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Electronic reading aids
Last complete revision: April 2006
Here you find information about electronic reading aids available in
Germany. Those individual products are sorted in alphabetical order.
The product descriptions are based on manufacturer data (folder
material and internet presentations). We strive for completeness,
however, we cannot guarantee these. We receive additions gladly: info@incobs.de
Audiocharta compact
ALVA 570 Satellite Pro Braille-Terminal
- Data documented on:
- 27.06.2006
- Supplier:
- Ludwig Becker, AASB, Novotech GmbH, Reinecker Reha-Technik GmbH, Tieman/Optelec
- Number of braille
modules:
- 70 braille modules
- Operating
controls:
- double TAC buttons
by double breasted routing switches, six navigaton switches, two additional
keyboardswitches each with six switches, two operating
switches
- Miscellaneous elements:
- ten mignon akkus,
exchangeable (running time approx. 15 hours) integrated power pack 110 -
220 volts
- Measures:
- 620 x 290 x 24 mm (w x d x h)
- Weight:
- approx. 3 kg
- Connection types:
- two
USB ports, serial port
- Screen reader:
- Jaws, Outspoken,
Virgo, Protalk, SWB, Visiobraille, HAL, SRD/2 and other screenreading
software
- Operating systems:
- Windows NT, Windows
95/98/2000/XP, MS-DOS, Unix and OS/2
Audiocharta compact
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Audiocharta Gruppe, misc. Supplier
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- 40 GB
- Scanner:
- CanonLide 20/30
- OCR:
- AudioCharta based on FineReader 5
- Standard speech software:
- RealSpeak (SAPI languages possible)
- Connection braille display screen:
- For all named braille displays a connection for braille display screen is possible.
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 43 x 37 x 9,5
Audiocharta Version 2.0
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Audiocharta Gruppe, misc. supplier
- Hardware components:
- only software (to be installed on PC)
- Text storage:
- by request
- Scanner:
- by request
- OCR:
- AudioCharta based on FineReader 5
- Standard speech software:
- RealSpeak (SAPI languages possible)
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no device, only software
B&M DokuBraille Jumbo
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, speaker, braille display, PC keyboard
- Text storage:
- not specified
- Scanner:
- CanonLide
- OCR:
- ABBYY FineReader
- Standard speech software:
- ETeX Speak&Win misc., Scansoft RealSpeak misc.
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Bookreader BAT
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Plustek, B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Hardware components:
- Scanner with software, connected to PC
- Text storage:
- depending on PC
- Scanner:
- Plustek Bookreader BAT
- OCR:
- FineReader 5.0
- Standard speech software:
- Steffi for german language (Daniel optionally for english)
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Deutschmeister Lesesystem Easy
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Allperfekt
- Hardware components:
- PC keyboard or 25 button keyboard, reading aid, scanner, speaker (optionally integrated or extern without extra charge)
- Text storage:
- 40 GB
- Scanner:
- Plustec Turbo
- OCR:
- ETeX Reading Recognition 1.0.2
- Standard speech software:
- Dagmar, Vera, Thomas
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 32 x 42 x 14, if devices are positioned in succession
B&M DokuBraille Mini
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Anbieter:
- B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, speaker, braille display, PC keyboard
- Text storage:
- not specified
- Scanner:
- CanonLide
- OCR:
- ABBYY FineReader
- Standard speech software:
- ETeX Speak&Win misc., Scansoft RealSpeak misc.
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
B&M Dokuphon 2
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, speaker, optionally braille diplay, PC keyboard
- Text storage:
- 15 GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 35
- OCR:
- FineReader 7.0
- Standard speech software:
- Dagmar, Thomas, Lea (ETeX) - Sara, Steffi, Vera (SAPI)
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, tilting position adjustment up to 15°, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
B&M Dokuphon Plus
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- B&M Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Hardware components:
- PC, scanner, speaker, braille display, PC keyboard
- Text storage:
- depending on PC
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 1240U
- OCR:
- ABBYY FineReader
- Standard speech software:
- ETeX Speak&Win misc., masculine, german "Thomas"
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
fluLeSy mobile plus braille
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Flusoft
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, speaker, keypad or MF2 PC keyboard, optionally with 40 cells braille display
- Text storage:
- min. 10 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- Epson
- OCR:
- Recognita and FineReader
- Standard speech software:
- Univox 32 multilingual in german/russian/english...
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, announcement about page position
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device, but smaller than fluLeSy plus braille
fluLeSy plus
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Flusoft
- Hardware components:
- Software, included by PC delivery
- Text storage:
- min. 10 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- Epson
- OCR:
- Recognita and FineReader
- Standard speech software:
- Univox 32 multilingual in german/russian/english...
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device, PC
fluLeSy small and fluLeSy plus braille
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Flusoft
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, speaker, keypad or MF2 PC keyboard, optionally 40cells braille display
- Text storage:
- min. 10 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- Epson
- OCR:
- Recognita and FineReader
- Standard speech software:
- Univox 32 multilingual in german/russian/english...
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Galileo
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- KTS Kompetenz in technischer Sehhilfe
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- not specified
- Scanner:
- Model AV 6240
- OCR:
- Recognita
- Standard speech software:
- not specified
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 56 x 41,5 x 17
Hedoscan B
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Hedo Reha Technik
- Hardware components:
- Software included by PC delivery, MF2 PC keyboard and scanner
- Text storage:
- ab 80 GB
- Scanner:
- Canon
- OCR:
- FineReader 8.0
- Standard speech software:
- Vera, Talk Master (masculine and feminine)
- Page recognition:
- diconnectable support for columns
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Hedoscan BR-SPR
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Anbieter:
- Hedo Reha Technik
- Hardware components:
- Software included by PC delivery, MF2 PC keyboard, scanner and 80cells or 40cells braille display
- Text storage:
- 80 GB
- Scanner:
- Canon
- OCR:
- FineReader 8.0
- Standard speech software:
- Vera, Talk Master (masculine and feminine)
- Connection braille display screen:
- For all named braille displays a connection for braille display screen is possible.
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Hedoscan K
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Hedo Reha Technik
- Hardware components:
- reading aid with incumbent scanner
- Text storage:
- 20 GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- FineReader 6.0
- Standard speech software:
- Vera, Talking Blaster (masculine and feminine)
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- yes, except scanner
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 48 x 43,5 x 14,5 (if scanner on reading aid)
LeseAs
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Reinecker Reha-Technik
- Hardware components:
- included by PC delivery, MF2 PC keyboard with braille dots, scanner
- Text storage:
- depending on PC
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide
- OCR:
- FineReader 7.x
- Standard speech software:
- Speak&Win Dagmar and Thomas, optionally: english, french, dutch, italian, spanish,etc., ScanSoft "Steffi"
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 33 x 29,5 x 8 (only reading aid without scanner)
LeseAs Junior, Version 4.0
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Reinecker Reha-Technik
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner standing alone
- Text storage:
- 256DDR-RAM /harddisk 40GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- FineReader 7.1
- Standard speech software:
- Dagmar and Thomas (ETeX)
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 33 x 29,5 x 8 (only reading aid without scanner)
LeseAs quattro, Version 4.0
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Reinecker Reha-Technik
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner standing alone
- Text storage:
- 256DDR-RAM /harddisk 40GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- FineReader 7.1
- Standard speech software:
- Dagmar and Thomas (ETeX)
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 33 x 29,5 x 8 (only reading aid without scanner)
Leselöwe
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Flusoft
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- 40GB
- Scanner:
- Plustek OpticSlim 1200
- OCR:
- Read Iris
- Standard speech software:
- Vera, Steffi, Rainer, Clara, SAPI 5.0 integrable
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, tilting position adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 40 x 28 x 8,5
Lesephon APS (Arbeitsplatzsystem Windows)
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Novotech GmbH
- Hardware components:
- Software included by PC delivery, MF2 PC keyboard, scanner
- Text storage:
- 80GB
- Scanner:
- HP Scanjet 7400C or others, f.e. A3 scanner
- OCR:
- Novotech Dokumentenanalyse or OCR Engine Scansoft
- Standard speech software:
- Infovox Desktop Pro or RealSpeak "Steffi"
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Lesephon privat KMS
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Novotech GmbH
- Hardware components:
- PC, A4 scanner, speaker, keypad
- Text storage:
- 80GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- Care plus private design
- Standard speech software:
- RealSpeak: Steffi, Infovox: Jeanette or Gerhard
- Page recognition:
- disconnectable support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete measure, device consits of several parts
Lesephon - Privat - MMS with advanced modules editor, web, telephone, DAISY, mobile
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Novotech GmbH
- Hardware components:
- Software, included by PC delivery, MF2 keyboard and scanner
- Text storage:
- more than 10 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 25 or A3 scanner
- OCR:
- Novotech Dokumentenanalyse or OCR Engine Scansoft
- Standard speech software:
- RealSpeak "Steffi" or others
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- Computer: 18 x 42,5 x 43,5 cm, scanner: 26,9 x 43,5 x 9,3 cm
Lesephon MMS
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- AASB
- Hardware components:
- Software included by PC delivery, MF2 keyboard and scanner
- Text storage:
- 30GB
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 640, alternatively HP 6300
- OCR:
- Novotech Dokumentenanalyse and OCR Engine XEROX/Scansoft
- Standard speech software:
- Infovox 330 (all SAPI languages possible)
- Page recognition:
- disengageable Support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Lesephon Notebook
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Novotech GmbH
- Hardware components:
- Software, laptop and scanner
- Text storage:
- more than 10 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- Novotech Dokumentenanalyse or OCR Engine Scansoft
- Standard speech software:
- Infovox Desktop Pro or RealSpeak "Steffi"
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- Laptop: 30,9 x 26,3 x 0,44, scanner: 25,5 x 38,5 x 3
LISAbraille and Studioso
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Deininger GmbH
- Hardware components:
- Software, delivered with laptop and scanner, optionally braille display
- Text storage:
- 3 to 5 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 1240 U
- OCR:
- Recognita, optionally: OmniPage 10.0
- Standard speech software:
- LISAtalk as system language, Orpheus & RealSpeak as Windows speech output
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
LISAcompact (4.0)
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Deininger GmbH
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- approx. 30 GB
- Scanner:
- not specified
- OCR:
- FineReader 6.0
- Standard speech software:
- Reiner and Klara (Natural Voice), english: Sam
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, announcement about page position
- All components in one casing :
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 40,5 x 48 x 12
LISAmemo
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Deininger GmbH
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, keypad
- Text storage:
- 3 to 5 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 1240 U
- OCR:
- Recognita
- Standard speech software:
- LISAtalk as system language, Orpheus & RealSpeak as Windows speech output
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
LISAprofi
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Deininger GmbH
- Hardware components:
- Software, delievered with PC, MF2 keyboard and scanner
- Text storage:
- 3 to 5 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 1240 U
- OCR:
- Reconita, optionally: OmniPage 10.0
- Standard speech software:
- LISAtalk as system language, Orpheus & RealSpeak as Windows speech output
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- Computer: 41 x 40 x 16 , scanner: 29 x 40 x 9
LS 20 Compact
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Tieman
- Hardware components:
- reading aid with incumbent scanner
- Text storage:
- 50 to 60 GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 30
- OCR:
- OmniPage SE 10
- Standard speech software:
- Gerhard (standard), other voices optionally
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 41,5 x 28 x 9, without scanner 41,5 x 28 x 5
LS40, Lesesystem with speech software and braille display
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Tieman
- Hardware components:
- Software, delivered with PC, MF2 keyboard and scanner
- Text storage:
- min. 6 mio. pages
- Scanner:
- customary models, suitable for the blind
- OCR:
- OCR kernel from OCR-Systeme Leipzig
- Standard speech software:
- Infovox 330 with voice "Gerhard"
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 26 x 35 x 10, scanner 28,5 x 42 x 7
Das offene Buch (An Open Book)
- Data documented on:
- 20.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Handy Tech, IPD
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, PC keyboard
- Text storage:
- 8 GB
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 124OU
- OCR:
- An Open book 5.OE
- Standard speech software:
- IBM ViaVoice Outloud
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, tilting position adjustment, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Orakel 8.0
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Optron
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, external keyboard with six big keys
- Text storage:
- 20 GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide
- OCR:
- not specified
- Standard speech software:
- Vera (RealSpeak)
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- Device: 28 x 44 x 9, keyboard: 27 x 19,5 x 4
Orakel 8.5
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Optron
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, external keyboard with six big keys
- Text storage:
- 20 GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 50
- OCR:
- Textbridge, OmniPage SE
- Standard speech software:
- RealSpeak "Vera", optionally misc. others
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Poet 2, Poet 2-Braille
- Data documented on:
- 26.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Baum Retec AG
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, scanner, MF2 keyboard, optionally with braille display
- Text storage:
- more than 300.000 pages
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- privat OCR with FineReader Engine
- Standard speech software:
- language by Elan Informatique
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete device
Poet Compact
- Data documented on:
- 27.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Baum Retec AG
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- not specified
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20 N 670u/N 676 u
- OCR:
- FineReader 7.1
- Standard speech software:
- Vera (german, Microsoft RealSpeak), MS SAPI Mary (english, MS SAPI), menue voice: ViaVoice Outloud
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, announcement about page position, contrast adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 47,5 x 33 x 9,5
Sophie
- Data documented on:
- 27.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Handy Tech
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- not specified
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- OmniPage Pro 14
- Standard speech software:
- Steffi from RealSpeak (standard), other voices optionally
- Page recognition:
- support for columns, tilting position adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 47 x 27,5 x 13,5
Sophie Pro 1.0
- Data documented on:
- 27.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Handy Tech
- Hardware components:
- reading aid (all components integrated)
- Text storage:
- 10GB
- Scanner:
- CanonScan Lide 20
- OCR:
- OmniPage Pro 14
- Standard speech software:
- Steffi from RealSpeak (standard), other voices optionally
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, tilting position adjustment
- All components in one casing:
- yes
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 47 x 27,5 x 13,5
UniversalReader I (with keypad)
- Data documented on:
- 27.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Papenmeier
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, overlying scanner, keypad, 2 speakers
- Text storage:
- 80 GB
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 1670
- OCR:
- Kurtzweil 1000
- Standard speech software:
- Vera (RealSpeak)
- Page recognition:
- Support for columns, tilting position adjustment
- All components in one casin :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete measure, several device parts
UniversalReader I (with PC keyboard)
- Data documented on:
- 27.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Papenmeier
- Hardware components:
- reading aid, overlying scanner, PC keyboard, 2 speakers
- Text storage:
- 80 GB
- Scanner:
- Epson Perfection 1670
- OCR:
- Kurtzweil 1000
- Standard speech software:
- Vera (RealSpeak)
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, tilting position adjustment
- All components in one casing :
- no
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- no complete measure, several device parts
UniversalReader Compact II
- Data documented on:
- 27.04.2006
- Supplier:
- Papenmeier
- Hardware components:
- reading aid with integrated scanner, special keyboard with 10 numeric keys and 11 functional keys
- Text storage:
- only the last text import will be stored
- Scanner:
- CanoScan Lide 500
- OCR:
- Kurtzweil 1000 (version 10.02)
- Standard speech software:
- Steffi
- Page recognition:
- disengageable support for columns, announcement about page position
- All components in one casing :
- no, keyboard is separated
- Device measures in cm (w x d x h):
- 44 x 28 x 9 (without keyboard)