[real-eyes] Re: Fw: Kurzweil TechTalk announcement and press release
- From: "Erika Wolf" <wolferika101@xxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:18:34 -0500
Does this mean with the new release of Kurzweil, a person will be able to use
his/her I Phone 4s to use and scan documents on the go?
Thanks, for answering.
Erika
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Subject: [real-eyes] Fw: Kurzweil TechTalk announcement and press release
NEWSWIRE:
Date August 13, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central, 8:00 p.m.
Eastern and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 12:00 GMT.
Kurzweil Educational Systems Announces the Release of
Kurzweil 1000 Version 13 for Windows
Natick, Mass., June 14, 2012 – Kurzweil Educational Systems®, a division of
Cambium Learning® Technologies, announced today the release of Kurzweil
1000™ Version 13 for Windows®. Kurzweil 1000 is award-winning software that
makes printed or electronic text accessible to people who are blind or visually
impaired, and combines traditional reading machine technologies such as
scanning, image processing and text-to-speech with communication and
productivity tools which ease and enhance users’ reading, writing and
learning experiences.
New features in Kurzweil 1000 Version 13 include:
• Camera support for HoverCam®, in addition to ABiSee’s Zoom-Ex and
Eye-Pal, to provide fast access to print documents using these portable,
affordable, and readily available cameras
• EPUB® support that allows reading of EPUB documents and the ability to
write
EPUB documents that can be read on portable devices, such as an iPhone
• Support for Microsoft® Speech Platform, giving users access to more than
a dozen additional text-to-speech voices in a variety of languages
• Users can now choose the audio output device for the selected voice
• An OCR upgrade to ABBYY® FineReader® 10 and ScanSoft 18 to increase
accuracy when recognizing documents and reduce time spent fixing errors in
recognition
“We are excited to present Kurzweil 1000 Version 13 to the public,†said
Alex Saltonstall, general manager, Kurzweil Educational Systems and
IntelliTools®. “Every day, people with low vision or blindness depend upon
Kurzweil 1000 to make printed text accessible to pursue their interests,
whether at work or in school. We are proud to serve these individuals and offer
them the latest advancements in our technology.â€
Kurzweil 1000 Version 13 is now available for purchase and upgrades.
About Cambium Learning Technologies
Cambium Learning Technologies designs and publishes instructional technology
for students in general and special education ranging from preK to adult,
including four- industry leading brands: Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning,
Kurzweil Educational Systems and IntelliTools. Cambium Learning Technologies is
a
business unit of Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABCD) based in Dallas,
Texas. For more
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About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
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focused primarily on serving the needs of at-risk and special student
populations. The company is comprised of three business units: Voyager Learning
provides comprehensive print and online intervention solutions, professional
development , and school turnaround offerings and includes Lincoln National
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for supplemental solutions including assessment, supplemental intervention,
positive behavior supports and professional development; and Cambium Learning
Technologies develops instructional and assistive technology and represents
IntelliTools®, Kurzweil Educational Systems®, Learning A–Z, and
ExploreLearning. Believing that all students can achieve, Cambium Learning
Group is committed to providing evidence-based support and expert professional
services to empower educators and increase student achievement. Learn more at
www.cambiumlearning.com.
Media Contact: Debby Frohbieter Marketing Coordinator
Cambium Learning Technologies
Kurzweil Educational Systems • IntelliTools
781.276.0671
debby.frohbieter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Presenter: Stephen Baum: VP of Engineering and Product manager for Kurzweil 1000
Date August 13, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central,
8:00 p.m. Eastern and elsewhere in the world Tuesday
12:00 GMT.
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