[Reader-users] The New Downloadable Upgrade

[Gary Wunder]

Matt, look at where the bill folds, fold it the other way. This may take 
several different folds but this usually will flatten it.


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From: <kevin at kevinrj.net>
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Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The New Downloadable Upgrade


> I just tested it the bill wasn't totally flat but it worked. I would
> question the distance needed above the bill. I did it with about 8 inches
> if you scan business cards it will never work 12-18 inches away 4-6 works
> much better. 12-18 inches away comes from the need for 16 inches for 8.5
> by 11 sheets of paper. People could use the view finder to get guidance,
> or if you're like me just guess and it usually works.
>
>> What are some techniques to keep the bill flat?
>> I've tried smashing it under a book, but it still keeps folding in on
>> itself.
>> Matt McCubbin
>> Secretary, Michigan Association of Blind Students
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "W. Nick Dotson" <nickdotson at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader users list"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 12:30 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] The New Downloadable Upgrade
>>
>>
>>>
>>> In fact, the "upgrade doc" specifically says to flatten out the bill and
>>> have it 12 to 18 inches from the camera
>>>
>>> W. Nick Dotson
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:23:36 -0500, Matt McCubbin wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>> Just installed the upgrade. The reader is noticeably faster at
>>> processing
>>> images, the full list of version changes is available online.
>>> However, I can't get the reader to read currency. I've tried several
>>> bills
>>> and none seem to work. Maybe it's the reader orientation, or my bills
>>> are
>>> faded. Does anyone know if the bills need to be flat? If so, blind
>>> people
>>> are going to have problems, since the folded money keeps curling up on
>>> itself. Possibly a clear overlay would help?
>>> Just my thoughts
>>> I love the fact that upgrades are available to download.
>>> Regards,
>>> Matt McCubbin
>>> Secretary, Michigan Association of Blind Students
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Beth Wright" <beth.wright at mindspring.com>
>>> To: <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:59 AM
>>> Subject: [Reader-users] The New Downloadable Upgrade
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi, listers.  Just wanted to know if anybody had tried out the new
>>> > downloadable upgrade, and if so, how does it work?  Thanks in advance.
>>> >
>>> > Beth Wright
>>> >
>>> >
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