[Nebraska-senior-blind] A VERY GOOD BAR CODE APP - FOR iPhone

Mon Mar 20 21:00:34 UTC 2017

Robert, I heard back from the digit-eyes people. The app is $9.99. I went ahead and purchased it today to experiment with it.

I attempted to scan something but don't really know whether or not anything happened. It asked me to send the picture, so I did. That went to the same email address that I initially used.

When you want to know about an item, do you need to wait to hear back from an email request?

concerning how we usually read barcodes, you are correct in that we use a barcode scanner. We currently have the ID mate Quest.

Barbara

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 20, 2017, at 1:29 PM, Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Barbara
> 2 things:
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> First: I’ve had this program for a couple of years. I looked for my receipt to see when and how much, but didn’t apparently keep it.
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> But hey, I find that it works quite well, doesn’t  take long to locate the barcode, and come back with the product name and some other info. So…not sure what has happened in your case. Hopefully the support people for that company will get back to you soon with whatever you need to have to better evaluate the product.
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> Second: What now do you use to read barcodes? (Oh yeah…the ID Mate!?
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> Thanks
> Respectfully yours,
> Robert Leslie Newman
> NFBN Senior Division, President
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> From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barbara Loos via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 11:46 PM
> To: 'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List' <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Barbara Loos <beloos at neb.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nebraska-senior-blind] A VERY GOOD BAR CODE APP - FOR iPhone
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> I got the light version years ago but never got it to do anything. I tried again to see if I need to pay something and upgrade, but couldn’t get anything about that, either. I sent a message to the support link that was there, but haven’t heard back. Do you need to pay something to get a version that works?
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> Barbara
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> From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 3:21 PM
> To: '0senior division listserv'; NFB Senior Division list
> Cc: Robert Leslie Newman
> Subject: [Nebraska-senior-blind] A VERY GOOD BAR CODE APP - FOR iPhone
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> Hi You All
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> Not sure some of you have heard of, or have this app. I do have it and it works well, makes identifying cans, boxes, bottles fast and easy, and more.
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> Digit-Eyes
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> Category: Lifestyle
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> Description of App:
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> Best. Barcode. Reader. Ever! Scan UPC / EAN codes and hear the names of over 37 million products! Make your own QR code labels on the Digit-Eyes website and print them on inexpensive address labels. These barcoded labels may contain text that VoiceOver reads aloud or they can be used to record audio on your iPhone or iPad that is played back whenever the bar code is scanned.
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> Blind? Dyslexic? Having problems reading? Digit-Eyes is for you! With Digit-Eyes, you can
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> - Record your own labels. Visit the Digit-Eyes web site to print specially coded quick-response (QR) digital code labels, apply one to your calendar or a box of leftovers, scan, and record a message. To listen to the recording, just rescan the label. This is how Nancy keeps track of her appointments; how Jeanette labels her canning and how Randy keeps the fridge clean.
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> - Make text-based labels. Visit the Digit-Eyes web site to type up to 250 characters per label, print the specially coded quick-response (QR) barcodes on address labels on your local printer and apply them to your file folders or CDs. To listen to the text, scan it with the Digit-Eyes application on any iPhone or iPad. This is how Will’s secretary labels his folders and how Ana snoops through her friends’ CD collection.
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> - Buy pre-printed washable labels. Sew them into your clothing and record whatever you want to about the garment: color, fabric care or what it should be worn with. Even when the labels have been washed, bleached, sent through the dryer or dry-cleaned, you’ll still be able to scan them with the Digit-Eyes app on your iPhone or iPad and hear what you recorded about the garment. This is how Davey makes sure he is wearing matching clothing and how Elizabeth can easily sort the laundry.
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> - Use the manufacturer's product code to find out what the item is. Digit-Eyes includes a feature that enables you to identify many groceries, CDs, and other consumer goods by scanning the UPC and EAN codes on the products. Just point the camera of your iPhone, Pad or iPod Touch 5g at a package label, scan the code, and wait for Digit-Eyes to call our database and tell you what the item is. This is how Deborah picks out her yarn, how Kevin finds the beef stew, and how both get ready to record their audio labels.
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> - Read standard inventory tags in code 39 or code 128 format. This is how Michael knows which printer is which at work and how Ben does the shelf stocking in his store.
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> - Print labels directly from your iPhone on your Bluetooth-connected printer;
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> - Create and read QR vCard format business card information and add the content to your contacts. This is how Digital Miracles gets information from customers at conferences and how we share our own contact information;
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> - Create lists of code that you've scanned; edit them, type additional information and share them with others. This is how Robbie notes what items are getting used up and tells Gary what to buy at the store;
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> - Use Digit-Eyes with any blue-tooth connected laser scanner, integrated as a single unit. This is how John is able to work at a grocery store reading the shelf tags to find where to stock the product.
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> Use of the free Digit-Eyes website comes with the product. The website contains extensive tutorial material designed for users of the iPhone and iPad who are not sighted. The product purchase also includes free online support and tutoring.
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> Digit-Eyes is available in English, Danish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.
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> Digit-Eyes
> www.Digit-Eyes.com
> The solution is in your hands.
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> Apple Watch Support: No
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> Version: 2.3
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> Free or Paid: Paid
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> Device(s) App Was Tested On: iPhone
> iOS Version: 10.1.1
> Accessibility Comments: This app is developed from the ground up to be fully accessible to blind users by way of Apple's built-in VoiceOver screen reader. The company's founder, Nancy Miracle, demonstrates a high level of understanding about blindness and the needs and wants of blind people.
> VoiceOver Performance: VoiceOver reads all page elements.
> Button Labeling: All buttons are clearly labeled.
> Usability: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
> App Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/digit-ey...
> Developer's Website: http://www.digit-eyes.com/question_form.html
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> *User Comments:
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> For info on how to find bar
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> Submitted by Sandra on 21 November, 2011 - 12:05
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> For info on how to find bar codes see http://www.digit-eyes.com/cgi-bin/digiteyes.fcgi?action=scanningTips
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> Respectfully yours,
> Robert Leslie Newman
> NFBN Senior Division, President
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