[Nfb-seniors] A VERY GOOD BAR CODE APP - FOR iPhone

[Robert Leslie Newman]

Hi You All

 

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. 

 

Digit-Eyes

 

Category: Lifestyle

 

Description of App: 

 

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.


 

Blind? Dyslexic? Having problems reading? Digit-Eyes is for you! With
Digit-Eyes, you can

 

- 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.

 

- 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.

 

- 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.

 

- 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.

 

- 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.

 

- Print labels directly from your iPhone on your Bluetooth-connected
printer;

 

- 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;

 

- 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;

 

- 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.

 

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.

 

Digit-Eyes is available in English, Danish, French, German, Italian, Polish,
Portuguese, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.

 

Digit-Eyes

www.Digit-Eyes.com

The solution is in your hands.

 

Apple Watch Support: No

 

Version: 2.3

 

Free or Paid: Paid

 

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

 

*User Comments:

 

For info on how to find bar

 

Submitted by Sandra on 21 November, 2011 - 12:05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For info on how to find bar codes see
http://www.digit-eyes.com/cgi-bin/digiteyes.fcgi?action=scanningTips

 

 

Respectfully yours,

Robert Leslie Newman

NFBN Senior Division, President