agreed it really is a fantastic app. what is the IQ thing you described? I just web workers I did have a bit of a problem with a ready microwave meal but I got it after about 6 scans and I didn't have eyes around so it did work. I wish it was available for the window's platform and you could use your web cam what do you all think?
On 27/06/2011 11:07, Barry Toner wrote:
Hi, If you folks havent' tried it yet look at vizwiz. It's free. You can have web workers, IQ Engines, (an image identifier server), and your Twitter followers help you describe pics you take within the app. I mainly use IQ and Web Workers. The Web Workers were describing to me yesterday the views out of all the windows of my house, the colour of the paint in various rooms, the breed of Guide Dog my partner has, colour of Jo's purse, tins of peas, brand of a bottle of champagne someone sent usas a moving in present. It's really useful and allot of fun. Allot more effective than OH Moby, which I thought was great when i first starting using it but VizWiz beats it hands down because of the social aspect.-----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 8:49 AM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Can I Eat It? IPhone app I don't know Ron, but I'm going to give it a whirl if it isn't too expensive. I don't see why it won't work if you have your Touch connected to WiFi. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ron Sears Sent: 01 June 2011 10:37 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: FW: [BCAB] Can I Eat It? IPhone app Thanks Jackie. Will it be okay for the iPod touch? The date of June 4th is wrong so I assume they mean next Monday, Cheers Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns"<jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To:<access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 9:41 AM Subject: [access-uk] FW: [BCAB] Can I Eat It? IPhone app The below appeared on the BCAB list, so apologies to those subscribed there, but I felt this would be useful to share with people here as well. Kind Regards, Jackie Cairns J&M Work-Ability jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.work-ability.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: bcab-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bcab- bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mailbox, DigitalAccess Sent: 31 May 2011 16:11 To: BCAB Discussion List Subject: [BCAB] Can I Eat It? IPhone app RNIB were contacted about this app, which will be out next week. Here is the mail we got: In the app store, Monday June 4th. www.canieatit.eu The Can I Eat It? IPhone app is another step towards safe independent living for the blind and visually impaired! For millions of consumers with normal vision, and for the blind and the visually impaired, The Can I Eat It? Barcode app provides information on tens of thousands of food and drink products from Aldi, Asda, The Co-operative Food, Lidl, Marks& Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco & Waitrose. How do you use it? The blind and the visually impaired need to switch on the IPhone's built-in VoiceOver, which is found in Settings. Now the Can I Eat It? app is set up to become the eyes for the user. You can choose products that you wish, or don't wish, to eat by going to Settings and choosing your preferences: for example, gluten free, low fat, low sugar or vegan... there is an extensive list. Sorted! Now just move the IPhone camera lens over the product; when it gets to the barcode, you will hear a bleep; if you have switched on VoiceOver, it will now speak the information a sighted person will be able to read. Each product shows its name, tasting note, and dietary and nutritional information. As most of the products that are found in the Kitchen cupboard, the fridge and the freezer are in the Can I Eat It? app's database, the problem of the blind or visually impaired person mixing up packets of salt with sugar, gravy granules with coffee, tins of baked beans with rice pudding or tomato soup with sliced peaches are at an end for Can I Eat It? app users! You can tackle your kitchen cupboard with renewed confidence. The SuperMarketOwnBrandGuide and Martin Isark, food and drink journalist, taster and author, have teamed up with 'the Other media' to produce the 'Can I Eat It? IPhone app. In the app store Monday June 4th. http://www.canieatit.eu -- DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. 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