[Trainer-talk] OCR software and scanning

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

can't remember the name right now.
how about the cctv that also provides speech?

Bryan Schulz

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Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] OCR software and scanning


> Anyone have a favorite for a portable scanner not needing a computer? 
> like
> the KNFB or just an Apple product?  Rather not go with the Apple because 
> the
> client has no desire for the extras.  Just small in size; reasonable price
> and is able to scan and read utility bills.  I thought the ITouch or the
> mini IPad for the price and size but knowing 99% of the features are not
> being used just seems wrong.
> Client is not very fond of OpenBook either.
>
>
> Bridget
> AT Training in PA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Michael D. Barber
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 7:34 PM
> To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] OCR software and scanning
>
> I personally prefer DocuScan Plus myself.  It seems to do a very good job 
> of
> PDF interpreting.  In fact, I think it's better than most.
> Regarding scanners, The Cannon LI series of scanners is awesome.  Can't 
> beat
> that portability.
>
> Both Kurzweil and Openbook, which are great OCR packages, are feature 
> rich,
> but most of which I never use.
>
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> (515) 771-8348
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Caroline
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:25 PM
> To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] OCR software and scanning
>
> Hi. Personally, these days I'm using DocuScan Plus from Serotek. It may 
> not
> be as feature-rich as Kurzweil 1000 or OpenBook, but it really does a 
> great
> job, and is available from anywhere that has a scanner and an Internet
> connection. Also, there are no yearly fees to pay for updates. I still own 
> a
> version of K1000, but DocuScan Plus is really meeting my needs. It does
> single pages, batch scanning, and PDF recognition, and those are the main
> things I use my scanner for these days. If a client doesn't need anything
> more than a way to scan and read books or regular documents, I personally
> think that this is a great solution. I know some people are using some of
> the mainstream scanning solutions too, but having never used those, I 
> don't
> know how they compare.
>
> Caroline
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Bonnie Lucas
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:08 PM
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> Subject: [Trainer-talk] OCR software and scanning
>
> Hello,
> Looking for advice regarding what folks are doing nowadays with scanning
> things such as mail, handouts, small pamphlets and such. What are
> differences between standard OCR software and ones specifically for blind
> users (Open Book and Kurzweil), in terms of how well they work with JAWS 
> and
> how accessible they are in general. Also, given the price of Open Book 
> with
> the Pearl Scanner from FS, is it worth recommending them for a client when
> VR doesn't think they are worth the money? Hope this is making sense. 
> Thanks
> for your suggestions.
>
>
> Bonnie Lucas, VRT, MSW
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