[access-uk] Re: OCR on android

  • From: "Angel" <angel238@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 07:08:56 -0400

That is what I did for my own custom ring tones. I purchased a recording program, which is totally accessible, from 

www.highcriteria.com
called
Total Recorder. Though I suspect any recording program will do. I recorded them at a low bit rate in MP3 format. I have custom ring tones for all those who call me. So, if I am not able to hear the caller ID I can know who is calling by the ring tone chosen. My son originally gave me the idea when he sent me a sound I converted to a ring tone which sang: " 
Because you love me for who I am, I will always love you Mom".
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:58 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android



Agreed, completely.

Eleanor, as I realise you have a guide dog, can't you record the animal
barking and then download it onto your phone as a ring tone? Just a thought 
if you want a dog barking that much! (lol).


Kind Regards,

Jackie Cairns

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Glenn Tookey
Sent: 17 August 2012 16:31
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android
As Jackie says, tongue in cheek - we know each other well enough I hope for 
her to realise I am being devilish SMILE

Regards
Glenn

-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Eleanor Burke
Sent: 17 August 2012 09:30
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android

I disagree Jackie, like I have said before on this list, my friend who is
blind and does not have a guide dog liked a barking dog on her answerphone. Is Glen now going to accept what you as one person says? That is of course 
for Glen to answer and not yourself.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 9:19 AM
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

-----Original Message-----
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)





-----Original Message-----
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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