By: John Joel
What is ORCAM READ 3 all about?
Suresh Dodda: ORCAM READ 3 is an all-in-one solution that redefines reading for people with vision loss or reading fatigue. It is designed to support the user over time and throughout vision changes and offers unparalleled personalization, intuitive interaction, and effortless accessibility to any text-related question.
What issue is this going to solve?
Suresh Dodda: An estimated 253 million people globally experience low vision and visual impairments. The OrCam Read 3 caters to a wide audience, including those with mild to severe vision loss, individuals experiencing reading fatigue, those with neurological disorders that impact their ability to read easily, and anyone who finds reading challenging. Its versatility lies in its ability to function as a handheld reading companion, a next-generation magnifier and a stationary reader. Users will enjoy unparalleled accessibility and convenience – allowing them to effortlessly engage with printed and digital text and other visual materials.
OrCam Read 3, with the Smart Magnifier, can assist with any requested information just by asking, alongside the conventional magnification abilities. It can also function as a handheld reading companion or a stationary reader, based on the user’s needs and comfort.
Why only OrCam Read 3?
Suresh Dodda: People who are looking for a single holistic tool that provides them with the right solution at the right time, in a natural way, will find the OrCam Read 3 as a great option for their search. From reading text to magnifying images and text to converting any text to speech at home or on the go and interactively communicating with the Smart Magnifier about text and image-related matters to deepen understanding, OrCam Read 3 supports these needs –anywhere, anytime.
Whether it’s summarizing articles, describing pictures, elaborating on any required knowledge upon request, or focusing on specific details like dates or names, OrCam Read 3 adapts to your unique reading needs.
OrCam Read 3 transcends traditional limitations, offering an interaction with text as natural as sight. Give a highlight of a mass amount of text, emphasize important information, revisit confusing sections, or skip the irrelevant – all with simple, intuitive commands.
Awesome. Can you explain the new features?
Suresh Dodda: Key features: Reading Companion: With easy-to-navigate yellow buttons and new voice options, OrCam Read 3 serves as a versatile handheld reading companion. It allows instant reading of printed or digital text from any surface and includes Smart Reading features for quick navigation to specific words or content and a Barcode Reader to identify common products.
Next-Generation Magnifier: OrCam Read 3 transforms a laptop, tablet or phone into a browser-based magnifier, enabling users to zoom in on text, handwriting, math equations, and images. It also offers text extraction, customization options, and text-to-speech capabilities.
Stationary Reader with Specially Designed Stand: By using OrCam Read 3 with its specially designed stand, users can turn any printed text into speech. They can navigate the device through vocal commands, buttons, and hand gestures. The stand is lightweight and collapsible for easy storage.
Interactive AI Assistant: OrCam Read 3 features an intuitive AI assistant that provides instant summarization of texts, from a few sentences to an entire page. Translation capabilities will be coming soon, enabling translation between languages.
Versatile Usage: With multiple usage options, including voice commands and gestures, or with the device’s easily identified yellow buttons, the OrCam Read 3 ensures a seamless and user-friendly experience for all individuals.
The OrCam Read 3 is set to redefine the way individuals interact with visual materials and text, fostering independence and accessibility for users of all ages and abilities. With innovative features and all-in-one functionality, the device is a significant leap forward in the field of assistive technology that accompanies users through their evolving needs.
What are its other features?
Suresh Dodda: The Read 3 has an AI Assistant feature that provides instant summarization of texts, from a few sentences to an entire page. Access any printed or digital text from newspapers, books, product labels, smartphones, and computer screens.
Suresh Dodda has expertise in Java, AWS, Microservices, statistical learning, and data mining, leading to innovative work in telecom billing, real-time credit scoring, and payment system integrations. Suresh was instrumental in creating critical products like risk scoring products in Mastercard, Lifion for World HR, and Payroll solutions.
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