Hi Traci, All processing for KNFB Reader is done on your device. I don't know about Prismo.
Best, Anna > On May 1, 2016, at 10:40 AM, Traci Duncan <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, first of all, I like this thread. I have a couple follow up questions. > > Something I don’t know for either app, is how private are they? Does any of > my scanning go online or on some sort of server? If I am scanning bank > documents or medical documents. > > Also, with KNFB, can it scan from a screen shot? I have been doing a lot of > family history & at times take screen shots of census documents or old > newspaper articles. These are screen shots on my iPad mini. > > Thanks all, > Traci > PS. A while back, I wanted to scan a letter someone had posted on Instagram. > Well, Prizmo didn’t do that great with it. Cam find didn’t do well. So, I > found this free app called, Scanner & Translator Free - convert photo to text > and make translation to more than 90 languages by DataCom > https://appsto.re/us/NZ8xY.i <https://appsto.re/us/NZ8xY.i> > > It worked like a charm to scan the screen shot of the letter. Just a FYI, if > anyone is looking for an additional app. > >> On Apr 29, 2016, at 10:34 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> >> There is no question that the user interface and the speed of getting scans >> with KNFB Reader is by far the best. >> However, if you have a document that you want to attempt to keep the >> paragraph structure, then Prizmo is better than KNFB Reader. >> But, Prizmo is far, far more tedious to use. >> I have kept Prizmo on my devices in case of situations where I want the >> paragraphs retained. >> Granted that isn't very often. >> Richard >> >> >> Sent from my iPod 6 >> >> On Apr 29, 2016, at 10:23 PM, Feliciano Godoy <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >>> The user interface for KNFBReader Great compared to Prizmo. When comparing >>> theKNFBReader app with other apps for more complicated documents it is >>> superior. If you're scanning regular letters, thePrizmo App or TextGrabber >>> plus translator will suffice. The advantage is thatKNFBReader Will also OCR >>> text from the computer screen. Definitely worth the money even if you don't >>> have any discounts by using gift cards are waiting for it to be on sale. >>> This is not a biased opinion, it is based on comparison and experience. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Feliciano >>> For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v >>> <http://www.facebook.com/theblindman12v> >>> Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v >>> <http://www.twitter.com/theblindman12v> >>> >>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Tracy, >>>> >>>> I think it’s pretty safe to say that if you ever used KNFB Reader you >>>> would never want to use Prizmo again. I am not saying this because the OCR >>>> is that much better, but the ease of use for a blind person to use and get >>>> great results with KNFB Reader is unbelievable. I used to use Prizmo as >>>> well as well as another OCR app which was popular for a while and for >>>> which I forgot the name, but once KNFB Reader came out they all went the >>>> way of double tap and hold, then double tap again to delete. KNFB Reader >>>> is expensive, but is it ever worth it if you do OCR on a regular bases and >>>> you can get it for a reasonable deal if you pick up some 20% off iTunes >>>> gift cards when they are available at various resellers throughout the >>>> year and then wait until KNFB goes on sale for $75 or so. If you then have >>>> discount cards you can get it for $60 and it has been on sale for less at >>>> times, I think as low as $50 at one point in which case it would have been >>>> $40 with discounted gift cards. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Sieghard >>>> >>>> From: [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>[mailto:[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan >>>> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 8:24 AM >>>> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS? >>>> >>>> The apps I use most frequently are: >>>> >>>> Prizmo. Which it would be interesting to read a comparison between Prizmo >>>> & KNFB. >>>> CamFind, excellent app to scan just about anything. Even importing a >>>> screenshot. >>>> CloudClip. I absolutely love this app. I have it on both my iDevices & >>>> Mac. What I copy to the clipboard is available on each device. Every so >>>> often, it is a bit buggy & doesn’t copy over right away, but most of the >>>> time it works brilliantly. >>>> >>>> Twitterrific. This is my go to Twitter app. >>>> TV Remote from xFinity. I use this app a bit more on my iPad, because the >>>> episodes are in folders. Lol, I use it mostly on my phone to turn the >>>> channel. ;) >>>> >>>> My Fitness Pal. Even if I am not tracking calories, I use this app to >>>> identify foods & drinks. Learn the serving size & nutrition. >>>> >>>> DraftPad. I’ve had this app for a long time, but still find it useful, if >>>> I quickly want to compose a text or long post, without accidentally >>>> sending it. :) Lol, I’ve even done things, like while at home I write >>>> out a check in post for Facebook, because I know I’ll want to check in >>>> from the restaurant but not necessarily type it out or dictate it in >>>> public. >>>> >>>> This isn’t an app, but it is a way to use IOS. I have a Safari Icon for >>>> the websiteDirectionsForMe.org <http://directionsforme.org/> This website >>>> is very handy for obtaining directions/instructions for foods & or drinks. >>>> I have another Safari icon for a local radio station’s playlist. Yet >>>> another one for a radio station’s weekly stream of it’s Saturday night >>>> broadcast. Love those Safari icons. :) >>>> >>>> Hopefully the above list is helpful & not too long. >>>> Traci >>>> An IOS user since the first gen iPad in 2010. >>>> >>>> On Apr 28, 2016, at 9:43 PM, Jeff Samco <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I also use some of Mark's favorite apps. I will add: >>>> >>>> Digit-Eyes to generate QR codes on labels. >>>> QR Reader by QuarKode is the best app I've found for reading QR codes. I >>>> mostly place them on devices I manage at work in an inventory. >>>> Voice Brief is a quick means of reviewing news stories. >>>> Ask Pastor John has daily audio messages I enjoy. from John Piper. >>>> Fantastical is my calendar of choice. It's flexible and works almost >>>> flawlessly with VoiceOver. >>>> Amazon Music has become my music player. I primarily listen to free music >>>> available because of my Amazon Prime yearly subscription. >>>> Amazon Elexa allows me to manage the features used by my Amazon Echo. >>>> HTH, >>>> Jeff >>>> >>>> At 07:42 PM 4/28/2016, you wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and the Mac Visionaries >>>> Mailing >>>> List: >>>> >>>> I was having lunch with a friend today at a sunny outdoor café and, during >>>> our conversation, the subject of iOS and the number of apps we use on a >>>> regular basis came up. As we began listing our favorite apps, I once again >>>> realized how much iPhone and it’s related apps have revolutionized my >>>> life >>>> in almost every aspect. >>>> >>>> Below I will list the apps I used today and/or within the last two days. >>>> In >>>> some cases I will list the name of the app, in others, I will only list the >>>> type of app. >>>> >>>> I hope you will contribute to this thread by listing the apps you use most >>>> often as I and others would like to get to know you and, perhaps, discover >>>> an app or two about which we can learn. >>>> >>>> Okay, here we go: >>>> >>>> 1. >>>> Clock: >>>> I use the iOS clock for wake-up alarms and in some cases, to time >>>> activities >>>> such as workouts or cooking. >>>> >>>> 2. >>>> Calendar: >>>> I use my Calendar for virtually all my appointments. Today, for example I >>>> was reminded of two upcoming doctor appointments and, of course, today’s >>>> lunch date. I also used it today to schedule new appointments including a >>>> date with a person I met via an online dating app which I will list below. >>>> >>>> 3. >>>> Messages: >>>> I send and receive text/iMessages all through the day for everything from >>>> staying in touch with friends to financial activity notifications. >>>> >>>> 4. >>>> The Weather app: >>>> Even though we do not have much variation in our weather patterns out here, >>>> I usually check the weather at least once a day, before going out. >>>> >>>> 5. >>>> Financial apps: >>>> I use my financial institutions, including banks and credit card companies, >>>> apps to transfer funds, pay bills, and monitor account activities. Just as >>>> an aside, I do not use any third-party services to manage my finances. AT >>>> this time, I need absolutely no sighted assistance in reading/monitoring >>>> account activity or paying bills. To me, this is as close to miraculous as >>>> it gets. Some of you may be too young to understand that there was a time >>>> in the not-so-distant past, when those of us who were visually impaired had >>>> virtually no privacy in such matters. This is something that we should >>>> never forget. >>>> >>>> 6. >>>> Downcast: >>>> I use Downcast on a daily basis to listen to my favorite podcasts. I also >>>> use the native podcast app but not to listen to external audio but only to >>>> listen to material that I have manually tagged for the app such as my >>>> favorite old-time radio episodes. >>>> >>>> 7. >>>> TV Guide Mobile: >>>> Even though I don’t watch a great deal of television, last night, for >>>> example, I used TV Guide Mobile in order to check listings and set my DVR >>>> for future broadcasts. >>>> >>>> 8. >>>> CVS Pharmacy Mobile >>>> One of my most favorite apps is CVS Pharmacy Mobile. I use it, regularly, >>>> to manage and refill my prescriptions. >>>> >>>> 9. >>>> Seeing Eye GPS: >>>> For me, this is a must-have app. Simply stated, it provides an almost >>>> unparalleled level of independence in the iOS navigation universe. >>>> >>>> 10. >>>> The K N F B Reader app: >>>> Even though I have several tools available for OCR, I find that I am using >>>> the K N F B Reader more and more to take quick snapshots in order to obtain >>>> information on the fly. >>>> >>>> 11. >>>> The native iOS Twitter App: >>>> I use this app throughout the day in order to stay up-to-date on current >>>> events and to participate in the global conversation. It is a must-have, >>>> in >>>> my world. I just love the Moments feature. >>>> >>>> 12. >>>> Maps: >>>> To me, the native iOS Maps app is like a trusted friend that I can always >>>> count on. With it, I know that, no matter the situation, I can always find >>>> my way home. It was because of the marvelous accessibility of Apple Maps >>>> that convinced me to give up my 6 year subscription to A T & T Navigator, a >>>> first-class GPS navigation tool in its own right. >>>> >>>> 13. >>>> Apple Pay: >>>> As I have posted on several occasions, Apple Pay has completely >>>> revolutionized my point-of-purchase experience. I live in an area where I >>>> can use Apple Pay on a daily basis, for example, when buying groceries, >>>> dining out, getting medicine, or even purchasing gifts or office supplies. >>>> It is absolutely amazing. >>>> >>>> 14. >>>> Online dating apps: >>>> I have been a long-time advocate of making online dating/online dating apps >>>> accessible to the blind and low vision. I am pleased to tell you that the >>>> major online dating services, such as eHarmony.com <http://eharmony.com/>, >>>> have been listening. As >>>> a result, I use online dating apps to meet new people, on a regular basis. >>>> >>>> 15. >>>> Audio Book apps: >>>> I use BARD Mobile, iBooks, the Audible.com <http://audible.com/> app, and >>>> OverDrive (the public >>>> library system) app, to enjoy audio books. >>>> >>>> 16. >>>> Terrestrial radio app: >>>> I find that I am using the ooTunes app, more and more, to catch A.M. talk >>>> radio when I am in places that cannot receive A.M. signal. >>>> >>>> 17. >>>> Fandango: >>>> In an era in which audio described movies are becoming more readily >>>> available, I enjoy using the Fandango app to both browse movie listings and >>>> purchase tickets. >>>> >>>> Finally, of course I use other apps such as the Money Reader app, Skype, 1 >>>> Password Pro, News Line, OneDrive, the native Camera and Video apps, >>>> Reminders, Contacts, Email, Music, Notes, etc, very often but to list every >>>> single app in my iOS Toolbox is not really necessary as my goal is to >>>> merely >>>> start a conversation in which we may all contribute. >>>> >>>> I hope you find this useful, or at least entertaining (smile), and I look >>>> forward to your replies. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>>> list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - 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