Hi Ben, if you fill the image you capture with the area of the object which has the text so that the text is essentially the only thing in the image, the app can do quite well at distinguishing between objects which are similar.
The more difference you can capture in your image of each object, the better Recognizer will do. Hope this helps. Smiles, Cara :) On Jun 29, 2012, at 4:37 PM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: 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. 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