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Optical Character Recognition Device

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  1. AN OPEN BOOK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- An Open Book is a stand-alone optical character recognition device that scans and reads any typeset and typewritten material and converts it to synthetic speech. It is designed to enable persons who are blind or have low vision to read mail, bills, magazines, newspapers, and books. People with learning or cognitive disabilities, or who are unable to read conventional printed materials for any reason, can also benefit. T...[More Information]

  2. ARKENSTONE HAND READER HOT/AT --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/95) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- Arkenstone Hand Reader HOT/AT is a portable, hand-held optical character recognition device which converts printed material into computer text files that can be read by a blind or visually impaired person using a voice, large print, or braille output device. The Hand Reader is comprised of three components: 1) TrueScan, a scanner recognition card manufactured by Calera Recognition Systems; 2) a Mitsubishi Model MH216CG Han...[More Information]

  3. ARKENSTONE HOT READER AT PLUS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/95) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- Arkenstone HOT Reader AT Plus is an optical character recognition device which converts printed material into computer text files that can be read by a blind or visually impaired person using voice, large print, or braille output devices. The Arkenstone Reader is comprised of three components: 1) TrueScan, a scanner recognition card manufactured by Calera Recognition Systems; 2) a Hewlett-Packard desktop scanner; and 3) Ar...[More Information]

  4. ARKENSTONE READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/95) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- The Arkenstone Reader is an optical character recognition device, or scanner, that converts printed text into a computer text file. Based on the TrueScan Recognition System from Calera Recognition Systems, the Arkenstone can recognize typewritten, typeset, laser print, draft-quality dot matrix, and other computer printouts with monospace or proportional fonts sized from 6 to 28 points. Formats supported include: single and ...[More Information]

  5. BOOKWISE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- BookWise is an optical character recognition program designed to be used as a teaching tool for reading, language, spelling and other academic instruction. The program may be especially suitable for use in educational programs for people with dyslexia and other learning disabilities and for people who are recovering from stroke or head injury. It can also be used in adult literacy and remedial reading programs and in e...[More Information]

  6. CANNON IX 12 SCANNER, CANNON PC INTERFACE BOARD AND READRIGHT VI.13 SOFTWARE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Optical character recognition device interfaces with IBM PC through Cannon PC Interface Board ($395). Scans pages of text, digitizes them and converts the digitized patterns into ASCII data that can be manipulated by word processing software. Feeds up to 5 sheets at a time. Reads a page in 3.5 to 7 seconds. Scanner ($795) is driven by disk-based ReadRight VI. 13 software; is not hardware dependent. Software ($595) uses ...[More Information]

  7. DATACOPY (MODEL 730) --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Datacopy Model 730 is an image scanner that is capable of optical character recognition. The user places a printed page in the scanner, and the device sends an image of the page to the computer. Software running on the computer analyzes the image, recognizes the letters, numbers and punctuation marks, and stores this information as a computer text file (ASCII). This text can then be read using some alternate output system such as synthesi...[More Information]

  8. DESKSCAN 2000 & DESKSCAN 3000 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 9/1999) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- DeskScan scanners and Chinon's ReadRight OCR software can be used to scan, digitize, and input text into IBM PC and compatible and Macintosh computers. Printed pages are placed underneath the camera-type scanner, and the information is read into a text file on the computer. This text file can then be edited using most word processors or spoken by a voice output system. Characters from 8 to 14 points in height and with a ...[More Information]

  9. DISCOVER 7320 (MODELS 10, 20, 30) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Discover 7320 scans typeset or typewritten text into personal computers. Using the Kurzweil Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) software, the Discover 7320 can recognize most 8 to 24 point typefaces, including italic, bold, and underlined, from copy that has been produced by typesetting, typewritting, offset printing, photocopiers, laser printers, impact printers, and letter quality dot-matrix printers. The format...[More Information]

  10. DOCREAD --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- DocuRead software to be used with Truescan optical character recognition hardware. Features include; voice/menu driven with on-line context help; commands - single keystrokes; automatically recognizes columns; directory maintenance functions; can move about document by page, paragraph, sentence or word, highlight a passage, fast scan a document. Scanned documents are automatically saved as text files so can edit with word processor, or ou...[More Information]

  11. DOCUMENT SCANNERS (MODELS DC-700 & DC730) --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Optical character recognition device interfaces with IBM PC or compatible. Scans pages of text, digitizes them, and converts the digitized patterns into ASCII data that can be manipulated by software. Designed to be used with DecTalk or Speech Plus Prose 4000 voice output devices. Both models scan page in 23 seconds. Maximum sheet size is 8 1/ 2 inches by 14 inches. 98 percent accuracy. Automatic sheet feed. Includes 12 fonts: Courier 10,...[More Information]

  12. DOCUREAD EXPERT --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 9/1999) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- 0The DocuRead Expert (formerly Adhoc Reader) is an optical character recognition (OCR) scanner capable of scanning a sheet of text and converting it to a computer text file that may be read using a speech synthesizer or other adaptive output device. Scanned documents may be from 3 x 3 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches, and have text in type sizes from 6 to 28 points. Three versions are available: DOC-E/A Advanced DocuRead Expert...[More Information]

  13. EYES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Eyes is an optical scanning system which converts printed text into a computer text file. This system can recognize typewritten, typeset, laser print, and draft-quality dot matrix. Eyes includes the three components of the Arkenstone Reader: a Truescan optical character recognition card, a Hewlett-Packard ScanJet Plus Scanner, and a ScanJet interface card. The system does not include a computer, screen reading program, or...[More Information]

  14. HORIZON LOW VISION MAGNIFIER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Horizon Low Vision Magnifier is a low vision reading system designed for use by individuals with low vision. This system automatically converts text from a book, magazine, or newspaper into a single line of words that continuously scrolls across a computer screen. The components involved in the system are a scanner, a monitor, a processor module, and a track ball. This system magnifies up to 35 times in a choice of ...[More Information]

  15. JET READER --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Jet Reader is an image scanner capable of optical character recognition. The user places a printed page in the scanner, and the device sends an image of the page to the computer. Software running on the computer analyzes the image, recognizes the individual letters, numbers and punctuation, and stores this information as a computer text file (ASCII). This text can then be read using some alternate output system such as synthesized speech ...[More Information]

  16. KURZWEIL 5000, 5100, & 5200 SCANNING SYSTEMS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Kurzweil 5000, 5100, and 5200 Intelligent Scanning Systems are self- contained systems that will scan printed text, recognize the characters (letters, numbers, punctuation), and use this information to translate the printed text into a computer text file. Once the text is in computerized form, it can be loaded from the scanner into a computer system as a text file, where it can be manipulated or displayed through some spe...[More Information]

  17. KURZWEIL READING MACHINE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Kurzweil Reading Machine is an optical character recognition scanning system that can provide synthesized speech output from standard printed material. The user places a single page or an open book on the scanning unit, a device which resembles a photocopier. The unit then scans a page, recognizes the letters, numbers and punctuation marks, and transmits this information to the control unit, which speaks the text through ...[More Information]

  18. MACOCR --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- MacOCR provides optical character recognition capability with Macintosh Plus, SE, and II and Datacopy scanners. The program scans approximately one page per minute and converts the scanned information into a computer text file. This conversion of print to a text file allows the user to read and edit the text on the computer. Text files produced by MacOCR are compatible with Microsoft Word and MacWrite. MacOCR will also scan photographs an...[More Information]

  19. MS-300A --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- MS- 300A is an image digitizer that uses a separate software package when used as an optical character recognition scanner ($595.00 IBM). The user places a printed page on the scanner, and the device recognizes the individual letters and stores this information as a computer text file. This text can then be transferred to a computer (in the form of ASCII code) and read via some alternate output system such as a screen reading program or a...[More Information]

  20. OMNI-READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Omni-Reader is an optical character recognition scanning system. The user places a page of text on the Omni-Reader's tablet surface and scans the document line by line with a hand-held reading unit that moves along a horizontal guide. An image of the characters on the page is sent to a computer. Special software running on the computer processes the image and recognizes what letters, numbers and punctuation are represen...[More Information]

  21. OSCAR --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- OsCaR is an optical character recognition (OCR) system that scans typewritten or printed documents and imports the information to a computer text file, which can be read, edited, and saved for later use. The system recognizes text from 6 to 32 points in size, and in type styles such as underlined, boldface, italic, and headline. Text to be scanned can be oriented either vertically (portrait) or horizontally ( landscape)...[More Information]

  22. PAGESCAN COLOR --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- PageScan Color is a scanner designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a desktop sheet-fed scanner that enables users to scan text and images into a computer for use with a screen magnification or screen reader program. This model scans loose pages or it can scan bound material in its motorized mode. One click operation lets the individual scan, fax, copy, type, or file. It easily installs into the...[More Information]

  23. PC READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Optical character recognition device is single page feed version of Ready Reader. Fully automated device scans typewritten materials for input into IBM PC or compatible with braille or speech output device. Automatically adapts to character style, contrast, color, page size, and typestyles. 30 seconds per page scanning. Input text can be stored on disc for later use. Requires IBM PC, XT, AT or compatible with IBM PC DOS 2...[More Information]

  24. PC READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Optical character recognition device is a single page feed version of the Ready Reader. Fully automated device scans typewritten material and inputs text and images into IBM PC, XT, AT or compatible linked to a speech synthesizer or braille output machine. Automatically adjusts to typestyle, contrast, color and page size. Can read most popular monospaced and proportionally spaced typestyles, with variations in pitch, skew...[More Information]

  25. PC SCAN (MODELS 1020 & 2020) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- PC Scan is an optical character recognition scanner. The user feeds a single page into the scanner, which scans the text. This data is sent to the computer, where the software recognizes each letter of the text, and stores this information as a computer text file. This file is then available to be read using any desired output system (braille, speech, etc.). Text Pac also provides formatting that allows text to be automat...[More Information]

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