Re: Giraffe Reader

[Leo Bissonnette]

Hi Anne,

Thanks for the e-mail address and your thoughts on the Reader.

Will write to Sam for some more details, etc.

Leo



On Mar 17, 2014, at 3:58 PM, Anne Robertson  wrote:

> Hello Leo,
> 
> Here’s the e-mail address for Sam Jewell:
>>> sam.jew...@gmail.com
> 
> The Giraffe Reader is not as good as the StandScan Pro as it doesn’t have its 
> own lighting. However, it can be used in situations where the StandScan would 
> not be feasible, such as in a restaurant to read the menu. The Giraffe Reader 
> is much smaller to carry, takes up less space when erected and only weighs 70 
> g.
> 
> The Giraffe Reader could be very helpful to anyone who has trouble 
> positioning the iPhone to take pictures of text. I have both the StandScan 
> Pro and the Giraffe Reader and consider them complementary.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> On 17 Mar 2014, at 20:34, Leo Bissonnette  
> wrote:
> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I have been trying to find info on the vendor for the Giraffe Reader and 
>> have not had any success.
>> 
>> At this point could someone send me the e-mail for the vendor of Giraffe 
>> Reader. I am keen to see how well it would do in comparison to the 
>> StandScan, etc.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for help in this matter.
>> 
>> Leo
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all.
>>> 
>>> Just for clearification. I have got in contact with Sam. Giraffereader 
>>> works also with IPhone 5s.
>>> 
>>> Best regards Annie.
>>> Den 14/03/2014 kl. 21.03 skrev Annie Skov Nielsen 
>>> :
>>> 
 Hi Anne.
 
 I contacted Sam at once yesterday, because I will buy one and try it out, 
 but I have not got any answer. I asked him about the 5s too, but I have 
 heard nothing.
 
 Best regards Annie.
 Den 14/03/2014 kl. 09.15 skrev Anne Robertson :
 
> Hello Annie,
> 
> I have an iPhone 5.
> 
> I’m sure Sam would be happy to test the Giraffe Reader with various 
> iPhones if you e-mail him about your concerns.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:42, Annie Skov Nielsen  
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Anne.
>> 
>> Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models 
>> needs different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am 
>> sure we need to think about light conditions.
>> 
>> I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
>> experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with 
>> finereader for the mac.
>> 
>> Best regards Annie.
>> Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :
>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
>>> easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I 
>>> scanned using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam 
>>> for French nursing students.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Anne
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
>>> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the 
>>> rise is largely fuelled by 
>>> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
>>> combined GP data from 
>>> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall 
>>> figure of how many people 
>>> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
>>> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
>>> insulin-producing cells in 
>>> the body have been destroyed. 
>>> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body 
>>> are unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is 
>>> produced does not work properly. 
>>> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in 
>>> the liver and muscle. 
>>> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term 
>>> complications, such as kidney damage. 
>>> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
>>> treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease 
>>> and stroke. 
>>> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
>>> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
>>> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several 
>>> factors and conditions may play a role in 
>>> its development, including: 
>>> Smoking 
>>> Being overweight or obese 
>>> Lack of physical activity 
>>> Too much salt in the diet 
>>> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
>>> Stress 
>>> Older age 
>>> Genetics 
>>> Family history of high blood pressure 
>>> Chronic kidney disease 
>>> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
>>> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms 
>>> to look out for, including: 
>>> Severe h

Re: Giraffe Reader

[Anne Robertson]

Hello Leo,

Here’s the e-mail address for Sam Jewell:
>> sam.jew...@gmail.com

The Giraffe Reader is not as good as the StandScan Pro as it doesn’t have its 
own lighting. However, it can be used in situations where the StandScan would 
not be feasible, such as in a restaurant to read the menu. The Giraffe Reader 
is much smaller to carry, takes up less space when erected and only weighs 70 g.

The Giraffe Reader could be very helpful to anyone who has trouble positioning 
the iPhone to take pictures of text. I have both the StandScan Pro and the 
Giraffe Reader and consider them complementary.

Cheers,

Anne


On 17 Mar 2014, at 20:34, Leo Bissonnette  wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I have been trying to find info on the vendor for the Giraffe Reader and have 
> not had any success.
> 
> At this point could someone send me the e-mail for the vendor of Giraffe 
> Reader. I am keen to see how well it would do in comparison to the StandScan, 
> etc.
> 
> Thanks in advance for help in this matter.
> 
> Leo
> 
> 
> 
> On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen  
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi all.
>> 
>> Just for clearification. I have got in contact with Sam. Giraffereader works 
>> also with IPhone 5s.
>> 
>> Best regards Annie.
>> Den 14/03/2014 kl. 21.03 skrev Annie Skov Nielsen 
>> :
>> 
>>> Hi Anne.
>>> 
>>> I contacted Sam at once yesterday, because I will buy one and try it out, 
>>> but I have not got any answer. I asked him about the 5s too, but I have 
>>> heard nothing.
>>> 
>>> Best regards Annie.
>>> Den 14/03/2014 kl. 09.15 skrev Anne Robertson :
>>> 
 Hello Annie,
 
 I have an iPhone 5.
 
 I’m sure Sam would be happy to test the Giraffe Reader with various 
 iPhones if you e-mail him about your concerns.
 
 Cheers,
 
 Anne
 
 
 On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:42, Annie Skov Nielsen  
 wrote:
 
> Hi Anne.
> 
> Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models 
> needs different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am 
> sure we need to think about light conditions.
> 
> I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
> experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with 
> finereader for the mac.
> 
> Best regards Annie.
> Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :
> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
>> easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I 
>> scanned using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam 
>> for French nursing students.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Anne
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
>> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise 
>> is largely fuelled by 
>> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
>> combined GP data from 
>> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall 
>> figure of how many people 
>> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
>> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
>> insulin-producing cells in 
>> the body have been destroyed. 
>> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body 
>> are unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is 
>> produced does not work properly. 
>> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in 
>> the liver and muscle. 
>> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term 
>> complications, such as kidney damage. 
>> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
>> treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease 
>> and stroke. 
>> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
>> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
>> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several 
>> factors and conditions may play a role in 
>> its development, including: 
>> Smoking 
>> Being overweight or obese 
>> Lack of physical activity 
>> Too much salt in the diet 
>> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
>> Stress 
>> Older age 
>> Genetics 
>> Family history of high blood pressure 
>> Chronic kidney disease 
>> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
>> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms 
>> to look out for, including: 
>> Severe headaches 
>> Fatigue or confusion 
>> Vision problems 
>> Chest pain 
>> Difficulty breathing 
>> Irregular heartbeat 
>> Blood in the urine 
>> Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
>> llfckfcfc^
>> 
>> Grabbed with TextGrabber
>> 
>> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --->
>> 
>>>

Re: Giraffe Reader

[Leo Bissonnette]

Hello,

I have been trying to find info on the vendor for the Giraffe Reader and have 
not had any success.

At this point could someone send me the e-mail for the vendor of Giraffe 
Reader. I am keen to see how well it would do in comparison to the StandScan, 
etc.

Thanks in advance for help in this matter.

Leo



On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen  
wrote:

> Hi all.
> 
> Just for clearification. I have got in contact with Sam. Giraffereader works 
> also with IPhone 5s.
> 
> Best regards Annie.
> Den 14/03/2014 kl. 21.03 skrev Annie Skov Nielsen 
> :
> 
>> Hi Anne.
>> 
>> I contacted Sam at once yesterday, because I will buy one and try it out, 
>> but I have not got any answer. I asked him about the 5s too, but I have 
>> heard nothing.
>> 
>> Best regards Annie.
>> Den 14/03/2014 kl. 09.15 skrev Anne Robertson :
>> 
>>> Hello Annie,
>>> 
>>> I have an iPhone 5.
>>> 
>>> I’m sure Sam would be happy to test the Giraffe Reader with various iPhones 
>>> if you e-mail him about your concerns.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Anne
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:42, Annie Skov Nielsen  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 Hi Anne.
 
 Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models needs 
 different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am sure we 
 need to think about light conditions.
 
 I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
 experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with 
 finereader for the mac.
 
 Best regards Annie.
 Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :
 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
> easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I 
> scanned using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for 
> French nursing students.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> 
> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise 
> is largely fuelled by 
> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
> combined GP data from 
> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall 
> figure of how many people 
> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
> insulin-producing cells in 
> the body have been destroyed. 
> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
> unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced 
> does not work properly. 
> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in 
> the liver and muscle. 
> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term 
> complications, such as kidney damage. 
> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
> treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease 
> and stroke. 
> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several 
> factors and conditions may play a role in 
> its development, including: 
> Smoking 
> Being overweight or obese 
> Lack of physical activity 
> Too much salt in the diet 
> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
> Stress 
> Older age 
> Genetics 
> Family history of high blood pressure 
> Chronic kidney disease 
> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms 
> to look out for, including: 
> Severe headaches 
> Fatigue or confusion 
> Vision problems 
> Chest pain 
> Difficulty breathing 
> Irregular heartbeat 
> Blood in the urine 
> Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
> llfckfcfc^
> 
> Grabbed with TextGrabber
> 
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Annie Skov Nielsen]

Hi all.

Just for clearification. I have got in contact with Sam. Giraffereader works 
also with IPhone 5s.

Best regards Annie.
Den 14/03/2014 kl. 21.03 skrev Annie Skov Nielsen :

> Hi Anne.
> 
> I contacted Sam at once yesterday, because I will buy one and try it out, but 
> I have not got any answer. I asked him about the 5s too, but I have heard 
> nothing.
> 
> Best regards Annie.
> Den 14/03/2014 kl. 09.15 skrev Anne Robertson :
> 
>> Hello Annie,
>> 
>> I have an iPhone 5.
>> 
>> I’m sure Sam would be happy to test the Giraffe Reader with various iPhones 
>> if you e-mail him about your concerns.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Anne
>> 
>> 
>> On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:42, Annie Skov Nielsen  
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Anne.
>>> 
>>> Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models needs 
>>> different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am sure we 
>>> need to think about light conditions.
>>> 
>>> I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
>>> experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with 
>>> finereader for the mac.
>>> 
>>> Best regards Annie.
>>> Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :
>>> 
 Hello everyone,
 
 My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
 easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned 
 using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French 
 nursing students.
 
 Cheers,
 
 Anne
 
 
 
 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise 
 is largely fuelled by 
 type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
 combined GP data from 
 England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall 
 figure of how many people 
 in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
 Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
 insulin-producing cells in 
 the body have been destroyed. 
 Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
 unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced 
 does not work properly. 
 Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in 
 the liver and muscle. 
 If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term 
 complications, such as kidney damage. 
 The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
 treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease 
 and stroke. 
 TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
 What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
 The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors 
 and conditions may play a role in 
 its development, including: 
 Smoking 
 Being overweight or obese 
 Lack of physical activity 
 Too much salt in the diet 
 Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
 Stress 
 Older age 
 Genetics 
 Family history of high blood pressure 
 Chronic kidney disease 
 Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
 If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to 
 look out for, including: 
 Severe headaches 
 Fatigue or confusion 
 Vision problems 
 Chest pain 
 Difficulty breathing 
 Irregular heartbeat 
 Blood in the urine 
 Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
 llfckfcfc^
 
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Annie Skov Nielsen]

Hi Anne.

I contacted Sam at once yesterday, because I will buy one and try it out, but I 
have not got any answer. I asked him about the 5s too, but I have heard nothing.

Best regards Annie.
Den 14/03/2014 kl. 09.15 skrev Anne Robertson :

> Hello Annie,
> 
> I have an iPhone 5.
> 
> I’m sure Sam would be happy to test the Giraffe Reader with various iPhones 
> if you e-mail him about your concerns.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:42, Annie Skov Nielsen  
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Anne.
>> 
>> Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models needs 
>> different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am sure we need 
>> to think about light conditions.
>> 
>> I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
>> experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with 
>> finereader for the mac.
>> 
>> Best regards Annie.
>> Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :
>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
>>> easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned 
>>> using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French 
>>> nursing students.
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Anne
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
>>> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise is 
>>> largely fuelled by 
>>> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
>>> combined GP data from 
>>> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall 
>>> figure of how many people 
>>> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
>>> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
>>> insulin-producing cells in 
>>> the body have been destroyed. 
>>> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
>>> unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced does 
>>> not work properly. 
>>> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in the 
>>> liver and muscle. 
>>> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term 
>>> complications, such as kidney damage. 
>>> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
>>> treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease and 
>>> stroke. 
>>> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
>>> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
>>> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors 
>>> and conditions may play a role in 
>>> its development, including: 
>>> Smoking 
>>> Being overweight or obese 
>>> Lack of physical activity 
>>> Too much salt in the diet 
>>> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
>>> Stress 
>>> Older age 
>>> Genetics 
>>> Family history of high blood pressure 
>>> Chronic kidney disease 
>>> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
>>> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to 
>>> look out for, including: 
>>> Severe headaches 
>>> Fatigue or confusion 
>>> Vision problems 
>>> Chest pain 
>>> Difficulty breathing 
>>> Irregular heartbeat 
>>> Blood in the urine 
>>> Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
>>> llfckfcfc^
>>> 
>>> Grabbed with TextGrabber
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Anne Robertson]

Hello Annie,

I have an iPhone 5.

I’m sure Sam would be happy to test the Giraffe Reader with various iPhones if 
you e-mail him about your concerns.

Cheers,

Anne


On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:42, Annie Skov Nielsen  wrote:

> Hi Anne.
> 
> Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models needs 
> different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am sure we need 
> to think about light conditions.
> 
> I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
> experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with 
> finereader for the mac.
> 
> Best regards Annie.
> Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :
> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is easy 
>> to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned using 
>> TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French nursing 
>> students.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Anne
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
>> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise is 
>> largely fuelled by 
>> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
>> combined GP data from 
>> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall figure 
>> of how many people 
>> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
>> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
>> insulin-producing cells in 
>> the body have been destroyed. 
>> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
>> unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced does 
>> not work properly. 
>> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in the 
>> liver and muscle. 
>> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term complications, 
>> such as kidney damage. 
>> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
>> treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease and 
>> stroke. 
>> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
>> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
>> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors 
>> and conditions may play a role in 
>> its development, including: 
>> Smoking 
>> Being overweight or obese 
>> Lack of physical activity 
>> Too much salt in the diet 
>> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
>> Stress 
>> Older age 
>> Genetics 
>> Family history of high blood pressure 
>> Chronic kidney disease 
>> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
>> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to 
>> look out for, including: 
>> Severe headaches 
>> Fatigue or confusion 
>> Vision problems 
>> Chest pain 
>> Difficulty breathing 
>> Irregular heartbeat 
>> Blood in the urine 
>> Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
>> llfckfcfc^
>> 
>> Grabbed with TextGrabber
>> 
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Annie Skov Nielsen]

Hi Anne.

Are you using an IPhone 5 or a 5s. I am afraid that these two models needs 
different distances. I do not know if I am right or wrong. I am sure we need to 
think about light conditions.

I think I will order one of these giraffe readers. I am doing a lot of 
experiments taking the pictures with my phone, and recognizing with finereader 
for the mac.

Best regards Annie.
Den 13/03/2014 kl. 17.34 skrev Anne Robertson :

> Hello everyone,
> 
> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is easy 
> to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned using 
> TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French nursing 
> students.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> 
> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise is 
> largely fuelled by 
> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
> combined GP data from 
> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall figure 
> of how many people 
> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
> insulin-producing cells in 
> the body have been destroyed. 
> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
> unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced does 
> not work properly. 
> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in the 
> liver and muscle. 
> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term complications, 
> such as kidney damage. 
> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on treating 
> consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke. 
> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors 
> and conditions may play a role in 
> its development, including: 
> Smoking 
> Being overweight or obese 
> Lack of physical activity 
> Too much salt in the diet 
> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
> Stress 
> Older age 
> Genetics 
> Family history of high blood pressure 
> Chronic kidney disease 
> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to 
> look out for, including: 
> Severe headaches 
> Fatigue or confusion 
> Vision problems 
> Chest pain 
> Difficulty breathing 
> Irregular heartbeat 
> Blood in the urine 
> Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
> llfckfcfc^
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Anne Robertson]

Hello Sarah,

I think that shipping will take longer to the US as it will be coming from 
England. France, where I live, is just a short hop across the English Channel.

Cheers,

Anne


On 13 Mar 2014, at 20:07, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:

> Interesting. eah. I live in the US. lol!  so for me shipping won't take that 
> long. 
> 
> thanks for the explanation. i've just behind the times thats all lol!
> 
> Take care and be blessed.
> On Mar 13, 2014, at 12:05 PM, Anne Robertson  wrote:
> 
>> Hello Sarah,
>> 
>> Esther has described the Giraffe Reader very well. It is extremely light and 
>> measures 26 cm by 21 cm or about 10.5 in by 8.5 in. It isn’t as stable as 
>> the StandScan Pro but is even more portable. I can see myself using it in 
>> restaurants to read the menu, which would be rather difficult with the 
>> StandScan Pro. I now have both products and can see uses for both of them.
>> 
>> One thing about the Giraffe Reader is that it was designed for blind users 
>> and therefore qualifies for free shipping. It takes longer to arrive (mine 
>> took 6 days from across the channel) but it means that you don’t have to add 
>> anything to the basic price.
>> 
>> I’d recommend using the Giraffe Reader with Prizmo as you can take your 
>> hands away before the picture is taken, thereby avoiding the risk of shaking 
>> the iPhone. However, it works for me whether I use Prizmo or TextGrabber.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Anne
>> 
>> 
>> On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:25, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:
>> 
>>> I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you speak? 
>>> I'm curious.
>>> 
>>> Take care and have a lovely thursday.
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Sarah k Alawami]

Interesting. eah. I live in the US. lol!  so for me shipping won't take that 
long. 

thanks for the explanation. i've just behind the times thats all lol!

Take care and be blessed.
On Mar 13, 2014, at 12:05 PM, Anne Robertson  wrote:

> Hello Sarah,
> 
> Esther has described the Giraffe Reader very well. It is extremely light and 
> measures 26 cm by 21 cm or about 10.5 in by 8.5 in. It isn’t as stable as the 
> StandScan Pro but is even more portable. I can see myself using it in 
> restaurants to read the menu, which would be rather difficult with the 
> StandScan Pro. I now have both products and can see uses for both of them.
> 
> One thing about the Giraffe Reader is that it was designed for blind users 
> and therefore qualifies for free shipping. It takes longer to arrive (mine 
> took 6 days from across the channel) but it means that you don’t have to add 
> anything to the basic price.
> 
> I’d recommend using the Giraffe Reader with Prizmo as you can take your hands 
> away before the picture is taken, thereby avoiding the risk of shaking the 
> iPhone. However, it works for me whether I use Prizmo or TextGrabber.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:25, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:
> 
>> I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you speak? 
>> I'm curious.
>> 
>> Take care and have a lovely thursday.
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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Anne Robertson]

Hello Sarah,

Esther has described the Giraffe Reader very well. It is extremely light and 
measures 26 cm by 21 cm or about 10.5 in by 8.5 in. It isn’t as stable as the 
StandScan Pro but is even more portable. I can see myself using it in 
restaurants to read the menu, which would be rather difficult with the 
StandScan Pro. I now have both products and can see uses for both of them.

One thing about the Giraffe Reader is that it was designed for blind users and 
therefore qualifies for free shipping. It takes longer to arrive (mine took 6 
days from across the channel) but it means that you don’t have to add anything 
to the basic price.

I’d recommend using the Giraffe Reader with Prizmo as you can take your hands 
away before the picture is taken, thereby avoiding the risk of shaking the 
iPhone. However, it works for me whether I use Prizmo or TextGrabber.

Cheers,

Anne


On 13 Mar 2014, at 19:25, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:

> I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you speak? 
> I'm curious.
> 
> Take care and have a lovely thursday.

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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Eleanor Burke]

Thank you for this Esther.
- Original Message - 
From: "Esther" 

To: "OS X & iOS Accessibility" 
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: Giraffe Reader



Hi Sarah,

Last week Eleanor posted:

If you are looking for an OCR solution at a reasonable price, Sam Jewell 
has designed a stand to get exact distance from camera to the print 
page.  Have a look at Sam's video here.  I put his contact detais below 
the link for anyone interested.

https://vimeo.com/88239540

Sam'e e-mail address is below, also his telephone number

sam.jew...@gmail.com

+44 (0) 7932 761772



This is a light-weight portable stand (cardboard reinforced with a plastic 
coating?) for OCR with an iPhone. Unlike the StandScan Pro, there is no 
lighting source, but it sounds as though it would fold down more for easy 
carrying. Anne asked about pricing information, and I found his Twitter 
page in which he said $45.  Anne ordered in Euros, shipped to France, and 
said she would report back. They have a web sign-up page for more 
information, but they're not really set up to do more than take email 
addresses:

http://giraffereader.launchrock.com/

HTH.

Cheers,

Esther

On Mar 13, 2014, at 8:25 AM, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:

I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you 
speak? I'm curious.


Take care and have a lovely thursday.
On Mar 13, 2014, at 9:34 AM, Anne Robertson  wrote:


Hello everyone,

My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I 
scanned using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam 
for French nursing students.


Cheers,

Anne







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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Eleanor Burke]

I am not Anne but I know the designer of the product.  It is a stand which 
provides accurate distance from the iPhone to an A4 page to scan using OCR. 
I had posted a link of Sam giving a demonstration of the stand about a week 
ago on this list.
- Original Message - 
From: "Sarah k Alawami" 

To: "mac access list iOS Accessibility" 
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: Giraffe Reader


I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you speak? 
I'm curious.


Take care and have a lovely thursday.
On Mar 13, 2014, at 9:34 AM, Anne Robertson  wrote:


Hello everyone,

My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is 
easy to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned 
using TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French 
nursing students.


Cheers,

Anne



2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u.
850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise 
is largely fuelled by
type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
combined GP data from
England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall 
figure of how many people

in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
insulin-producing cells in

the body have been destroyed.
Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced 
does not work properly.
Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in 
the liver and muscle.
If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term 
complications, such as kidney damage.
The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on 
treating consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease 
and stroke.

TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors 
and conditions may play a role in

its development, including:
Smoking
Being overweight or obese
Lack of physical activity
Too much salt in the diet
Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
Stress
Older age
Genetics
Family history of high blood pressure
Chronic kidney disease
Adrenal and thyroid disorders
If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to 
look out for, including:

Severe headaches
Fatigue or confusion
Vision problems
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Blood in the urine
Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^
llfckfcfc^

Grabbed with TextGrabber

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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Esther]

Hi Sarah,

Last week Eleanor posted:

>> If you are looking for an OCR solution at a reasonable price, Sam Jewell has 
>> designed a stand to get exact distance from camera to the print page.  Have 
>> a look at Sam's video here.  I put his contact detais below the link for 
>> anyone interested.
>> https://vimeo.com/88239540
>> 
>> Sam'e e-mail address is below, also his telephone number
>> 
>> sam.jew...@gmail.com
>> 
>> +44 (0) 7932 761772
>> 

This is a light-weight portable stand (cardboard reinforced with a plastic 
coating?) for OCR with an iPhone. Unlike the StandScan Pro, there is no 
lighting source, but it sounds as though it would fold down more for easy 
carrying. Anne asked about pricing information, and I found his Twitter page in 
which he said $45.  Anne ordered in Euros, shipped to France, and said she 
would report back. They have a web sign-up page for more information, but 
they're not really set up to do more than take email addresses:
http://giraffereader.launchrock.com/

HTH.

Cheers,

Esther 

On Mar 13, 2014, at 8:25 AM, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:

> I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you speak? 
> I'm curious.
> 
> Take care and have a lovely thursday.
> On Mar 13, 2014, at 9:34 AM, Anne Robertson  wrote:
> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is easy 
>> to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned using 
>> TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French nursing 
>> students.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Anne
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 

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Re: Giraffe Reader

[Sarah k Alawami]

I'm a bit behind the times here.  What is this product of which you speak? I'm 
curious.

Take care and have a lovely thursday.
On Mar 13, 2014, at 9:34 AM, Anne Robertson  wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> 
> My Giraffe Reader arrived today. It’s amazingly light and small, and is easy 
> to erect and fold away again. Below my signature is a paper I scanned using 
> TextGrabber with flash on. The paper is an English exam for French nursing 
> students.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Anne
> 
> 
> 
> 2008, GP figures show. 1 his meanb 070 ui u. 
> 850,000 more have diabetes without knowing it. Diabetes UK says the rise is 
> largely fuelled by 
> type 2 diabetes, linked to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. The survey 
> combined GP data from 
> England^Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to calculate the overall figure 
> of how many people 
> in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes. 
> Type 1 diabetes accounts for about a tenth of cases and occurs when the 
> insulin-producing cells in 
> the body have been destroyed. 
> Type 2 diabetes develops when the insutin-producing cells in the body are 
> unable to produce enough insulin, or when the insulin that is produced does 
> not work properly. 
> Insulin enables the body to use sugar as energy and store any excess in the 
> liver and muscle. 
> If this fails, blood sugar rises and this can cause long-term complications, 
> such as kidney damage. 
> The NHS spends 10% of its budget on diabetes and 80% of this goes on treating 
> consequences such as amputation, kidney failure, heart disease and stroke. 
> TEXT 2: HiRh Blood Pressure 
> What Causes High Blood Pressure? 
> The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known, but several factors 
> and conditions may play a role in 
> its development, including: 
> Smoking 
> Being overweight or obese 
> Lack of physical activity 
> Too much salt in the diet 
> Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) 
> Stress 
> Older age 
> Genetics 
> Family history of high blood pressure 
> Chronic kidney disease 
> Adrenal and thyroid disorders 
> If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to 
> look out for, including: 
> Severe headaches 
> Fatigue or confusion 
> Vision problems 
> Chest pain 
> Difficulty breathing 
> Irregular heartbeat 
> Blood in the urine 
> Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears > I ^ 
> llfckfcfc^
> 
> Grabbed with TextGrabber
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