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Talking Reading Machines

There are several models of talking reading machines available. Many allow you to set a page of text on the reading machine's bed, press a button, the machine will scan the text and begin reading it aloud to you. Other types of talking reading machines are designed for specific purposes, such as money readers. These machines allow you insert a bill and the machine will announce the denomination of the bill entered.
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  • Product Description:

    Use the QuickLink-Pen to scan over text like a highlighter and it will store up to 1,000 pages of text which it can read aloud to you or upload to your computer, SmartPhone or PDA. Read your notes off the bright LCD screen or hear them read through a built-in speaker. You can even plug the included headphones into its audio jack for private listening. You can also use it to scan business cards, spreadsheets, internet links or small images. A dictionary is installed inside this clever device, so you can easily get a definition of an unfamiliar word from within your scanned notes. Measures 6.5 x 1.5 x 1 inches and weighs 3 oz. Takes 2 AAA batteries (included). Has 2MB integrated Flash memory. The dictionary is non-speaking visual.

    Intel Reader
    Intel Reader

    Buy from Independent Living Aids
    $1,495.00

    Product Description:

    The Intel Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word. It combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel Atom processor. Read on the spot, or store text for later listening.

    Easy to Use - Point-and-shoot style lets users quickly capture and listen to printed text on the spot, or at leisure. Easy-to-locate buttons, audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus keep things simple.

    Mobile - Weighing just over a pound and about the size of a paperback book, the portable Intel Reader is perfect for use in school, at home, or on the road.

    Versatile - The Intel Reader even plays MP3s, DAISY books, and text transferred from a PC. Use the Intel Reader with the Intel Portable Capture Station to scan, convert, and store multiple pages from a book or magazine.

    Features:
    • Helps blind or low vision individuals gain reading independence
    • lets users read anytime, anyplace
    • resizes text for low vision users
    • is easy to use- intuitive function doesn't require sight
    • stores large amounts of text
    • is compatible with audio books of various types
    • rechargeable 6-cell lithium ion battery (fully charged battery plays over 4 hours of text-to-speech)
    • measures 6.5 x 5.35 x 1.3 inches

    Product Description:

    The Intel® Portable Capture Station is used with the Intel® Reader to quickly and conveniently capture large amounts of text for school, work or pleasure. The sturdy, portable stand enables complete, rapid text capture, holding the camera to help capture books, magazines, newspapers, and other documents. A transparent film holds books flat for easy capture, and the large, easy-to-find capture button on the base helps users quickly capture lots of pages. It folds up into a convenient briefcase size for use at home, work or school.

    Please note: The Intel® Portable Capture Station is sold separately from the Intel® Reader.

    Features:
    • capture area: 12.5in. x 18in.
    • dimensions: 16.4in. x 11.9in. x 4.25in. (folded case) and 20.6in x 15.6 in. x 7.2in. (packaged)
    • weighs 9.4 lbs (device only), 11.4 lbs (packaged)

    Product Description:

    The Mobile Reader products can be activated and ready to use with the touch of a single button on the cell phone. The user takes a photo of the print to be read and the character recognition software in conjunction with high quality text-to-speech will read the contents of the document aloud. At the same time, it can display the print on the phone's built-in screen and highlight each word as it is spoken. It operates as follows:

    * Reads most printed documents, from letters and memos to pages in a book
    * Reads address labels and package information and instructions
    * Easily recognizes U.S. currency
    * Displays each sentence visually and highlights each word as it is read
    * Stores thousands of pages using easily obtainable flash memory
    * Transfers text files to and from computers or Braille note takers
    * Adjusts reading speed to suit user's preference

    In addition, with the use of a screen reader, the user can access the other functions of the phone device including making and receiving phone calls, personal information management such as contacts, calendar, etc. Also contains ability to run accessible GPS program, access to Adobe PDF files, voice recorder, music player and much more.

    Product Description:

    There is a brand new software package available that uses an advanced Object Character Recognition (OCR) technology that is both user friendly and inexpensive. This software will support up to 12 different languages. The Pro version also takes advantage of the automatic document feeders that are available on the more expensive scanners. You can also create MP3 files from the system and take them with you System Requirements - CPU: 166Mhz Pentium Processor or Faster (300 or faster is recommended). Sound Card: 16 Bit with Speakers.


    Product Description:

    MobilEyes Basic is a handheld portable reading machine that combines the functions of numerous different devices into one compact, lightweight and portable unit. It is the perfect reading device for Blind, Low Vision and Dyslexic individuals. MobilEyes can recognize text displayed from TV's, projectors, and computer monitors (even DOS text and text based formats including non-accessible PDF files.) MobilEyes is a portable reading, magnification, and multi-media access device. For those with low vision, everyday things like grocery shopping, eating out at a restaurant, browsing through a photo album or reading mail and important documents can be challenging. Now with the use of two controls, one under each of your thumbs, you can navigate MobilEyes through any of the following functions:
    • Aim at a piece of paper and listen to the words found on it.
    • View objects 100 feet away as though they were up to ten times closer.
    • Photo-capture a scene and enlarge the picture to see all its detail.
    • Play music stored on your device or from a friend's external media.
    • Listen to an audio book of your own or from another source.
    • Magnify the image of your personal check and watch yourself sign it properly.
    • View and share your photos with others.
    • Speak an important message into the device and listen to the recording later.
    • Record a class or lecture and share the playback of it with classmates.
    • Set for yourself countdown timer to know when turn off the oven.
    • Read electronic documents downloaded or produced onto compact flash or USB.
    • Go into a grocery store and 'scan' a UPC bar code to hear the product information.
    • Listen again and again to text you scanned and saved from long ago.
    • Play a CD audio book or a music CD at your leisure.

    Product Measurements: 9 Wide x 5.5 High x 3.5 Deep (4 deep while actively taking pictures) Weight: 2.5 lbs.

    MobileEyes Basic includes: 512MB USB flash stick, AC adapter, work station camera stand, carry case.


    Product Description:

    This reading machine scans, reads, edits and saves text. Multiple options include your choice of speech (female/English or male/German), adjustable voice rate and pitch, scan single or multiple pages, column recognition, punctuation recognition, pause between words, recording settings (for use with included microphone to record document titles), ability to create, save and delete documents in folders, and a control panel with templates included to mask non-essential features affording easier functionality for visually impaired users. Place any printed text document on the flat-bed scanner and the LIBRA II automatically recognizes the page orientation, converts the text into spoken language and reads it aloud to you. Scanner/Reader measures 16 long x 15 wide x 4 high. MP3 Player Included at NO CHARGE! Save your files in MP3 format and take them with you in this handy MP3 player! MP3 player has a 128 MB pen drive (USB), a headphone/neckstrap and is powered by 1 AAA Alkaline battery (included). Sized at only 4 long and ¾ wide, this MP3 player is super compact and portable. Made especially for use with the LIBRA II Reading Machine.

    Features:

    • INCLUDED MP3 Player Plays Your Text Files Anywhere
    • Scans and Reads Almost Any Printed Document
    • On-Site Service Department
    • Adjustable voice rate and pitch
    • Can be used with a Braille display

    Product Description:

    Are you tired of opening the wrong can? Are you embarrassed to find out that you put on a green shirt when you wanted a blue shirt? Are you frustrated when you can’t find the CD or movie you were looking for? Those days are over now, with the new SCAN-A-CAN Technology at your finger tips. The days of endless waiting for sighted assistance with product identification are now over. With the SCAN-A-CAN technology you can have it all. Since just about everything you purchase has a bar code on it, there is no excuse for not keeping track of all your items that are already barcoded. Now, with the excellent quality commercial Omni Directional Laser Wedge bar code scanner, you can easily identify anything with a standard or UPC bar code on it. SCANACAN works in MS-DOS or Windows 95/98 with your screen reading software and hardware. SCANACAN runs fast on your retired 386 or 486 DOS based system, putting that old PC hardware to good use in the kitchen, hobby room or anywhere in your home or business. Add SCANACAN to your Pentium Win 95/98 system and run the application in a DOS box using a pre-supplied JAWS script or use SCANACAN Windows version on todays latest desktop or laptop PC's.


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