[Reader-users] new reader accuracy

Fri Feb 1 17:51:42 CST 2008

Hey there all,
As Mr. Gashel mentioned, there is a 5% accuracy difference between the KNFB 
Reader Classic and the new KNFB Reader Mobile. Now, this is neither a 5% 
positive nor is it a 5% negative, which means it could go either way. From 
my experience, I've always had it go in the positive direction. The amount 
of accuracy increases with the user's familiarity to the device, which 
happens over time. To answer Ms. Denise's question concerning updates, the 
answer is a resounding yes. As technology develops and grows, we shall do 
our best to evolve as well. I foresee this technology growing in leaps and 
bounds in the next few years, and I hope to participate in it's conception 
and development.

Regards,
Dave Wright
University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC
Email: dwrigh6 at uic.edu
Mobile: (832)518-0707
Please visit and Support:
http://www.blindscience.org

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "denise avant" <dravant at ameritech.net>
To: "'Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list'" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] new reader accuracy

> what i wonder is whether there can be software updates over time which 
> will
> improve the accuracy?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:reader-users-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 3:44 PM
> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] new reader accuracy
>
> It depends upon the type of document; some documents scan more accurately;
> some scan slightly less accurately.
>
> Mike
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Tracy Carcione
>  To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>  Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 11:25 AM
>  Subject: [Reader-users] new reader accuracy
>
>
>  If there is a 5% accuracy difference between the new reader and the
> old,
>  which way does it go?  Is the new one more accurate, or less?  This
>  matters quite a bit to me, as the old reader is not 100% accurate
> anyway.
>  If the new one is less accurate, it's a strike against it in my
>  decision-making.
>  Tracy
>
>  > I see I have a decision to make here so I'm asking help from others
> in
>  > making it.  <smile>
>  >
>  > Am I correct in that there is a slightly higher rate of accuracy
> with the
>  > new Reader?
>  >
>  > Also, although my accuracy improves daily thanks to help from a
> holiday
>  > visit from friend and fellow user Shannon and her sighted husband
> Lloyd, I
>  > am wondering if the new reader will be easier to aim than the
> current one.
>  >
>  > There are a few good reasons why I might entertain the thought of a
>  > change.
>  > First, I realize I don't have to change my current cell phone
> carrier and
>  > status till my contract runs out in September; but then I might be
> willing
>  > to consider purchase of one of the phone accessibility products.  In
> this
>  > regard, I tried learning Mobile Speak with one of its earliest PDA
> phones,
>  > but before I developed any proficiency at all with the unit, before
> I ever
>  > felt comfortable enough to switch and begin to use the new phone, it
> was
>  > stolen in a home burglary a year ago last September 17th as we
> slept,
>  > along
>  > with my Trekker, two laptops, and most of my best jewelry.  <sigh>
> Long
>  > story for another time and place; but suffice it to say we upgraded
> our
>  > existing contracts and never thought about any more accessibility
> changes.
>  >
>  > Second, this unit would be truly portable; and yes, since Dave and I
> do
>  > travel and stay in hotels often enough, the identification of
> shampoo and
>  > lotion bottles is attractive to me.  No more trying to locate a
> member of
>  > the housekeeping staff and hope she won't forget to notify the head
>  > housekeeper to leave out the conditioner; no more using both packets
> of
>  > coffee so we're sure to get that kick in the morning.  <smile>  And
>  > wouldn't
>  > it be great for menus!
>  >
>  > Does the upgrade include a new phone if the original hardware is
> returned
>  > to
>  > KNFB?
>  >
>  > I, too, have only had my Reader for a few months so I want to
> research
>  > well
>  > before making a decision.  Hopefully the answers to my questions
> will help
>  > others as well in making the decision.
>  >
>  > Thanks in advance for all thoughts.
>  >
>  > Pam
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > ----- Original Message -----
>  > From: "Kevin Jones" <kevin at kevinrj.net>
>  > To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>  > <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>  > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:57 PM
>  > Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Are there any updates due for
> thestandard
>  > reader?
>  >
>  >
>  >   at&t and t-mobile are the US companies on which the nokia n82 will
>  > work. The wording on the site is a bit mis-leading but in the press
>  > release Christopher did use the mobile reader to identify a $20 bill
> so
>  > that tells me the money identification is still present in the new
>  > reader mobile software.
>  >
>  >
>  > Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] wrote:
>  >> Kevin;
>  >> That makes no sence.  If I hardly ever use a cell phone, why would
> I
>  >> want to pay about $30 per month and maybe not even make a call.  I
> could
>  >> put $100 on the phone and be covered most likely for over half a
> year.
>  >> What probiders can we use with this new reader.  The 2 listed at
> the end
>  >> of the site, are they probiders or kinds of phones.  Also, from the
>  >> wording of the site, it sounds like the money feature is being
> taken
>  >> away.  Is this correct?
>  >> To me, they are not clear what companies we can use.
>  >> Terry Powers
>  >>
>  >>
>  >> -----Original Message-----
>  >> From: Kevin Jones [mailto:kevin at kevinrj.net]
>  >> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:55 PM
>  >> To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>  >> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Are there any updates due for
> thestandard
>  >> reader?
>  >>
>  >> the keyboard for the n82 has wonderful tactal feedback and buying
> time
>  >> ahead is really not the best solution monetarily it's less
> efficient
>  >> than buying the cheapest plan plus if you run out you dont have any
> way
>  >> to call out except for 911 until you buy more.
>  >
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