A demonstration of the iCARE portable reader

ABSTRACT

This demonstration will show the features and function of the portable iCARE Reader device, which allows people who are blind or visually impaired to read books (and other forms of printed text) in a more natural and convenient way than current tabletop flatbed scanner systems.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.7 COMPUTERS IN OTHER SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Consumer products

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors, Reliability

Keywords:
OCR, assistive technologies, flatbed scanner, iCARE project, portable iCARE reader, table-top iCARE reader, wearable iCARE reader