[accesscomp] Dan;'s Tip for today
- From: "Bob Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tektalk discussion" <tektalkdiscussion@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:48:27 -0800
Hi all, I have been pretty sick the last few days and hopefully am
coming out of it today..
This is why I am so late emailing this tip. God bless nd have a safe fun
Thanksgiving Day!
Zoomtext 10 and Camera, What's New
For those using Zoomtext for a while, you may remember the very first
version
having a 3rd tab page that was to be developed into a scanning option.
Zoomtext
eventually eliminated this through revisions, resulting in just the
Magnifier
and Reader Tabs. With the release of Zoomtext 10, they've brought back the
3rd
tab, now called Tools, allowing an HD Web camera to be used to capture and
display information for Zoomtext to read like a CCTV.
They also now offer a Camera and clamp-on stand as an option. Zoomtext 10
also
offers the ability to select onscreen text and create audio files to sync
with
your portable device. The ZoomText Reader, planned for later release in
2021,
will be a companion product to ZoomText Magnifier/Reader that allows you to
scan
and read printed materials and convert them into electronic documents or
audio
files. Image Reader will come with a state of the art document camera that
is
USB powered and fits in a laptop bag or backpack-ideal for on the go users
and
when away from a power source. Buttons for launching ZoomText ImageReader
appear
on ZoomText's Tools toolbar. These buttons are only enabled when ZoomText
ImageReader is installed on the system.
Website
AISQUARED Website
http://www.aisquared.com/
Zoomtext 10
http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/more/zoomtext_magnifier_reader/
What's New in Zoomtext 10
http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/more/whats_new_in_zoomtext_10
Price
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader (single-user) $599
Upgrade from any version of Magnifier/Reader $199
Upgrade from any version of Magnifier $299
"Easy Pay" Pricing
ProductList 6 Month Plan 12 Month Plan
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader $599 $105/month $55/month
ZoomText Magnifier (single-user) $399
Upgrade from any version of Magnifier $149
"Easy Pay" Pricing
ProductList 6 Month Plan 12 Month Plan
ZoomText Magnifier $399 $70/month $37/month
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader USB Drive $699
Convert Version 10 Magnifier/Reader CD to USB $100
Convert Version 10 Magnifier CD to USB $349
Upgrade from 9.1 and earlier CD version of Magnifier/Reader $299
Upgrade from 9.1 and earlier CD version of Magnifier $399
Upgrade from 9.1 and earlier USB version of Magnifier/Reader $225
Upgrade from 9.1 and earlier USB version of Magnifier $325
ZoomText Magnifier USB Drive $499
Convert Version 10 Magnifier CD to USB $100
Upgrade from 9.1 and earlier CD version of Magnifier $249
Upgrade from 9.1 and earlier USB version of Magnifier $175
System Requirements
http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/more/zoomtext_magnifier_reader_system_requ
irements
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader System Requirements
To use ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, your computer must have the following
hardware
and software:
One of the following operating systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (SP2)
1.5 GHz processor for Windows 7 or Vista;
1 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent for Windows XP
Minimum 1 GB MB RAM for Windows 7 and Vista (2 GB recommended);
Minimum 512 MB required for Windows XP (1 GB recommended)
Minimum 50 MB free hard disk space
USB 2.0 (for webcam support)
Sound card
Contact Information
Ai Squared
130 Taconic Business Park
RoadManchester Center
Vermont05255
Phone +1(802)362-3612
Fax +1(802)362-1670
Sales sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Website information
Excerpts from this site include:
ZoomText 10 is here!
With the release of ZoomText 10, we're bringing it all together with
integrated
support for HD webcams as CCTVs, recording text to audio, background
reading,
and new standards in web navigation.
Ai Squared offers a range of screen magnification and screen reading
software
products to fit anyone's needs. Whether you are visually impaired, or squint
at
your computer screen and lean in to read the fine print, we have a solution
for
you.
What's New in ZoomText 10
ZoomText Camera
Use a webcam along with ZoomText as an inexpensive CCTV alternative.
ZoomText Recorder
Select onscreen text and create audio files to sync with your portable
device.
Background Reader
Read selected text in the background while you concentrate on other tasks.
Enhanced Web Finder
The ultimate productivity tool for browsing the web and finding information.
Extending ZoomText Other Solutions
Camera Packages
Purchase our recommended HD webcam and custom stand.
ZoomText Keyboard
Easy access to ZoomText features in a Large-Print, easy to see keyboard.
i-loview
The world's best handheld video magnifier.
Mobile Apps
ZoomReader and ZoomContacts for your iPhone and IPad.
News and Updates
Here at Ai Squared in Vermont we're thrilled to be releasing ZoomText 10.
Our
theme for this release is "Bringing It All Together" - and that's what we
intend
to do.
We're integrating webcams and MP3 players with ZoomText to give you full
access
to your digital lifestyle. Use our ZoomText Camera feature to zoom in on
your
printed material and even apply high-contrast color filters for improved
clarity. Listen to ZoomText read in the background while you continue your
work
in other programs or even take notes on what you're listening to. If you'd
like
- record these same passages to audio files and take them with you on your
mobile device.
Our Enhanced WebFinder feature allows you to browse and navigate the web in
ways
you never dreamed of.
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and screen
reading
program that enlarges, enhances and reads aloud everything on the computer
screen.
ZoomText 10 Magnifier/Reader includes all the features of ZoomText
Magnifier,
plus:
ZoomText Recorder ** New in Version 10
The ZoomText Recorder allows you to turn text from documents, webpages,
email,
etc. into audio recordings that you can transfer to on your mobile device
and
listen to at your convenience. Recordings can be saved directly to a
ZoomText
Recorder playlist in iTunes or Windows Media Player and automatically synced
to
your mobile device.
ZoomText Background Reader ** New in Version 10
ZoomText's Background Reader allows you to listen to documents, webpages,
email,
etc. while you simultaneously perform other tasks. You simply select the
text
you want to listen to and provides human-sounding male and female voices
that
are closer to the real thing than ever before (English only). ZoomText also
includes classic TruVoice, ViaVoice and Microsoft speech synthesizers.
Complete Screen Reading
ZoomText automatically speaks all program controls, including menus,
dialogs,
list views and messages. Three verbosity levels give you complete control
over
the amount of information spoken.
Automatic Document Reading
ZoomText's AppReader automatically reads documents, web pages and email
within
the parent application. ZoomText's DocReader reads documents in a special
environment where text is reformatted for easier viewing.
Reading Zones
Reading Zones allow you to instantly see and hear selected locations in your
applications. Define up to 10 zones per application that you can trigger via
pop-up menu or keyboard commands.
Full Internet Accessibility
ZoomText reads any web page, in the proper reading order. You can read
automatically or manually navigate by word, line, sentence and paragraph.
Text Navigation
Navigation keys make it easy to read while creating and editing documents.
With
simple commands you can read by character, word, line, sentence and
paragraph,
even while selecting text.
Typing Echo
Each key or word that you type is automatically spoken. You can choose to
have
all keys spoken or only selected groups of keys.
Mouse Echo
Mouse echo automatically reads text that you point to. Single words or
complete
lines of text are spoken instantly or after hovering briefly.
SpeakIt Tool
The SpeakIt tool allows you to read selected areas of the screen by clicking
or
dragging the mouse.
Special Application Support
Built in support for popular applications - including Microsoft Office
(Word,
Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat X. Adobe Reader X, Firefox, iTunes and Java -
allow you to read and navigate your documents with 100% accuracy.
ZoomText ImageReader
ZoomText ImageReader is a forthcoming companion product to ZoomText
Magnifier/Reader that will allow you to scan and read printed materials,
image
files or screen captures. ZoomText ImageReader will come with a portable
document camera that is USB powered and fits in a laptop backpack-ideal for
on
the go users and when away from a power source.
Stay tuned for more information in early 2012.
Data Sheet
Watch Video
http://www.aisquared.com/support/more/tutorial
Demo
Free 60 day download Demo
http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/more/download_zoomtext_trial/
ZoomText 10 Tools Menu
ZoomText Camera
The ZoomText Camera feature allows you to use any high-definition (HD)
webcam to
magnify printed items and other objects right on your computer
screen-including
bills, magazines, photographs, medicine labels, craft items and more. Simple
controls allow you to quickly zoom in and out and choose between full and
high
contrast colors. You can also switch between Full and Docked screen views
which
allow you to see the camera image and your Windows desktop at the same time.
And
by utilizing affordable and readily available HD webcams, the ZoomText
Camera
feature offers a portable and affordable compliment or alternative to
conventional CCTVs.
Getting Started With ZoomText Camera
Before you can use the ZoomText Camera feature you must acquire a suitable
camera and camera stand, set up the camera in your work space and choose
your
camera in the ZoomText Camera settings.
Acquiring a suitable camera and stand
To use the ZoomText Camera feature, you will need an HD webcam with
autofocus.
For best quality, your webcam should deliver 1080p video resolution with
automatic low-light correction. An available USB 2.0 port is also required
to
connect your webcam.
In addition to a camera, you will also need a camera stand that can securely
position the camera over the items you want to view. The stand should be
adjustable and stable.
Ai Squared offers high quality webcam and camera stand packages that are
flexible, portable and affordable. For more information on these packages,
visit
the Ai Squared website at www.aisquared.com, or contact your Ai Squared
dealer.
Setting up your camera in your workspace
To achieve best performance and usability with the ZoomText Camera feature,
use
the following guidelines when setting up your camera in your workspace:
Position the camera as close as possible to your computer screen. This
will
allow you to easily manipulate items under the camera while viewing the
image.
Make sure there is sufficient lighting around the camera to minimize
shadows
in the camera's view.
Adjust the camera stand so that the camera is about 4 inches from the
target
item.
Selecting a camera (when more than one camera is present)
ZoomText automatically detects all webcams that are attached or built into
your
system. If your computer has more than one webcam, you will need to tell
ZoomText which webcam you want it to use. This setting resides in the Camera
settings in ZoomText's Tools dialog box.
To select a camera
In the Tools menu, choose Camera...
The Tools dialog appears with the Camera tab displayed.
In the Active Camera list box, choose the camera you want ZoomText Camera
to
use.
Click the OK button.
Using ZoomText Camera
Use the following steps to start, configure and use ZoomText Camera.
To start ZoomText Camera
1. On the Tools toolbar, click the Docked button.
The camera image appears in the top half of the screen while ZoomText's
magnified view of the desktop remains on the bottom half of the screen. The
ZoomText Camera
toolbar appears in the bottom half.
2. If the Camera toolbar is not in view, press CTRL + WINDOWS + T to bring
the
toolbar into view.
ZoomText Camera toolbar
To rotate the camera image
Place a document under the camera so that it is right-side up from your
perspective. If the document is not oriented right-side up on the screen,
click
the Rotate button until the image appears right-side up.
To zoom the image in and out
Click the Zoom + and Zoom - buttons to adjust the magnification to a
comfortable
reading size.
To adjust the image colors
1. Click the Color button.
The color menu appears.
2. Choose between Normal (full color) and a variety of high-contrast
Two-Color
Schemes.
Note: You can toggle between Normal (for color) and the selected Two-Color
scheme using the Camera Two-Color On/Off hotkey: ALT + WINDOWS + SPACEBAR.
To adjust the camera clarity (Brightness/Contrast)
Click the Clarity button.
The Camera Clarity dialog appears.
Place a checkmark next to Enable brightness and contrast settings.
Move the Brightness and Contrast sliders to adjust the clarity.
Click the Reset button to return the Brightness and Contrast settings to
the
camera'sdefaults.
Click the OK button.
Tip: Use the Brightness setting to eliminate glare spots that are appearing
in
the image.
Note: This button will be disabled (grayed out) if the active camera does
not
support adjustments to both brightness and contrast.
To adjust the camera focus
Click the Focus button.
The Camera Focus dialog appears.
Place a checkmark next to Enable manual camera focus.
Move the Focus slider to adjust the image focus.
Click the OK button.
Note: This button will be disabled (grayed out) if the active camera does
not
support autofocus.
To move the docked view location
Click the Docked button. Each click cycles through the docked views in the
following (clockwise) order: Docked Top > Docked Right > Docked Bottom
> Docked Left.
To switch between Full and Docked views
Do one of the following:
From either Full or Docked view, press CTRL + WINDOWS + SPACEBAR.
From Docked View, on the ZoomText Camera toolbar click the Full button.
Note: By default, when starting or switching ZoomText Camera into Full view,
a
dialog will appear to inform you that the ZoomText Camera toolbar is not
available in Full view. The dialog also displays a list of hotkeys you can
use
to operate ZoomText Camera in Full view (or Docked view). Should you become
stuck in Full view, press ESC to exit the ZoomText Camera.
To exit the ZoomText Camera
Do one of the following:
From Full view, press ESC.
From Docked view, click the Exit button.
From either Full or Docked view, press CTRL + WINDOWS + ENTER.
Camera Video and System Performance
On older computers, when using ZoomText Camera you may experience slow
system
and camera video performance when the camera is configured to run at a
higher
resolution, particularly at camera resolutions of 1280 and above. To resolve
this problem, lower the camera resolution until your system and camera video
performance is at an acceptable level. The resolution setting for ZoomText
Camera is located in the Camera tab in ZoomText's Tools dialog box. See
"ZoomText Camera Settings" below.
ZoomText Camera Settings
The ZoomText Camera settings allow you to configure and launch the ZoomText
Camera.
To configure the ZoomText Camera settings
1. In the Tools menu, choose Camera...
The Tools dialog appears with the Camera tab displayed.
ZoomText Camera dialog
SettingDescription
Active CameraDisplays the name of the camera currently being used by
ZoomText and allows you to select a different camera.
Automatically set camera resolution for widest viewZoomText
auto-selects a
camera resolution that provides the closest match to the screen
resolution.
ResolutionDisplays the current camera resolution and allows you to
select
a specific camera resolution. Higher resolutions provide a larger
camera
image but with slower video/system performance. Lower resolutions
provide
a smaller camera image but with faster video/system performance.
Note: To use this setting you must uncheck Automatically set camera
resolution for widest view.
View ModeDisplays the current camera view and allows you to select a
different view for the ZoomText Camera.
Image RotationDisplays the current image rotation of the camera image
and
allows you to select a different image rotation.
ColorDisplays the current color filter setting and allows you to
select a
different color filter.
Keep toolbar on top of other windowsWhen checked, the Camera toolbar
stays
in view (on top of other windows) even when it does not have focus.
Note: This setting is also available in the system menu in the Camera
title bar (displayed by clicking the Camera icon in the title bar of
the
Camera toolbar).
Display command instructions when activating Full viewEnables or
disables
displaying an alert with command instructions when switching to Full
view.
Launch CameraLaunches the ZoomText Camera. This button is grayed out
if
the ZoomText Camera is already active.
ZoomText Camera Hotkeys
The following hotkeys can be used to operate the ZoomText Camera settings.
CommandsKeys
Camera On/OffCTRL+ WINDOWS + ENTER
Camera ToolbarCTRL+ WINDOWS + T
Camera Zoom InCTRL+ WINDOWS + UP
Camera Zoom OutCTRL+ WINDOWS + DOWN
Camera View: Full/DockedCTRL+ WINDOWS + SPACEBAR
Camera View: Cycle DockedCTRL+ WINDOWS + D
Camera View: Rotate ImageCTRL+ WINDOWS + R
Camera Manual Focus On/OffCTRL+ WINDOWS + M
Camera Manual Focus InCTRL+ WINDOWS + RIGHT
Camera Manual Focus OutCTRL+ WINDOWS + LEFT
Camera Clarity On/OffALT + WINDOWS + C
Camera Clarity ResetALT + WINDOWS + R
Camera Brightness IncreaseALT + WINDOWS + UP
Camera Brightness DecreaseALT + WINDOWS + DOWN
Camera Contrast IncreaseALT + WINDOWS + RIGHT
Camera Contrast DecreaseALT + WINDOWS + LEFT
Camera Two-Color On/OffALT + WINDOWS + SPACEBAR
Camera Two-Color SchemeALT + WINDOWS + S
Robert Acosta, President
Helping Hands for the Blind
Email: boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx
Web Site: www.helpinghands4theblind.org
You can assist Helping Hands for the Blind by donating your used computers to
us. If you have a blind friend in need of a computer, please mail us at the
above address.
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