[Dtb-talk] Fwd: HumanWare Allies with Intel ® Corporation on Distribution of New Intel ® Reader

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>>> "HumanWare"  <nicolas.lagace at humanware.com> 11/10/2009 10:04 AM >>>

  (a larger text-only version is available at http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/75-t.htm) 
HumanWare Allies with Intel® Corporation on Distribution of New Intel® Reader 
Longueuil, QC, Canada and SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 10, 2009- HumanWare, the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled, announced today a distribution agreement with Intel for the Intel® Reader, a mobile handheld device designed to increase independence for people who have trouble reading standard print. The Intel Reader, which is about the size of a paperback book, converts printed text to digital text, and then reads it aloud to the user. Its unique design combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel® AtomT processor, allowing users to point, shoot and listen to printed text.  

When the Intel Reader is used together with the Intel® Portable Capture Station, large amounts of text, such as a chapter or an entire book, can be easily captured for reading later. Users will have convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials, helping to not only increase their freedom, but improve their productivity and efficiency at school, work and home. 
"We are excited about the alliance between HumanWare and Intel for the distribution of the Intel Reader, said Gilles Pepin, CEO of HumanWare. "This new innovative reading system is a welcome addition to our line of reading solutions as it addresses the needs of print-disabled customers, allowing them to read printed materials anytime, anywhere." 
"For someone who has difficulty reading standard print, the ability to quickly and easily access information, such as a job offer letter or even the menu at a favourite restaurant, can improve quality of life and help them reach their full potential," said Louis Burns,  

vice president and general manager of Intel's Digital Health Group. "We are excited to work with HumanWare to offer the Intel Reader as a new tool for people with vision problems and learning disabilities." 
About Intel® Reader 
Mobile handheld device that you can carry anywhere; ideal for reading on the go 
High-resolution 5 megapixel camera 
Provides users with an intuitive speech interface that reads aloud the text displayed visually on the device screen 
Easy to use, even for those who are new to technology: point, shoot, and listen 
Large amounts of text can be conveniently captured and stored when used with the Intel Portable Capture Station 
Available in US and UK English, with choice of male or female voice 
Upcoming support for other languages 
For more information on the Intel Reader, visit www.humanware.com/intelreader 
About HumanWare 
HumanWare (http://www.humanware.com/) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind and have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products include BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players, and SmartView Synergy, the first fully modular and upgradeable CCTV-based video magnifier. 