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Optelec Unveils ClearReader+, an Intuitive Portable Reading System with
Instant OCR
and Text-to-Speech Technology
High-tech portable reader offers low vision and blind users simple and
instant text
recognition and audio playback
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San Diego (PRWEB) September 30, 2010
Optelec U.S. Inc., a world leader in innovative and life-changing assistive
technologies
for the blind and visually impaired, is introducing its latest low vision
and blindness
solution, the portable Optelec ClearReader+, an intuitive reading system
that allows
a visually impaired user to read any kind of printed material within a
matter of
seconds by a simple press of a button.
To read any printed text by dictation, the Optelec ClearReader+ device
integrates
ease-of-use with a high-quality, multilingual voice output and fast optical
character
recognition (OCR) and text-to-speech recognition technology, all within a
sleek and
retro design. With only five controls, the Optelec ClearReader+ is one of
the most
intuitive and user-friendly text-to-speech devices available for those with
low vision
and other retinal eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration.
Access to printed documents such as magazines, newspapers, books or a letter
from
a friend has never been so easy. Portable and battery powered, the Optelec
ClearReader+
assistive technology device can be used in the home, at school or work,
making it
ideal for reading a recipe in the kitchen, reading a book in at home, or
reviewing
bills.
To operate, simply power on the unit, release the camera arm and place the
reading
material under the high-resolution camera. Press the scan button to take a
snap shot
of the text, and in seconds the Optelec ClearReader+ will read the desired
text in
high quality speech.
Additionally, the Optelec ClearReader+ is easily customized to read text at
different
speeds, in up to twelve different languages and twenty-three different
voices.
Highlights include:
Camera: High-resolution camera with state-of-the-art wide angle optics and
integrated
object lighting.
Text recognition: High-quality, multilingual text recognition for the user
to click
and read in a few seconds.
Languages: Four languages installed with 12 languages supported, including
English,
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian,
Danish, Finnish
and Dutch.
Voices: Support for 23 voices and choice between male, female or different
dialects
and regional accents.
Battery and Power: Integrated Li-ion batter for five hours of continuous
use.
External Buttons and Controls: Forward/backward, play/pause, speed, scan,
volume,
on/ off.
Connections: Headphone and power connectors.
Foldable carry handle and built-in stereo speakers.
Availability
All Optelec products and accessories are available through Optelec's dealer
and distribution
networks. Call +1 (800) 826-4200 or visit
www.optelec.com
.
About Optelec U.S. Inc.
Optelec U.S. Inc. was founded in 1985 and is recognized as the worldwide
market leader
in providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired and
learning disabled.
In January 2007, Tieman U.S., Holding Company to Optelec US Inc., spun off
ShopLowVision.com
as a subsidiary company to provide a one-stop-shop for optical, non-optical
and daily
living aids for eye care professionals and consumers. In 2010, VisionZone
was created
as a national awareness campaign for ocular health. For more information,
visit
www.optelec.com
  and follow @Optelec on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Contact:
Matthew Habecker
BERKMAN, PR for Optelec
+1 (619) 231-9977 (office)
matt(at)berkmanpr(dot)com
Kelly Stewart
Optelec, ShopLowVision.com, LowVision.com
Marketing Director
+1 (800) 826-4200 x227 (office)
kstewart(at)optelec(dot)com