[Reader-users] new KNFB reader user poses questions

Fri Dec 1 06:34:53 CST 2006

Hi Kimberly,

Yes, Eyes for You also serve the Kansas region.

Gene
At 04:45 PM 11/30/2006 -0600, Kim Morrow wrote:
>Is this the same dealer that would also serve the Kansas region? I'm in
>Kansas City, right on the border of Kansas and Missouri.
>
>Kimberly
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eugene Helfrich
>Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 2:58 PM
>To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader users list
>Subject: Re: [Reader-users] new KNFB reader user poses questions
>
>Hi Steve,
>
>The dealer in the Missouri area is:
>
>David Parker
>Eyes For You
>3917 South Tolliver Avenue
>Springfield, MO 65807
>Telephone: (800)-742-9148
>Fax: (417)-889-8979
>E-mail: ladonnaparker at sbcglobal.net
>Web: www.eyesforyoulowvision.com
>
>
>For more information on the K-NFB Reader visit: www.knfbreader,com
>
>Regards,
>
>Gene
>
>At 02:44 PM 11/28/2006 -0600, you wrote:
> >Hello,  I would like to have some more info on the KNfb READER.  I LIVE IN
> >THE St. Louis Mo.  Area.  Is there a dealer or someone in this area that I
> >can contact to get more info or a demo of what the reader can do?
> >Thanks,
> >Steve
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >[mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wunder
> >Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:38 AM
> >To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader users list
> >Subject: Re: [Reader-users] new KNFB reader user poses questions
> >
> >Hi Kim and congratulations on your new reader.
> >
> >I find that it is best to place the reader on the center of the page, to
> >raise it up about 16 inches, and then to take the shot. For me the
>challenge
> >
> >is keeping the camera level. It doesn't seem to matter much whether I
>rotate
> >
> >to the right or the left, but what does seem to matter is if the camera is
> >level.
> >
> >I have used tricks from time to time that help me steady the camera.
> >Depending on the surface you use for scanning, you may rest the unit
>against
> >
> >your forehead - at least for me this helps with stability. Getting the
> >camera high enough is critical but like anything else, you can get it so
> >high that it can't easily see in the detail required. Generally, however,
> >when I have image problems it is because I'm shooting too close to the
> >document rather than too far away.
> >
> >If you would like to talk through some of this, I'd be delighted to help -
> >573/268-4245.
> >
> >Gary
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Kim Morrow" <morrowmediakc at yahoo.com>
> >To: <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> >Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 2:20 AM
> >Subject: [Reader-users] new KNFB reader user poses questions
> >
> >
> > >            A few days ago, I had the honor and privilege of receiving a
> > > KNFB Reader as a gift. Since that time, I have logged in quite a number
>of
> > > hours reading the manuals cover to cover and experimenting with the
> > > device.
> > > While the KNFB Reader appears to be a marvelous tool, I am experiencing
> > > challenges in taking consistently effective pictures of material that
> > > would
> > > render the material legible. I'm quite confident that such is the case
> > > with
> > > many a new KNFB Reader user, expecially those who, like me, are totally
> > > blind from birth and have thus not experienced the opportunity to learn
> > > about conditions that make for optimal picture-taking environments.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Here is the greatest challenge I am currently experiencing: No matter
>how
> > > clear the text I am attempting to scan may be, I am discovering that
>there
> > > is little consistency in how the scan will turn out. I have attempted to
> > > always orient myself from the same portion of the page, e.g. always from
> > > the
> > > upper righthand or lefthand corner or always from the middle), with very
> > > mixed results ranging from an almost perfect scan to totally illegible.
>I
> > > have attempted to cover one side of a text-filled book (containing no
> > > pictures), with a white sheet of typing paper, so that I am sure the
> > > correct
> > > side of a page is read. I have asked sighted friends to assist me in
> > > minimizing glare and to assist in the location of optimal scanning
> > > environments e.g. surrounding surfaces that are not too dark,
>Etc.)-still
> > > with extremely mixed results.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > My question, then: What are some rules of the road not listed in the
> > > manuals
> > > that might make the scanning experience for a first-time user more
> > > consistent and effective? My expectations for the capabilities of this
> > > device are much higher than what I have thus far been able to achieve,
> > > since
> > > I am attempting to scan texts with no pictures with very standard print.
> > > If
> > > I were attempting to scan CD covers or cereal boxes, I believe my
> > > expectations for excellence would be quite out of line.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Are there any consistent guidelines I can follow beyond those listed in
> > > the
> > > manual in terms of taking effective pictures of material?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Kimberly Morrow
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > morrowmediakc at yahoo.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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>Gene Helfrich
>Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc.
>100 Crosby Drive
>Bedford, MA 01730
>Phone: (781) 276-0621
>FAX: (781) 276-0650
>E-mail: gene at kurzweiledu.com
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Gene Helfrich
Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc.
100 Crosby Drive
Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: (781) 276-0621
FAX: (781) 276-0650
E-mail: gene at kurzweiledu.com