I have the same sort of question.

In my household, we are struggling to have recognizer tell the difference 
between flavors of yogurt.  Any suggestions here?  I have sighted help in 
taking the photos, is there a way to zoom in on only the pic & text saying 
flavor?

Any success stories are appreciated.

Traci
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On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:34 PM, Cara Quinn wrote:

> 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.
>> ---
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>> 
>> http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn
>> 
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>> 
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