they have one now. On Nov 24, 2010, at 2:48 PM, heather kd5cbl wrote:
> I hope so that they might have a demo before you buy it! I will have to drop > them an e-mail after getting bac,! Heather > ----- Original Message ----- From: "chris hallsworth" > <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 1:38 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] from Serotek > > >> Hi all. >> Any way we can try this for free before forking out the $299? Read it >> yesterday with interest. Now it has been officially released I'm asking this >> question. >> Many thanks in advance. >> Take care. >> >> >> Chris H >> You can contact me in the following ways: >> E-mail and Facebook: [email protected] >> MSN: [email protected] >> Skype: chrishallsworth7266 >> Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net >> >> On 24/11/2010 19:17, heather kd5cbl wrote: >>> For Immediate Release >>> >>> Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 24, 2010 >>> >>> >>> >>> Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of accessible multi platform >>> and cloud-based solutions which can be accessed from anywhere, is proud >>> to announce the release of DocuScan Plus. This innovative software >>> allows persons to scan and read documents from any computer with an >>> attached Twain-compliant scanner, sound card and internet connection. >>> >>> >>> >>> Serotek's DocuScan Plus offers high-quality optical character >>> recognition, (OCR), to convert the printed page in to text. This >>> self-voicing application can read both printed pages from a >>> Twain-compliant scanner, as well as many types of PDF files, including >>> those containing text and those containing only images. The software >>> also supports scanners with duplex and ADF (automatic document feeder) >>> capabilities. DocuScan Plus can convert scanned documents in to MP3 >>> audio files for playback on many portable devices, and the software can >>> even convert scanned materials in to the popular DAISY format. For Low >>> Vision users, DocuScan Plus also offers a full Screen Magnifier for the >>> reading of scanned text. This magnification option, when combined with >>> the self voicing features of DocuScan Plus, allows documents to be >>> comfortably read from the screen as well as via text-to-speech. >>> Materials can also be saved in Large Print. In this way, documents can >>> be scanned, printed, and shared with friends or viewed offline under a >>> Video magnifier. >>> >>> >>> >>> "We wanted to create an affordable application that really took in to >>> account the way we access the printed word in the 21st century.", said >>> Mike Calvo, CEO. "We don't spend all our time on one computer, or even >>> one device anymore, so why should we be using software based on that >>> model? When we make a product like this, with a feature set that's >>> useful to people with a wide variety of disabilities,and it's just as >>> easy to use from the classroom computer as it is from home, we believe >>> it has the potential to open a lot of doors that have remained closed >>> until now." >>> >>> >>> >>> The DocuScan Plus software can be used as an installed program from your >>> personal computer, or it can be accessed from any computer simply by >>> visiting http://www.DocuScanPlus.com. The program may be purchased for >>> only $299, or less than one third of the cost of < /span> >>> >>> other scanning solutions. >>> >>> >>> >>> Other features included are: >>> >>> >>> >>> Braille Conversion: DocuScan Plus contains Braille translation options, >>> allowing you to convert your scanned pages and PDF files into a variety >>> of different braille formats based on the specific translation table you >>> choose. >>> >>> Save To Kindle: Wirelessly Transfer scanned documents to the Amazon >>> Kindle for reading on the go using the Kindle's built in text to speech >>> function. >>> >>> Export Scanned Text: Save documents and materials to a computer or >>> portable DAISY player for offline reading. >>> >>> Encrypted Online Storage: Save documents securely to the cloud and >>> retrieve them from anywhere. >>> >>> Additional Synthesizer Support: Choose from a variety of synthesizers >>> for use with this self-voicing application. >>> >>> Additional Support For Mobile Platforms: DocuScan Plus will support some >>> external camera and mobile phone platforms. This functionality will come >>> free with DocuScan Plus and it is currently scheduled for release in the >>> first quarter of 2011. >>> >>> >>> >>> DocuScan Plus may be used independently of any other Serotek software. >>> The application can allow persons to read the printed page with any >>> Windows-based computer, regardless of whether any access technology has >>> been installed or is currently running. >>> >>> >>> >>> For more information, please call Serotek Corporation at (612) 246-4818, >>> or email us at [email protected]. >>> >>> Visit the official DocuScan Plus web site at http://www.DocuScanplus.com >>> >>> >>> >>> Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops >>> software and manufactures accessibility solutions under the System >>> Access brand. Committed to the mission of providing accessibility >>> anywhere, Serotek began with the launch of the first online community >>> specifically designed to meet the needs of people with visual >>> impairment. Since then, Serotek has introduced several powerful, >>> affordable solutions that require minimal training and investment. For >>> more information, visit www.serotek.com. >>> >>> Media Contact: >>> [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. 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