What’s new in video camera magnifiers
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What’s New in Video Camera Magnifiers?
Ike PresleyAmerican Foundation for the Blind100 Peachtree St., Suite 620Atlanta, GA [email protected]
Types of Video Magnifiers
Desktop models, $2,000 – 4,000Flex-arm camera models, $2,000 – 4,000Portable models with hand held cameras,
$300 – 1,000Pocket models, $250 – 2,100Head mounted display models, $3,000 –
4,000Digital imaging models - $2,500 – 5,500
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
AdvantagesBest for longer reading
tasks – continuous textEasier for handwriting
Working in two planes
Highest magnificationTrue color/False colorReverse polarityMasks/Occluders
Lines/Blinds
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Adding Additional featuresUpgrade to colorRemote controlPage locator buttonPreset magnificationClock/calendar/calculatorComputer compatibility
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
DisadvantagesLack of portabilitySpace requirementLack distance viewing
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that fold for transport
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that fold for transport
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that offer monitor positioning
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that offer distance viewing
Video MagnifiersDesktop models
Desktop models that offer NearIntermediateDistance viewing
Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
AdvantagesDistance & near viewing
Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
AdvantagesSome portability
Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
AdvantagesSmaller footprint
Video MagnifiersFlex-arm camera models
DisadvantagesSet-up timeLack of X/Y tableRequire monitor
Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasAdvantages
Better for short reading task/spot reading
Some connect to TV
Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasAdvantages
Lightweight / Easily transported Often less expensive
Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasDisadvantages
Manipulating the cameraSome require external monitor
Video MagnifiersPortable models with hand
held camerasDisadvantage
Difficulty handwriting
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
LargeMediumSmall
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
LargeNot so pocketable
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
LargeLarge, angled screen
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumCamera
Side Center
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumHandle
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumDistance viewing
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
MediumVariety of models
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
SmallLess expensive
Video MagnifiersElectronic pocket models
SmallTruly pocketable
Video MagnifiersPocket models
AdvantagesBetter for short reading tasks / spot readingEasily transported Less expensiveFreeze frame
Video MagnifiersPocket models
DisadvantagesCamera movementDifficult for handwriting Magnification range
Stepped – not continuous
Video MagnifiersHead mounted display
modelsAdvantages
PortabilityNo monitor
DisadvantagesExpenseAppearance
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
AdvantagesPortability – “lugability”
PrompterColumn mode
TickertapeRow mode
Single wordWord mode myReader
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
DisadvantagesPrice - $4,995
Sale $3,995
Difficulty with color backgrounds
myReader2
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
AdvantagesLightweight camera &
standWorks with laptop PCPrompter modeNo X/Y table needed
Zoom-Ex
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
Zoom-ExMagnification
Zoom-VoiceScan & read
OCR & speech
Zoom-BookScan books for
viewing later$2,500 - 3,500 Zoom-Office
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
Zoom-TwixTwo camera / Two poundsSwitch between distance and
near viewingUse with Zoom-Office features
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
MobilEyesHandheld Portable Reading Machine Performs functions
of nine different devices 9 inches wide 5.5 inches high 3.5 inches deep 4 inches deep while
actively tacking pictures Weight is 2.5 lbs.
Video MagnifiersDigital imaging models
MobilEyesMagnification; near & distanceScan & read with optional scannerPlay music and audio booksDigital recorderScan barcodes
$5,500: total system
Video Magnifiers
iPhone as a magnifier Magnifying Glass iMagnify iCanSee
Video Magnifiers
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