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Learning software for reading, writing and scanning documents Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology that primarily works as a screen reader. It also has some additional features like pdf scanning, access to dictionary and text-to-speech. The target audience for this software is students with visual impairments. Compatibility: It is available on Mac and Windows OS […]
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NaviLens is an innovative navigation and labeling app specifically designed for people with visual impairments. By scanning the special tags generated by the systems, the users are able to get audio information on positioning and route guidance, empowering them to find their ways quickly and effectively.
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Tactile is a hardware product that converts any text into Braille. The braille reader has a refreshable braille display, scanning system, and OCR. With Tactile, a user can scan any printed document, such as mail, menu, or flyers, and immediately get the information back in Braille. Additionally, there is a companion app where documents can
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A Brief History For those of us who live with a dog, or dogs, we make sacrifices to ensure our canine companions have the best life. We buy their food, purchase the best beds, and forgive them when they rip apart our favorite throw pillows. Most of all, we sacrifice our dignity and swallow our
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The entertainment-resort complex, Disney World, located in Orlando, Florida, is famously heralded for being the “Happiest Place On Earth.” This year Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary. While the company and the world reflect on the joy and innovation Disney has achieved throughout the years, has it really lived up to its name?
Sonos revolutionized the way people listen to music by introducing to the market high-quality speakers that can stream music and connect to each other through wifi. The sonos.com website is where fans and newcomers alike can purchase products, look up answers when troubleshooting, and learn more about the company. This critique will focus on the
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TranscribeGlass is a wearable device for people in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community that fixes to glasses and allows the wearer to read real-time captioned speech while watching the speaker with the aim to increase comprehension at a more affordable cost than its $1500 inspiration, Google Glass.
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Project overview Seafood Watch is a program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium that seeks to promote sustainable seafood by transforming the seafood industry. Our dynamic team of four members was given the task of analyzing how Seafood Watch users utilize the search features on their website using their recommendation database. We were able to track
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To begin with: An Introduction on 500px.com 500px.com is a website for both professional and amateur photographers to present, critique, sell, and purchase photographs or their service. Thus, because of the commodity here are high-quality photos and the selling process requires advanced knowledge on licensing, the website may target more experienced audiences. As a professional
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