[Trainer-Talk] Prefered OCR software?

[Wayne Merritt]

We primarily use Kurzweil 1000, but we are looking into getting
OpenBook, if only to have another option to show and train on.

Wayne

On 10/28/16, Deborah Armstrong via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I think Open Book is easier to use than any of the others, but K1000 gives
> blind and very low-vision people the most control of the layout especially
> being able to see the image and adjust the reading order. Abbyy does convert
> to more formats. And it's cheaper, too.
>
> I think if you are recommending equipment for individuals, I'd suggest K1000
> for the academically inclined, Open book for those who just need to read
> stuff in a fixed location and KNFB Reader for people who have a tablet or
> phone and have to read on the go.
>
> For people whose vision is good enough (and stable) where they don't use a
> screen reader, consider K3000 especially if your student is a visual
> learner. It's very expensive but much easier to navigate visually.
>
> We are also starting to really like the Prodigee for low-vision folks
> because it magnifies and does OCR together.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-Talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Greg Aikens via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 2:03 PM
> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
> Cc: Greg Aikens
> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Prefered OCR software?
>
> Hi all,
> Our center is looking to upgrade our OCR software package. In the past we
> used Open Book and Text Cloner Pro. What software are people using to teach
> OCR to clients?
>
> I really like Abbyy Fine Reader because of the ability to convert to a
> variety of formats, including spreadsheets but am wondering if there are
> others that are better.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Best,
> Greg
>
>
> Greg Aikens
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