Category: O.C.R.

KNFB Reader

Posted on June 05, 2018 by In Apps, O.C.R., Vision
A man using a smartphone to scan a label
There’s an app on the market right now that’s changing how blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users are able to interact with text. KNFB Reader(new window) uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to instantly capture and convert virtually any type of text into audio or Braille which can then be played back, shared, or…

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New Improvements in ClaroRead for PC

Posted on March 29, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, O.C.R., PC, Updates, Writing
Claro Logo
ClaroRead(new window) is an advanced text-to-speech/writing/OCR program for PC that helps users read, write, and study with confidence. Recently, version 7.3 was released, and it’s packed with improvements and new features. Let’s take a look at some of these improvements in this newest version of ClaroRead. Improved scanning/OCR Recognizing that converting inaccessible documents into readable…

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Prizmo Go

Posted on November 28, 2017 by In iOS, O.C.R., Reading
A man using a tablet at work
Need to quickly have a handout or an article read aloud? It can be as simple as taking a picture with your iPad/iPhone with PrizmoGo(new window). Why we like it: Text to speech function is free Ease of use Has built in OCR, no WiFi required! Prizmo Go allows you to quickly grab any written text…

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Prizmo

Posted on March 24, 2015 by In Apps, iOS, O.C.R.
A man using a tablet at work
Prizmo(new window) is an app that is being used more and more in schools and in the workplace. It is an easy to use photo-based scanner for your iPad/iPhone – you can scan a document simply by taking a picture. What sets Prizmo apart is that it recognizes any text within an image by using…

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