The Intel® Reader is a mobile handheld device designed to increase independence for people who have specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, have visual impairment or for anyone who struggles with reading standard print. Its unique design combines a high-resolution camera with an Intel® Atom® processor to convert printed text to digital text, and then read it aloud to the user.
Easy to use design Just point, shoot and listen to printed text such as school work, work material, or menus on the spot. With easy-to-locate buttons, audio and visual navigation and straightforward menus, the Intel Reader does not require sight to operate. The large screen can zoom in and out and text size can be adjusted.
Mobile The Intel Reader weighs just over a pound and is the size of a paperback book. The Intel Reader’s earphones offer private, clear and discreet listening. Capture a variety of printed material and manage it with the Intel Reader. Use the Portable Capture Station to scan, convert, and store text and listen later. The Intel Reader will play most content, including MP3s, WAV and DAISY* books.
Portable Capture Station The Intel® Portable Capture Station makes it easier to capture large amounts of text. The button located on the base of the Intel Portable Capture Station also lets you capture the text quickly and removes movement of the camera. The Intel Portable Capture Station neatly folds up like a briefcase, ideal for on the move and storing away when not in use.
Exam use
Students and teachers can benefit greatly from the Intel Reader at exam time.
The Intel Reader has been classified as a computer suitable for exam access equipment, for students who need exam information read aloud to them.
Ideal for examinations:
- Only reads out what is printed
- No dictionary or thesaurus
- No access to the internet
- Easily ensure memory is wiped before exam
- Save money - No need to for auxiliary staff to read aloud
- Less distractions to other students with the use of headphones
- Independence - Students can navigate text at their own pace
- Save time - Exam questions and papers can be loaded prior to exam
Free software upgrade Existing users of the Intel Reader can download a free software update for their device
Software version 1.01 - Intel Reader's capabilities have been enhanced to expand the tools you can use to navigate through the content and your choices of display colour themes.
Download a more detailed description here Download software update 1.01 here (scroll to the bottom of the page) Download Instructions
What's new?
New navigation tools Choose a navigation level: Icons at the side of the display screen let you choose how to navigate through a file - by heading, page, sentence or word Navigate supported by content heading: Navigate e-books that contain headings Go to a specific heading: The new Location menu lets you go directly to a specific heading More descriptive page number information: The top of the display screen now displays the title of the work, page number information (e.g. page 1 of 20), and the volume number (if e-book is part of multi-volume work)
Enhanced display theme choices
Choosing a different display theme now affects both the colour of the text in the menus and the playback mode
This increases customisation options for those sighted individuals that have an easier time reading with certain colour combinations
Better support for multi-volume books Larger works that have been divided into multiple volumes can be stored and accessed in the library
Top features - Easy to use: Tactile buttons, voice menus and simple navigation for easy operation
- Point - shoot - listen: Quick, easy reading of short documents or reading on the go
- Portable Capture Station: Conveniently capture and store books or large documents
- Large storage hard drive: Store large amounts of text on the Intel Reader
- Different text formats: Recognises document elements such as columns and pages,
- Your own pace: Navigate within the text sentences or words, pausing when needed
- Durable: Industrial design to sustain knocks and bumps
- Long battery life: Enough battery life for a typical day’s normal use
- Small: Fits easily in a purse or backpack, and is lightweight
- Discreet: Earphones are included for listening privately
- Import text files: Listen to text files on the Intel Reader
- Converting: Generate audio versions of printed materials, such as MP3s and DAISY* digital talking books
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