CLEARREADER +

Rediscover the joys of reading anytime and anywhere with the Optelec ClearReader+, combining fast text recognition, a choice of high quality naturally sounding voices, and, all in an attractive portable design for blind or low vision users.

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Description
To read any printed text by dictation, the Optelec ClearReader+ device integrates ease-of-use with a high-quality, multilingual voice output and fast optical character recognition (OCR) and text-to-speech recognition technology, all within a sleek and retro design. With only five controls, the Optelec ClearReader+ is one of the most intuitive and user-friendly text-to-speech devices available Access to printed documents such as magazines, newspapers, books or a letter from a friend has never been so easy. Portable and battery powered, the Optelec ClearReader+ assistive technology device can be used in the home, at school or work, making it ideal for reading a recipe in the kitchen, reading a book at home, or reviewing bills To operate, simply power on the unit, release the camera arm and place the reading material under the high-resolution camera. Press the scan button to take a snap shot of the text, and in seconds the Optelec ClearReader+ will read the desired text in high quality speech. Additionally, the Optelec ClearReader+ is easily customized to read text at different speeds, in up to twelve different languages and twenty-three different voices.
Optelec ClearReader+ Key Features
• Camera: High-resolution camera with state-of-the-art wide angle optics and integrated object lighting. • Text recognition: High-quality, multilingual text recognition for the user to click and read in a few seconds. • Languages: Four languages installed with 12 languages supported, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Dutch. • Voices: Support for 23 voices and choice between male, female or different dialects and regional accents. • Battery and Power: Integrated Li-ion batter for five hours of continuous use. • External Buttons and Controls: Forward/backward, play/pause, speed, scan, volume, on/ off. • Connections: Headphone and power connectors. • Foldable carry handle and built-in stereo speakers.
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Optelec ClearReader+ Advanced
The Optelec ClearReader+ Advanced includes the Optelec ClearReader+ and NEW Magnification Feature Pack. The Magnification Feature Pack expands the functionality of the Optelec ClearReader+ scanning and text-to-speech reading device, and now offers electronic video magnifier and document saving capabilities. By the press of a button, low vision users can both view and/or listen to scanned or saved text instantly and simultaneously with user-friendly controls. (Magnification Feature Pack pictured below) Connect the Optelec ClearReader+ to any VGA monitor, TV or video magnifier and select your preferred high contrast color and text magnification using the Magnification Feature Pack. View photos and save important documents on a SD memory card or USB flash drive for later reference. You can also use the Magnification Feature Pack and ClearReader+ with voice-only menu options. Blind users will be able to utilize the intuitive interface control to hear documents read aloud with preferred settings, and save materials with expandable memory options. The Optelec ClearReader+ Advanced combines ease of use, video magnification, high quality multilingual speech output, and fast text-to-speech recognition technology with an attractive portable design. The Optelec ClearReader+ Magnification Feature Pack is also available separately for existing ClearReader+ users. Benefits of the Optelec ClearReader+ Advanced intuitive reading assistant: Overview •Modern design with a retro look and feel •Quality of sound •Excellent OCR performance on difficult brochures, flyers and newspaper columns •Intuitive user interface •Battery operated up to 5 hours •Modularity and ability to upgrade as technology advances •No fan for less noise and quiet when in use •Multiple languages integrated Key Features •4 pre-selected reading voices (US Jill, US Tom, Mexican Spanish Paulina, Canadian French Julie) •24 total different voices available, in 12 languages with 3 in American English and 2 in Spanish •Photo and text mode (column and line view) •12 selectable high contrast colors •Up to 16 X magnification of the original document •3 menu options (advanced, basic, voice-only) •2 font options (Arial and Verdana) •Save text, photos or books •Expandable memory on SD card or USB drive •3 saving options (save without voice label, save with voice label, save book) •2 word highlight options (block or box) Controls •Photo and text mode •Basic, advanced, and voice-only menu options •User-friendly navigation Save/Open Documents •Save text, photos or books •SD card or USB drive •Open any text file Connections •Headphone connector •Power connector •VGA cable (not included) •Connect to any VGA monitor, TV or video magnifier •Expandable memory Text Recognition/OCR •High quality multilingual speech •Scan and read Magnification •Up to 16 X magnification of the original document •12 selectable high contrast colors