[access-uk] Re: OCR on android
- From: Glenn Tookey <glenn.tookey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:31:48 +0000
Yes, the developers turned it off then on again - actually not our call. I
think I will get a switch added to turn it off in settings
GT
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Jackie Cairns
Sent: 17 August 2012 09:20
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android
Glenn, just a short beep or something sane would be far better than the dog
barking, it makes the product and those who use it rather pathetic. No offence
by the way, just feedback that perhaps the creators might want to bear in mind.
(lol).
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Glenn Tookey
Sent: 16 August 2012 13:05
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android
Hi All
I have belatedly caught up on the Georgie thread on the list. A couple of points
We have taken on board the points about onscreen keyboard capability to
supplement voice activated method You can switch from touch and hold to select
to single tap or double tap - it's in settings - input and you change the mode
of operation We have improved OCR, it's now at least as good as the K Reader
was, maybe better - depends on the phone you use - needs to be at the 5Mp end
really.
You can exit Georgie back into core Android on the phone by selecting Expert
mode - this allows the back key to reverse you out to the underlying phone app
- Basic and Advanced stop you at the Georgie menu.
As I am sure you have worked out, Georgie is not targeted at the type of person
who are regulars on this forum, most of you have mastered smartphone ( but not
all), so as ever its horse for courses.
On price, the K Reader only had OCT and was £1485 in 2008 and ended at £799.
This is more like £400- £500 inc phone and it does much much more.
Of the early purchasers I would say that 70% have not used phones very much at
all due to the complexity of previous screen readers for phones. Most ( but not
all) have found the point and hold method easier to master than double tap .
Taking over the volume key removed the need for gestures, again targeted at the
less familiar with phones user.
We are completely changing the way text and phone call operation works to make
it more intuitive, easier to save and return calls. Version to be released at
end of month.
There is an easy to use web site that supports the phone. Contact, easy texts
and selection of audio books etc can all be managed from that interface by user
or sighted helper - changes are transferred to the phone is seconds.
I am sorry the dog upsets Jackie, I will ask for a Cat and a Tortoise version
The good thing about Georgie is that as it improves the phone automatically
updates, so much easier than trying to support users in the field who need help
updating phones to cure issues..
Warning - the audio books download, podcasts and all lifestyle pack features
are streaming data. You really need to use wifi or have a data bundle if you
are a regular user of this type of feature.
Regards
Glenn
(Sight and Sound Technology)
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Mobeen Iqbal
Sent: 07 August 2012 20:54
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android
Hi.
Yep, i've given their OCR app a go and to be honest it seems not to work. It
keeps complaining that my phone is not level no matter what angle i have the
phone when the guided scan option is selected. I did once manage to get to the
option to scan by holding my phone virtically, but when i clicked it it
complained that my document wasn't in the frame despite the fact that i was
pointing my camera straight at the sign in question. i tried various distance
amounts as well as various angles to try and get the document in focus, but
there's no audible feedback to let you know if the document is in the frame, or
how to move the camera to achieve a good image. This brings to mind another
question. Although the Beyo CBS reader you sell has been discontinued, are
licenses still available for purchase? If not, has the discontinued version
been made free for use by Beyo?
All the best,
Mo.
On 07/08/2012 20:37, Steve Nutt wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Google goggles. And it's not bad. Not perfect, but works.
>
> Did you not try the Georgie OCR app? Thought you were trying Georgie out.
>
> All the best
>
> Steve
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal
> Sent: 07 August 2012 16:57
> To: Mobile Accessibility Android Users List; access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] OCR on android
>
> Hi All.
>
> I would be very interested to hear if anyone has managed to use an OCR
> application successfully on the android platform? if so, which one
> did you use and how useable/accurate was it?
>
> thanks,
>
> Mo.
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