But why, have you ever heard anyone say "nope sorry I won't buy an IPhone because it doesn't havea an 8MP camera"? Nope, neither has Apple.
-----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Portia Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 4:51 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iPhone like KNFB? You never know, Apple might someday, <Grin. -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of william lomas Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 11:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone like KNFB? 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 > --- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.422 / Virus Database: 270.14.20/2444 - Release Date: 10/18/09 09:04:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
