Description
OpenBook converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format on your PC, using quality speech and the latest in accurate optical character recognition (OCR). OpenBook utilizes both Nuance OmniPage® and ABBYY FineReader® OCR engines to bring you the most accurate text recognition available.OpenBook at a Glance
- Convert printed text to human-like speech
- Powerful optical character recognition provides editable text
- Scan bound books and maintain pagination
- Enlarge and reformat text for easier reading
- Wrap text to fill the screen
- Add comments and highlighting
- Export to other applications like Microsoft Word or Notepad
- Versatile document navigation and management tools maximize your productivity
- Supports Windows 7, Vista™,XP, and Windows 2000
Read All Kinds of Documents
Use OpenBook to read books, magazines, and bills. OpenBook identifies columns and places them in logical reading order. Change the language setting to read foreign language documents with native speaker voices.Clear and Understandable Speech
OpenBook provides you with the flexibility to use either of two leading text-to-speech software synthesizers: RealSpeak™ Solo Direct and Eloquence. RealSpeak features a natural, human-sounding voice to enhance your reading experience. Eloquence provides practical and efficient synthesized speech for editing or skimming documents.Customized Viewing
The many low vision features of OpenBook allow you to tailor the appearance of text on your screen, including font style, size, character spacing, and colors. A Split View option allows for easy comparison of the original document and the results of OCR conversion. Masking and Word Spotlighting features synchronize with the text being read, making it easy to follow the screen position during reading.Mark Up Your Documents
Mark important passages of a document for later reference, and use highlights to quickly navigate within your document. OpenBook also enables you to insert comments in a document. Have the comments announced during document review or keep them hidden. You can also export Highlights and Comments to new documents for easy review.Additional Key Features of OpenBook Include:
- Common key commands with JAWS and MAGic
- Enhanced ability to search for and download books from the Internet
- Full support for listening to DAISY and other audio files
- Built-in Braille support
- Use OpenBook to acquire text while in Microsoft ® Word
- Built-in photocopy functionality
Add a PEARL ® Camera to OpenBook
Lightning Fast OCR
The PEARL expands the features of OpenBook to provide instant OCR. Press a keystroke to snap a picture, and hear your book read back to you with Eloquence or RealSpeak Solo Direct. The PEARL works in most room lighting. If the room is dark, simply turn on the built-in LED lighting.Take It With You Anywhere
The PEARL is the ultimate in portable scanning and reading. It sets up in seconds to allow quick access to documents, and when you are ready to leave, the PEARL quickly folds up into a compact package and can be placed in its protective neoprene case with shoulder strap.Automatic Page Capture
In automatic mode, the PEARL senses motion, so it knows to snap an image whenever you turn a page. Place your paperback novel sideways, and the PEARL will snap two pages at a time and maintain the pagination