There has never been a mobile device quite like the Intel® Reader. Such convenient access to the printed word can be life changing for people with vision or reading-related disabilities, blindness, or low vision. The level of success and freedom they stand to gain with the Intel Reader is unprecedented.
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Portable and unobtrusive, the Intel Reader takes pictures of printed material. It then converts it to digital form and allows magnification and/or audio playback. The reliable Intel® technology combines a high-resolution camera with an Intel® Atom™ processor. Which means conversion is fast, and the Intel Reader can hold large amounts of text.
With the Intel Reader, you have convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed content. Being able to read for yourself can increase your freedom, enjoyment, and confidence, and it can help you accomplish more at school or work.
Capturing and playing back text with the Intel Reader is as easy as point, shoot, listen. You just hold it over the printed text, push the Capture button to take a picture of the page, and the Reader will play it back to you on the spot. (You can listen to it through the earphones if you want more privacy.)
You can also store content on your Intel Reader and listen to it when it's most convenient for you. If you want to capture a chapter, an article, or a book, the Intel® Portable Capture Station makes it easier to shoot large amounts of text. The Intel Reader also plays most audio content including MP3, DAISY* digital talking books, and even text that you transfer from a computer.
Product Overview
The Intel® Reader enhances independence for people with visual impairments, blindness, or reading-based learning disabilities by providing convenient and flexible access to a variety of printed materials. The Intel® Reader's unique design combines a high-resolution camera with the power of an Intel® AtomTM processor that converts printed text to digital text, then reads it aloud. With the Intel Reader, people can:
* Gain more freedom with the ability to read printed materials anytime, anywhere.
* Enjoy greater flexibility, using the Intel Reader to access a wide variety of printed materials and to read and manage content in the ways that are most convenient for them.
* Gain independence, privacy and confidence by handling reading tasks for themselves, without having to wait for assistance.
* Increase productivity and achieve more with fast, efficient access to the printed information they need at work or school and in their daily lives.
Intel Reader Features
The Intel Reader gives people convenient and flexible access to
a variety of printed materials. Its features include:
Easy-to-use Design
The Intel Reader is easy to use. 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 PC 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.
Convenient Bulk Capture for Large Documents
The Intel® Portable Capture Station is used with the Intel Reader to quickly and conveniently capture large amounts of text for school, work or pleasure. The sturdy, portable stand enables complete, rapid text capture, holding the camera to help capture books, magazines, newspapers, and other documents. A transparent film holds books flat for easy capture, and the large, easy-to-find capture button on the base helps users quickly capture lots of pages. It folds up into a convenient briefcase size for use at home, work or school. The Intel Portable Capture Station is sold separately from the Intel Reader.
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 Intel 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 PC, 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 personal computer or USB drive.
Technical Specs
Intel® Reader
Processor
Intel® Atom Processor
LCD Display
4.3" (10.9 cm) (16:9)
Camera
5 megapixel, auto focus
Focus range of 4" (10 cm) to approx. 1.1 yd (1 m)
Data Storage1
4 GB Intel® Solid State Drive (SSD), approx. 2 GB for user data. Can hold up to 600 processed pages (images and text) with up to 20 pages waiting to be processed or up
to 500,000 text-only pages.
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Type A; USB 2.0 Type Mini B; AC Power;
stereo audio jack
Audio Output
Integrated speakers and 1/8" (.35 mm) audio jack
Supported File Formats
DAISY 2.02 (DAISY), NISO 2002 (z2002 or DAISY 3),
NISO 2005 (z2005 or DAISY 3), NIMAS 1.0/1.1, MP3,
WAV, ASCII text
Battery2
Rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion; DC7.4V, 3300mAh. Charging time approximately 150 minutes.
With a fully charged battery, the Reader can:
* Play over 4 hours of text-to-speech or MP3 audio
* Capture and process over 85 images of text
* Remain in standby for up to 5 days
Carrying Case
Helps protect Reader while allowing full camera, reading, and listening functionality. Includes shoulder strap.
Power Adapter
Input: 100-240V, 1.5A; Output: 12V, 5A, 1 lb. (.45 kg)
Dimensions
Product: 6.5" x 5.35" x 1.3"
(16.5 cm x 13.6 cm x 3.3 cm) with battery
Packaged: 11.5" x 7.6" x 6.5"
(29.5 cm x 19.3 cm x 16.5 cm)
Weight
1.38 lbs (.63 kg) device with battery,
4.8 lbs (2.18 kg) packaged
1 Estimated. User results will vary based on actual content.
2 Battery operating time will vary depending on the type of content being captured or played, usage conditions such as screen and flash settings, as well as environmental factors such as temperature. As the battery ages, anticipate lower operating duration.
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