We may not use cash as often as we once did, but there are still times when it comes in handy or is necessary, and that can pose some problems for the visually impaired. They now have one other possible solution courtesy of LookTel, however, which has just released its new Money Reader app for iOS devices. Using a "patented and proprietary object recognition technology," it's able to recognize paper bills (from $1 to $100) instantly, and simply speaks the value aloud. What's more impressive, though, is that you don't need to hold the bill steady in front of the camera, or even have the whole thing in the frame -- even just thumbing through a stack will work. See for yourself in the video after the break, and hit up the App Store to grab it now for $1.99.
'm just glad the screenshots have 4 bars of AT&T service. I love my 3G! I use my jailbroken iphone to connect to XBOX Live. Now say something about AT&T 3G, I dare you!
ReplyDeleteAn app such as this is not needed in Canada. Our bills have Braille markings on them so the visually impaired can identify the denomination without having to buy a $600 phone.
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