This is true to an extent but the original question here was about hand written material which to my knowledge cannot be recognized. The Apple apps that OCR text require a lot of practice and patience as they were not specifically designed for the blind, but rather the sighted community. Having used the KNFB Mobile reader on a Nokia platform I have to say there is no equivalent on the Apple platform as of yet. I do believe at some point there will be. I'm not discouraging folks from trying these apps but several folks on other lists are looking for a suitable replacement for the KNFB reader say there is no comparison.
Al -----Original Message----- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 9:54 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading handwriting It is true, it is called Zoom Reader. Note that there are several other apps as well, text detective and a few others. You can get them downloaded using iTunes. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mujtaba Merchant Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 11:35 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading handwriting Correct me if I am wrong, I have heard the apple i-phone has an app, that is real time OCR. This is what I understand of it, but did not get the time or space to research on the same, you launch the app, using the camera on the phone one or two inches above the printed matter and slowly hover over the printed material and the phone voices the matter to you in real time. Sounds really unbelievable, but if it is true, I am going to invest heavy on that phone. I am sure it's not gonna help with hand written matter, printed matter I guess it can take into stride. Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore, India -----Original Message----- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 8:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading handwriting Hi Stephanie, Actually, I believe you have to manually enter the dollar amount from the keypad. Doubt that we will have access to hand writing at the computer anytime soon, since OCR technology isn't perfect for type written characters. HTH, Rick Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephanie Koetje" <skoe...@nwcenter.org> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 6:32 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Reading handwriting Hello all, When my husband goes to the ATM machine, he deposits hand-written checks and the machine proceeds to spit out a receipt with the correct dollar amount printed on it. This tells me that there must be a way for blind professionals to read a form or check with hand-written material, somehow. There are various assistive devices and technology that can read printed material, such as the ATM receipt. So, has anyone heard of a way for blind people to read a hand-written check at home or in the office? Thanks for your help, Stephanie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
