How do I convert a TIF file which is a fax with Open Boook 7.0? I can't
convert it to any image as I can't read it so is there another way to make
it read text? I recently registered for a free service my ISP offers to
receive faxes via email though have not registered yet for the paying one to
send faxes via email so was not sure whether .tif is the standard or whether
it would help if I asked the sender to rather use plain text as I think the
faxes would be sent from ordinary fax machines and the sender has no control
of how it is sent though I wouls specify no handwriting.

Thanks.



Rick



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Just print the file with the virtual import printer, by standing on the
selected file and choosing the relevant option.

The file will open, just wait for the conversion and it could be read as
with a new scan.

Riana


-----Original Message-----
From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricky Lomey
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:59 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

How do I convert a TIF file which is a fax with Open Boook 7.0? I can't
convert it to any image as I can't read it so is there another way to
make
it read text? I recently registered for a free service my ISP offers to
receive faxes via email though have not registered yet for the paying
one to
send faxes via email so was not sure whether .tif is the standard or
whether
it would help if I asked the sender to rather use plain text as I think
the
faxes would be sent from ordinary fax machines and the sender has no
control
of how it is sent though I wouls specify no handwriting.

Thanks.



Rick



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There is no point in trying to convert an image file you want to have
recognized into another image file.  Why can't you open the file in
Openbook?  Use the Open dialog, select either all files or images in the
files of type combo box, then find the file you want to open in the field
where you work with the my computer type list of files and folders.  Press
enter on the file to open it.  the file should be opened and the text
recognized by Openbook.  I don't have a file to test this on my computer but
it's almost certain to work.

Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ricky Lomey" <rickyl@...>
To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:58 AM
Subject: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES


> How do I convert a TIF file which is a fax with Open Boook 7.0? I can't
> convert it to any image as I can't read it so is there another way to make
> it read text? I recently registered for a free service my ISP offers to
> receive faxes via email though have not registered yet for the paying one
> to
> send faxes via email so was not sure whether .tif is the standard or
> whether
> it would help if I asked the sender to rather use plain text as I think
> the
> faxes would be sent from ordinary fax machines and the sender has no
> control
> of how it is sent though I wouls specify no handwriting.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Rick
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Dear Riana,

What does the expression mean "stand on the file?" Is that a South African
expression? Thank you very much. I would like to understand your helpful reply,
too.
Joel

----- Original Message -----
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To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:00 AM
Subject: RE: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES


   Just print the file with the virtual import printer, by standing on the
selected file and choosing the relevant option.

The file will open, just wait for the conversion and it could be read as
with a new scan.

Riana

-----Original Message-----
From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricky Lomey
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:59 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

How do I convert a TIF file which is a fax with Open Boook 7.0? I can't
convert it to any image as I can't read it so is there another way to
make
it read text? I recently registered for a free service my ISP offers to
receive faxes via email though have not registered yet for the paying
one to
send faxes via email so was not sure whether .tif is the standard or
whether
it would help if I asked the sender to rather use plain text as I think
the
faxes would be sent from ordinary fax machines and the sender has no
control
of how it is sent though I wouls specify no handwriting.

Thanks.

Rick

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Hello,



I believe what you refer to as "the expression," I apparently used
incorrectly, is just my mistake, English not being my first language.



I was told off list that I should have said something like: "with the
curser on the highlighted, or selected file ...,".



And while we're on the topic  again, I believe openbook calls the
printer you have to open the file  with, the freedom import printer.
The other adaptive OCR program, which I actually have been using for the
past three years,  I think refers to it as something like the virtual
printer.



Regards



Riana





________________________________

From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of yardbird
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:58 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES





Dear Riana,

What does the expression mean "stand on the file?" Is that a South
African expression? Thank you very much. I would like to understand your
helpful reply, too.
Joel

----- Original Message -----
From: Van Der Walt Riana
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:00 AM
Subject: RE: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

Just print the file with the virtual import printer, by standing on the
selected file and choosing the relevant option.

The file will open, just wait for the conversion and it could be read as
with a new scan.

Riana

-----Original Message-----
From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Ricky Lomey
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:59 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

How do I convert a TIF file which is a fax with Open Boook 7.0? I can't
convert it to any image as I can't read it so is there another way to
make
it read text? I recently registered for a free service my ISP offers to
receive faxes via email though have not registered yet for the paying
one to
send faxes via email so was not sure whether .tif is the standard or
whether
it would help if I asked the sender to rather use plain text as I think
the
faxes would be sent from ordinary fax machines and the sender has no
control
of how it is sent though I wouls specify no handwriting.

Thanks.

Rick

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Riana,

hi. thanks. I guess your first language might be Afrikaans? I had no idea. I
only knew from some other mailing list that you lived in South Africa. I'm sorry
if my question was insulting. Thanks for clarifying what you meant.
Joel

----- Original Message -----
From: Van Der Walt Riana
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:12 PM
Subject: RE: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES


   Hello,

I believe what you refer to as "the expression," I apparently used
incorrectly, is just my mistake, English not being my first language.

I was told off list that I should have said something like: "with the
curser on the highlighted, or selected file ...,".

And while we're on the topic again, I believe openbook calls the
printer you have to open the file with, the freedom import printer.
The other adaptive OCR program, which I actually have been using for the
past three years, I think refers to it as something like the virtual
printer.

Regards

Riana

________________________________

From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of yardbird
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:58 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

Dear Riana,

What does the expression mean "stand on the file?" Is that a South
African expression? Thank you very much. I would like to understand your
helpful reply, too.
Joel

----- Original Message -----
From: Van Der Walt Riana
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:00 AM
Subject: RE: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

Just print the file with the virtual import printer, by standing on the
selected file and choosing the relevant option.

The file will open, just wait for the conversion and it could be read as
with a new scan.

Riana

-----Original Message-----
From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Ricky Lomey
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:59 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES

How do I convert a TIF file which is a fax with Open Boook 7.0? I can't
convert it to any image as I can't read it so is there another way to
make
it read text? I recently registered for a free service my ISP offers to
receive faxes via email though have not registered yet for the paying
one to
send faxes via email so was not sure whether .tif is the standard or
whether
it would help if I asked the sender to rather use plain text as I think
the
faxes would be sent from ordinary fax machines and the sender has no
control
of how it is sent though I wouls specify no handwriting.

Thanks.

Rick

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Hello,

version 12 of Kurzweil 1000 has just been released.  The accuracy of the
print to electronic text conversion of K1000 or OpenBook depends a lot on
the scanning engines used.  The K1000 folks said in their what's new
documentation:

.  As always, Kurzweil 1000 has the latest OCR engines, FineReader 9.0.1
and ScanSoft 16.2. The new ScanSoft version includes recognition languages
from
the Sami family.

Yet, just this week, FineReader 10 has been announced and in May, a new
version of OmniPage is also now available.  The press releases for both
products are below.  Given the impending release of Windows 7 and the need
to ensure compatibility with this new operating system, FS may decide to
release an upgraded version of OpenBook shortly fully usable with Windows
7.  Whether with the new release or as part of the development cycle of
this new version, I hope FS includes FineReader 10 and OmniPage 17 in the
new version.  I realize that the source code is not released to third-party
developers, such as FS,until several months following the official release
of the stand alone product to the public.  Yet, it is important to have
today's technology in today's access products.  The K1000 folks don't
acknowledge this only insisting that FineReader 9 is the "latest OCR
engine".

Kelly



     ABBYY USA Announces Availability of FineReader(R) 10 Professional
Edition

     New FineReader 10 Provides Users With Improved User Interface and
Advanced OCR Capabilities

     MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ABBYY®, a leading provider
of document recognition, data capture and language software, today
announced the availability of its comprehensive optical character
recognition software, FineReader® 10 Professional Edition, developed for
creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs and
digital camera images. FineReader 10 delivers unmatched accuracy with
advanced recognition and conversion capabilities that virtually
eliminates retyping or reformatting. To significantly increase
efficiency, productivity and ease-of-use, FineReader 10 also includes
one-click automated features and an enhanced user-friendly interface
that gives users a thorough view of its functions and options at the
start and also guides users directly to the result.

     "At ABBYY we strive to build upon the success experienced by the
award winning FineReader 9," said Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA.
"FineReader 10 expands on those successes and also improves on other
areas to ensure that users are equipped with the most efficient and easy
to use product on the market."

     Among the many new and improved features of FineReader 10 is the
second generation Adaptive Document Recognition Technology® (ADRT)
designed to preserve the exact look and original structure of the
document, as well as intelligently reproduce more logical links between
formatting attributes and content of a document. This new ADRT
technology provides users with documents that are ready to use and easy
to adapt, ultimately increasing efficiency and user productivity.

     The newest version of FineReader also includes third generation
ABBYY CameraOCR(TM) technology that allows users to achieve quality
conversion results on photos captured by standard digital cameras as
well as mobile phone cameras. FineReader 10 automatically adjusts
digital photos before recognition to provide users with the best
possible OCR accuracy on photographed images.

     More information and the downloadable version of ABBYY FineReader 10
can be found at

     http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/

     About ABBYY

     ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture
and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line
of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture
line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and
development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world
use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to
streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale
government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office,
Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry
of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA.
Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon,
EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions,
Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with
equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson,
Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox.
ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the
United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more information,
visit www.ABBYY.com.

     ABBYY, the ABBYY Logo, FineReader, Lingvo, FlexiCapture and PDF
Transformer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ABBYY
Software Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby
recognized.

     SOURCE ABBYY


*************


     Nuance Introduces OmniPage 17;

Delivers Paperless and Mobile Innovations that Unlock the Green Office

New Version of Leading Document Conversion and OCR Application Boosts
Accuracy by 40 Percent, Delivers
First Scan-to-Kindle Capabilities and Innovative Smartphone Features

     BURLINGTON, MA - May 13, 2009 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today
introduced its OmniPage® Professional 17, the newest version of the
world's best-selling and most accurate document conversion and scanning
application for Microsoft Windows. Nuance has designed OmniPage 17 to
help unlock the potential of the green office, delivering innovations
that enable an easy and practical transition from paper to paperless -
at home, in the office and on-the-go.

     "With OmniPage 17, Nuance has focused first on the most important
element of document conversion solutions - accuracy - delivering a
stunning 40 percent increase in accuracy for turning paper into editable
digital documents," said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior
vice president of the Nuance Document Imaging Division. "We also
implemented a range of ease-of-use and mobile capabilities that greatly
expand the audience that will benefit from using OmniPage. The new
version gives a dual meaning to the phrase 'going green,' first in
helping people reduce their reliance on physical paper, and second
through the money and time everyone can save by using OmniPage."

     OmniPage 17 tackles complexity first by putting scanning and
document conversion directly into Microsoft Office, integrating a
"Direct OCR" button with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This
makes it easier than ever to turn paper and PDF into fully formatted
documents, complete with text, columns, tables and graphics, from within
today's popular desktop applications.

     OmniPage 17 then cuts the cord from the scanner, letting users
capture paper documents, articles and even signs using the built-in
cameras on mobile phones, such as the Apple iPhone and other devices.
(Mobile phones currently number 3.84 billion worldwide). (1) The
enhanced OmniPage 3D-Capture technology automatically corrects for
distortions caused by images that are misaligned, with the images then
accurately turned into editable text and searchable PDF documents by
OmniPage.

     OmniPage 17 also tackles the most significant historical barrier to
the green office - the lack of a practical alternative to the
portability and convenience of paper. By leveraging recent advances in
eBook technologies, highlighted by the popularity of the Amazon Kindle
2, OmniPage 17 includes features that maximize the value of 'electronic
paper' to not only saves trees but also deliver advantages over physical
paper. The new release includes support for various eBook and PDF
formats, as well as the first-ever "Scan-to-Kindle" feature, with
documents automatically re-formatted specifically for easy reading and
navigating using the Kindle 2 form-factor. This is an important new
feature in light of recent analyst predictions that, in the future, 75
percent of all book sales will be sold in an eBook format. (2) OmniPage
also creates the document text needed for using search and the
synthesized text-to-speech (TTS) "read-aloud" feature from Nuance that
is built into the Kindle 2 and other devices.

     The accuracy and convenience delivered by OmniPage 17 also expands
the benefits of the productive green office to nearly everyone who works
with documents. Analyst research has shown that individual office
workers spend 3-4 hours each week - representing salary costs of $4,500
to $5,700 per year - simply recreating and reformatting documents. (3)
This is valuable time that can be saved by using OmniPage to automate
those manual tasks. Using averages for typing speed and accuracy,
OmniPage can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing, or more
than an hour for a simple five-page document. (4) OmniPage also enables
scan-to-Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the centralized archiving of
paper as searchable PDF and Microsoft XPS formats in the popular content
management system.

     The dramatic productivity gains delivered by OmniPage are a major
reason for its popularity, especially when organizations are seeking
tools that help overcome increasing workloads and shrinking staff.

     "The productivity benefits delivered by Microsoft Office and Office
SharePoint Server 2007 are readily accessible when organizations are
able to easily move paper into a digital process," said Owen Allen, Sr.
Product Manager for SharePoint ISV Partners. "OmniPage 17 provides an
important paper-to-digital bridge, enabling organizations to use highly
accurate conversion to turn paper and PDF into the open XML formats used
by Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server 2007."

     For a complete list of the exciting features in OmniPage 17, please
visit www.nuance.com/omnipage. Pricing and Availability OmniPage
Professional 17 is available through Nuance's global network of reseller
partners. OmniPage Professional 17 is $499.99 for individual users, with
volume discounts available through the Nuance Open License Program.
Upgrade pricing and support products are also available. For additional
information on features, pricing and volume licensing programs, please
visit www.nuance.com/omnipage or call 1 800 443-7077.

     About Nuance Communications, Inc.

     Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
transforming the way people interact with information and how they
create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and
thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and
professional services. For more information, please visit:
www.nuance.com.

     Nuance, the Nuance logo, OmniPage and PaperPort are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its
affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other
company names or product names are the trademarks of their respective
owners.

     The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or
future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are
subject to specific risks and uncertainties. These could involve
particular market trends, competition factors and other risks described
in the documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The actual results, events and services may vary significantly from the
forecasts. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking
statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of
the current situation.

     Data Sources

     . According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
Institute
. Analysts predict that eventually 75% of all book sales will
be sold in an eBook format. (Gartner: Emerging Trend: The E-Book's Day
Is Finally Ready to Dawn, December 19, 2008)
. Past analyst research has
shown that individual office workers spend 3-4 hours each week -
representing salary costs of $4,500 - $5700 per year simply recreating
and reformatting documents. (IDC, Proving the Value of Content
Technologies Study, 2004)
. The automated conversion provided by
OmniPage could save the average typist 15 minutes or more per page
compared to manual conversion and layout, or more than an hour for a
simple five-page document (Nuance) list end

     Additional Data for Consideration

     . Recent studies have shown that most people type at
just 35 words per minute (WPM) and with just 52% accuracy. (Nuance)
. Scan-enabled devices to capture and convert paper are growing at a rate
of 22.2% each year in the U.S. (U.S. MFP 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis
(IDC #201304); U.S. High-Speed Document Imaging Scanner 2006-2010
Forecast (IDC #203552))
. More than 38M scan-capable devices will ship
in the US alone in 2009 (Forecast: Printers, Copiers and MFPs,
Worldwide, 2006-2012; Gartner)
. America's white-collar workers have
been generating less paper since 2001, and that trend is likely to
continue. (InfoTrends) list end

The development of accuracy from one version of OCR software to the next is
incremental.  You may see small improvements from version to version but for
most material most people would scan, I doubt you would see much difference
over a number of versions. There may be new features users want in newer
versions of Openbook and Kurzweil but you won't see much improvement in OCR
accuracy over a number of versions.  I believe that any major improvements
in OCR abilities and accuracy will require some sort of new approach
introduced into OCR.  I have no idea when this new approach will be
implemented or if it is yet known.  It will probably require some sort of
human-like recognition ability using neuronets or something of the sort.

Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelly Pierce" <kellytalk@...>
To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:39 AM
Subject: [OpenBook] New Version


> Hello,
>
> version 12 of Kurzweil 1000 has just been released.  The accuracy of the
> print to electronic text conversion of K1000 or OpenBook depends a lot on
> the scanning engines used.  The K1000 folks said in their what's new
> documentation:
>
> .  As always, Kurzweil 1000 has the latest OCR engines, FineReader 9.0.1
> and ScanSoft 16.2. The new ScanSoft version includes recognition languages
> from
> the Sami family.
>
> Yet, just this week, FineReader 10 has been announced and in May, a new
> version of OmniPage is also now available.  The press releases for both
> products are below.  Given the impending release of Windows 7 and the need
> to ensure compatibility with this new operating system, FS may decide to
> release an upgraded version of OpenBook shortly fully usable with Windows
> 7.  Whether with the new release or as part of the development cycle of
> this new version, I hope FS includes FineReader 10 and OmniPage 17 in the
> new version.  I realize that the source code is not released to
> third-party
> developers, such as FS,until several months following the official release
> of the stand alone product to the public.  Yet, it is important to have
> today's technology in today's access products.  The K1000 folks don't
> acknowledge this only insisting that FineReader 9 is the "latest OCR
> engine".
>
> Kelly
>
>
>
>    ABBYY USA Announces Availability of FineReader(R) 10 Professional
> Edition
>
>    New FineReader 10 Provides Users With Improved User Interface and
> Advanced OCR Capabilities
>
>    MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ABBYY®, a leading provider
> of document recognition, data capture and language software, today
> announced the availability of its comprehensive optical character
> recognition software, FineReader® 10 Professional Edition, developed for
> creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs and
> digital camera images. FineReader 10 delivers unmatched accuracy with
> advanced recognition and conversion capabilities that virtually
> eliminates retyping or reformatting. To significantly increase
> efficiency, productivity and ease-of-use, FineReader 10 also includes
> one-click automated features and an enhanced user-friendly interface
> that gives users a thorough view of its functions and options at the
> start and also guides users directly to the result.
>
>    "At ABBYY we strive to build upon the success experienced by the
> award winning FineReader 9," said Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA.
> "FineReader 10 expands on those successes and also improves on other
> areas to ensure that users are equipped with the most efficient and easy
> to use product on the market."
>
>    Among the many new and improved features of FineReader 10 is the
> second generation Adaptive Document Recognition Technology® (ADRT)
> designed to preserve the exact look and original structure of the
> document, as well as intelligently reproduce more logical links between
> formatting attributes and content of a document. This new ADRT
> technology provides users with documents that are ready to use and easy
> to adapt, ultimately increasing efficiency and user productivity.
>
>    The newest version of FineReader also includes third generation
> ABBYY CameraOCR(TM) technology that allows users to achieve quality
> conversion results on photos captured by standard digital cameras as
> well as mobile phone cameras. FineReader 10 automatically adjusts
> digital photos before recognition to provide users with the best
> possible OCR accuracy on photographed images.
>
>    More information and the downloadable version of ABBYY FineReader 10
> can be found at
>
>    http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/
>
>    About ABBYY
>
>    ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture
> and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line
> of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture
> line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and
> development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world
> use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to
> streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale
> government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office,
> Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry
> of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA.
> Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon,
> EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions,
> Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with
> equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson,
> Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox.
> ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the
> United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more information,
> visit www.ABBYY.com.
>
>    ABBYY, the ABBYY Logo, FineReader, Lingvo, FlexiCapture and PDF
> Transformer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ABBYY
> Software Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks
> and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby
> recognized.
>
>    SOURCE ABBYY
>
>
> *************
>
>
>    Nuance Introduces OmniPage 17;
>
> Delivers Paperless and Mobile Innovations that Unlock the Green Office
>
> New Version of Leading Document Conversion and OCR Application Boosts
> Accuracy by 40 Percent, Delivers
> First Scan-to-Kindle Capabilities and Innovative Smartphone Features
>
>    BURLINGTON, MA - May 13, 2009 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:
> NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today
> introduced its OmniPage® Professional 17, the newest version of the
> world's best-selling and most accurate document conversion and scanning
> application for Microsoft Windows. Nuance has designed OmniPage 17 to
> help unlock the potential of the green office, delivering innovations
> that enable an easy and practical transition from paper to paperless -
> at home, in the office and on-the-go.
>
>    "With OmniPage 17, Nuance has focused first on the most important
> element of document conversion solutions - accuracy - delivering a
> stunning 40 percent increase in accuracy for turning paper into editable
> digital documents," said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior
> vice president of the Nuance Document Imaging Division. "We also
> implemented a range of ease-of-use and mobile capabilities that greatly
> expand the audience that will benefit from using OmniPage. The new
> version gives a dual meaning to the phrase 'going green,' first in
> helping people reduce their reliance on physical paper, and second
> through the money and time everyone can save by using OmniPage."
>
>    OmniPage 17 tackles complexity first by putting scanning and
> document conversion directly into Microsoft Office, integrating a
> "Direct OCR" button with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This
> makes it easier than ever to turn paper and PDF into fully formatted
> documents, complete with text, columns, tables and graphics, from within
> today's popular desktop applications.
>
>    OmniPage 17 then cuts the cord from the scanner, letting users
> capture paper documents, articles and even signs using the built-in
> cameras on mobile phones, such as the Apple iPhone and other devices.
> (Mobile phones currently number 3.84 billion worldwide). (1) The
> enhanced OmniPage 3D-Capture technology automatically corrects for
> distortions caused by images that are misaligned, with the images then
> accurately turned into editable text and searchable PDF documents by
> OmniPage.
>
>    OmniPage 17 also tackles the most significant historical barrier to
> the green office - the lack of a practical alternative to the
> portability and convenience of paper. By leveraging recent advances in
> eBook technologies, highlighted by the popularity of the Amazon Kindle
> 2, OmniPage 17 includes features that maximize the value of 'electronic
> paper' to not only saves trees but also deliver advantages over physical
> paper. The new release includes support for various eBook and PDF
> formats, as well as the first-ever "Scan-to-Kindle" feature, with
> documents automatically re-formatted specifically for easy reading and
> navigating using the Kindle 2 form-factor. This is an important new
> feature in light of recent analyst predictions that, in the future, 75
> percent of all book sales will be sold in an eBook format. (2) OmniPage
> also creates the document text needed for using search and the
> synthesized text-to-speech (TTS) "read-aloud" feature from Nuance that
> is built into the Kindle 2 and other devices.
>
>    The accuracy and convenience delivered by OmniPage 17 also expands
> the benefits of the productive green office to nearly everyone who works
> with documents. Analyst research has shown that individual office
> workers spend 3-4 hours each week - representing salary costs of $4,500
> to $5,700 per year - simply recreating and reformatting documents. (3)
> This is valuable time that can be saved by using OmniPage to automate
> those manual tasks. Using averages for typing speed and accuracy,
> OmniPage can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing, or more
> than an hour for a simple five-page document. (4) OmniPage also enables
> scan-to-Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the centralized archiving of
> paper as searchable PDF and Microsoft XPS formats in the popular content
> management system.
>
>    The dramatic productivity gains delivered by OmniPage are a major
> reason for its popularity, especially when organizations are seeking
> tools that help overcome increasing workloads and shrinking staff.
>
>    "The productivity benefits delivered by Microsoft Office and Office
> SharePoint Server 2007 are readily accessible when organizations are
> able to easily move paper into a digital process," said Owen Allen, Sr.
> Product Manager for SharePoint ISV Partners. "OmniPage 17 provides an
> important paper-to-digital bridge, enabling organizations to use highly
> accurate conversion to turn paper and PDF into the open XML formats used
> by Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server 2007."
>
>    For a complete list of the exciting features in OmniPage 17, please
> visit www.nuance.com/omnipage. Pricing and Availability OmniPage
> Professional 17 is available through Nuance's global network of reseller
> partners. OmniPage Professional 17 is $499.99 for individual users, with
> volume discounts available through the Nuance Open License Program.
> Upgrade pricing and support products are also available. For additional
> information on features, pricing and volume licensing programs, please
> visit www.nuance.com/omnipage or call 1 800 443-7077.
>
>    About Nuance Communications, Inc.
>
>    Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
> businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
> applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
> transforming the way people interact with information and how they
> create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and
> thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and
> professional services. For more information, please visit:
> www.nuance.com.
>
>    Nuance, the Nuance logo, OmniPage and PaperPort are registered
> trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its
> affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other
> company names or product names are the trademarks of their respective
> owners.
>
>    The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or
> future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are
> subject to specific risks and uncertainties. These could involve
> particular market trends, competition factors and other risks described
> in the documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
> The actual results, events and services may vary significantly from the
> forecasts. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking
> statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of
> the current situation.
>
>    Data Sources
>
>    . According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
> Institute
> . Analysts predict that eventually 75% of all book sales will
> be sold in an eBook format. (Gartner: Emerging Trend: The E-Book's Day
> Is Finally Ready to Dawn, December 19, 2008)
> . Past analyst research has
> shown that individual office workers spend 3-4 hours each week -
> representing salary costs of $4,500 - $5700 per year simply recreating
> and reformatting documents. (IDC, Proving the Value of Content
> Technologies Study, 2004)
> . The automated conversion provided by
> OmniPage could save the average typist 15 minutes or more per page
> compared to manual conversion and layout, or more than an hour for a
> simple five-page document (Nuance) list end
>
>    Additional Data for Consideration
>
>    . Recent studies have shown that most people type at
> just 35 words per minute (WPM) and with just 52% accuracy. (Nuance)
> . Scan-enabled devices to capture and convert paper are growing at a rate
> of 22.2% each year in the U.S. (U.S. MFP 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis
> (IDC #201304); U.S. High-Speed Document Imaging Scanner 2006-2010
> Forecast (IDC #203552))
> . More than 38M scan-capable devices will ship
> in the US alone in 2009 (Forecast: Printers, Copiers and MFPs,
> Worldwide, 2006-2012; Gartner)
> . America's white-collar workers have
> been generating less paper since 2001, and that trend is likely to
> continue. (InfoTrends) list end
>
>

Geme
I am interested in some
accuracy in reding numbers correctly,
and  being able to read currency accurately, would this up gdate provide this?

Luella


At 12:48 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
>
>
>The development of accuracy from one version of OCR software to the next is
>incremental. You may see small improvements from version to version but for
>most material most people would scan, I doubt you would see much difference
>over a number of versions. There may be new features users want in newer
>versions of Openbook and Kurzweil but you won't see much improvement in OCR
>accuracy over a number of versions. I believe that any major improvements
>in OCR abilities and accuracy will require some sort of new approach
>introduced into OCR. I have no idea when this new approach will be
>implemented or if it is yet known. It will probably require some sort of
>human-like recognition ability using neuronets or something of the sort.
>
>Gene
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kelly Pierce" <<mailto:kellytalk%40gmail.com>kellytalk@...>
>To: <<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:39 AM
>Subject: [OpenBook] New Version
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > version 12 of Kurzweil 1000 has just been released. The accuracy of the
> > print to electronic text conversion of K1000 or OpenBook depends a lot on
> > the scanning engines used. The K1000 folks said in their what's new
> > documentation:
> >
> > . As always, Kurzweil 1000 has the latest OCR engines, FineReader 9.0.1
> > and ScanSoft 16.2. The new ScanSoft version includes recognition languages
> > from
> > the Sami family.
> >
> > Yet, just this week, FineReader 10 has been announced and in May, a new
> > version of OmniPage is also now available. The press releases for both
> > products are below. Given the impending release of Windows 7 and the need
> > to ensure compatibility with this new operating system, FS may decide to
> > release an upgraded version of OpenBook shortly fully usable with Windows
> > 7. Whether with the new release or as part of the development cycle of
> > this new version, I hope FS includes FineReader 10 and OmniPage 17 in the
> > new version. I realize that the source code is not released to
> > third-party
> > developers, such as FS,until several months following the official release
> > of the stand alone product to the public. Yet, it is important to have
> > today's technology in today's access products. The K1000 folks don't
> > acknowledge this only insisting that FineReader 9 is the "latest OCR
> > engine".
> >
> > Kelly
> >
> >
> >
> > ABBYY USA Announces Availability of FineReader(R) 10 Professional
> > Edition
> >
> > New FineReader 10 Provides Users With Improved User Interface and
> > Advanced OCR Capabilities
> >
> > MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ABBYY®, a leading provider
> > of document recognition, data capture and language software, today
> > announced the availability of its comprehensive optical character
> > recognition software, FineReader® 10 Professional Edition, developed for
> > creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs and
> > digital camera images. FineReader 10 delivers unmatched accuracy with
> > advanced recognition and conversion capabilities that virtually
> > eliminates retyping or reformatting. To significantly increase
> > efficiency, productivity and ease-of-use, FineReader 10 also includes
> > one-click automated features and an enhanced user-friendly interface
> > that gives users a thorough view of its functions and options at the
> > start and also guides users directly to the result.
> >
> > "At ABBYY we strive to build upon the success experienced by the
> > award winning FineReader 9," said Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA.
> > "FineReader 10 expands on those successes and also improves on other
> > areas to ensure that users are equipped with the most efficient and easy
> > to use product on the market."
> >
> > Among the many new and improved features of FineReader 10 is the
> > second generation Adaptive Document Recognition Technology® (ADRT)
> > designed to preserve the exact look and original structure of the
> > document, as well as intelligently reproduce more logical links between
> > formatting attributes and content of a document. This new ADRT
> > technology provides users with documents that are ready to use and easy
> > to adapt, ultimately increasing efficiency and user productivity.
> >
> > The newest version of FineReader also includes third generation
> > ABBYY CameraOCR(TM) technology that allows users to achieve quality
> > conversion results on photos captured by standard digital cameras as
> > well as mobile phone cameras. FineReader 10 automatically adjusts
> > digital photos before recognition to provide users with the best
> > possible OCR accuracy on photographed images.
> >
> > More information and the downloadable version of ABBYY FineReader 10
> > can be found at
> >
> > <http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/>http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/
> >
> > About ABBYY
> >
> > ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture
> > and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line
> > of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture
> > line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and
> > development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world
> > use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to
> > streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale
> > government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office,
> > Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry
> > of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA.
> > Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon,
> > EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions,
> > Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with
> > equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson,
> > Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox.
> > ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the
> > United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more information,
> > visit www.ABBYY.com.
> >
> > ABBYY, the ABBYY Logo, FineReader, Lingvo, FlexiCapture and PDF
> > Transformer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ABBYY
> > Software Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks
> > and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby
> > recognized.
> >
> > SOURCE ABBYY
> >
> >
> > *************
> >
> >
> > Nuance Introduces OmniPage 17;
> >
> > Delivers Paperless and Mobile Innovations that Unlock the Green Office
> >
> > New Version of Leading Document Conversion and OCR Application Boosts
> > Accuracy by 40 Percent, Delivers
> > First Scan-to-Kindle Capabilities and Innovative Smartphone Features
> >
> > BURLINGTON, MA - May 13, 2009 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:
> > NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today
> > introduced its OmniPage® Professional 17, the newest version of the
> > world's best-selling and most accurate document conversion and scanning
> > application for Microsoft Windows. Nuance has designed OmniPage 17 to
> > help unlock the potential of the green office, delivering innovations
> > that enable an easy and practical transition from paper to paperless -
> > at home, in the office and on-the-go.
> >
> > "With OmniPage 17, Nuance has focused first on the most important
> > element of document conversion solutions - accuracy - delivering a
> > stunning 40 percent increase in accuracy for turning paper into editable
> > digital documents," said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior
> > vice president of the Nuance Document Imaging Division. "We also
> > implemented a range of ease-of-use and mobile capabilities that greatly
> > expand the audience that will benefit from using OmniPage. The new
> > version gives a dual meaning to the phrase 'going green,' first in
> > helping people reduce their reliance on physical paper, and second
> > through the money and time everyone can save by using OmniPage."
> >
> > OmniPage 17 tackles complexity first by putting scanning and
> > document conversion directly into Microsoft Office, integrating a
> > "Direct OCR" button with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This
> > makes it easier than ever to turn paper and PDF into fully formatted
> > documents, complete with text, columns, tables and graphics, from within
> > today's popular desktop applications.
> >
> > OmniPage 17 then cuts the cord from the scanner, letting users
> > capture paper documents, articles and even signs using the built-in
> > cameras on mobile phones, such as the Apple iPhone and other devices.
> > (Mobile phones currently number 3.84 billion worldwide). (1) The
> > enhanced OmniPage 3D-Capture technology automatically corrects for
> > distortions caused by images that are misaligned, with the images then
> > accurately turned into editable text and searchable PDF documents by
> > OmniPage.
> >
> > OmniPage 17 also tackles the most significant historical barrier to
> > the green office - the lack of a practical alternative to the
> > portability and convenience of paper. By leveraging recent advances in
> > eBook technologies, highlighted by the popularity of the Amazon Kindle
> > 2, OmniPage 17 includes features that maximize the value of 'electronic
> > paper' to not only saves trees but also deliver advantages over physical
> > paper. The new release includes support for various eBook and PDF
> > formats, as well as the first-ever "Scan-to-Kindle" feature, with
> > documents automatically re-formatted specifically for easy reading and
> > navigating using the Kindle 2 form-factor. This is an important new
> > feature in light of recent analyst predictions that, in the future, 75
> > percent of all book sales will be sold in an eBook format. (2) OmniPage
> > also creates the document text needed for using search and the
> > synthesized text-to-speech (TTS) "read-aloud" feature from Nuance that
> > is built into the Kindle 2 and other devices.
> >
> > The accuracy and convenience delivered by OmniPage 17 also expands
> > the benefits of the productive green office to nearly everyone who works
> > with documents. Analyst research has shown that individual office
> > workers spend 3-4 hours each week - representing salary costs of $4,500
> > to $5,700 per year - simply recreating and reformatting documents. (3)
> > This is valuable time that can be saved by using OmniPage to automate
> > those manual tasks. Using averages for typing speed and accuracy,
> > OmniPage can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing, or more
> > than an hour for a simple five-page document. (4) OmniPage also enables
> > scan-to-Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the centralized archiving of
> > paper as searchable PDF and Microsoft XPS formats in the popular content
> > management system.
> >
> > The dramatic productivity gains delivered by OmniPage are a major
> > reason for its popularity, especially when organizations are seeking
> > tools that help overcome increasing workloads and shrinking staff.
> >
> > "The productivity benefits delivered by Microsoft Office and Office
> > SharePoint Server 2007 are readily accessible when organizations are
> > able to easily move paper into a digital process," said Owen Allen, Sr.
> > Product Manager for SharePoint ISV Partners. "OmniPage 17 provides an
> > important paper-to-digital bridge, enabling organizations to use highly
> > accurate conversion to turn paper and PDF into the open XML formats used
> > by Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server 2007."
> >
> > For a complete list of the exciting features in OmniPage 17, please
> > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage. Pricing and Availability OmniPage
> > Professional 17 is available through Nuance's global network of reseller
> > partners. OmniPage Professional 17 is $499.99 for individual users, with
> > volume discounts available through the Nuance Open License Program.
> > Upgrade pricing and support products are also available. For additional
> > information on features, pricing and volume licensing programs, please
> > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage or call 1 800 443-7077.
> >
> > About Nuance Communications, Inc.
> >
> > Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
> > businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
> > applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
> > transforming the way people interact with information and how they
> > create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and
> > thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and
> > professional services. For more information, please visit:
> > www.nuance.com.
> >
> > Nuance, the Nuance logo, OmniPage and PaperPort are registered
> > trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its
> > affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other
> > company names or product names are the trademarks of their respective
> > owners.
> >
> > The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or
> > future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are
> > subject to specific risks and uncertainties. These could involve
> > particular market trends, competition factors and other risks described
> > in the documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
> > The actual results, events and services may vary significantly from the
> > forecasts. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking
> > statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of
> > the current situation.
> >
> > Data Sources
> >
> > . According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
> > Institute
> > . Analysts predict that eventually 75% of all book sales will
> > be sold in an eBook format. (Gartner: Emerging Trend: The E-Book's Day
> > Is Finally Ready to Dawn, December 19, 2008)
> > . Past analyst research has
> > shown that individual office workers spend 3-4 hours each week -
> > representing salary costs of $4,500 - $5700 per year simply recreating
> > and reformatting documents. (IDC, Proving the Value of Content
> > Technologies Study, 2004)
> > . The automated conversion provided by
> > OmniPage could save the average typist 15 minutes or more per page
> > compared to manual conversion and layout, or more than an hour for a
> > simple five-page document (Nuance) list end
> >
> > Additional Data for Consideration
> >
> > . Recent studies have shown that most people type at
> > just 35 words per minute (WPM) and with just 52% accuracy. (Nuance)
> > . Scan-enabled devices to capture and convert paper are growing at a rate
> > of 22.2% each year in the U.S. (U.S. MFP 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis
> > (IDC #201304); U.S. High-Speed Document Imaging Scanner 2006-2010
> > Forecast (IDC #203552))
> > . More than 38M scan-capable devices will ship
> > in the US alone in 2009 (Forecast: Printers, Copiers and MFPs,
> > Worldwide, 2006-2012; Gartner)
> > . America's white-collar workers have
> > been generating less paper since 2001, and that trend is likely to
> > continue. (InfoTrends) list end
> >
> >
>
>
>
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All I can tell you is that Openbook 8 has an updated version of Buckscan,
the currency program included in Openbook.  It can read some newer
denominations that were altered since the last release.  But the actual
accuracy of recognition is as poor as in Openbook 7.  If I scan currency, I
scan it in every position and both sides.  And even doing this, there are
too many times when the bill is never recognized or when placing the bill in
one position causes it to tell you it's one denomination or possibly one
denomination and placing it in another position causes the program to tell
you it is a different denomination.  I doubt Kurzweil is much better, if any
better, using their currency recognition program.

Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Luella Harpster" <lueharp@...>
To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [OpenBook] New Version


Geme
I am interested in some
accuracy in reding numbers correctly,
and  being able to read currency accurately, would this up gdate provide
this?

Luella


At 12:48 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
>
>
>The development of accuracy from one version of OCR software to the next is
>incremental. You may see small improvements from version to version but for
>most material most people would scan, I doubt you would see much difference
>over a number of versions. There may be new features users want in newer
>versions of Openbook and Kurzweil but you won't see much improvement in OCR
>accuracy over a number of versions. I believe that any major improvements
>in OCR abilities and accuracy will require some sort of new approach
>introduced into OCR. I have no idea when this new approach will be
>implemented or if it is yet known. It will probably require some sort of
>human-like recognition ability using neuronets or something of the sort.
>
>Gene
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kelly Pierce" <<mailto:kellytalk%40gmail.com>kellytalk@...>
>To:
><<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:39 AM
>Subject: [OpenBook] New Version
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > version 12 of Kurzweil 1000 has just been released. The accuracy of the
> > print to electronic text conversion of K1000 or OpenBook depends a lot
> > on
> > the scanning engines used. The K1000 folks said in their what's new
> > documentation:
> >
> > . As always, Kurzweil 1000 has the latest OCR engines, FineReader 9.0.1
> > and ScanSoft 16.2. The new ScanSoft version includes recognition
> > languages
> > from
> > the Sami family.
> >
> > Yet, just this week, FineReader 10 has been announced and in May, a new
> > version of OmniPage is also now available. The press releases for both
> > products are below. Given the impending release of Windows 7 and the
> > need
> > to ensure compatibility with this new operating system, FS may decide to
> > release an upgraded version of OpenBook shortly fully usable with
> > Windows
> > 7. Whether with the new release or as part of the development cycle of
> > this new version, I hope FS includes FineReader 10 and OmniPage 17 in
> > the
> > new version. I realize that the source code is not released to
> > third-party
> > developers, such as FS,until several months following the official
> > release
> > of the stand alone product to the public. Yet, it is important to have
> > today's technology in today's access products. The K1000 folks don't
> > acknowledge this only insisting that FineReader 9 is the "latest OCR
> > engine".
> >
> > Kelly
> >
> >
> >
> > ABBYY USA Announces Availability of FineReader(R) 10 Professional
> > Edition
> >
> > New FineReader 10 Provides Users With Improved User Interface and
> > Advanced OCR Capabilities
> >
> > MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ABBYY®, a leading provider
> > of document recognition, data capture and language software, today
> > announced the availability of its comprehensive optical character
> > recognition software, FineReader® 10 Professional Edition, developed for
> > creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs and
> > digital camera images. FineReader 10 delivers unmatched accuracy with
> > advanced recognition and conversion capabilities that virtually
> > eliminates retyping or reformatting. To significantly increase
> > efficiency, productivity and ease-of-use, FineReader 10 also includes
> > one-click automated features and an enhanced user-friendly interface
> > that gives users a thorough view of its functions and options at the
> > start and also guides users directly to the result.
> >
> > "At ABBYY we strive to build upon the success experienced by the
> > award winning FineReader 9," said Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA.
> > "FineReader 10 expands on those successes and also improves on other
> > areas to ensure that users are equipped with the most efficient and easy
> > to use product on the market."
> >
> > Among the many new and improved features of FineReader 10 is the
> > second generation Adaptive Document Recognition Technology® (ADRT)
> > designed to preserve the exact look and original structure of the
> > document, as well as intelligently reproduce more logical links between
> > formatting attributes and content of a document. This new ADRT
> > technology provides users with documents that are ready to use and easy
> > to adapt, ultimately increasing efficiency and user productivity.
> >
> > The newest version of FineReader also includes third generation
> > ABBYY CameraOCR(TM) technology that allows users to achieve quality
> > conversion results on photos captured by standard digital cameras as
> > well as mobile phone cameras. FineReader 10 automatically adjusts
> > digital photos before recognition to provide users with the best
> > possible OCR accuracy on photographed images.
> >
> > More information and the downloadable version of ABBYY FineReader 10
> > can be found at
> >
> > <http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/>http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/
> >
> > About ABBYY
> >
> > ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture
> > and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line
> > of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture
> > line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and
> > development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world
> > use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to
> > streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale
> > government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office,
> > Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry
> > of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA.
> > Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon,
> > EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions,
> > Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with
> > equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson,
> > Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox.
> > ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the
> > United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more information,
> > visit www.ABBYY.com.
> >
> > ABBYY, the ABBYY Logo, FineReader, Lingvo, FlexiCapture and PDF
> > Transformer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ABBYY
> > Software Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks
> > and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby
> > recognized.
> >
> > SOURCE ABBYY
> >
> >
> > *************
> >
> >
> > Nuance Introduces OmniPage 17;
> >
> > Delivers Paperless and Mobile Innovations that Unlock the Green Office
> >
> > New Version of Leading Document Conversion and OCR Application Boosts
> > Accuracy by 40 Percent, Delivers
> > First Scan-to-Kindle Capabilities and Innovative Smartphone Features
> >
> > BURLINGTON, MA - May 13, 2009 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:
> > NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today
> > introduced its OmniPage® Professional 17, the newest version of the
> > world's best-selling and most accurate document conversion and scanning
> > application for Microsoft Windows. Nuance has designed OmniPage 17 to
> > help unlock the potential of the green office, delivering innovations
> > that enable an easy and practical transition from paper to paperless -
> > at home, in the office and on-the-go.
> >
> > "With OmniPage 17, Nuance has focused first on the most important
> > element of document conversion solutions - accuracy - delivering a
> > stunning 40 percent increase in accuracy for turning paper into editable
> > digital documents," said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior
> > vice president of the Nuance Document Imaging Division. "We also
> > implemented a range of ease-of-use and mobile capabilities that greatly
> > expand the audience that will benefit from using OmniPage. The new
> > version gives a dual meaning to the phrase 'going green,' first in
> > helping people reduce their reliance on physical paper, and second
> > through the money and time everyone can save by using OmniPage."
> >
> > OmniPage 17 tackles complexity first by putting scanning and
> > document conversion directly into Microsoft Office, integrating a
> > "Direct OCR" button with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This
> > makes it easier than ever to turn paper and PDF into fully formatted
> > documents, complete with text, columns, tables and graphics, from within
> > today's popular desktop applications.
> >
> > OmniPage 17 then cuts the cord from the scanner, letting users
> > capture paper documents, articles and even signs using the built-in
> > cameras on mobile phones, such as the Apple iPhone and other devices.
> > (Mobile phones currently number 3.84 billion worldwide). (1) The
> > enhanced OmniPage 3D-Capture technology automatically corrects for
> > distortions caused by images that are misaligned, with the images then
> > accurately turned into editable text and searchable PDF documents by
> > OmniPage.
> >
> > OmniPage 17 also tackles the most significant historical barrier to
> > the green office - the lack of a practical alternative to the
> > portability and convenience of paper. By leveraging recent advances in
> > eBook technologies, highlighted by the popularity of the Amazon Kindle
> > 2, OmniPage 17 includes features that maximize the value of 'electronic
> > paper' to not only saves trees but also deliver advantages over physical
> > paper. The new release includes support for various eBook and PDF
> > formats, as well as the first-ever "Scan-to-Kindle" feature, with
> > documents automatically re-formatted specifically for easy reading and
> > navigating using the Kindle 2 form-factor. This is an important new
> > feature in light of recent analyst predictions that, in the future, 75
> > percent of all book sales will be sold in an eBook format. (2) OmniPage
> > also creates the document text needed for using search and the
> > synthesized text-to-speech (TTS) "read-aloud" feature from Nuance that
> > is built into the Kindle 2 and other devices.
> >
> > The accuracy and convenience delivered by OmniPage 17 also expands
> > the benefits of the productive green office to nearly everyone who works
> > with documents. Analyst research has shown that individual office
> > workers spend 3-4 hours each week - representing salary costs of $4,500
> > to $5,700 per year - simply recreating and reformatting documents. (3)
> > This is valuable time that can be saved by using OmniPage to automate
> > those manual tasks. Using averages for typing speed and accuracy,
> > OmniPage can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing, or more
> > than an hour for a simple five-page document. (4) OmniPage also enables
> > scan-to-Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the centralized archiving of
> > paper as searchable PDF and Microsoft XPS formats in the popular content
> > management system.
> >
> > The dramatic productivity gains delivered by OmniPage are a major
> > reason for its popularity, especially when organizations are seeking
> > tools that help overcome increasing workloads and shrinking staff.
> >
> > "The productivity benefits delivered by Microsoft Office and Office
> > SharePoint Server 2007 are readily accessible when organizations are
> > able to easily move paper into a digital process," said Owen Allen, Sr.
> > Product Manager for SharePoint ISV Partners. "OmniPage 17 provides an
> > important paper-to-digital bridge, enabling organizations to use highly
> > accurate conversion to turn paper and PDF into the open XML formats used
> > by Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server 2007."
> >
> > For a complete list of the exciting features in OmniPage 17, please
> > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage. Pricing and Availability OmniPage
> > Professional 17 is available through Nuance's global network of reseller
> > partners. OmniPage Professional 17 is $499.99 for individual users, with
> > volume discounts available through the Nuance Open License Program.
> > Upgrade pricing and support products are also available. For additional
> > information on features, pricing and volume licensing programs, please
> > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage or call 1 800 443-7077.
> >
> > About Nuance Communications, Inc.
> >
> > Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
> > businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
> > applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
> > transforming the way people interact with information and how they
> > create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and
> > thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and
> > professional services. For more information, please visit:
> > www.nuance.com.
> >
> > Nuance, the Nuance logo, OmniPage and PaperPort are registered
> > trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its
> > affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other
> > company names or product names are the trademarks of their respective
> > owners.
> >
> > The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or
> > future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are
> > subject to specific risks and uncertainties. These could involve
> > particular market trends, competition factors and other risks described
> > in the documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
> > The actual results, events and services may vary significantly from the
> > forecasts. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking
> > statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of
> > the current situation.
> >
> > Data Sources
> >
> > . According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
> > Institute
> > . Analysts predict that eventually 75% of all book sales will
> > be sold in an eBook format. (Gartner: Emerging Trend: The E-Book's Day
> > Is Finally Ready to Dawn, December 19, 2008)
> > . Past analyst research has
> > shown that individual office workers spend 3-4 hours each week -
> > representing salary costs of $4,500 - $5700 per year simply recreating
> > and reformatting documents. (IDC, Proving the Value of Content
> > Technologies Study, 2004)
> > . The automated conversion provided by
> > OmniPage could save the average typist 15 minutes or more per page
> > compared to manual conversion and layout, or more than an hour for a
> > simple five-page document (Nuance) list end
> >
> > Additional Data for Consideration
> >
> > . Recent studies have shown that most people type at
> > just 35 words per minute (WPM) and with just 52% accuracy. (Nuance)
> > . Scan-enabled devices to capture and convert paper are growing at a
> > rate
> > of 22.2% each year in the U.S. (U.S. MFP 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis
> > (IDC #201304); U.S. High-Speed Document Imaging Scanner 2006-2010
> > Forecast (IDC #203552))
> > . More than 38M scan-capable devices will ship
> > in the US alone in 2009 (Forecast: Printers, Copiers and MFPs,
> > Worldwide, 2006-2012; Gartner)
> > . America's white-collar workers have
> > been generating less paper since 2001, and that trend is likely to
> > continue. (InfoTrends) list end
> >
> >
>
>
>
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Gene
I just had a thought, there seems to be no
problem reading currency at the cash machines,
plus, all the casinos seem to read
currency and automatically make correct change.
Why is this?
And, these machines take very little time in doing so.
Luella


At 02:07 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
>
>
>All I can tell you is that Openbook 8 has an updated version of Buckscan,
>the currency program included in Openbook. It can read some newer
>denominations that were altered since the last release. But the actual
>accuracy of recognition is as poor as in Openbook 7. If I scan currency, I
>scan it in every position and both sides. And even doing this, there are
>too many times when the bill is never recognized or when placing the bill in
>one position causes it to tell you it's one denomination or possibly one
>denomination and placing it in another position causes the program to tell
>you it is a different denomination. I doubt Kurzweil is much better, if any
>better, using their currency recognition program.
>
>Gene
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Luella Harpster" <<mailto:lueharp%40charter.net>lueharp@...>
>To: <<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:37 AM
>Subject: Re: [OpenBook] New Version
>
>Geme
>I am interested in some
>accuracy in reding numbers correctly,
>and being able to read currency accurately, would this up gdate provide
>this?
>
>Luella
>
>At 12:48 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >The development of accuracy from one version of OCR software to the next is
> >incremental. You may see small improvements from version to version but for
> >most material most people would scan, I doubt you would see much difference
> >over a number of versions. There may be new features users want in newer
> >versions of Openbook and Kurzweil but you won't see much improvement in OCR
> >accuracy over a number of versions. I believe that any major improvements
> >in OCR abilities and accuracy will require some sort of new approach
> >introduced into OCR. I have no idea when this new approach will be
> >implemented or if it is yet known. It will probably require some sort of
> >human-like recognition ability using neuronets or something of the sort.
> >
> >Gene
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Kelly Pierce"
>
<<mailto:kellytalk%40gmail.com><mailto:kellytalk%40gmail.com>kellytalk@...\
>
> >To:
> ><<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com><mail
> to:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
> >Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:39 AM
> >Subject: [OpenBook] New Version
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > version 12 of Kurzweil 1000 has just been released. The accuracy of the
> > > print to electronic text conversion of K1000 or OpenBook depends a lot
> > > on
> > > the scanning engines used. The K1000 folks said in their what's new
> > > documentation:
> > >
> > > . As always, Kurzweil 1000 has the latest OCR engines, FineReader 9.0.1
> > > and ScanSoft 16.2. The new ScanSoft version includes recognition
> > > languages
> > > from
> > > the Sami family.
> > >
> > > Yet, just this week, FineReader 10 has been announced and in May, a new
> > > version of OmniPage is also now available. The press releases for both
> > > products are below. Given the impending release of Windows 7 and the
> > > need
> > > to ensure compatibility with this new operating system, FS may decide to
> > > release an upgraded version of OpenBook shortly fully usable with
> > > Windows
> > > 7. Whether with the new release or as part of the development cycle of
> > > this new version, I hope FS includes FineReader 10 and OmniPage 17 in
> > > the
> > > new version. I realize that the source code is not released to
> > > third-party
> > > developers, such as FS,until several months following the official
> > > release
> > > of the stand alone product to the public. Yet, it is important to have
> > > today's technology in today's access products. The K1000 folks don't
> > > acknowledge this only insisting that FineReader 9 is the "latest OCR
> > > engine".
> > >
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ABBYY USA Announces Availability of FineReader(R) 10 Professional
> > > Edition
> > >
> > > New FineReader 10 Provides Users With Improved User Interface and
> > > Advanced OCR Capabilities
> > >
> > > MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ABBYY®, a leading provider
> > > of document recognition, data capture and language software, today
> > > announced the availability of its comprehensive optical character
> > > recognition software, FineReader® 10 Professional Edition, developed for
> > > creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs and
> > > digital camera images. FineReader 10 delivers unmatched accuracy with
> > > advanced recognition and conversion capabilities that virtually
> > > eliminates retyping or reformatting. To significantly increase
> > > efficiency, productivity and ease-of-use, FineReader 10 also includes
> > > one-click automated features and an enhanced user-friendly interface
> > > that gives users a thorough view of its functions and options at the
> > > start and also guides users directly to the result.
> > >
> > > "At ABBYY we strive to build upon the success experienced by the
> > > award winning FineReader 9," said Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA.
> > > "FineReader 10 expands on those successes and also improves on other
> > > areas to ensure that users are equipped with the most efficient and easy
> > > to use product on the market."
> > >
> > > Among the many new and improved features of FineReader 10 is the
> > > second generation Adaptive Document Recognition Technology® (ADRT)
> > > designed to preserve the exact look and original structure of the
> > > document, as well as intelligently reproduce more logical links between
> > > formatting attributes and content of a document. This new ADRT
> > > technology provides users with documents that are ready to use and easy
> > > to adapt, ultimately increasing efficiency and user productivity.
> > >
> > > The newest version of FineReader also includes third generation
> > > ABBYY CameraOCR(TM) technology that allows users to achieve quality
> > > conversion results on photos captured by standard digital cameras as
> > > well as mobile phone cameras. FineReader 10 automatically adjusts
> > > digital photos before recognition to provide users with the best
> > > possible OCR accuracy on photographed images.
> > >
> > > More information and the downloadable version of ABBYY FineReader 10
> > > can be found at
> > >
> > >
>
<<http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/>http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/>http:/\
/www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/
> > >
> > > About ABBYY
> > >
> > > ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture
> > > and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line
> > > of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture
> > > line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and
> > > development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world
> > > use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to
> > > streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale
> > > government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office,
> > > Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry
> > > of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA.
> > > Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon,
> > > EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions,
> > > Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with
> > > equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson,
> > > Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox.
> > > ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the
> > > United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more information,
> > > visit www.ABBYY.com.
> > >
> > > ABBYY, the ABBYY Logo, FineReader, Lingvo, FlexiCapture and PDF
> > > Transformer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ABBYY
> > > Software Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks
> > > and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby
> > > recognized.
> > >
> > > SOURCE ABBYY
> > >
> > >
> > > *************
> > >
> > >
> > > Nuance Introduces OmniPage 17;
> > >
> > > Delivers Paperless and Mobile Innovations that Unlock the Green Office
> > >
> > > New Version of Leading Document Conversion and OCR Application Boosts
> > > Accuracy by 40 Percent, Delivers
> > > First Scan-to-Kindle Capabilities and Innovative Smartphone Features
> > >
> > > BURLINGTON, MA - May 13, 2009 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:
> > > NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today
> > > introduced its OmniPage® Professional 17, the newest version of the
> > > world's best-selling and most accurate document conversion and scanning
> > > application for Microsoft Windows. Nuance has designed OmniPage 17 to
> > > help unlock the potential of the green office, delivering innovations
> > > that enable an easy and practical transition from paper to paperless -
> > > at home, in the office and on-the-go.
> > >
> > > "With OmniPage 17, Nuance has focused first on the most important
> > > element of document conversion solutions - accuracy - delivering a
> > > stunning 40 percent increase in accuracy for turning paper into editable
> > > digital documents," said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior
> > > vice president of the Nuance Document Imaging Division. "We also
> > > implemented a range of ease-of-use and mobile capabilities that greatly
> > > expand the audience that will benefit from using OmniPage. The new
> > > version gives a dual meaning to the phrase 'going green,' first in
> > > helping people reduce their reliance on physical paper, and second
> > > through the money and time everyone can save by using OmniPage."
> > >
> > > OmniPage 17 tackles complexity first by putting scanning and
> > > document conversion directly into Microsoft Office, integrating a
> > > "Direct OCR" button with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This
> > > makes it easier than ever to turn paper and PDF into fully formatted
> > > documents, complete with text, columns, tables and graphics, from within
> > > today's popular desktop applications.
> > >
> > > OmniPage 17 then cuts the cord from the scanner, letting users
> > > capture paper documents, articles and even signs using the built-in
> > > cameras on mobile phones, such as the Apple iPhone and other devices.
> > > (Mobile phones currently number 3.84 billion worldwide). (1) The
> > > enhanced OmniPage 3D-Capture technology automatically corrects for
> > > distortions caused by images that are misaligned, with the images then
> > > accurately turned into editable text and searchable PDF documents by
> > > OmniPage.
> > >
> > > OmniPage 17 also tackles the most significant historical barrier to
> > > the green office - the lack of a practical alternative to the
> > > portability and convenience of paper. By leveraging recent advances in
> > > eBook technologies, highlighted by the popularity of the Amazon Kindle
> > > 2, OmniPage 17 includes features that maximize the value of 'electronic
> > > paper' to not only saves trees but also deliver advantages over physical
> > > paper. The new release includes support for various eBook and PDF
> > > formats, as well as the first-ever "Scan-to-Kindle" feature, with
> > > documents automatically re-formatted specifically for easy reading and
> > > navigating using the Kindle 2 form-factor. This is an important new
> > > feature in light of recent analyst predictions that, in the future, 75
> > > percent of all book sales will be sold in an eBook format. (2) OmniPage
> > > also creates the document text needed for using search and the
> > > synthesized text-to-speech (TTS) "read-aloud" feature from Nuance that
> > > is built into the Kindle 2 and other devices.
> > >
> > > The accuracy and convenience delivered by OmniPage 17 also expands
> > > the benefits of the productive green office to nearly everyone who works
> > > with documents. Analyst research has shown that individual office
> > > workers spend 3-4 hours each week - representing salary costs of $4,500
> > > to $5,700 per year - simply recreating and reformatting documents. (3)
> > > This is valuable time that can be saved by using OmniPage to automate
> > > those manual tasks. Using averages for typing speed and accuracy,
> > > OmniPage can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing, or more
> > > than an hour for a simple five-page document. (4) OmniPage also enables
> > > scan-to-Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the centralized archiving of
> > > paper as searchable PDF and Microsoft XPS formats in the popular content
> > > management system.
> > >
> > > The dramatic productivity gains delivered by OmniPage are a major
> > > reason for its popularity, especially when organizations are seeking
> > > tools that help overcome increasing workloads and shrinking staff.
> > >
> > > "The productivity benefits delivered by Microsoft Office and Office
> > > SharePoint Server 2007 are readily accessible when organizations are
> > > able to easily move paper into a digital process," said Owen Allen, Sr.
> > > Product Manager for SharePoint ISV Partners. "OmniPage 17 provides an
> > > important paper-to-digital bridge, enabling organizations to use highly
> > > accurate conversion to turn paper and PDF into the open XML formats used
> > > by Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server 2007."
> > >
> > > For a complete list of the exciting features in OmniPage 17, please
> > > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage. Pricing and Availability OmniPage
> > > Professional 17 is available through Nuance's global network of reseller
> > > partners. OmniPage Professional 17 is $499.99 for individual users, with
> > > volume discounts available through the Nuance Open License Program.
> > > Upgrade pricing and support products are also available. For additional
> > > information on features, pricing and volume licensing programs, please
> > > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage or call 1 800 443-7077.
> > >
> > > About Nuance Communications, Inc.
> > >
> > > Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
> > > businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
> > > applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
> > > transforming the way people interact with information and how they
> > > create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and
> > > thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and
> > > professional services. For more information, please visit:
> > > www.nuance.com.
> > >
> > > Nuance, the Nuance logo, OmniPage and PaperPort are registered
> > > trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its
> > > affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other
> > > company names or product names are the trademarks of their respective
> > > owners.
> > >
> > > The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or
> > > future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are
> > > subject to specific risks and uncertainties. These could involve
> > > particular market trends, competition factors and other risks described
> > > in the documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
> > > The actual results, events and services may vary significantly from the
> > > forecasts. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking
> > > statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of
> > > the current situation.
> > >
> > > Data Sources
> > >
> > > . According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
> > > Institute
> > > . Analysts predict that eventually 75% of all book sales will
> > > be sold in an eBook format. (Gartner: Emerging Trend: The E-Book's Day
> > > Is Finally Ready to Dawn, December 19, 2008)
> > > . Past analyst research has
> > > shown that individual office workers spend 3-4 hours each week -
> > > representing salary costs of $4,500 - $5700 per year simply recreating
> > > and reformatting documents. (IDC, Proving the Value of Content
> > > Technologies Study, 2004)
> > > . The automated conversion provided by
> > > OmniPage could save the average typist 15 minutes or more per page
> > > compared to manual conversion and layout, or more than an hour for a
> > > simple five-page document (Nuance) list end
> > >
> > > Additional Data for Consideration
> > >
> > > . Recent studies have shown that most people type at
> > > just 35 words per minute (WPM) and with just 52% accuracy. (Nuance)
> > > . Scan-enabled devices to capture and convert paper are growing at a
> > > rate
> > > of 22.2% each year in the U.S. (U.S. MFP 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis
> > > (IDC #201304); U.S. High-Speed Document Imaging Scanner 2006-2010
> > > Forecast (IDC #203552))
> > > . More than 38M scan-capable devices will ship
> > > in the US alone in 2009 (Forecast: Printers, Copiers and MFPs,
> > > Worldwide, 2006-2012; Gartner)
> > > . America's white-collar workers have
> > > been generating less paper since 2001, and that trend is likely to
> > > continue. (InfoTrends) list end
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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If you want to spend something like three hundred dollars, you can purchase
a stand alone currency recognition machine for blind users.  It's named the
Note Teller.  It recognizes the majority of bills.  If it recognizes a bill,
it is usually accurate.  It won't recognize bills that are warn beyond a
certain point or deformed bills. Neither do the paper money recognition
machines used in vending machines and gambling machines.  I don't know
technically why the OCR programs used in Kurzweil and Openbook don't meet
the same standard of accuracy.

Gene
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To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: [OpenBook] New Version


Gene
I just had a thought, there seems to be no
problem reading currency at the cash machines,
plus, all the casinos seem to read
currency and automatically make correct change.
Why is this?
And, these machines take very little time in doing so.
Luella


At 02:07 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
>
>
>All I can tell you is that Openbook 8 has an updated version of Buckscan,
>the currency program included in Openbook. It can read some newer
>denominations that were altered since the last release. But the actual
>accuracy of recognition is as poor as in Openbook 7. If I scan currency, I
>scan it in every position and both sides. And even doing this, there are
>too many times when the bill is never recognized or when placing the bill
>in
>one position causes it to tell you it's one denomination or possibly one
>denomination and placing it in another position causes the program to tell
>you it is a different denomination. I doubt Kurzweil is much better, if any
>better, using their currency recognition program.
>
>Gene
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Luella Harpster" <<mailto:lueharp%40charter.net>lueharp@...>
>To:
><<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 11:37 AM
>Subject: Re: [OpenBook] New Version
>
>Geme
>I am interested in some
>accuracy in reding numbers correctly,
>and being able to read currency accurately, would this up gdate provide
>this?
>
>Luella
>
>At 12:48 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >The development of accuracy from one version of OCR software to the next
> >is
> >incremental. You may see small improvements from version to version but
> >for
> >most material most people would scan, I doubt you would see much
> >difference
> >over a number of versions. There may be new features users want in newer
> >versions of Openbook and Kurzweil but you won't see much improvement in
> >OCR
> >accuracy over a number of versions. I believe that any major improvements
> >in OCR abilities and accuracy will require some sort of new approach
> >introduced into OCR. I have no idea when this new approach will be
> >implemented or if it is yet known. It will probably require some sort of
> >human-like recognition ability using neuronets or something of the sort.
> >
> >Gene
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Kelly Pierce"
>
<<mailto:kellytalk%40gmail.com><mailto:kellytalk%40gmail.com>kellytalk@...\
>
> >To:
> ><<mailto:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com><mail
> to:openbook-users%40yahoogroups.com>openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
> >Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 4:39 AM
> >Subject: [OpenBook] New Version
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > version 12 of Kurzweil 1000 has just been released. The accuracy of
> > > the
> > > print to electronic text conversion of K1000 or OpenBook depends a lot
> > > on
> > > the scanning engines used. The K1000 folks said in their what's new
> > > documentation:
> > >
> > > . As always, Kurzweil 1000 has the latest OCR engines, FineReader
> > > 9.0.1
> > > and ScanSoft 16.2. The new ScanSoft version includes recognition
> > > languages
> > > from
> > > the Sami family.
> > >
> > > Yet, just this week, FineReader 10 has been announced and in May, a
> > > new
> > > version of OmniPage is also now available. The press releases for both
> > > products are below. Given the impending release of Windows 7 and the
> > > need
> > > to ensure compatibility with this new operating system, FS may decide
> > > to
> > > release an upgraded version of OpenBook shortly fully usable with
> > > Windows
> > > 7. Whether with the new release or as part of the development cycle of
> > > this new version, I hope FS includes FineReader 10 and OmniPage 17 in
> > > the
> > > new version. I realize that the source code is not released to
> > > third-party
> > > developers, such as FS,until several months following the official
> > > release
> > > of the stand alone product to the public. Yet, it is important to have
> > > today's technology in today's access products. The K1000 folks don't
> > > acknowledge this only insisting that FineReader 9 is the "latest OCR
> > > engine".
> > >
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ABBYY USA Announces Availability of FineReader(R) 10 Professional
> > > Edition
> > >
> > > New FineReader 10 Provides Users With Improved User Interface and
> > > Advanced OCR Capabilities
> > >
> > > MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ABBYY®, a leading provider
> > > of document recognition, data capture and language software, today
> > > announced the availability of its comprehensive optical character
> > > recognition software, FineReader® 10 Professional Edition, developed
> > > for
> > > creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs
> > > and
> > > digital camera images. FineReader 10 delivers unmatched accuracy with
> > > advanced recognition and conversion capabilities that virtually
> > > eliminates retyping or reformatting. To significantly increase
> > > efficiency, productivity and ease-of-use, FineReader 10 also includes
> > > one-click automated features and an enhanced user-friendly interface
> > > that gives users a thorough view of its functions and options at the
> > > start and also guides users directly to the result.
> > >
> > > "At ABBYY we strive to build upon the success experienced by the
> > > award winning FineReader 9," said Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA.
> > > "FineReader 10 expands on those successes and also improves on other
> > > areas to ensure that users are equipped with the most efficient and
> > > easy
> > > to use product on the market."
> > >
> > > Among the many new and improved features of FineReader 10 is the
> > > second generation Adaptive Document Recognition Technology® (ADRT)
> > > designed to preserve the exact look and original structure of the
> > > document, as well as intelligently reproduce more logical links
> > > between
> > > formatting attributes and content of a document. This new ADRT
> > > technology provides users with documents that are ready to use and
> > > easy
> > > to adapt, ultimately increasing efficiency and user productivity.
> > >
> > > The newest version of FineReader also includes third generation
> > > ABBYY CameraOCR(TM) technology that allows users to achieve quality
> > > conversion results on photos captured by standard digital cameras as
> > > well as mobile phone cameras. FineReader 10 automatically adjusts
> > > digital photos before recognition to provide users with the best
> > > possible OCR accuracy on photographed images.
> > >
> > > More information and the downloadable version of ABBYY FineReader 10
> > > can be found at
> > >
> > >
>
<<http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/>http://www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/>http:/\
/www.abbyyusa.com/finereader/
> > >
> > > About ABBYY
> > >
> > > ABBYY is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture
> > > and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader
> > > line
> > > of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY
> > > FlexiCapture
> > > line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and
> > > development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the
> > > world
> > > use ABBYY software to automate time- and labour-consuming tasks and to
> > > streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale
> > > government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office,
> > > Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry
> > > of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA.
> > > Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon,
> > > EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions,
> > > Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with
> > > equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson,
> > > Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox.
> > > ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the
> > > United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan. For more
> > > information,
> > > visit www.ABBYY.com.
> > >
> > > ABBYY, the ABBYY Logo, FineReader, Lingvo, FlexiCapture and PDF
> > > Transformer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ABBYY
> > > Software Ltd. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks
> > > and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby
> > > recognized.
> > >
> > > SOURCE ABBYY
> > >
> > >
> > > *************
> > >
> > >
> > > Nuance Introduces OmniPage 17;
> > >
> > > Delivers Paperless and Mobile Innovations that Unlock the Green Office
> > >
> > > New Version of Leading Document Conversion and OCR Application Boosts
> > > Accuracy by 40 Percent, Delivers
> > > First Scan-to-Kindle Capabilities and Innovative Smartphone Features
> > >
> > > BURLINGTON, MA - May 13, 2009 - Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:
> > > NUAN), a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today
> > > introduced its OmniPage® Professional 17, the newest version of the
> > > world's best-selling and most accurate document conversion and
> > > scanning
> > > application for Microsoft Windows. Nuance has designed OmniPage 17 to
> > > help unlock the potential of the green office, delivering innovations
> > > that enable an easy and practical transition from paper to paperless -
> > > at home, in the office and on-the-go.
> > >
> > > "With OmniPage 17, Nuance has focused first on the most important
> > > element of document conversion solutions - accuracy - delivering a
> > > stunning 40 percent increase in accuracy for turning paper into
> > > editable
> > > digital documents," said Robert Weideman, general manager and senior
> > > vice president of the Nuance Document Imaging Division. "We also
> > > implemented a range of ease-of-use and mobile capabilities that
> > > greatly
> > > expand the audience that will benefit from using OmniPage. The new
> > > version gives a dual meaning to the phrase 'going green,' first in
> > > helping people reduce their reliance on physical paper, and second
> > > through the money and time everyone can save by using OmniPage."
> > >
> > > OmniPage 17 tackles complexity first by putting scanning and
> > > document conversion directly into Microsoft Office, integrating a
> > > "Direct OCR" button with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This
> > > makes it easier than ever to turn paper and PDF into fully formatted
> > > documents, complete with text, columns, tables and graphics, from
> > > within
> > > today's popular desktop applications.
> > >
> > > OmniPage 17 then cuts the cord from the scanner, letting users
> > > capture paper documents, articles and even signs using the built-in
> > > cameras on mobile phones, such as the Apple iPhone and other devices.
> > > (Mobile phones currently number 3.84 billion worldwide). (1) The
> > > enhanced OmniPage 3D-Capture technology automatically corrects for
> > > distortions caused by images that are misaligned, with the images then
> > > accurately turned into editable text and searchable PDF documents by
> > > OmniPage.
> > >
> > > OmniPage 17 also tackles the most significant historical barrier to
> > > the green office - the lack of a practical alternative to the
> > > portability and convenience of paper. By leveraging recent advances in
> > > eBook technologies, highlighted by the popularity of the Amazon Kindle
> > > 2, OmniPage 17 includes features that maximize the value of
> > > 'electronic
> > > paper' to not only saves trees but also deliver advantages over
> > > physical
> > > paper. The new release includes support for various eBook and PDF
> > > formats, as well as the first-ever "Scan-to-Kindle" feature, with
> > > documents automatically re-formatted specifically for easy reading and
> > > navigating using the Kindle 2 form-factor. This is an important new
> > > feature in light of recent analyst predictions that, in the future, 75
> > > percent of all book sales will be sold in an eBook format. (2)
> > > OmniPage
> > > also creates the document text needed for using search and the
> > > synthesized text-to-speech (TTS) "read-aloud" feature from Nuance that
> > > is built into the Kindle 2 and other devices.
> > >
> > > The accuracy and convenience delivered by OmniPage 17 also expands
> > > the benefits of the productive green office to nearly everyone who
> > > works
> > > with documents. Analyst research has shown that individual office
> > > workers spend 3-4 hours each week - representing salary costs of
> > > $4,500
> > > to $5,700 per year - simply recreating and reformatting documents. (3)
> > > This is valuable time that can be saved by using OmniPage to automate
> > > those manual tasks. Using averages for typing speed and accuracy,
> > > OmniPage can save 15 minutes per page compared to manual typing, or
> > > more
> > > than an hour for a simple five-page document. (4) OmniPage also
> > > enables
> > > scan-to-Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the centralized archiving of
> > > paper as searchable PDF and Microsoft XPS formats in the popular
> > > content
> > > management system.
> > >
> > > The dramatic productivity gains delivered by OmniPage are a major
> > > reason for its popularity, especially when organizations are seeking
> > > tools that help overcome increasing workloads and shrinking staff.
> > >
> > > "The productivity benefits delivered by Microsoft Office and Office
> > > SharePoint Server 2007 are readily accessible when organizations are
> > > able to easily move paper into a digital process," said Owen Allen,
> > > Sr.
> > > Product Manager for SharePoint ISV Partners. "OmniPage 17 provides an
> > > important paper-to-digital bridge, enabling organizations to use
> > > highly
> > > accurate conversion to turn paper and PDF into the open XML formats
> > > used
> > > by Microsoft Office and Office SharePoint Server 2007."
> > >
> > > For a complete list of the exciting features in OmniPage 17, please
> > > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage. Pricing and Availability OmniPage
> > > Professional 17 is available through Nuance's global network of
> > > reseller
> > > partners. OmniPage Professional 17 is $499.99 for individual users,
> > > with
> > > volume discounts available through the Nuance Open License Program.
> > > Upgrade pricing and support products are also available. For
> > > additional
> > > information on features, pricing and volume licensing programs, please
> > > visit www.nuance.com/omnipage or call 1 800 443-7077.
> > >
> > > About Nuance Communications, Inc.
> > >
> > > Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for
> > > businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies,
> > > applications and services make the user experience more compelling by
> > > transforming the way people interact with information and how they
> > > create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and
> > > thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications and
> > > professional services. For more information, please visit:
> > > www.nuance.com.
> > >
> > > Nuance, the Nuance logo, OmniPage and PaperPort are registered
> > > trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its
> > > affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other
> > > company names or product names are the trademarks of their respective
> > > owners.
> > >
> > > The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or
> > > future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are
> > > subject to specific risks and uncertainties. These could involve
> > > particular market trends, competition factors and other risks
> > > described
> > > in the documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange
> > > Commission.
> > > The actual results, events and services may vary significantly from
> > > the
> > > forecasts. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking
> > > statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of
> > > the current situation.
> > >
> > > Data Sources
> > >
> > > . According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
> > > Institute
> > > . Analysts predict that eventually 75% of all book sales will
> > > be sold in an eBook format. (Gartner: Emerging Trend: The E-Book's Day
> > > Is Finally Ready to Dawn, December 19, 2008)
> > > . Past analyst research has
> > > shown that individual office workers spend 3-4 hours each week -
> > > representing salary costs of $4,500 - $5700 per year simply recreating
> > > and reformatting documents. (IDC, Proving the Value of Content
> > > Technologies Study, 2004)
> > > . The automated conversion provided by
> > > OmniPage could save the average typist 15 minutes or more per page
> > > compared to manual conversion and layout, or more than an hour for a
> > > simple five-page document (Nuance) list end
> > >
> > > Additional Data for Consideration
> > >
> > > . Recent studies have shown that most people type at
> > > just 35 words per minute (WPM) and with just 52% accuracy. (Nuance)
> > > . Scan-enabled devices to capture and convert paper are growing at a
> > > rate
> > > of 22.2% each year in the U.S. (U.S. MFP 2006-2010 Forecast and
> > > Analysis
> > > (IDC #201304); U.S. High-Speed Document Imaging Scanner 2006-2010
> > > Forecast (IDC #203552))
> > > . More than 38M scan-capable devices will ship
> > > in the US alone in 2009 (Forecast: Printers, Copiers and MFPs,
> > > Worldwide, 2006-2012; Gartner)
> > > . America's white-collar workers have
> > > been generating less paper since 2001, and that trend is likely to
> > > continue. (InfoTrends) list end
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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Hi Open Bookers

I told Riana van der Walt and the rest of another list that I managed to
read some faxes and a scanned PDF file with Open Book 7.0. Now I tried a
table tennis document for the blind that also had sucha scanned image and
was called empty in Adobe 6.0 but Open Book read it successfully and seems
accurately. Question is I saved it as a word file in My Documents whereas it
seemed it could not be converted via Microsoft Word itself? and it
came to five pages whereas the actual PDF is three pages, does that mean any
visuals/pictures were also saved? I am totally blind so can't tell but I'm
wondering whether or not such an option exists whereby an entire scanned
document sent via email or fax can be saved in Word using screen reader and
still retain visuals.

Thanks.



Ricky lomey



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Hi Rick,



You can save images using openbook, but that's not the only thing that
causes differentiating pages.



I think openbook's default page length is smaller than the real pages,
as  when I scan a book with openbook, not in exact view, afterwards to
open it with Kurzweil, the page numbers differ and openbook shows a much
higher number than Kurzweil and probably the same also will happen in
Word.



Openbook's default is not to scan in exact view, but if you want to
retain images, you would of course have to change that setting.



I'm referring to version 7, not having access to openbook 8.

I haven't tried to scan into word, directly from openbook, as it's
easier to just save from within openbook's open file, to a doc file, but
I've actually never done it with books and cannot comment on how MS Word
will handle the pages.





I actually saw your below question on a different list from where I've
answered the initial one, being this list, so am not quite sure to which
list to reply.



Regards,



Riana



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Subject: [OpenBook] OPEN BOOK 7.0 AND FAXES



Sorry Riana for repeating myself but I tried reading a document on

table tennis for the blind which ironically though PDF was a scanned
image

and declared alert empty document but when I opened it via Open Book .0

seems to have come through with printed text sounding fine, saved to My

documents as .doc file but wondering if visuals in such documents can be

saved too as it came to five pages whereas the actual PDF I was told is

three pages thanks.



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Hi all

How can I copy a document to the clipboard in Open Book .0 entirely? I
notice that when doing control-A or even using down arrow to select and
highlight and copy it only does one page so how can I do multiple pages?

Thanks.



Rick lomey



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Hi Ricky,

I don't know what is openbook .0, but with version 7.02 or version 7 you
can select to save multiple pages, via the file menu.

You cannot copy the whole document to the clipboard, but you can save it
at a different location or in different format, via the save as menu.

Regards.

Riana


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Subject: [OpenBook] COPYING MULTIPLE PAGES OF DOCUMENTS IN OPEN BOOK 7.0

Hi all

How can I copy a document to the clipboard in Open Book .0 entirely? I
notice that when doing control-A or even using down arrow to select and
highlight and copy it only does one page so how can I do multiple pages?

Thanks.



Rick lomey



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Openbook does not allow this.  Save the file in whatever other format you
want, text, Word, using the save as dialog, then work with it in another
program if you wish to copy it to the clipboard.

Gene
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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:32 AM
Subject: [OpenBook] COPYING MULTIPLE PAGES OF DOCUMENTS IN OPEN BOOK 7.0


> Hi all
>
> How can I copy a document to the clipboard in Open Book .0 entirely? I
> notice that when doing control-A or even using down arrow to select and
> highlight and copy it only does one page so how can I do multiple pages?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Rick lomey
>
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Hi,

or sent it to word or word pad and copy the text from these programs.
It requires that you have setup launchable programs when you installed
openbook.

In Openbook 8 there is a launch menu where you can manually add a program,
like Word and Wordpad.
If you have not setup launchable programs go into the openbook folder in the
start menu, select tools then installation maintanence and choose modify
openbook and in the next  dialog choose launchable application setup
and then
setup standard launchable applications.
When openbook have searched  choose the applications you want, and when you
start openbook the new applications is in the launch menu.

I am raterh sure that this feature have been in openbook maybe since version
5 but I am not sure.

Claus


----- Original Message -----
From: "Van Der Walt Riana" <RiVanDerWalt@...>
To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:06 PM
Subject: RE: [OpenBook] COPYING MULTIPLE PAGES OF DOCUMENTS IN OPEN BOOK 7.0


> Hi Ricky,
>
> I don't know what is openbook .0, but with version 7.02 or version 7 you
> can select to save multiple pages, via the file menu.
>
> You cannot copy the whole document to the clipboard, but you can save it
> at a different location or in different format, via the save as menu.
>
> Regards.
>
> Riana
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:openbook-users@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricky Lomey
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:33 PM
> To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
> Subject: [OpenBook] COPYING MULTIPLE PAGES OF DOCUMENTS IN OPEN BOOK 7.0
>
> Hi all
>
> How can I copy a document to the clipboard in Open Book .0 entirely? I
> notice that when doing control-A or even using down arrow to select and
> highlight and copy it only does one page so how can I do multiple pages?
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Thanks for the responses. Open Book .0 should have been 7.0. I have also
never scanned directly into programmes other than Open Book and am actually
not sure how to do this but I somehow began scanning in Note Pad a few weeks
ago, I think because somehow the Epson Smart panel came up and it said
scanning to email or something though not sure how to scan directly into
email either.



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Has anyone ran Open Book on a Windows 7 computer?  Or has anyone heard any
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the freedom import printer does not install. it says it is not compatable
with the version of windows that is running. but the scanning functions
still work and the sapi 5 voices work with it. window eyes will not.
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Here is the response from FS regarding running Open Book on Windows 7.
Thank you for contacting Freedom Scientific technical Support. The OpenBookT
scanning and reading software 8.0.5085 Update 4 has support for the Windows

7 operating system. You will need to contact our sales team to have the
latest CD shipped to you. They can be reached with the information below:

Sales:

U.S. or Canada: 1-800-444-4443

international: 1-727-803-8000

email: info@...



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Morning,

Is it possible to create daisy files from Open Book?  Using version 8, vista,
and JAWS 10.

Steve Cook
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
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I see no indication that daisy files can be created by Openbook.  there is
nothing in the file menu to export files to daisy nor is there anything in
the files of type combo box when you use save as for saving as a daisy file.
You can open daisy files, as is clear from the files of type combo box in
the open dialog but it is a good assumption that Openbook cannot create
daisy files.  The Openbook help has no search feature and there is no
convenient way to verify this in help but I have not seen any references to
saving daisy files in anything I've read about Openbook 8 thus far,
including the what's new section.

Gene
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:04 AM
Subject: [OpenBook] Daisy Files


Morning,

Is it possible to create daisy files from Open Book?  Using version 8,
vista, and JAWS 10.

Steve Cook
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: stcook@...



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I had the same result.  I just wanted to check with others.

Steve Cook
Assistive Technology Specialist
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: stcook@...


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Behalf Of Gene
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:21 PM
To: openbook-users@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Might be SPAM] Re: [OpenBook] Daisy Files

I see no indication that daisy files can be created by Openbook.  there is
nothing in the file menu to export files to daisy nor is there anything in
the files of type combo box when you use save as for saving as a daisy file.
You can open daisy files, as is clear from the files of type combo box in
the open dialog but it is a good assumption that Openbook cannot create
daisy files.  The Openbook help has no search feature and there is no
convenient way to verify this in help but I have not seen any references to
saving daisy files in anything I've read about Openbook 8 thus far,
including the what's new section.

Gene
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To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:04 AM
Subject: [OpenBook] Daisy Files


Morning,

Is it possible to create daisy files from Open Book?  Using version 8,
vista, and JAWS 10.

Steve Cook
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: stcook@...



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received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender
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I've misplaced my OpenBook 7 CD. I want to install it on a second PC. Is
there a place to download the full version and use my current serial number?

--
by grace alone,

Pastor Don A. Elbourne Jr.
Lakeshore Baptist Church
http://lakeshorebaptist.net

Rebuilding Lakeshore to the glory of God
http://rebuildlakeshore.com

Pastor's blog: Locusts & Wild Honey
http://elbourne.org

Find me on Facebook:
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The only thing you can download is the current demo from the Freedom
Scientific web site.  You will have to try to get a replacement cd from
Freedom Scientific.

If you urgently need to have Openbook on the second machine before the disk
arrives, the demo is fully functional and runs for forty hours.  That is, it
keeps track of how many hours it has run.  If you run it for two hours and
then let it sit a month, you will still have 38 hours left.  If you just use
the demo for scanning, save documents as Word or Text or some other format
of files outside of the program, and read them with a Word processor or
something else, not leaving Openbook opened, you can stretch out how long
you can use the program and you should have much more than enough time to
use the demo until you get the replacement cd.  The demo is for Openbook 8.
You may have a little adjusting to do as the interface has changed somewhat
but if you read a little of the help information for the new version, it
will not be difficult to use.  It may be that the wnat's new section will be
all or almost alll you will need to read.

Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don A. Elbourne Jr." <don2@...>
To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:18 PM
Subject: [OpenBook] Download


> I've misplaced my OpenBook 7 CD. I want to install it on a second PC. Is
> there a place to download the full version and use my current serial
> number?
>
> --
> by grace alone,
>
> Pastor Don A. Elbourne Jr.
> Lakeshore Baptist Church
> http://lakeshorebaptist.net
>
> Rebuilding Lakeshore to the glory of God
> http://rebuildlakeshore.com
>
> Pastor's blog: Locusts & Wild Honey
> http://elbourne.org
>
> Find me on Facebook:
> http://www.facebook.com/elbourne
> http://www.facebook.com/rebuildlakeshore
>
>

Gene wrote:
> The only thing you can download is the current demo from the Freedom
> Scientific web site.  You will have to try to get a replacement cd from
> Freedom Scientific.
>
>


Thank you Gene. Did the file format change from 7 to 8?  If I scan a
book in the Openbook 8 demo can I open and read it in my version 7 on
the other computer?


--
by grace alone,

Pastor Don A. Elbourne Jr.
Lakeshore Baptist Church
http://lakeshorebaptist.net

Rebuilding Lakeshore to the glory of God
http://rebuildlakeshore.com

Pastor's blog: Locusts & Wild Honey
http://elbourne.org

Find me on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/elbourne
http://www.facebook.com/rebuildlakeshore

It depends on how you save the file.  There is a new default format.  but
you can save the file in the old format if you wish. I don't know if this
setting can be changed so that all files are automatically saved in the old
format but I wouldn't be surprised if it could.  but whether it can or not,
all you need do is use the save as dialog and use the files of type combo
box to save any file in what is described as the preOpenbook 8 format in the
combo box.  It also says ark after that bit of descriptive text is read.

Gene
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From: "Don A. Elbourne Jr." <don2@...>
To: <openbook-users@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: [OpenBook] Download


> Gene wrote:
>> The only thing you can download is the current demo from the Freedom
>> Scientific web site.  You will have to try to get a replacement cd from
>> Freedom Scientific.
>>
>>
>
>
> Thank you Gene. Did the file format change from 7 to 8?  If I scan a
> book in the Openbook 8 demo can I open and read it in my version 7 on
> the other computer?
>
>
> --
> by grace alone,
>
> Pastor Don A. Elbourne Jr.
> Lakeshore Baptist Church
> http://lakeshorebaptist.net
>
> Rebuilding Lakeshore to the glory of God
> http://rebuildlakeshore.com
>
> Pastor's blog: Locusts & Wild Honey
> http://elbourne.org
>
> Find me on Facebook:
> http://www.facebook.com/elbourne
> http://www.facebook.com/rebuildlakeshore
>
>

I reported earlier that I was told by FS that new 8.0 Open Book CD's were
necessary to install Open Book on a Windows 7 OS.
Well they sent me a new set of CD's including the RealSpeak voices and they
installed with no problems.  Open Book seems to be working just fine on my
Win 7 desktop using a Epson Artisan AIO printer/scanner.



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