[NFBC-SFV] NFBC-SFV: Has anyone tried Microsoft Seeing AI?

[L Nishihara]

 Thanks, Nancy! It's great knowing one app is sdort of like the proverbial Swiss Army Knife; it takes care of so many things. The Microsoft people know all this, but I'm sure they are like any developers and are happy to know their product is in use. 
I mentioned earlier I'd like to present a persuasive argument to Microsoft to roll Seeing AI out for Android. There are similar apps out there, but I don't have time to go through all of them. Would prefer Microsoft makes it available. Don't worry, I won't name names, but I do want to tell them how their app is being used by Real People I personally know. None of the,"well, my friend said her cousin's daughter said... "
So, thank you for your feedback! I'll use it in my (hopefully persuasive) argument to Microsoft. As before, I hope others volunteer their experiences and opinions.
-Lynne
    On Monday, September 10, 2018, 10:55:10 AM PDT, Nancy Urquilla via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:  
 
 Hi Lynne,
I have been using the app for quite some time now as well and I really like it.

My favorite feature is the product feature. You can scan almost any barcode and it will tell you what it is. Also, the text recognition is pretty accurate.

It doesn't take that long once you take the picture of the text you want to be read. I'd say 5 to 10 seconds at the most.
Nancy
On Sep 10, 2018, at 10:39 AM, L Nishihara via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:


 Hey Julian! Thanks! Was wondering, What do you like best? Just reading about it it sounds like it can do almost everything. I know people who have bought the color identifier for $30 or something like that. It's a separate thing you carry around. I never bought one, but I found a color app. (I have problems with dark blue and black). It would be nice to have all that software in one place!
How is the speed? Do you have to wait for it sometimes? Is there anything you think could be improved?
Thanks! I wish other people would provide feedback too.
-Lynne
    On Sunday, September 9, 2018, 9:08:01 PM PDT, Julian via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:  
 
 Hi,

I absolutely love this app. It is definitely one of my most used tools in my VI toolbox.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 9, 2018, at 11:52 AM, robert stigile via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:



LynnMany of us have been using it since it was first released.Thanks

Robert Stigile 818-381-9568

On Sep 9, 2018, at 11:17 AM, L Nishihara via NFBC-SFV <nfbc-sfv at nfbnet.org> wrote:


Hey everybody! Good seeing you yesterday! Got a  question for people with iPhones or other iOS devices. Have you tried Microsoft's fe app, Seeing AI? Microsoft published it c in 2016. Julian may have had a Tech Talk about it too. I read this January 2018 review from college student Veronica With Four Eyes. Her post was quite informative, but I was wondering if you had tried it and your opinions. There may be latency depending on the version of software or the speed of your device. 
If you use Seeing AI do you hold your smartphone in your hand or do you use a Head's-Up-Device (HUD)?
Unfortunately, there isn't an Android version. In 2016 the majority of Americans and Canadians used iOS. Stats have tipped in 2018 where Android has 54 percent of the market share. I want to urge Microsoft to pick up the project again for Android users.
Anyway, do you have reviews or feedback on it? I'm curious what people I know think of it. Here is Veronica's post on Seeing AI:https://veroniiiica.com/2018/01/30/microsoft-seeing-ai-low-vision-review/

Thanks!Lynne Nishihara818-486-3649


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