OpenBook converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format on your PC, reading it aloud with accurate optical character recognition (OCR). OpenBook utilizes both Nuance OmniPage and ABBYY FineReader OCR engines for accurate text recognition. Can be used to read books, magazines, bill sand other texts. Supports multiple languages so as to read a document in another language with native voices. Converted text is editable and can be adjusted in size, font, spacing and colour to increase viability.
General Details
Extra product information
Supported Scanners for OpenBook
If a scanner is TWAIN compliant, it will almost certainly work with OpenBook. Most new consumer scanners are TWAIN compliant. The type of scanner to use with OpenBook is called a flatbed scanner (because the scanning surface is flat).
Resolution: As long as a TWAIN-compliant scanner is capable of at least 300 DPI (dots per inch) resolution, it will work with OpenBook. Since most scanners on the market are capable of much higher resolution, this is not really an issue with recent scanners.
Interface: OpenBook supports both USB and the older parallel interface types. All scanners built these days have at least a USB interface.
TWAIN-compliant: TWAIN is the interface standard that enables a computer program (like OpenBook) to communicate with your scanner. Nearly all scanners are TWAIN compliant, which means the software you install with them includes a TWAIN driver. (By the way, some people say that TWAIN stands for Technology Without An Interesting Name.)
Factors to Consider
Recognized fonts include typewritten, typeset, laser-printed, draft and letter quality dot matrix, or other computer print to 30 point.
Scans single sheets and books.
Does not recognise handwriting.
Installation
System requirements:
PC running Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP
Processor with 166 MHz
RAM: 32MB
Hard Disk: 460MB available free space
Sound card and speakers
Suitable scanner (check with supplier)
CD-ROM drive
Free demo is available for download
Manufacturer/Country
Contact Supplier for Details
Warranty
Contact Supplier for Details
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model OpenBook Version 9.0: Most current version: It supports 64-bit and 32-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows 2008 Server, and 32-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server operating systems.
Features
Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.
Manual
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Manuals and support material :
- CD or DVD
- included with product
- online
Standard Features Included
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Access method:
- Direct selection
- Keyboard
- mouse
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Literacy Support Features:
- Text to speech
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Accent:
- UK
- US
Set Up or Installation
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Installation:
- CD
- self installed
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Operation:
- offline
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Purchase Options:
- single user
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Operating system(s) :
- Windows
Suppliers (3)
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All Suppliers
Freedom Scientific Inc. ()
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Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd (, Brisbane, Geelong)
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
Quantum RLV (Reading/Learning/Vision) (Hampton East, Pennant Hills, Spring Hill)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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| 1340.0 - 0.0 (Prices as of: 07/08/2019) | unknown | unknown |
ACT Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd ()
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
NSW Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd ()
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
Quantum RLV (Reading/Learning/Vision) (Pennant Hills)
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| 1340.0 - 0.0 (Prices as of: 07/08/2019) | unknown | unknown |
NT Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd ()
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
QLD Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd (, Brisbane)
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
Quantum RLV (Reading/Learning/Vision) (Spring Hill)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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| 1340.0 - 0.0 (Prices as of: 07/08/2019) | unknown | unknown |
SA Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd ()
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
TAS Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd ()
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
VIC Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd (, Geelong)
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
Quantum RLV (Reading/Learning/Vision) (Hampton East)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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| 1340.0 - 0.0 (Prices as of: 07/08/2019) | unknown | unknown |
WA Suppliers
Pacific Vision International (Australia) Pty Ltd ()
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| 0.0 - 0.0 () | no | yes | On shelf |
Standards
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