Hi, That surprised me a little bit as well. I would have thought it'd be of a better quality, but since I'm never going to use it for anything else but reading coupon barcodes if I get an iPhone, I'm not too concerned myself. But if I was to use it extensively, then I would be a bit worried.
Regards, Nic Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk AIM: cincinster yahoo Messenger: cin368 Facebook Profile My Twitter On Oct 19, 2009, at 8:56 AM, william lomas wrote: > > i would hav thought the IPhone camera, more so for the sighted > community would have been of a higher standard these days. If nokia > can produce eight MP surely the IPhone should match it? > > On 18 Oct 2009, at 02:25, Victor Tsaran wrote: > >> >> It's N82's Flash that does the real trick and not so much the 5MPX >> camera. >> On 10/12/2009 7:56 AM, 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* >>>> * >>>> * >>>> * >>>> * >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>>> >> >> >> -- >> >> --- >> I tweet about music and accessibility at http://www.twitter.com/ >> vick08 >> or check my site at http://www.victortsaran.com >> --- >> >>> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
