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rear window captioning system
Rear Window offers a convenient way for theater owners to make movies accessible to hearing-impaired customers at every performance. The patented Rear Window System makes it possible for cinemas to provide closed captions for those who need them, without displaying them to the entire audience and without the need for special prints or performances.

The system generates reversed captions on a LED text display, which is mounted in the rear of the theater. Patrons use acrylic panels attached to their seats to reflect the captions so that they appear superimposed beneath the screen.

REFLECTORS
BL&S is the exclusive manufacturer/supplier of the reflectors used in the Rear Window system. Various models that mount in seat-arm cupholders and by other methods are available.* Generally, theatres purchase a quantity for their customers’ use, but some end users purchase single reflectors for personal use at their favorite theatre. Please see our reflector catalog for specifications and pricing.

*In addition, BL&S can design and manufacture custom reflectors for special applications.

DVS THEATRICAL
A second patented assistive technology called DVS Theatrical is often installed with Rear Window to assist vision-impaired patrons. DVS Theatrical provides an audio program containing the film’s normal soundtrack, along with a voice describing the action appearing on the screen, via wireless headsets. Certain components of Rear Window can be reused for DVS Theatrical, providing an economical solution for theatres.

BL&S is an experienced system integrator for Rear Window and DVS Theatrical, providing complete system design, installation, and service.

For more information about Rear Window, DVS Theatrical, or Rear Window reflectors, call Mark Grundstrom at 617-787-3131, extension 107 or markg@blsi.com.

To learn more about making movies accessible to hearing-impaired and visually-impaired people, visit the Motion Picture Access Project at www.mopix.org.

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