[nabs-l] Calling all iPhone users

[Darrell Shandrow]

Hello Ben,

Consider not allowing the iPhone's touch screen to intimidate you. If 
you can play with a friend's iPhone or take a look at one during a visit 
to the Apple or AT&T Store, I think you might understand what I mean.

As of this time, there is still no OCR app for the iPhone that 
approaches the capabilities of the K-NFB Reader. I am confident, 
however, there will be one very soon, and the iPhone's other attributes 
far outweigh, in my opinion, the capabilities of the phone on which the 
K-NFB Reader is based.

There are two free mainstream apps that can quickly identify money. One 
is called oMoby and the other is called Noogle Noggles. They use the 
camera to take a snapshot and use a pattern-recognition algorithm to 
identify objects.

You may visit http://blindaccessjournal.com for a demonstration of these 
two apps, plus a number of navigation apps and adventures with the iPhone.

If you have seen an iPhone and are seriously interested in purchasing 
one, there are many resources available to learn the iPhone.

Start by visiting http://applevis.com and check the guides and learn 
about the apps that are accessible.

Regards,

Darrell






On 11/5/2010 6:05 PM, Ben Schuler wrote:
> Hey Everyone,
>
> My HTC Ozone has finally died on me. So, I am really thinking about the new
> Iphone, but I still am hesitant to purchase the phone because it uses a
> touch screen.
>
>> From everything I have read about the phone, it seems like it would be just
> as good as the KNFB reader. You can get applications that will identify
> colors, as well as OCR apps. Does anyone have experience with these apps?
> How well does Voiceover work with most apps? Do you find that you are able
> to quickly accomplish tasks using the touch screen, or does it take a little
> longer?
>
> Also, I have not found an application that will identify money. Does anyone
> know if there is one out there?
>
> Any feedback would be much appreciated.
>
> Ben Schuler
> bschuler45 at gmail.com
>
>
>
>
>
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