Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I want to scan I can't because I can't feed it through the scanner. From what I've read it sounds like the Pearl can be used as a scanner and/or OCR all in one. Unfortunately I also understand one needs Open Book 9 or higher to go with it. Not being an Open Book user that is an expensive piece of software. Anyway here are some question: 1. Can the unit be a substitute for a stand alone scanner? Once you snap a picture of a memo, letter, etc is there an option to save the picture as an image or only as a document following the OCR process? Many times I like to scan things and keep an electronic copy of it but not necessarily OCR it. How good is the OCR when it performs the function? Lets start here, thanks again Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
-Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I want to scan I can't because I can't feed it through the scanner. From what I've read it sounds like the Pearl can be used as a scanner and/or OCR all in one. Unfortunately I also understand one needs Open Book 9 or higher to go with it. Not being an Open Book user that is an expensive piece of software. Anyway here are some question: 1. Can the unit be a substitute for a stand alone scanner? No Once you snap a picture of a memo, letter, etc is there an option to save the picture as an image or only as a document following the OCR process? Many times I like to scan things and keep an electronic copy of it but not necessarily OCR it. I think so but have never used this functionality. How good is the OCR when it performs the function? I have omnipage 12 and openbook is much better. Lets start here, thanks again Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
Rick, Thanks. I can download Open Book 9 and see if there an option to save something one scans as an image. When you say you can't substitute the Pearl for a scanner, can you elaborate more on what it won't do that a scanner will? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I want to scan I can't because I can't feed it through the scanner. From what I've read it sounds like the Pearl can be used as a scanner and/or OCR all in one. Unfortunately I also understand one needs Open Book 9 or higher to go with it. Not being an Open Book user that is an expensive piece of software. Anyway here are some question: 1. Can the unit be a substitute for a stand alone scanner? No Once you snap a picture of a memo, letter, etc is there an option to save the picture as an image or only as a document following the OCR process? Many times I like to scan things and keep an electronic copy of it but not necessarily OCR it. I think so but have never used this functionality. How good is the OCR when it performs the function? I have omnipage 12 and openbook is much better. Lets start here, thanks again Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
Openbook does save as an image I think. Pearl does require a computer to operate. This is what I meant when I said that it won't sub for a standalone scanner such as things like the sara. But it will replace a regular scanner. Much faster!! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 3:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I can download Open Book 9 and see if there an option to save something one scans as an image. When you say you can't substitute the Pearl for a scanner, can you elaborate more on what it won't do that a scanner will? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I want to scan I can't because I can't feed it through the scanner. From what I've read it sounds like the Pearl can be used as a scanner and/or OCR all in one. Unfortunately I also understand one needs Open Book 9 or higher to go with it. Not being an Open Book user that is an expensive piece of software. Anyway here are some question: 1. Can the unit be a substitute for a stand alone scanner? No Once you snap a picture of a memo, letter, etc is there an option to save the picture as an image or only as a document following the OCR process? Many times I like to scan things and keep an electronic copy of it but not necessarily OCR it. I think so but have never used this functionality. How good is the OCR when it performs the function? I have omnipage 12 and openbook is much better. Lets start here, thanks again Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
Rick, Thanks, guess I could have been clearer as you did figure out what I was asking. I would primarily use it with my tower computer in home office. My wife does have a laptop that we may periodically use it with. I'll let you know what I find out with Open Book Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 3:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Openbook does save as an image I think. Pearl does require a computer to operate. This is what I meant when I said that it won't sub for a standalone scanner such as things like the sara. But it will replace a regular scanner. Much faster!! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 3:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I can download Open Book 9 and see if there an option to save something one scans as an image. When you say you can't substitute the Pearl for a scanner, can you elaborate more on what it won't do that a scanner will? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I want to scan I can't because I can't feed it through the scanner. From what I've read it sounds like the Pearl can be used as a scanner and/or OCR all in one. Unfortunately I also understand one needs Open Book 9 or higher to go with it. Not being an Open Book user that is an expensive piece of software. Anyway here are some question: 1. Can the unit be a substitute for a stand alone scanner? No Once you snap a picture of a memo, letter, etc is there an option to save the picture as an image or only as a document following the OCR process? Many times I like to scan things and keep an electronic copy of it but not necessarily OCR it. I think so but have never used this functionality. How good is the OCR when it performs the function? I have omnipage 12 and openbook is much better. Lets start here, thanks again Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
Could someone with a Pearl try it if you have other OCR SOFTWARE like Abbyy FineReader or Omnipage as personally I think the Pearl is designed only to work with Open book 9. HTH Larry Elliot GD -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: 22 October 2010 20:22 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Openbook does save as an image I think. Pearl does require a computer to operate. This is what I meant when I said that it won't sub for a standalone scanner such as things like the sara. But it will replace a regular scanner. Much faster!! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 3:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I can download Open Book 9 and see if there an option to save something one scans as an image. When you say you can't substitute the Pearl for a scanner, can you elaborate more on what it won't do that a scanner will? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:40 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Rick, Thanks. I guess we can do this on list as it does pertain to computers and others may find the answers to my questions helpful. What is prompting my inquiry is my current scanner (an all in one feed through HP) and OCR software (OmniPage pro 15) leaves many limitations. Many times what I want to scan I can't because I can't feed it through the scanner. From what I've read it sounds like the Pearl can be used as a scanner and/or OCR all in one. Unfortunately I also understand one needs Open Book 9 or higher to go with it. Not being an Open Book user that is an expensive piece of software. Anyway here are some question: 1. Can the unit be a substitute for a stand alone scanner? No Once you snap a picture of a memo, letter, etc is there an option to save the picture as an image or only as a document following the OCR process? Many times I like to scan things and keep an electronic copy of it but not necessarily OCR it. I think so but have never used this functionality. How good is the OCR when it performs the function? I have omnipage 12 and openbook is much better. Lets start here, thanks again Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Rick Watson Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Hi al, I have it and love it!! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. rick -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 12:54 PM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ ECKE RANCH Providing Integrity, Innovation, Grower Solutions for 3 Generations! This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information of Paul Ecke Ranch and is intended for a specific individual. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication, including any attachments without reading or saving them in any manner, and you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. For answers
Re: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera
I am generally quite happy. As I have written on this list before, my main strong point is that I can use it in classes in an easier manner. As I have also wrote, I am still trying to figure out how to get rid of junk left over when a graphic/picture is present. If you are going to use this with a laptop, I would strongly suggest that you have a faster processor than my netbook. It still scans quite fast, but the delay is in the processing of the pages if you have used one of the multiple page options. I also have found that when in the aacquire and read option, my netbook stumbles as these pages are being processed. Luckily, I have a larger laptop with a faster processor. This works very well without the above mentioned problems. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:54 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Pearl Camera Just wondering if anyone on this list has the Pearl Camera from FS and how it is working out for you? Al For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
