. The United States will be updated later this week.

  For the YuJa Software Capture for PC, this update includes improved screen reader compatibility with enhanced navigational focus, an audible countdown before recordings start, and integrated support for Kuando Busylight.

  1. Improved Screen Reader Compatibility with Enhanced Navigational Focus
     We’ve improved YuJa Software Capture’s screen reader compatibility with detailed button labels and enhanced keyboard navigation, including better focus indicators.
     
  2. Improved Accessibility with Audible Countdown Before Recordings Start
     We’ve added an option for playing the audible countdown before a recording starts to allow better recording control for users with visual impairments. Additionally, they can customize the countdown volume during setup by simply going to Application Settings > Configuration > Recording Options.
     
  3. Integrated Support for Kuando Busylight
     Administrators can connect their Kuando Busylight to their PC device and configure preferred color options on the Device page to indicate whether a recording is active, paused, not recording, or if an error has occurred.
     

  For the YuJa Software Capture for Apple, this update includes the option to remotely update YuJaSoftware Capture though Video Platform, remotely stop recording from the Video Platform, and set the default resolution for video captures, as well as the new toast notification to indicate issues during recordings, and a streamlined installation process with built-in internal audio script.

  1. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remotely Update YuJa Software Capture Through the Video Platform’s Device Panel
     As an administrator, you can now remotely update YuJa Software Capture for connected Mac devices within your organization through the Video Platform’s Device Panel.
     
  2. Fleet Management Capabilities – Remotely Stop YuJa Software Capture Recordings from the Video Platform
     If you’ve started a recording in YuJa Software Capture, you can now remotely stop it from the Video Platform. Once stopped, they will be automatically uploaded to your My Media folder.
     
  3. Set the Default Video Capture Resolution for Recordings
     We’ve set a default resolution for video captures that can be configured in the application settings so that it does not need to be set for each recording.
     
  4. New Toast Notifications to Indicate Issues During Recordings
     Previously, you had to close the pop-up windows after being notified of issues during recordings. Now, we’ve introduced new toast notifications that temporarily appear to alert you to any issues, ensuring you stay informed without interrupting your recording process.
     
  5. Streamlined Installation Process with Built-in Internal Audio Script
     Previously, a secondary audio installation was required to record internal audio on your Mac. Now, it is automatically included with the initial YuJa Software Capture installation.

  For the YuJa Hardware Hub, this update includes the option to start an offline impromptu recording from your Hub devices using the Delcom button or RS232 touch panel, and auto-connection for new Hub Peripherals.

  1. Better Offline Resilience to Start Impromptu Recordings With Delcom Buttons and RS232 Touch Panels
     You can now start an offline impromptu recording from your Hub devices using the Delcom button or RS232 touch panel, allowing you to manually start the recordings when your internet is unavailable or unstable.
     
     
  2. Auto-Connection for New Hub Peripherals on the Video Platform
     Previously, connecting new media devices to the Video Platform required manual source configuration after plugging them in to activate. Now, devices are automatically connected and activated upon registration.
     

   

• November 27, 2024

  YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Add-On Update – November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Himalayas Data Archiving Platform instances residing in Canada, Australia, Middle East, Asia and the European Union. This update provides a new option to search for audio files in Data Management Policies.

  1. New Option to Search for Audio Files in Data Management Policies
     You can now search for audio files within data management policies by including “content type” as a policy rule and selecting “Audio” as the type of content you’d like to locate when setting up your data policy. This allows you to view, export, or archive all your audio files on the Video Platform.
     
• November 27, 2024

  YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Update – November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Enterprise Video Platform instances residing in the European Union, Australia, the Middle East, Canada, and Asia. The United States geographic zone will be updated later this week. The highlights for this update include a brand new Browser Capture Studio UI with auto-upload, a redesigned user report, faster Grade Book’s result visualization, the option to view detailed responses of a participant or quiz question, filter Usage & Analytic reports by dates, and more.

  1. Brand New Browser Capture Studio UI With Auto-Upload Capabilities
     We’ve modernized the Browser Capture interface to streamline your recording process by including the following:
     • An updated control bar: We’ve replaced the recording control panel with a control bar featuring a modernized design, intuitive navigation buttons, and clearly labeled controls.
     • Enhanced recording experience with full-screen capture: Record in full-screen mode while simultaneously sharing both your screen and video, replacing the previous side-by-side view.
       
     • New Picture-in-Picture mode: View your current recording in a floating window that stays visible while you browse other web pages.
     • Clear countdown displayed before recording: A 3-second countdown timer is now displayed to help you prepare before recording starts.
     • Automatically upload recordings: Your recording will now be automatically uploaded to My Media folder to prevent the loss of your video content.
       
     • Streamlined post-recording workflow: After recording, you can now preview your video and update its title, save location, and publish location simply by clicking the Gear icon.
  2. Redesigned User Report Within Usage & Analytics
     We’ve modernized our User Report with a unified, more engaging interface. Key highlights of this improvement include:
     • Improved Summary Cards with a clean layout that groups related data categories together, along with integrated graphs that provide an at-a-glance overview of user statistics, including logins, watch activity, quiz completions, and device usage proportions.
     • Included precise timestamps into a user’s last watch activity for better tracking.
     • A new line graph displaying the number of user login sessions with date indicators.
     • Option to sort a user’s videos and sessions by video title, duration, views, or other metrics, allowing you to review them in your preferred order.

     

  3. Improved Grade Book’s Result Visualization for Fast and Accurate Grading
     We’ve redesigned the Grade Book’s result visualization for quick overviews and more efficient grading, including:
     • Color-coded answer statuses with easily identifiable icons for at a glance quiz results.
       
     • Introduced new answer statuses: Ungradable and Unanswered, for more accurate responses.
     • Modernized bar charts with clearer visualizations of performance on each question.
  4. Access Detailed Performance Insights for a Specific Participant or Quiz Question
     We’ve introduced new search and sort options in the Grade Book to help you view detailed responses from a specific participant or quiz question. You can now:
     • Search quiz results by participant or quiz question in the Grade Book for more focused insights.
     • Sort participants’ attempts by highest score, most recent, or first attempt to quickly find the quiz result that matches your criteria.
       
     • View detailed responses from a specific participant for all question types instead of being limited to short answer questions.
       
     • View detailed question information when reviewing results, including the question, its correct answer, and the distribution of attempts.
  5. Filter Usage & Analytic Reports by Dates
     Previously, Usage & Analytics Reports were limited to a maximum 12-month period. Now, you can filter reports by date, allowing you to customize the duration and track analytics over multiple years.
     
  6. Improved Epiphan and Extron Integration to Provide Direct Links and Embed Codes for Live Sessions in the Calendar Details
     As an Epiphan and Extron devices user, you can now access direct links and embed codes for scheduled live sessions in your Hub devices’ session calendar, allowing you to easily share the session details with participants.
     
  7. Add Shared Media Files to Your New or Existing Playlists
     If you have edit access to shared media files in your Media Library, you can now add them to your existing or new playlists from the Shared With Me folders, making it easier to access these videos. If you’re an administrator, you can also add media files from the Enterprise Tube or User Collections to your playlists.
     
  8. New User Interface to Streamline the Course Invitation Workflow and Review Invitee List
     After adding users to your course, you can now review and sort the invitee list by name or email to ensure everyone is included. Invited users will receive notifications in both the Video Platform’s notification panel and their email, directing them to the Course Invitation page to review requests.
     
  9. Newly Designed Course Invitation Pop-Up Window  
     We’ve redesigned the course invitation pop-up window that appears when users log in to the Video Platform to be more aligned with our branding by updating its colors and icons.
     
  10. New Status Labels to Track Invitation Acceptance of Invited Users
      You can now check the acceptance status of course invitations for invited users directly on the Courses & Groups page.
  11. Improved Responsiveness of Video Editor With Different Screen Sizes
      We’ve enhanced the responsiveness of the editing timeline, along with various buttons in the Video Editor, ensuring a consistent editing experience across devices and screen sizes.
      
  12. Streamlined Folder Navigation in Media Library for Single-Click File Access
      We’ve updated folder navigation in the Media Library to allow single-click access and provide clearer hover indicators for additional actions, allowing faster access to your desired media file.
      
  13. Refined Tooltips for Media Player Control Bar 
      We’ve refined the tooltips for the buttons on the Media Player control bar by providing clearer explanations when hovering over them, ensuring new Content-Creators are aware of the available features.
      
  14. Upgraded Enterprise Tube Page with Enhanced User Interface
      We’ve improved the Enterprise Tube home page with an improved user interface for a consistent browsing experience. The updates include:
      • Adjusted font sizes of login and side panel options for improved readability and focus.
      • Expanded space in the banner section to accommodate longer titles.
      • Optimized alignment for a better video overview experience.
      • New arrow buttons between banner items.

      

• November 11, 2024

  YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform Update –November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa AccessNotes Note-Taking Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes the option to ask AI Assistant questions to clarify complex concepts, embed supplementary materials to the audio-based notes, embed personalized illustrations through whiteboard, disable waveform animation during playback, and improved responsiveness for mobile and tablet view.

  1. Ask AI Assistant Questions During Audio Playback to Clarify Complex Concepts
     With our new Gen AI integration, you can ask questions while listening to your audio playback. Simply access the AI Assistant to clarify complicated concepts, discover fun facts, or learn key details from the notes. Whatever questions you have, AI Assistant is here to help.
     
  2. Embed Supplementary Materials to Your Audio-Based Notes
     You can now import supplementary materials, including slides, PDFs, and images, directly into your audio-based notes, ensuring that all relevant resources are easily accessible alongside your notes for a more organized learning experience.
     
  3. Embed Personalized Illustrations With Our New Whiteboard
     You can now add personalized illustrations through the whiteboard, including drawings, shapes, text, images, or embedded websites to visually capture complex concepts during note-taking. Additionally, you can import predesigned icons or symbols from the library to better organize your notes.
     
  4. New Option to Disable Waveform Animation During Audio Playback
     If waveform animation is no longer needed, we’ve added a new setting that lets you disable it for audio playback.
  5. Improved Responsiveness for Mobile and Tablet View
     We’ve updated the YuJa AccessNotes interface for improved responsiveness with various screen sizes, allowing you to access your Audio-Based notes on web, mobile, or tablet devices with a consistent layout.

   

• November 11, 2024

  YuJa Accessibility AutoPilot AI Platform Update – November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Accessibility AutoPilot.AI instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new AutoPilot Report that offers in-depth insights into your document remediation analytics.

  1. New YuJa AutoPilot Report Offers More In-Depth Analytics to Track Document Remediations
     The new YuJa AutoPilot report offers insights into your document remediation analytics and progress, summarizing our YuJa AutoPilot usage with key metrics such as the number of remediated documents, issues resolved, and time saved. Additionally, you can filter by term and account level to compare documentation improvements across different semesters.
     
• November 11, 2024

  YuJa Website Accessibility Widget Update – November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa Website Accessibility Widget instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes a new color-blind filter tailored to three common types of color blindness.

  1. Improved Web Accessibility With Color-Blind Filters
     You can now enhance the accessibility of web content in your LMS by allowing users to select from color-blind filters tailored to three common types of color blindness: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia, addressing the diverse learning needs of your users.
     
• November 11, 2024

  YuJa SmartSpeaker AI Platform Update – November 2024

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  We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa SmartSpeaker.AI instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the Middle East, and the European Union. This update includes the expanded voice options, option to highlight both words and phrases during audio playing, customize highlight colors with color contrast preview, automatically scroll your content during audio playback, download an MP3 file of your selected content, and more.

  1. Customize Your Listening Experience with Expanded Voice Options
     YuJa SmartSpeaker now offers three additional voice options, giving you a wider selection of voices across different genders and tones, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your listening preferences.
     
  2. New Option to Highlight Both Words and Phrases During Audio Playing
     In addition to highlighting individual words, YuJa SmartSpeaker can now highlight both words and phrases during audio playing. Simply enable the adaptive spotlight option in the settings to activate highlighting phrases as YuJa SmartSpeaker reads along.
     
  3. Customize Highlight and Font Colors with Color Contrast Previews
     You can now customize the highlight colors for words, phrases, and font colors to match your reading preferences. Additionally, you can preview the color contrast in a sample sentence before playing the audio to ensure readability.
     
  4. Auto-Scrolling Content In Sync with Audio Playback for Easy Follow-Along
     YuJa SmartSpeaker now features an auto-scrolling option that automatically scrolls your content in sync with the audio playback, ensuring you can still follow along with the content without the need of manually scrolling through.
     
  5. Downloadable Audio Files in MP3 Format for Offline Listening
     You can now download an MP3 file of your selected content from YuJa SmartSpeaker, allowing you to listen offline on your devices and easily share the audio content with others.
     
  6. YuJa SmartSpeaker Is Integrated With the Enhanced HTML Document Alternative Format
     If your institution utilizes YuJa SmartSpeaker, it will now be automatically available for you when generating an Enhanced HTML Document from the Alternative Formats menu.
     
  7. Directly Use YuJa SmartSpeaker in the LMS Without the Extension Installed
     If Panorama is integrated into your LMS, faculty, and students will no longer need to download the Panorama Browser Extension to use YuJa SmartSpeaker. It will simply be displayed on-screen if it is enabled at the course or institution level.