The Intel® Reader is a mobile handheld device designed to increase independence
for people who have low vision, blindness, learning difficulties such as dyslexia,
or anyone who struggles with reading standard print. Its unique design combines
a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel® Atom™ processor to convert
printed text to digital text, and then reads it aloud to the user.
The Intel®
Reader is a mobile handheld device designed to increase independence
for people who have learning difficulties such as dyslexia, or have low
vision or blindness, or anyone who struggles with reading standard
print. Its unique design combines a high-resolution camera with the
power of an Intel® Atom™ processor to convert printed text to digital text, and then reads it aloud to the user. When the Intel® Reader is used together with the Intel®
Portable Capture Station, large amounts of text--such as a chapter or a
book--can be easily captured for reading later. With the Intel® Reader,
users have convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed
materials, helping to increase their freedom, enjoyment, and confidence
in their daily lives, and to improve their productivity and efficiency
at school and work.
Easy-to-use Design
The Intel Reader
is easy to use, even for those who are new to technology. Simply point,
shoot and listen to printed text such as schoolwork, printed work
documents, magazines, mail, cookbooks and more. Easy-to-locate buttons,
audio and visual navigation, and straightforward menus make it easy to
locate the functions users need.
Convenient Mobile Reading
Weighing
just over a pound and about the size of a paperback book, the Intel
Reader provides all the power of a bulky computer and scanner in
a convenient size for work, school, home, or on the road. The Intel
Reader fits easily in a purse or backpack and is ideal for reading on
the go, with a sturdy magnesium case and generous battery life.
Point-shoot-listen mode enables reading in a variety of locations, from
work and school to shopping or travel, making it easy to read signs,
product labels, concert programs, guidebooks and other text on the go,
and the earphones allow private listening, clearly and discretely,
without disturbing others
Content Management Features
The
Intel Reader helps people organize and access their content efficiently
so they can accomplish tasks faster. The library feature lets people
bookmark favorite documents for fast access. Users can navigate within
a document by word, sentence, or by page, and they can go to a specific
page or jump to the beginning or the end. During playback, the text is
highlighted as it is read aloud, and users can have the Reader pause
and spell out highlighted words.
Content and Playback Choices
The
Intel Reader can store and play back a wide choice of content. The
Intel Reader will play most content, including MP3, DAISY* books and
even text transferred from a computer, as well as MP3 or WAV music
files. It can also generate audio versions of printed materials, such
as MP3s, that can be played on most digital music players or computers.
Users can play back content with lifelike voices, selecting gender,
pitch, and speed to suit their personal preferences. A USB connection
makes it easy to transfer files to or from a computer or USB drive.
