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- From: David.Bond@p0.f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org (David Bond)
- Newsgroups: misc.handicap
- Subject: Re: Text Scan/read For Vh?
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- Date: 12 Aug 92 18:56:43 GMT
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- SF> know what type of scanning/print reading systems are currently
- SF> out there which would be suitable as a print reading system for
- SF> the visually impaired.
-
- Steve-
-
- I use a system from Arkenstone and it incorporates a HP Scan Jet Plus, and a
- card that I think comes from Calera. Arkenstone writes the software and
- markets the product through nationwide delers and what you can do is call
- Arkenstone to locate a deler. Call (west coast time) 1-800-444-4443. This
- system has the best reputation at the present time among blind users and I
- am thoroughly pleased with it. The software is designed to allow the novice
- to perform scanning quite easily but also allows the advanced computer user
- to "dig deeper" and perform very fine tuned scans. Three interfaces allow
- you to work the system- 1.) Easyscan, very easy and well suited for general
- scanning and for use by the novice; 2.) Arkscan, presents a different
- interface that accomplishes what Easyscan does but with a few additions; and
- 3.) from the command line the advanced user has a large range of options
- that can be highly fine tuned and if you like writing batch files, this can
- be a very good way to make your own customized scanning program.
-
- I hope I don't sound like a sales person, I'm not, I am just a satisfied
- customer. You can get the exact price for the system when you call, but I
- think the going price for the system I have (Model E) is around $3800. I
- have been hearing about some other products with prices less than that but I
- have also heard that the old saying "you get what you pay for" is valid with
- scanning systems. You can also look into the "OSCAR from T.S.I. (Tele
- Sensoryaids Inc.) in CA (sorry no phone #), or call Zerox and ask about the
- Kursweil Personal Reader. (KPR).
-
- Hope this helps.
-
- Dave
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