Reading machines

Designed for the visually-impaired or those with disabilities that make reading difficult, BookCourier is a portable, convenient, and economical tool for listening to electronic

text, voice files, and music. BookCourier frees you from cumbersome equipment such as cassette players and tapes, or bulky Braille transcriptions for your reading needs.

Just download files from your PC or the Internet using the supplied transfer software and you're on your way.

BookCourier includes a built-in MP3 player; a built-in voice recorder; fast forward and fast reverse controls; bookmarks, jumps, and other smart navigation controls; a built-in alarm, sleep timer, clock, and calendar; plus easy-to-use controls for adjusting volume, reading speed, and more. And if you have a question about a feature, BookCourier's built-in talking help and talking user guide are immediately at your service.

Powered by 2 AA batteries, BookCourier uses CompactFlash® storage for files (from 8MB to 1 GB). The device also has a plug-and-play USB connection for transferring files from the PC using the supplied PC software.

Finally, BookCourier is shipped with headphones and a pocket clip.

If you have a licenced copy of Kurzweill 1000 Version 7, then please Email your K1000 serial number to steve@comproom.co.uk when you order, as you will receive a discount of 25 pounds on the retail price

What is BibleCourier?

The BibleCourier is a small electronic text reading device that allows you to read the Bible anywhere and at anytime you desire without being connected to a computer.

The BibleCourier weighs just four ounces including a pair of double A (AA) alkaline batteries which will power the unit for up to 40 hours of continuous reading.

The BibleCourier is about the size of a standard audio cassette and about one inch thick. The BibleCourier is very portable and small enough to easily fit in a shirt

pocket.

The BibleCourier memory contains the full text of the sixty six books of the Old and New Testament in a digital format. There is also an on board users guide to help you learn how to use the twelve buttons on the front of the BibleCourier. These buttons are arranged much like a telephone keypad with a raised dot above the five key to help you locate the proper key for swiftly navigating through the books, chapters and verses of your talking Bible. Each key will also announce its functions when held down until two beeps are heard.

The BibleCourier uses the DoubleTalk speech synthesizer computer chip to generate a clear synthetic voice to read the text of the Bible to you. There are five voices to select from and you can adjust the speed and volume of the reading as well as the pitch of the selected voice. You listen through a set of stereo earbuds which are provided with the Bible or you may use an external amplified speaker (not included) for group or personal listening.

The BibleCourier has many other features including the ability to set virtually unlimited bookmarks within the text, the ability to have unclear words spelled, and the capability to power search among the books, chapters, and verses of the Bible. A footnote feature may be enabled which will allow any related notes to be read in a higher pitch at the appropriate place in the text (not all Bible versions will contain footnotes). There is even a sleep timer which can be set to turn off the reading after a specified amount of time in order to conserve battery power.

What you get when you order a BibleCourier

The Talking BibleCourier unit manufactured by Springer Design, Inc.

One set of Double A (AA) Alkaline batteries installed

A set of earbud style stereo headphones

The King James Version or a modern translation of the Bible text installed

A Quick Start Cassette instructional Tape

A 90 day warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

Other versions available are New American Standard, or World English Bible. Please specify which you would like in the Special Instructions box of the online order form. Thanks.

The KOBA Vision EasyReader reading machine is a new way to be self-reliant. Once

again you will be able to read your mail or library books. The EasyReader reads out

aloud all your printed documents. Whether you think about reading the paper, a letter,

a prescription or a TV guide, the EasyReader is your personal assistant all day long.

Small in size, Big on features!

The only DAISY player that offers you so much in such a small package

Download your favourite books and MP3s on your Stream and leave home with your library

in the palm of your hand. This versatile, powerful DAISY-MP3 and NISO player lets

you read and navigate through complex books, such as reference manuals and school

books, as well as novels and magazines. You can also use its built in text to speech

to read books in text format such as Bookshare. And that’s not all… there are many

more functions, including an integrated microphone to record voice notes. No other

DAISY player offers you so much in such a small package… and at such an affordable

price.

Packed with DAISY functions

This little player packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced navigation.

Victor Reader Stream gives you access to a book with equivalent speed, flexibility

and accuracy of reading a printed book. Full control is at your fingertips.

Your books and music go everywhere with you

Since it is ultra-compact and sleek, you can take it everywhere. No need to bring

CDs with you… it stores everything in its SD memory card. Only the size of a deck

of cards, it fits in the palm of your hand and can easily be carried in a pocket

or clipped on your belt in its attractive case.

Hours of uninterrupted reading

Since you will not want to stop using it, Stream comes with rechargeable batteries

providing up to 15 hours of uninterrupted listening time. So long trips become the

perfect time to catch up on reading.

Main Features:

• State-of-the-art DAISY, MP3, ans NISO player

• Removable SD card for storing books, e-text files, music, and voice recordings

and audio bookmarks

• Ability to play NLS download books and NLS book cartridges (for eligible members)

• Portable (4.6x2.6x0.9 inches) lightweight (6 ounces)

• Built-in human sounding text-to-speech (Nuance Vocalizer )

• Voice recording capability via built-in microphone or external microphone

• Playback through stereo headphones or secondary small speaker

• USB port to transfer books and music from your PC

• User replaceable Rechargeable battery providing 15 hours playtime

• Built-in battery charger (four hours for full recharge)

• Includes switchable external power adapter for use in multiple countries

• Stylish look with high contrast keys and buttons

• Attractive carrying case with belt clip

Advanced DAISY Book Features

• Four-arrow keys for navigation by chapter, section, page, and bookmarks

• GOTO features to jump to a specific page, heading, book or bookmark

• Browse bookmark list

• Allows navigation of multiple books, MP3 folders, and voice notes

• Text-to-speech allows access to electronic text

• Three types of bookmarking saved separately for multiple books

• Simple bookmark to mark a reading position

• Audio bookmark with recorded voice note

• Highlight bookmark to mark start and end of a passage

• Ability to play or not to play skippable elements

Extensive usability features:

• Variable speed playback

• Accelerated fast forward/rewind with audible feedback

• Time Jump feature

• Auto Sleep shutoff with multiple time settings

• Key lock feature

• Book information key

• Where Am I key for information on reading position

• Built-in user guide and Key Describer

• Configuration menu for setting time jump interval, DAISY skippable elements, and

MP3 shuffle or loop play modes

• Audio messages for battery capacity

• Announcement of MP3 folder and file names

• Audio tone control

• Recognized as a standard Windows USB drive: allows transfers from PC to Stream

without file filtering software

Quick & Easy! The beyoCBS Reader software for mobile phones reads any text, regardless

of whether it is in a book, newspaper or letter.

beyoCBS Reader runs on a mobile phone. One of the best things about the software

is that it works without connection charges or hidden costs. All you need is the

new beyoCBS Reader and a mobile phone.

Simply download beyoCBS Reader to a PC or laptop and synchronize your mobile phone

and computer. That's it!

Operation is amazingly easy: Aim the camera phone at the selected text. Everything

else is handled by the unique beyoCBS capture assistant.

The automatic activator function eliminates the camera shake associated with other

systems and ensures outstanding image quality.

Text blocks are recognized automatically and read out loud. The reading voice is

pleasant and articulate. Reading speed can be adjusted according to individual preferences.

Qualities:

Runs on a mobile phone, no mobile network necessary!

No subscription charges, no hidden costs!

Easy to use with unique beyoCBS capture assistant

Quick and reliable text recognition

Pleasant reading voice

Portrait and landscape formats

Runs on many different mobile phones (Symbian OS Version 9.1 or higher, other models

soon to follow).

knfb Reading Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest breakthrough in print

accessibility. We have developed software which places the functionality of a reading

machine into a multifunction cell phone. The Mobile Reader products can be activated

and ready to use with the touch of a single button on the phone. The user takes a

photo of the print to be read and the character recognition software in conjunction

with high quality text-to-speech will read the contents of the document aloud. At

the same time, it can display the print on the phone’s built-in screen and highlight

each word as it is spoken.

The Mobile Reader Product Line:

Reads most printed documents, from letters and memos to pages in a book

Reads address labels and package information and instructions

Easily recognizes U.S. currency

Displays each sentence visually and highlights each word as it is read

Stores thousands of pages using easily obtainable flash memory

Transfers text files to and from computers or Braille note takers

Adjusts reading speed to suit user’s preference.

In addition, with the use of a screen reader, the user can access the other functions

of the phone device including making and receiving phone calls, personal information

management such as contacts, calendar, etc. Also contains ability to run accessible

GPS programs, access to Adobe PDF files, voice recorder, music player and much more.

Specifications

Operating system - Symbian S60, 3rd Ed, FP1

Supported phone models - Nokia N82 and 6220

Supported languages - US English or UK English

On phone free flash storage - 50 Mb required

Flash card storage - up to 500 images per GB

Memory - 40 Mb free RAM required

Camera - 5 megapixel, autofocus with xenon flash required

The BookSense is a compact and lightweight portable DAISY player. This multi-function

player is compatible with a wide range of audio formats including DAISY and MP3.

It has a built-in text to speech engine which enables a wide range of electronic

documents to be easily accessible.

play all types of DAISY formats including 2.0, 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86 (DAISY 3.0),

NLS, Bookshare and NIMAS 1.1

play various other audio files including MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, WMV, OGG, ASF, FLAC,

3GP and Audible.co.uk files (AA and aax)

built-in high quality speaker and standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Check the time and

date easily with a dedicated button that works even when it is switched off

high quality microphone to record anything from shopping lists and telephone numbers

to meetings and seminars. Recordings are made in either MP3 or WAV format. It also

has a 3.5mm microphone socket enabling you to use an external microphone

text to speech program (T T S) reads out your documents. Compatible with TXT, RTF,

DOC, DOCX, HTML, XML, SML, BRL and BRF files. You can adjust the reading speed, skip

through the file by screen, paragraph, sentence or word and also have individual

words spelt out letter by letter

the detachable battery provides up to 12 hours continuous use

the BookSense Standard is supplied with a 2GB SD memory card, mains charger, USB cable,

carry case and lanyard

the BookSense XT has more advanced features with a built-in radio, Bluetooth and

4GB internal memory. Supplied with an 8GB memory card, mains charger, USB cable,

carry case and lanyard

price includes 10% off until 31 December 2009.

The BookSense is a compact and lightweight portable DAISY player. This multi-function

player is compatible with a wide range of audio formats including DAISY and MP3.

It has a built-in text to speech engine which enables a wide range of electronic

documents to be easily accessible.

play all types of DAISY formats including 2.0, 2.02, ANSI/NISO Z39.86 (DAISY 3.0),

NLS, Bookshare and NIMAS 1.1

play various other audio files including MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, WMV, OGG, ASF, FLAC,

3GP and Audible.co.uk files (AA and aax)

built-in high quality speaker and standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Check the time and

date easily with a dedicated button that works even when it is switched off

high quality microphone to record anything from shopping lists and telephone numbers

to meetings and seminars. Recordings are made in either MP3 or WAV format. It also

has a 3.5mm microphone socket enabling you to use an external microphone

text to speech program (T T S) reads out your documents. Compatible with TXT, RTF,

DOC, DOCX, HTML, XML, SML, BRL and BRF files. You can adjust the reading speed, skip

through the file by screen, paragraph, sentence or word and also have individual

words spelt out letter by letter

the detachable battery provides up to 12 hours continuous use

the BookSense Standard is supplied with a 2GB SD memory card, mains charger, USB cable,

carry case and lanyard

the BookSense XT has more advanced features with a built-in radio, Bluetooth and

4GB internal memory. Supplied with an 8GB memory card, mains charger, USB cable,

carry case and lanyard

price includes 10% off until 31 December 2009.