Lazy geeks who’re too lazy to read those printed texts by yourself can now make use of the Intel Reader to read it aloud for you. The new device that has just been announced by Intel today, and Intel simply named it Reader instead of other more high-tech name.
The Intel Reader comes equipped with a camera and is capable of automatic translation of printed text into digital form, which can then be read on screen or spoken aloud. The device can be used to archive printed texts and also useful for the blind or poor-sighted to read without needing to use Braille.
The system has a basic display for navigating and reading text and it’s based on Intel Atom. It can read DAISY-formatted books, MP3 and WAV files and even those that haven’t been created by the Reader itself. It’s equipped with full and mini USB ports for easy transfer of contents to computers.
The Intel printed-text to speech converter will be available in next few weeks through retailers and will run you $1,500 each.
via electronista
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