Hi, Can anyone who has used this app comment on how good it is at recognizing 2 objects that are *very* alike? E.G. 2 things that look the same, but will have different text printed on them. For those that are interested, I'm hoping to be able to label computer parts.
Cheers, Ben.p On 6/29/12, Cara Quinn <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, there's a new update to the LookTel Recognizer now out in the iOS > App Store. > > here's the linkie and a description for those whom might not know about it. > > Enjoy! > > Cara :) > --- > > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-recognizer/id501088555?mt=8&ls=1 > > Description > LookTel Recognizer allows users with visual impairments or blindness to > identify cans, packages, ID or credit cards, DVDs, and similar items. Users > can store images of objects in a library or database, and then simply point > the iPhone's camera at an object and the phone will recognize and describe > the item instantly. A barcode scanner is also included to provide additional > labeling help. LookTel Recognizer is powered by an evolution of LookTel's > patented and proprietary object recognition technology featured in LookTel's > "Money Reader", an app that has helped thousands of users with visual > impairments or blindness to instantly identify and count bills. There's no > need to hold the camera still or capture a photo and wait for a result – > recognition happens instantly, and in real-time. Additionally, the app does > not require an active internet connection, which means it can be used at any > location, anytime. Recognizer allows users to backup and export their > created databases via E-Mail, enabling them to restore a database from lost > or replaced devices, share it with other members of the community. Please > note that users with severe visual impairments or blindness will require > sighted assistance to initially create the image library. The image library > must be setup before LookTel Recognizer can be used to identify > objects. Using Recognizer Once the app is downloaded on your iOS device, > you must create an image library before you can start recognizing items. > Creating the library is easy, and can be fun, especially if you have a > friend or family member who is a shutterbug. While it may seem to take a lot > of time, it takes far less than most people imagine to create an excellent > library of images. Once the library exists, less and less time is required > of a sighted person, as you will find Recognizer can already identify most > items that are used daily reliably and accurately every time. > ...More > IPPLEX Web SiteLookTel Recognizer Support > What's New in Version 1.1 > - Faster loading of application, especially with large databases - Fixed > start-up crashes due to large databases - Improved recognition database > performance - Export emails now broken into 100 item segments - Bluetooth > output enabled - Shake to stop audio descriptions - Barcodes recognized now > pop up an alert view with a description when in VoiceOver - Added additional > barcodes. - Autolock is disabled - Added sound while program is > initializing. - Added an email item button to the Detail Screen - Added > additional accessibility hints to buttons. - Added opt-in switch to Settings > and a one-time dialog box for allowing certain types of analytics to be > gathered. - Silence torch on/off alerts while capturing - Removed Library > Locked option from the Settings Screen - The ring silence switch no longer > silences application audio. - Updated in-app documentation. - Updated UI. > --- > View my Online Portfolio at: > > http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn > > Follow me on Twitter! > > https://twitter.com/ModelCara > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
