[tmp] Re: OT need recommendations scanners and OCR software
- From: Claire Mesa <roselady4@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tmp <tmp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:15:52 -0500
Thanks well I guess the OCR doesn't have to be accessible if we do it from
home, it's a shame that more aren't.
On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 9:38 AM, Shorty & Kitty <shortyonlists@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> I think you pretty much have it covered. yes there are low cost versions
> of OCR software out there, but they are not generally design for the vision
> impaired, therefore accessibility may or may not be an issue. One cheap
> package that used to work well was Omni page pro, but after about version 9
> accessibility became an issue, this package sold for about $100.
> Microsoft office does have an ocr package, but how well it works I am not
> sure of, have never tinkered with it to see how accessible it really is.
> Kirtzweil is going to work well, but it is pricey topping in about $1000,
> but if you own it already, it may not be that costly to upgrade, it is
> about $150 for each version out of date then the current.
> K100 is going to allow you to pull ocr out of pdf files that are not in
> text formats as well as from jpg images.
> As for the scanner, Epsons work well and some Cannons.
> If you want something truly portable, the Intel reader sold by Humanware
> is a good option. Again not a cheap machine at $1700 for the machine
> another $400 for the capture station stand for capturing large portions of
> text. But the Intel reader is small and can go anywhere and run off its
> rechargeable battery.
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> *From:* Claire Mesa <roselady4@xxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 10, 2014 11:56 AM
> *To:* tmp <tmp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Subject:* [tmp] OT need recommendations scanners and OCR software
>
> We haven't shopped for this in awhile. We have an older scanner that does
> one page at a time and no new OCR software.
> We need to convert study materials.
> I would imagine the easiest thing would be to have a multi sheet scanner
> and prepare it at home. Not sure if many of those come with OCR software.
> I have seen some portable scanners as well that have OCR.
> Can for now use the scanner we have and get some OCR software but ideally
> I think a multi feed with OCR software that comes with it sounds best.
> Just looking for recommendations on the best set up and scanners and/or
> software recommended. Trying to also be economical.
>
> Thanks Claire
>
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