I wonder how accessible Delicious Library is. It supposedly will catalog all your CDs and DVDs by waving the barcode in front of an iSight camera. Neat idea if it works:
http://delicious-monster.com/ CB Nicolai Svendsen wrote: > Hi, > > Pertaining to the barcode feature. If no one has mentioned this, I > know it can at least read barcodes for coupons, meaning that, if you > walk into a store, find the barcode for the coupon or whatever on the > iPhone, the cashier can simply scan the screen. I heard it mentioned > in the Assistive Technology Show, so more can probably be done with that. > > As for the announcing of streets and so on, don't we have Navagon or > however you spell that thing? I heard they released a new version of > it which announced street names and such. Again, I have only heard > about this. I don't actually know, and sadly I can't test it. This is > just hearsay, but figured I'd post this anyway in case someone can > actually shed some light on this. I'd be curious to know. > > Regards, > Nic > Skype: Kvalme > MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk <mailto:nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk> > AIM: cincinster > yahoo Messenger: cin368 > Facebook: Profile > <http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=509197277&ref=profile> > Twitter: http://twitter.com/chojiro > > On Oct 12, 2009, at 4:56 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > >> Not sure the camera really does the OCR function. That's probably >> software after the photo is taken. That said, KNFB runs in the Nokia >> N82 which has a 5 megapixel camera while the iPhone 3GS is just 3 >> megapixels. Not sure how much the megapixels mater but for OCR more >> is probably better. If you figure even a relatively low res flatbed >> scanner will do 300 dpi, that means an 8x10 image will be 2400x3000 >> pixels or 7.2 megapixels so the Nokia is already a compromise. None >> of this has to do with the OCR software being able to run on the >> iPhone CPU. The OCR software isn't going to do a very good job if the >> quality of the image it has to work with is low. >> >> CB >> >> Rich Ring wrote: >>> The camera on the iPhone is not powerful enough to do O/CR. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> *From:* Ryan Dour <mailto:rd...@techminds4hire.com> >>> *To:* MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >>> *Sent:* Friday, October 09, 2009 3:49 PM >>> *Subject:* iPhone like KNFB? >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> What apps could be added to an iPhone at this point to provide >>> similar functionality to a KNFB phone? The key featuresthat >>> could help are: >>> >>> * OCR of documents, signs, product boxes, etc. >>> * Talking pedestrian directions such as "You are approaching the >>> corner of North Michigan Avenue and East Heron." When you get to >>> the corner, "Turn right." and in a few more feet "Continue to >>> the next corner, St. Claire and E Heron." >>> * Color detection, providing reasonably good color matching or >>> description. >>> * Barcode reader with the ability to detect the barcode anywhere >>> in the picture frame, not just across a red line on the screen >>> that makes use difficult when you're only sure of the general >>> location of the code. Ability to pair with external BlueTooth >>> barcode scanner as an alternative could be sweet. >>> * Talking compass, something very similar to the built-in >>> feature, but with names of directions quickly spoken. >>> >>> Here's the great part, some of the apps exist, but don't offer >>> full functionality. >>> >>> * A Voice Compass - Literally a talking compass with great >>> accuracy. It even cuts itself off if you turn it really fast, >>> listen to the directions in an audio blur if you so choose. >>> * Around Me - Great for POI, but that's where the fun ends. >>> Also, great for getting phone numbers to places quickly. >>> * Maps - Great for finding out where you are, and general >>> directions. However, no warnings about distance as you move. >>> >>> I've found apps that offer functionality beyond the typical >>> blindness offerings that make life just sweet. For me, local >>> apps can be fantastic: >>> >>> * CTA Tracker - Easily the most accessible CTA tracking app. If >>> you live in Chicago, this app provides complete details of >>> busses at your local bus stops. Find a bus, wait for it to pull >>> up and announce itself, then track your way to your destination >>> with time estimates. Simply awesome for commuting. If you leave >>> the VO cursor on the next stop in the list, and turn Auto Lock >>> off, VO will announce the stop the bus is approaching once a >>> minute. Turn on your iPod, and let VO be the Dj telling you >>> where you're at as you travel without having to keep one ear >>> open for the bus PA system. >>> * Chipotle - Order some yummy food while you're on your way >>> home. You can put together your order, choose toppings, sides, >>> and a drink. You can then place a note on the order to let the >>> great staff know you're blind, and to look out for ya when you >>> get there. It has been a really amazing experience using this >>> app. My reason, sometimes the restaurant is so loud that the >>> staff start simply pointing at the toppings and looking for >>> feedback from the customer. When you try and explain that you're >>> blind, they don't speak up enough, or it really throws them off >>> and they start missing toppings. Using this app, you get exactly >>> what you wanted without the confusion of the Chipotle assembly >>> line. Even better, your credit card never comes out of your wallet. >>> * >>> * >>> *I've got many other apps, but these are some that I've used in >>> the last few days. They provide me with tools that enrich my >>> life. There are others out there I know I'm missing, as the app >>> store is the hottest most crowded marketplace for software I've >>> ever seen. If anyone else has ideas for apps that make the >>> iPhone specifically a brilliant tool for a blind user, please >>> let us all know. Beyond the Twitter and Facebook apps we all >>> love, I'm looking for apps that help enhance real life >>> activities happening in the real world.* >>> * >>> * >>> *Thanks,* >>> *Ryan Dour* >>> * >>> * >>> * >>> * >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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