Hi richard, I have mostly found the barcode scanning feature of seeing AI frustrating. I have occasionally had luck, especially in the beginning. But now it seems, admittedly I am often trying it on cans or bottles, that I can get that really fast beeping which indicates I’m on the barcode. And then it just keeps doing that. If I move the phone closer or maybe even further away, eventually the beating goes away, indicating I’ve lost it. But I don’t get that sweet spot where it actually sees the thing and identifies it. Are used to have a scanner that AT. guys sold. That connected to a PC and had that multi directional or whatever they call it scanning like the idea makes do. I would love to have an ID mate, but the price tag is absurd. Cannot justify it. I sure would like to know what that last little step is to get from the fast beeps to actual paydirt. Mary
Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2018, at 2:24 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> > wrote: > > First, which versions of the ID Mate are they selling and for how much? > > New they run $1299.00. > The current model is the Galaxy. The prior one was the Quest I think and the > Summit before that, or I could have those reversed. > > There are older models, but I personally wouldn’t spend the money. > We have an ID Mate Quest at work. > > The ID Mate scanners have no screen, so they are great for those who are > totally blind. They are a dedicated bar code scanner, so they are very fast > and they handle curves on things like cans and bottles better than an iPhone. > Envision America updates their database about twice a year, after the first > year, I believe it is $50 to update the database. > But, unless you have a large inventory you are trying to keep track of, the > free Seeing AI app’s Product Channel does a great job! And, since it uses an > online database, you don’t have to worry about updates. > > The key with Seeing AI is to start with the iPhone camera about a foot or > more away from the item and slowly bring it closer. > I happened to have just used it yesterday on two bottles of wine and a box of > mineral water cans and I would say it may have been a few seconds slower than > an ID Mate. But, only a few seconds. > One of the wines came from Trader Joe’s so I was quite surprised that Seeing > AI had it in its database. > > Of course, there are other bar code apps like Digit-eyes… > > HTH, > Richard > > > > > > “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” > - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 > > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of > Cristóbal > Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2018 2:00 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app? > > Hello list, > Was wondering if anyone has an I.D. Mate bar code reader and what their > thoughts are as far as having a standalone device as opposed to using an app > on their iPhone or some other bar code scanning app like SeeingAI? > Someone is selling some I.D. Mate bar code readers on a buy/sell list I > belong to and while I’m somewhat interested, I’m wondering if ultimately, the > app more or less duplicates what the I.D. Mate bar code reader does? That or > is the singular task that the I.D. Mate bar code reader is designed for is > that much more superior at what it does that having a stand alone bar code > scanning device may be worth having? Also, for the record, I am completely > blind so any features that the I.D. Mate bar code reader may have to assist > folks with low vision wouldn’t matter to me and not be some sort of plus for > having the device. > Would appreciate any input or observations. > Thanks, > Cristóbal > -- > 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. Mark can be reached at: > [email protected]. 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