Hi Judy!
After readint more carefully, I have some questions about a few items on
the list and one suggestion.
Does "graphical print" mean letters made up of a series of lines drawn
close together in such a way that they form the large letters that make up
a word that is maybe a main book title or title of a magazine article, or
does it mean that the letters in a title are so large that we need to trace
them to read each letter? I have never heard of this term.
What are "HICF forms"? Number 12 says:
12. Ability to Read text on colored paper, in shaded boxes, and on red
HICF forms that current scanning software cannot handle.
Oh! If you have any additions you would like to see, I will be glad to add
them and repost.
Judy
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From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Debby Franson
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 11:28 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Optacon Task List
Hi Judy!
Thanks for pasting the optacon task list. I wasn't on the list when it was
posted before. This is the first time I have read it.
Debby
At 10:49 AM 7/29/2017, Judy Jones wrote
Thanks for letting me know. I am pasting it below.Optacon.
Judy
USES OF THE OPTACON
The contributors to this list are from persons who have used, or are
currently using the Optacon in daily life, and are regular contributors
to the Optacon mailing list.
Developers on this list envision a next generation device, that will,
along with current OCR technology, further enhance the quality of life
for blind persons, enabling the blind to live the life they want with
greater independence. The new tactile device may be smaller, less
expensive, could possibly have the ability to store data downloaded
from the computer, and also allow the user to read the actual computer
screen, as a sighted person would. Approximately three times the
amount of tactuators may fit into the display, allowing the user to
view a sharper, crisper raised image of what the camera is scanning.
For more information, go to
//www.freelists.org/archive/optacon-l/
For now, below is a list of some of the most common tasks performed by
the user of an Optacon, and are tasks that current OCR technology has
difficulty in performing.
1. Ability to read printed material with less than sharp contrasts or
intricate color schemes and shading difficult for current apps and
cameras to decipher.
2. Ability to read print in non-standard layout, such as in a curved
line of a post-office date stamp or on a CD or DVD.
3. Ability to read cursive.
4. Ability to read round items such as bottles and cans.
5. Accurate reading of graphs, charts, tables, data sheets with
coordinates, flow charts, and schematics.
6. Ability to read embedded text among images, or graphical print..
7. Ability to view font styles for the purpose of creating
attractive layouts that can also be checked for proofing.
8. Ability to read label and tags with print too small for an app
and camera, or otherwise positioned in spots where a camera cannot
reach, such as labels on power supplies and price tags, or other stickers.
9. As with braille, the ability to skim a print book for the proper
page number, skim down a printed page to find the right paragraph, or
down a column of items to find the desired item.
10. Ability to view document arrangement and placement on a page.
11. Ability to quickly make sure ink and toner cartridges have not run
out, by making sure documents are printing.
12. Ability to Read text on colored paper, in shaded boxes, and on red
HICF forms that current scanning software cannot handle.
13. Ability to read computer screens when screen reader has gone
silent, or is not available.
14. Ability to read many appliance displays, and text on a tv screen,
and for the fun of it, detect movement on the screen.
15. An accessory can allow the blind person to use the computer mouse.
16. An accessory is also available for those who still use a
typewriter, in order to fill out printed hard-copy forms.
17. Ability to read dials and gauges.
18. Faster than a camera for spot reading, such as checking mail,
sorting brochures, page numbers, etc.
19. Ability to locate signature or date line so it can be marked and
filled out without sighted assistance.
20. Checking ink date stamps that an app and camera cannot handle.
21. Ability to read buttons and dials on a newly-acquired device,
enabling the blind person to familiarize themselves to that device
without sighted assistance.
22. Ability to read controls on home appliances for marking without
sighted assistance.
23. Ability to read musical scores for proofing, and the accompanying
words, without use of specialized software or sighted assistance.
24. Ability to Read mathematical drawings and symbols, where the
layout has a particular meaning, such as in multi-line expressions.
25. Ability to recognize logos and icons.
26. Ability to read some engraved text on textiles, such as plastics
and metals.
27. Ability to read a cell phone screen, should speech go silent.
28. The ability to recognize and distinguish features in a picture.
29. Ability to read foreign language characters, such as Japanese,
Chinese, or Cyrillic characters.
30. Ability to identify paper currency.
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From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Richard Turner
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 8:58 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Optacon Task List
No attachment came through.
I suspect the list doesn't allow attachments.
Could you paste it into the body of a message?
Thanks,
Richard
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On Behalf Of Judy Jones
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2017 7:21 AM
To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [optacon-l] Optacon Task List
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Hi, Folks,
I am going to here again attach the Optacon Task List we put together,
in case anyone wants for documentation to promote the comeback of the
to:
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