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Scanners are used to assist individuals who have vision limitations that prevent them from accomplishing essential job tasks.  They accomplish this by allowing a user to convert hard copy documents into an electronic format.  Converting hard copy documents into an electronic format will allow individuals to use other forms of assistive technology to give them information in an accessible format so they can accomplish their essential job functions.
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Blaze ET

The Blaze ET is a portable scanner reader device. This device provides text to speech and allows users to take pictures of printed materials using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). It includes a numeric keypad with apps including Calculator, Memo, and Dictionary. It also features Wi-Fi and buttons for music, radio, recording and books. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access information on hard copy documents as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device. 
Built-in Storage
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i-Reader - OCR Text to Speech Reading Machine

The i-Reader is a scanner/reader. This item allows a user to take a snapshot of hardcopy documents and then use text to speech capabilities to read the document aloud. If desired, users can use the headset jack and included headphones to listen quietly to text being read to them. They can also select the reading voice and choose from a number of different reading speed options. This item has a word spelling function and allows the user to navigate text by using the arrow keys, pausing, forwarding, and rewinding per word and line. Using the VGA or HDMI inputs, the i-Reader can be connected to an external monitor for additional reading options: eight different zoom settings ranging from 1.5x to 65x as well as rotate view, wrapped, redrawn, and original view. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access information on hard copy documents in various locations as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.
Built-In Camera Magnification VGA Input
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i-Reader - OCR Text to Speech Reading Machine AC & Battery

The i-Reader is a scanner/reader. This item allows a user to take a snapshot of hardcopy documents and then use text to speech capabilities to read the document aloud. If desired, users can use the headset jack and included headphones to listen quietly to text being read to them. They can also select the reading voice and choose from a number of different reading speed options. This item has a word spelling function and allows the user to navigate text by using the arrow keys, pausing, forwarding, and rewinding per word and line. Using the VGA or HDMI inputs, the i-Reader can be connected to an external monitor for additional reading options: eight different zoom settings ranging from 1.5x to 65x as well as rotate view, wrapped, redrawn, and original view. This version of the i-Reader is powered by AC battery. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access information on hard copy documents in various locations as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.
Built-In Camera Magnification VGA Input
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i-Reader 2

The i-Reader 2 is a scanner/reader. This item allows a user to take a snapshot of hardcopy documents and then use text to speech capabilities to read the document aloud. If desired, users can use the headset jack and included headphones to listen quietly to text being read to them. They can also select the reading voice and choose from a number of different reading speed options. This item has a word spelling function and allows the user to navigate text by using the arrow keys, pausing, forwarding, and rewinding per word and line. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access information on hard copy documents in various locations as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.
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IRIScan Book 5

The IRISScan Book 5 is a handheld CCTV. The IRIScan Book 5 scans your books and magazines without a computer. The IRIScan Book 5 is battery-powered and has SD memory and image resolution. The IRIScan Book 5 also read documents converted to PDF, Word, Excel, etc. The IRIScan Book 5 has a high resolution up to 1,200 dpi. The IRIScan Book 5 is handheld and power source is 2 AAA batteries.
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IRIScan Desk 5

The IRIScan Desk 5 is a scanning aid. The IRIScan Desk 5 is a USB-powered desktop camera scanner that scans your books, your documents (contracts, passports, drawings, deeds, etc.) The IRIScan Desk 5 captures everything on video. The IRIScan Desk 5 is foldable and lightweight, it will naturally fit in on your desk. The IRIScan Desk 5 is 3 inches and has USB connectivity.

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IRIScan Desk 5 PRO

The IRIScan Desk 5 Pro is a scanning aid. The IRIScan Desk 5 Pro can scan any type of document or books, contracts, invoices, without cutting or damaging them. The IRIScan Desk 5 Pro document camera scanner helps you save time and effort and make by scanning not only books or documents, but also all types of content restrained in binders, spirals, or files. The IRIScan Desk 5 Pro has an automatic page detection function you just flip the page and scan. The IRIScan Desk 5 Pro has USB connectivity.
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IRIScan Pro 5

The IRIScan Pro 5 is a scanner. The IRIScan Pro 5 is a duplex desktop scanner that automatically performs tedious tasks for you, such as organizing folders, sorting, searching, and filing. The IRIScan Pro 5 File offers features for semi-automatic file sorting into predefined folders. The IRIScan Pro 5 has a scan speed of 17ppm in color and 23ppm in grayscale. The IRIScan Pro 5 has USB connectivity and is compatible with windows/mac os. The IRIScan Pro 5 can produce 1000 scans daily with a scan size of 8.5 x 118" / 21.6 x 299.7 cm. Individuals with vision limitations or who telework as a form of reasonable accommodation may benefit from this device.
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Optelec Clear Reader+

The Optelec Clear Reader+ is a scanner. This device has a high resolution auto-focus camera with state of the art wide angle optics and a high resolution full screen HDMI monitor support up to 1920x1080 pixels. It also features fast text recognition (OCR), 59 high quality, easy-to-change reading voices 31 supported languages. Individuals with visual limitations may benefit from using this device to complete essential job functions. 
Built-In Camera
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PEARL Portable Reading Solution

The Pearl Portable Reading Solution is a scanner used as part of a scanner/reader solution. The PEARL Portable Reading Solution is a camera that captures printed material as an image and converts it into an electronic format. Once the information is converted, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software converts the image to speech. The PEARL Portal Reading Solution weighs 2.20 pounds and is 14 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 2 inches tall when folded up. The PEARL Portable Reading Solution does not work independently; it needs to be paired with OCR software, such as Openbook. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision, have OCR software on their computer, and are required to access information on hard copy documents in various locations as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.
Built-In Camera Computer Use Only
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PEARL with Openbook

Pearl with Openbook is a scanner and reader software. The Pearl camera is connected to a computer and it captures images of printed materials. Openbook is software that is installed on the same computer. Once the image is captured, the Openbook uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert the image into speech. When used together, Pearl with Openbook can be used as a video magnifier. This allows the individual to enlarge printed documents in real-time on the monitor of the computer the Pearl camera is connected to. Individuals who are blind or have extremely low vision and are required to access information on hard copy documents as a part of their required job functions may benefit from this device.
Built-In Camera Computer Use Only Magnification
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ReadEasy Evolve

The ReadEasy Evolve is a scanner/reader. This device is portable and can read back printed documents that are up to 11"x17" in size. It can read back text that is as small as 5pt and it also has LED lighting to use the device in areas with minimal light. It can recognize 30+ languages and has 40 different reading speeds. Individuals who have a vision limitation that requires them to read frequently to accomplish essential job functions may benefit from this device.
Built-In Camera
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Readit Air

The Readit Air is a portable CCTV. This item is just under1.1 pounds and can be used by those those with differing computer skill levels. The Readit Air is used by placing a document or text underneath the camera and pressing enter. This allows the camera to capture the text and magnify it on the screen which attaches to the Readit via USB. The OCR capability allows the computer to process the words in a few seconds in the chosen text size, color and format desired. Individuals who are visually impaired or blind may use this device to accomplish essential job functions.
Built-In Camera Magnification USB
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ReadIt Software

The ReadIt Software is a component that allows for a user to scan their documents, import electronic files and convert them into an easier format.  This ReadIt software had two color enhanced modes, line spacing adjustments, 6 viewing modes, and custom highlighting. The user can adjust their font sizes within the document accordingly or have the document read aloud to them. similarly, in choosing to navigate through a document, one can use a word, sentence, paragraph of page number to create shortcuts. Individuals who are low vision or blind can accomplish essential job functions by using this device.
Magnification
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