Intel Reader transforms printed text to digital text and reads aloud

Intel has introduced a new mobile handheld device named Intel Reader, specifically designed with an intention to help 55 million people in the U.S. suffering from dyslexia or low-vision/blindness which makes them uncomfortable in reading the printed words. It’s a gift for the people with learning disabilities, who face tough times in reading the text.

The small tablet sized Intel Reader looks alike a paperback book is featured with an in-built high resolution camera and uses Intel Atom processor. The text they feel difficult is taken as a picture with the help of in-built camera, then the device converts the printed text to digital text format, which then read by the Intel Reader aloud to the user. The device even captures the chapter or an entire book with the help of Intel Portable Capture Station feature which provides the facility to read the converted digital text by the user whenever he needs.

The Intel Reader has been endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association as an important advance in assistive technology. Intel is also working with the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs, the Council for Exceptional Children, Lighthouse International, the National Center for Learning Disabilities and the National Federation of the Blind to help reach and address the needs of people who have difficulty in reading the printed words to not only increase their freedom, but improve their productivity and efficiency at school, work and home.

The Intel Reader will be available in the U.S. through select resellers, including CTL, Don Johnston Incorporated, GTSI, Howard Technology Solutions and HumanWare. Click here to know more information about the Intel Reader and where to purchase.

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