Hi Sandy,
Got the product description. The sun is out here in Wales and that is a rare enough thing to drink to! Cheers. Sent from my iPhone > On 14 May 2018, at 15:46, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Richard, > > I just sent in, don't know if it arrived, of a successful scan of a ottle > of wine. I, like you, find the Seeing Ai product channel very useful and it > is free!! The only things I have difficulty with are smallish tubes of > cosmetic creams. It finds the barcode easily, but can't seem to get a good > enough purchase, so, I get the fast beeps, but no result. I didn't know that > if you get the "not identified" message, it was worth trying again. > > Something I noticed, when doing the wine, was that it works best with the > bottle upright and just rotate until you hear the beep. Most round containers > seem to need to be on their sides. I suppose it comes from wine had a life of > its own, and was not to be put on its side or shaken. Most modern wines > wouldn't notice if you put them in the spin-dryer! > > I went over to my larder, intending to try the product reader on some > jars, as soon as I got near enough, phone in hand, not having decided which > to try, the app started beeping and reading whatever it saw, barcode-wise! I > find it excellent at spotting the smallest indication of a barcode. I do > notice, sometimes, once you get the fast beeps, but no "processing" message, > it is worth gently changing the angle of the phone, in a sort of circular > movement, it sometimes does the trick! > > Sandy, waiting for happy hour! > > Sent from The dark side of the moon > >> On 14 May 2018, at 14:21, Richard Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> OK, to help those who have struggled with the Seeing AI app's Product >> identification, I tested it on a can of LeCroix sparking water. There is no >> label, so you cannot use the seam as a location hint for the bar code, but >> have to just turn the can until the beeps begin. >> I started with the iPhone about 18 inches from the can, and when the beeps >> started, I slowly moved the can closer to the iPhone. When it got between 4 >> and 6 inches away, the product was identified. That took no more than 10 >> seconds and I think less. >> I then tried it on a carton of heavy cream. >> The first try, came back with product not identified. So I tried again and >> made sure the side of the carton where the beeps had happened was straight >> on and it worked. Again, I started about 18 inches away until the beeps >> started. >> After the identification was made, I flicked right to the more info button >> and double tapped, and got this result: >> Darigold Whipping Cream Classic 36%, Heavy >> >> Keep product refrigerated. For best quality, use within fifteen days after >> opening. Especially for sauces and whipping. Farmer owned. Your local dairy. >> Since 1918. This milk comes from cows not treated with the growth >> hormone-rBST (According to the FDA, no significant difference has been shown >> between milk derived from rbST treated and non-rbST treated cows) . >> Ultra-pasteurized. Thank you for choosing Darigold. What is >> ultra-pasteurization. Ultra-pasteurization is a process similar to regular >> pasteurization that simply uses pressure, higher heat, and a shorter period >> of time. The product is then packaged on special very clean filling >> machines. The high heat process and clean packaging environment >> significantly extend the freshness period for milk and other products like >> heavy whipping cream. No chemicals or preservatives are added to the product >> as part of the ultra-pasteurization process. This advanced technology >> extends the shelf life to 60+ days (the shelf life for regular >> pasteurization is 21 days). Once the carton is opened, it is best used >> within fifteen days. Grade A. A gluten free product. >> >> >> On frozen dinners, the more info button usually gets all the nutrition info >> plus cooking instructions for both regular ovens and microwaves. >> So, for me, the slightly slower time compared to an ID Mate is well worth it >> so I can save my money for more important purchases. >> Just my two cents worth, >> Richard >> -- >> 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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