[access-uk] Re: OCR on android
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:05:15 +0100
Hi Angel
I used to allocate ring tones to my most frequent callers, but I don't
bother any more. I have a nice ring tone that comes on the C5 called
Seasons Greetings, and I use that as well as turning on the caller's name.
I can't remember the ring tone I use on my N86 which I use as my backup
phone with the K-NFB Reader on it.
There are specific programs out there that will let you make your own ring
tones, but how accessible they are is another matter.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Angel
Sent: 18 August 2012 12:09
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: OCR on android
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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