Mary, I've never thought of that, but it's really an interesting idea. I don't have a webcam nor do I know how expensive a decent one would be. I'd think you would want one of pretty good quality to transmit the print image though. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Schnackenberg" <Mary@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Optacon" <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:22 PM Subject: [optacon-l] Handwriting and Skype Video Greetings We all know that some handwriting is Optacon readable. However, there are some instances where handwriting on, for example, faxes is in the too hard basket. Has anyone tried using video Skype to get someone remote from you to read aloud handwriting you show to a web camera? Before buying a web camera I would like to know if this idea is even in a ball park of practicality. Thanks Mary to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. __________ NOD32 3990 (20090406) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.