Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta.

[Anthony Vece]

Richard;
I agree completely.
God Bless
Anthony

Sent from my Verizon iPhone 10R!!!

> On Apr 5, 2019, at 12:06 AM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> It was released to the app store last weekend.
> The beta had been public and the instructions were sent out a couple weeks 
> ago.
> Unless he decides to do another beta round, at this point you will need to 
> buy the app if you want to check it out.
> You won't be sorry. For $5.99 it is better than KNFB Reader.
> Richard
> 
> 
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> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
> 
> On Apr 4, 2019, at 8:30 PM, Maria Reyes  wrote:
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>> Hi how do I join the Voice Dream scanner beta? 
>> 
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta.

[Richard Turner]

It was released to the app store last weekend.
The beta had been public and the instructions were sent out a couple weeks ago.
Unless he decides to do another beta round, at this point you will need to buy 
the app if you want to check it out.
You won't be sorry. For $5.99 it is better than KNFB Reader.
Richard



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On Apr 4, 2019, at 8:30 PM, Maria Reyes 
mailto:blindt...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi how do I join the Voice Dream scanner beta?

Sent from my Sprint iPhone X!!!
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RE: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[khaffar]

I agree Richard, this is a great product even in Beta. I would certainly think 
it should be more than the $5.00. I think the author have to have enough 
incentive in order to continue to develop such great applications.

 

Thanks

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:48 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

 

 

it already blows Seeing AI away with the fact that you can do multipage 
documents in a batch and save as one file with formatting in tact. And it is 
all done right on the phone! 

 

This is also where it blows KNFB Reader away to because still, for $99.99, they 
cannot retain formatting.

I'd gladly pay quite a bit more for an app this easy to use and especially with 
the integration with Voice Dream Reader.

But, please, try it out and give him the feedback you have on anything and 
everything about the app.

Richard

 

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On Mar 14, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Michael Feir mailto:michael.f...@gmail.com> > wrote:

This seems quite promising as long as he sticks to a low price. I fuly agree 
that the effort of developing this new oCr option is worth more. however, he's 
up against some well established stiff accessible competition from Seeing A I, 
Prizmo Go and of course, KNFb Reader. The only way to get penetration is with a 
low price and sufficiently different features or user interface. People will 
need to be able to justify getting it either instead of or, more likely, in 
adition to one or more OCR apps already owned. Got to admire the man's pluck 
and courage. Voice Dream Reader is still a highly valued app on my iPHONE.

 

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM Richard Turner mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com> > wrote:

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.

If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.





Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.

I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.

There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.

It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.

Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.  

At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.

I think it is worth much more.

Here is the info from TestFlight.


>From Testflight



Here's the high level stuff:

 

- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.

 

- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

 

- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U 
<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftestflight.apple.com%2Fjoin%2F5amQM57U&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7a79687fa09241517f7e08d6a8a31eb7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636881815874177169&sdata=tlSRnrJIZQtZm21tu%2BaNlPxMsp7z%2BUSKJ%2B5w1JM%2FsAw%3D&reserved=0>
 . After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the 
scanner directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.

 

Additional Features:

 

- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader

 

Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content again after enhancing image

- Minor bug fixes

 

Beta 2:

- Improved orientation detection

- Added option to automatic read text after capture

- Fix crashes

 

Beta 1:

This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
listen using built-in text-t

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Andrew J. LaPointe]

Hi Richard, I forgot to add,where does the saved scans go?  Andy and Shubert

From: Andrew J. LaPointe 
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 2:46 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to test 
it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and Shubert

From: Richard Turner 
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
To: ViPone list 
Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.


Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.  
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:

 

- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.

 

- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

 

- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After downloading 
the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner directly from 
Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.

 

Additional Features:

 

- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader

 

Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content again after enhancing image

- Minor bug fixes

 

Beta 2:

- Improved orientation detection

- Added option to automatic read text after capture

- Fix crashes

 

Beta 1:

This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.

 

Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.

 

As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of feedback: 
nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less than perfection.

 

 

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker



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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Andrew J. LaPointe]

I used the app last night and everything spoke out but, today I states that 
it is a blank doc or just doesn’t speak..  I just turned off my iPhone 6s to 
see if something needs to be cleared... thoughts??  Andy and Shubert

From: 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 10:12 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

Is there a way to share or export a scan from the Scanner app? I cannot find 
any such button in the app.
Thanks
Harry

On 15 Mar 2019, at 11:52, Richard Turner  wrote:



  hi Sandy, 
  Of course′
  The beta; as they always say, is good for 90 days; but I'll be surprised if 
it takes that long before it is ready.
  But time will tell as it always does.
  Richard



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any." -- Alice Walker




  On Mar 15, 2019, at 2:56 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone 
 wrote:


Richard,
I am very interested in this, especially, since K NFB reader seems to be 
foundering… however, I am no good as a beta tester. I just get in a mess with 
it all. so, when this is finalised and arrives in the App Store, will you 
please let us know on this list?

thanks for keeping us posted, Sandy

Sent from The dark side of the moon

On 14 Mar 2019, at 17:16, Richard Turner  
wrote:


  For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
  If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to 
choose Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.


  Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed 
in order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
  I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and 
it blows everything else out of the water.
  There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to 
disable, but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is 
truly annoying.
  It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
image.
  Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in 
the document.  
  At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking 
of charging $5.00 for the app.
  I think it is worth much more.
  Here is the info from TestFlight.

  From Testflight

  Here's the high level stuff:

   

  - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
internet and your data stays private.

   

  - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

   

  - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.

   

  Additional Features:

   

  - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

  - Automatic detection of document orientation

  - Automatic image enhancement

  - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

  - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

  - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

  - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader

   

  Beta 3:

  - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 
seconds)

  - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way 
to disable this?

  - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

  - No longer read content again after enhancing image

  - Minor bug fixes

   

  Beta 2:

  - Improved orientation detection

  - Added option to automatic read text after capture

  - Fix crashes

   

  Beta 1:

  This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.

   

  Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.

   

  As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less than 
perfection.

   

   

  The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
have any." -- Alice Walker



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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Gerardo Corripio]

For $100 Mexican I’d definitely grab it! So it’ll be like an AddOn or module 
for Voice Dream Reader? Then as I understand?

Gera
Enviado desde mi iPhone SE de Telcel

El 15 mar 2019, a la(s) 3:56 a. m., 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone 
 escribió:

> Richard,
> I am very interested in this, especially, since K NFB reader seems to be 
> foundering… however, I am no good as a beta tester. I just get in a mess with 
> it all. so, when this is finalised and arrives in the App Store, will you 
> please let us know on this list?
> 
> thanks for keeping us posted, Sandy
> 
> Sent from The dark side of the moon
> 
>> On 14 Mar 2019, at 17:16, Richard Turner  wrote:
>> 
>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>> 
>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>> blows everything else out of the water.
>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>> annoying.
>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>> image.
>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
>> document.  
>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>> I think it is worth much more.
>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>> 
>> From Testflight
>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>  
>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>> internet and your data stays private.
>>  
>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>  
>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>  
>> Additional Features:
>>  
>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>> - Automatic image enhancement
>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>  
>> Beta 3:
>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>> disable this?
>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>> - Minor bug fixes
>>  
>> Beta 2:
>> - Improved orientation detection
>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>> - Fix crashes
>>  
>> Beta 1:
>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>  
>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>  
>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>> than perfection.
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>> have any." -- Alice Walker
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Harry Bell' via VIPhone]

Is there a way to share or export a scan from the Scanner app? I cannot find 
any such button in the app.
Thanks
Harry

> On 15 Mar 2019, at 11:52, Richard Turner  wrote:
> 
> 
> hi Sandy,
> Of course′
> The beta; as they always say, is good for 90 days; but I'll be surprised if 
> it takes that long before it is ready.
> But time will tell as it always does.
> Richard
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
> 
> On Mar 15, 2019, at 2:56 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone 
>  wrote:
> 
>> Richard,
>> I am very interested in this, especially, since K NFB reader seems to be 
>> foundering… however, I am no good as a beta tester. I just get in a mess 
>> with it all. so, when this is finalised and arrives in the App Store, will 
>> you please let us know on this list?
>> 
>> thanks for keeping us posted, Sandy
>> 
>> Sent from The dark side of the moon
>> 
>> On 14 Mar 2019, at 17:16, Richard Turner  wrote:
>> 
>>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>>> 
>>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>>> blows everything else out of the water.
>>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>>> annoying.
>>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>>> image.
>>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in 
>>> the document.  
>>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>>> I think it is worth much more.
>>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>>> 
>>> From Testflight
>>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>>  
>>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>>> internet and your data stays private.
>>>  
>>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>>  
>>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>>  
>>> Additional Features:
>>>  
>>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>>> - Automatic image enhancement
>>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>>  
>>> Beta 3:
>>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>>> disable this?
>>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>>> - Minor bug fixes
>>>  
>>> Beta 2:
>>> - Improved orientation detection
>>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>>> - Fix crashes
>>>  
>>> Beta 1:
>>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>>  
>>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>>  
>>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>>> than perfection.
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>>> 
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>>>  
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>>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Richard Turner]

hi Sandy,
Of course′
The beta; as they always say, is good for 90 days; but I'll be surprised if it 
takes that long before it is ready.
But time will tell as it always does.
Richard



The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 15, 2019, at 2:56 AM, 'Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Richard,
I am very interested in this, especially, since K NFB reader seems to be 
foundering… however, I am no good as a beta tester. I just get in a mess with 
it all. so, when this is finalised and arrives in the App Store, will you 
please let us know on this list?

thanks for keeping us posted, Sandy

Sent from The dark side of the moon

On 14 Mar 2019, at 17:16, Richard Turner 
mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote:

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.

Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:



- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.



- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.



- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: 
https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U.
 After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.



Additional Features:



- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader



Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content again after enhancing image

- Minor bug fixes



Beta 2:

- Improved orientation detection

- Added option to automatic read text after capture

- Fix crashes



Beta 1:

This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.



Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.



As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of feedback: 
nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less than perfection.





The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Sandy Tomkins' via VIPhone]

Richard,
I am very interested in this, especially, since K NFB reader seems to be 
foundering… however, I am no good as a beta tester. I just get in a mess with 
it all. so, when this is finalised and arrives in the App Store, will you 
please let us know on this list?

thanks for keeping us posted, Sandy

Sent from The dark side of the moon

> On 14 Mar 2019, at 17:16, Richard Turner  wrote:
> 
> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
> 
> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
> blows everything else out of the water.
> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
> annoying.
> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
> image.
> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
> document.  
> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
> charging $5.00 for the app.
> I think it is worth much more.
> Here is the info from TestFlight.
> 
> From Testflight
> Here's the high level stuff:
>  
> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
> in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet 
> and your data stays private.
>  
> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>  
> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
> of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
> can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After downloading 
> the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner directly from 
> Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>  
> Additional Features:
>  
> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
> - Automatic detection of document orientation
> - Automatic image enhancement
> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>  
> Beta 3:
> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
> disable this?
> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
> - Minor bug fixes
>  
> Beta 2:
> - Improved orientation detection
> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
> - Fix crashes
>  
> Beta 1:
> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
> listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>  
> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
> Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>  
> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
> than perfection.
>  
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Harry Bell' via VIPhone]

Sorry, Julian, you are right! I opened your email on my iPad and it just opened 
a general page, but just now I opened it on my iPhone and I got the scanner 
beta! Thanks very much
Harry 

> On 14 Mar 2019, at 21:22, Lelia Struve  wrote:
> 
> Actually Harry I got it. That link that Julian sent worked  for me.
> 
> Lelia 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 14, 2019, at 2:34 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> No, Julian, that is just a link to a general page about using TestFlight!
>> Harry
>> 
>>> On 14 Mar 2019, at 20:16, Julian  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> Below is the link for downloading the Scanner beta from TestFlight:
>>> 
>>> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Mar 14, 2019, at 4:09 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
  wrote:
 
 I have got the beta of voice dream reader but cannot find a link for 
 scanner beta. App store says scanner is not available: I'm in England.
 Thanks
 Harry 
 
> On 14 Mar 2019, at 19:10, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> Yes, iPhone.
> 
> You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the 
> link below to get the beta.
> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
> have any." -- Alice Walker
> 
> 
> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe 
>  wrote:
> 
>> Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to 
>> test it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy 
>> and Shubert
>>  
>> From: Richard Turner
>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
>> To: ViPone list
>> Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta
>>  
>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, 
>> so anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to 
>> choose Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>> 
>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed 
>> in order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and 
>> it blows everything else out of the water.
>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to 
>> disable, but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing 
>> that is truly annoying.
>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture 
>> the image.
>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in 
>> the document. 
>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking 
>> of charging $5.00 for the app.
>> I think it is worth much more.
>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>> 
>> From Testflight
>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>  
>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>> internet and your data stays private.
>>  
>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, 
>> or save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>  
>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up 
>> for beta, you can do it here: 
>> https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After downloading the latest 
>> Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner directly from Reader 
>> and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>  
>> Additional Features:
>>  
>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>> - Automatic image enhancement
>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>  
>> Beta 3:
>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 
>> seconds)
>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way 
>> to disable this?
>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>> - Minor bug fixes
>>  
>> Beta 2:
>> - Improved orientation detection
>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>> - Fix crashes
>>  
>> Beta 1:
>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>> text, listen using built-in tex

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Richard Turner]

Harry,
Step 2 on that page is the link to get the scanner beta.
It doesn't have the name; just the code, but if you have testflight installed, 
that link will open in testflight and you can get the app.
Richard


The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 14, 2019, at 1:34 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

No, Julian, that is just a link to a general page about using TestFlight!
Harry

On 14 Mar 2019, at 20:16, Julian mailto:mrc1...@gmail.com>> 
wrote:

Hello all,

Below is the link for downloading the Scanner beta from TestFlight:

https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 14, 2019, at 4:09 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

I have got the beta of voice dream reader but cannot find a link for scanner 
beta. App store says scanner is not available: I'm in England.
Thanks
Harry

On 14 Mar 2019, at 19:10, Richard Turner 
mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote:

Yes, iPhone.

You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the link 
below to get the beta.
https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP





The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe 
mailto:alapoint...@comcast.net>> wrote:

Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to test 
it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and Shubert

From: Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
To: ViPone list
Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.

Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:



- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.



- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.



- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: 
https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U.
 After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.



Additional Features:



- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Lelia Struve]

Actually Harry I got it. That link that Julian sent worked  for me.

Lelia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 14, 2019, at 2:34 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
>  wrote:
> 
> No, Julian, that is just a link to a general page about using TestFlight!
> Harry
> 
>> On 14 Mar 2019, at 20:16, Julian  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> Below is the link for downloading the Scanner beta from TestFlight:
>> 
>> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 14, 2019, at 4:09 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have got the beta of voice dream reader but cannot find a link for 
>>> scanner beta. App store says scanner is not available: I'm in England.
>>> Thanks
>>> Harry 
>>> 
 On 14 Mar 2019, at 19:10, Richard Turner  
 wrote:
 
 Yes, iPhone.
 
 You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the 
 link below to get the beta.
 https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
 
 
 
 
 The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
 have any." -- Alice Walker
 
 
 On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe  
 wrote:
 
> Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to 
> test it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy 
> and Shubert
>  
> From: Richard Turner
> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
> To: ViPone list
> Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta
>  
> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, 
> so anyone can test it and give him feedback.
> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to 
> choose Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
> 
> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed 
> in order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and 
> it blows everything else out of the water.
> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to 
> disable, but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing 
> that is truly annoying.
> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
> image.
> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in 
> the document. 
> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking 
> of charging $5.00 for the app.
> I think it is worth much more.
> Here is the info from TestFlight.
> 
> From Testflight
> Here's the high level stuff:
>  
> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
> internet and your data stays private.
>  
> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>  
> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up 
> for beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. 
> After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the 
> scanner directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader 
> library.
>  
> Additional Features:
>  
> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
> - Automatic detection of document orientation
> - Automatic image enhancement
> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>  
> Beta 3:
> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 
> seconds)
> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way 
> to disable this?
> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
> - Minor bug fixes
>  
> Beta 2:
> - Improved orientation detection
> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
> - Fix crashes
>  
> Beta 1:
> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>  
> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>  
> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
> t

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Harry Bell' via VIPhone]

No, Julian, that is just a link to a general page about using TestFlight!
Harry

> On 14 Mar 2019, at 20:16, Julian  wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Below is the link for downloading the Scanner beta from TestFlight:
> 
> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 14, 2019, at 4:09 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I have got the beta of voice dream reader but cannot find a link for scanner 
>> beta. App store says scanner is not available: I'm in England.
>> Thanks
>> Harry 
>> 
>>> On 14 Mar 2019, at 19:10, Richard Turner  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yes, iPhone.
>>> 
>>> You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the 
>>> link below to get the beta.
>>> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to 
 test it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy 
 and Shubert
  
 From: Richard Turner
 Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
 To: ViPone list
 Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta
  
 For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
 Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
 anyone can test it and give him feedback.
 If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to 
 choose Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
 
 Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed 
 in order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
 I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
 blows everything else out of the water.
 There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
 but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is 
 truly annoying.
 It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
 image.
 Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in 
 the document. 
 At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
 charging $5.00 for the app.
 I think it is worth much more.
 Here is the info from TestFlight.
 
 From Testflight
 Here's the high level stuff:
  
 - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
 even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
 internet and your data stays private.
  
 - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
 save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
  
 - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
 version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
 beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. 
 After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the 
 scanner directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader 
 library.
  
 Additional Features:
  
 - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
 - Automatic detection of document orientation
 - Automatic image enhancement
 - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
 - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
 - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
 - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
  
 Beta 3:
 - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
 - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way 
 to disable this?
 - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
 - No longer read content again after enhancing image
 - Minor bug fixes
  
 Beta 2:
 - Improved orientation detection
 - Added option to automatic read text after capture
 - Fix crashes
  
 Beta 1:
 This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
 text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
  
 Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
 example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
  
 As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
 feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
 than perfection.
  
  
  
 The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
 have any." -- Alice Walker
  
 -- 
 The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone 
 list.
  
 If you have any questions or concer

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Julian]

Hello all,

Below is the link for downloading the Scanner beta from TestFlight:

https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 14, 2019, at 4:09 PM, 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have got the beta of voice dream reader but cannot find a link for scanner 
> beta. App store says scanner is not available: I'm in England.
> Thanks
> Harry 
> 
>> On 14 Mar 2019, at 19:10, Richard Turner  wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, iPhone.
>> 
>> You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the 
>> link below to get the beta.
>> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>> 
>> 
>> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe  
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to 
>>> test it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy 
>>> and Shubert
>>>  
>>> From: Richard Turner
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
>>> To: ViPone list
>>> Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta
>>>  
>>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>>> 
>>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>>> blows everything else out of the water.
>>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>>> annoying.
>>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>>> image.
>>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in 
>>> the document. 
>>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>>> I think it is worth much more.
>>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>>> 
>>> From Testflight
>>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>>  
>>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>>> internet and your data stays private.
>>>  
>>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>>  
>>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>>  
>>> Additional Features:
>>>  
>>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>>> - Automatic image enhancement
>>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>>  
>>> Beta 3:
>>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>>> disable this?
>>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>>> - Minor bug fixes
>>>  
>>> Beta 2:
>>> - Improved orientation detection
>>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>>> - Fix crashes
>>>  
>>> Beta 1:
>>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>>  
>>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>>  
>>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>>> than perfection.
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>>>  
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>>>  
>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if 
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>>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
>>>  
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>>> mk..

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Harry Bell' via VIPhone]

I have got the beta of voice dream reader but cannot find a link for scanner 
beta. App store says scanner is not available: I'm in England.
Thanks
Harry 

> On 14 Mar 2019, at 19:10, Richard Turner  wrote:
> 
> Yes, iPhone.
> 
> You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the link 
> below to get the beta.
> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
> 
> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe  
> wrote:
> 
>> Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to 
>> test it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and 
>> Shubert
>>  
>> From: Richard Turner
>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
>> To: ViPone list
>> Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta
>>  
>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>> 
>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>> blows everything else out of the water.
>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>> annoying.
>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>> image.
>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
>> document. 
>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>> I think it is worth much more.
>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>> 
>> From Testflight
>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>  
>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>> internet and your data stays private.
>>  
>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>  
>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>  
>> Additional Features:
>>  
>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>> - Automatic image enhancement
>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>  
>> Beta 3:
>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>> disable this?
>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>> - Minor bug fixes
>>  
>> Beta 2:
>> - Improved orientation detection
>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>> - Fix crashes
>>  
>> Beta 1:
>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>  
>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>  
>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>> than perfection.
>>  
>>  
>>  
>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>>  
>> -- 
>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.
>>  
>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if 
>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or 
>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
>>  
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Wren LANGLEY' via VIPhone]

hi Richard,
When I first read your messages, somehow I missed the one that had the link 
with the scanner for the Scanner app.

I found it, downloaded it, and all is well.

Thank you for the help. We were very nice person, and always willing to help. I 
want you to know that I appreciate it.

I did go back to the App Store and it still told me the app was not available. 
I live in the United States and independence Missouri.
I am very sorry that dictation is not working well for me anymore. Siri doesn’t 
seem to work well either, and my only reason for saying that is that I want to 
let you know that it just doesn’t work. So I’m sorry for the dictation errors.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 14, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Lelia Struve  wrote:
> 
> Hello Richard, so here is what I did and if I did something incorrect maybe 
> you could let me know.  I clicked on the link and got the voice dream beta, 
> that worked perfectly. Then I went into Voice Dream and clicked on add and 
> clicked to turn on the scanner, it sent me to the App Store, and when I tried 
> to download that Scanner app, it said it wasn’t available in my country. Do 
> you know if this is not available in the US? Thanks
> 
> Lelia 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Richard Turner  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>> 
>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>> blows everything else out of the water.
>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>> annoying.
>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>> image.
>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
>> document.  
>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>> I think it is worth much more.
>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>> 
>> From Testflight
>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>  
>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>> internet and your data stays private.
>>  
>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>  
>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>  
>> Additional Features:
>>  
>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>> - Automatic image enhancement
>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>  
>> Beta 3:
>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>> disable this?
>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>> - Minor bug fixes
>>  
>> Beta 2:
>> - Improved orientation detection
>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>> - Fix crashes
>>  
>> Beta 1:
>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>  
>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>  
>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>> than perfection.
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>> 
>> -- 
>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.
>>  
>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if 
>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or 
>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list i

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Lelia Struve]

Hello Richard, so here is what I did and if I did something incorrect maybe you 
could let me know.  I clicked on the link and got the voice dream beta, that 
worked perfectly. Then I went into Voice Dream and clicked on add and clicked 
to turn on the scanner, it sent me to the App Store, and when I tried to 
download that Scanner app, it said it wasn’t available in my country. Do you 
know if this is not available in the US? Thanks

Lelia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
> 
> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
> blows everything else out of the water.
> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
> annoying.
> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
> image.
> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
> document.  
> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
> charging $5.00 for the app.
> I think it is worth much more.
> Here is the info from TestFlight.
> 
> From Testflight
> Here's the high level stuff:
>  
> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
> in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet 
> and your data stays private.
>  
> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>  
> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
> of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
> can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After downloading 
> the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner directly from 
> Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>  
> Additional Features:
>  
> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
> - Automatic detection of document orientation
> - Automatic image enhancement
> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>  
> Beta 3:
> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
> disable this?
> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
> - Minor bug fixes
>  
> Beta 2:
> - Improved orientation detection
> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
> - Fix crashes
>  
> Beta 1:
> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
> listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>  
> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
> Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>  
> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
> than perfection.
>  
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Mary Otten]

Well, for my money, it blows  knfbe away. And I paid too much for that app, 
which has actually kind of gotten worse recently rather than better. It imports 
PDF files, which is the only reason I have it on my phone. It seems to me the 
five dollars isn’t quite enough. I agree you can’t charge too much. But five 
dollars is like giving the thing away, and Winston isn’t Microsoft.
Mary


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 14, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Michael Feir  wrote:
> 
> This seems quite promising as long as he sticks to a low price. I fuly agree 
> that the effort of developing this new oCr option is worth more. however, 
> he's up against some well established stiff accessible competition from 
> Seeing A I, Prizmo Go and of course, KNFb Reader. The only way to get 
> penetration is with a low price and sufficiently different features or user 
> interface. People will need to be able to justify getting it either instead 
> of or, more likely, in adition to one or more OCR apps already owned. Got to 
> admire the man's pluck and courage. Voice Dream Reader is still a highly 
> valued app on my iPHONE.
> 
>> On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM Richard Turner  
>> wrote:
>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>> 
>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>> blows everything else out of the water.
>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>> annoying.
>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>> image.
>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
>> document.  
>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>> I think it is worth much more.
>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>> 
>> From Testflight
>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>  
>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>> internet and your data stays private.
>>  
>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>  
>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>  
>> Additional Features:
>>  
>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>> - Automatic image enhancement
>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>  
>> Beta 3:
>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>> disable this?
>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>> - Minor bug fixes
>>  
>> Beta 2:
>> - Improved orientation detection
>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>> - Fix crashes
>>  
>> Beta 1:
>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>  
>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>  
>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>> than perfection.
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>> 
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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Richard Turner]

Which beta did you install?
Follow the link I sent for the scanner app.
Or search for Voice Dream Scanner beta and follow the link you find that says 
something about join the beta ...
I do not recall where you live, but in the US it is readily available; but not 
in the app store yet, only through the beta program.
HTH,
Richard



The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 14, 2019, at 12:16 PM, 'Wren LANGLEY' via VIPhone 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

hi, I downloaded the latest data, and it told me to go to the App Store to get 
the scanner app. I went there but it says that the app is not available in my 
location or region. Can you please tell me how to get the scanner I tried going 
to the ad dialogue but I couldn’t get it they are either thank you.

God bless,
Wren Langley

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 14, 2019, at 2:10 PM, Richard Turner 
mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote:

Yes, iPhone.

You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the link 
below to get the beta.
https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP





The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe 
mailto:alapoint...@comcast.net>> wrote:

Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to test 
it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and Shubert

From: Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
To: ViPone list
Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.

Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:



- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.



- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.



- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: 
https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U.
 After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.



Additional Features:



- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader



Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content a

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

['Wren LANGLEY' via VIPhone]

hi, I downloaded the latest data, and it told me to go to the App Store to get 
the scanner app. I went there but it says that the app is not available in my 
location or region. Can you please tell me how to get the scanner I tried going 
to the ad dialogue but I couldn’t get it they are either thank you.

God bless,
Wren Langley

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 14, 2019, at 2:10 PM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> Yes, iPhone.
> 
> You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the link 
> below to get the beta.
> https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
> any." -- Alice Walker
> 
> 
> On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe  
> wrote:
> 
>> Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to 
>> test it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and 
>> Shubert
>>  
>> From: Richard Turner
>> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
>> To: ViPone list
>> Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta
>>  
>> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
>> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
>> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
>> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
>> Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>> 
>> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
>> order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
>> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
>> blows everything else out of the water.
>> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, 
>> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
>> annoying.
>> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the 
>> image.
>> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
>> document. 
>> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
>> charging $5.00 for the app.
>> I think it is worth much more.
>> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>> 
>> From Testflight
>> Here's the high level stuff:
>>  
>> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, 
>> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for 
>> internet and your data stays private.
>>  
>> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or 
>> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>>  
>> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta 
>> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for 
>> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After 
>> downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
>> directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.
>>  
>> Additional Features:
>>  
>> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>> - Automatic image enhancement
>> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>>  
>> Beta 3:
>> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
>> disable this?
>> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>> - Minor bug fixes
>>  
>> Beta 2:
>> - Improved orientation detection
>> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>> - Fix crashes
>>  
>> Beta 1:
>> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize 
>> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>>  
>> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For 
>> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>>  
>> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of 
>> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less 
>> than perfection.
>>  
>>  
>>  
>> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't 
>> have any." -- Alice Walker
>>  
>> -- 
>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list.
>>  
>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if 
>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or 
>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself.
>>  
>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: 
>> mk...@ucla.edu. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at 
>> caraqu...@caraquinn.com
>>  
>> The archives for this list can b

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Richard Turner]

Yes, iPhone.

You have to install Testflight from the app store first. Then follow the link 
below to get the beta.
https://testflight.apple.com/join/x9XE3CYP





The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 14, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Andrew J. LaPointe 
mailto:alapoint...@comcast.net>> wrote:

Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to test 
it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and Shubert

From: Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
To: ViPone list
Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.

Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:



- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.



- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.



- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: 
https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U.
 After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.



Additional Features:



- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader



Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content again after enhancing image

- Minor bug fixes



Beta 2:

- Improved orientation detection

- Added option to automatic read text after capture

- Fix crashes



Beta 1:

This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.



Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.



As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of feedback: 
nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less than perfection.






The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker



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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Andrew J. LaPointe]

Is this for Iphone??  If so, what is it listed as??  I would like to test 
it out...If you are this up on this then it has to be great... Andy and Shubert

From: Richard Turner 
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 1:16 PM
To: ViPone list 
Subject: Voice Dream Scanner beta

For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.


Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.  
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:

 

- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.

 

- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

 

- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U. After downloading 
the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner directly from 
Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.

 

Additional Features:

 

- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader

 

Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content again after enhancing image

- Minor bug fixes

 

Beta 2:

- Improved orientation detection

- Added option to automatic read text after capture

- Fix crashes

 

Beta 1:

This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.

 

Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.

 

As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of feedback: 
nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less than perfection.

 

 

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker



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Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Richard Turner]

it already blows Seeing AI away with the fact that you can do multipage 
documents in a batch and save as one file with formatting in tact. And it is 
all done right on the phone!

This is also where it blows KNFB Reader away to because still, for $99.99, they 
cannot retain formatting.
I'd gladly pay quite a bit more for an app this easy to use and especially with 
the integration with Voice Dream Reader.
But, please, try it out and give him the feedback you have on anything and 
everything about the app.
Richard



The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


On Mar 14, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Michael Feir 
mailto:michael.f...@gmail.com>> wrote:

This seems quite promising as long as he sticks to a low price. I fuly agree 
that the effort of developing this new oCr option is worth more. however, he's 
up against some well established stiff accessible competition from Seeing A I, 
Prizmo Go and of course, KNFb Reader. The only way to get penetration is with a 
low price and sufficiently different features or user interface. People will 
need to be able to justify getting it either instead of or, more likely, in 
adition to one or more OCR apps already owned. Got to admire the man's pluck 
and courage. Voice Dream Reader is still a highly valued app on my iPHONE.

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM Richard Turner 
mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote:
For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream 
Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so 
anyone can test it and give him feedback.
If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to choose 
Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.

Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed in 
order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it 
blows everything else out of the water.
There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable, but 
if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly 
annoying.
It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the image.
Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in the 
document.
At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of 
charging $5.00 for the app.
I think it is worth much more.
Here is the info from TestFlight.

>From Testflight

Here's the high level stuff:



- State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate, even 
in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for internet and 
your data stays private.



- Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or save 
them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.



- Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta version 
of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for beta, you 
can do it here: 
https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U.
 After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the scanner 
directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader library.



Additional Features:



- Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping

- Automatic detection of document orientation

- Automatic image enhancement

- Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly

- Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image

- Select text-to-speech voice and change speed

- Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader



Beta 3:

- Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)

- Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way to 
disable this?

- Capture Button is now the entire video preview window

- No longer read content again after enhancing image

- Minor bug fixes



Beta 2:

- Improved orientation detection

- Added option to automatic read text after capture

- Fix crashes



Beta 1:

This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize text, 
listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.



Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For example, 
Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.



As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of feedback: 
nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less than perfection.





The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have 
any." -- Alice Walker


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If you hav

Re: Voice Dream Scanner beta

[Michael Feir]

This seems quite promising as long as he sticks to a low price. I fuly
agree that the effort of developing this new oCr option is worth more.
however, he's up against some well established stiff accessible competition
from Seeing A I, Prizmo Go and of course, KNFb Reader. The only way to get
penetration is with a low price and sufficiently different features or user
interface. People will need to be able to justify getting it either instead
of or, more likely, in adition to one or more OCR apps already owned. Got
to admire the man's pluck and courage. Voice Dream Reader is still a highly
valued app on my iPHONE.

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 1:17 PM Richard Turner 
wrote:

> For those who have not heard, Winston Chen, the developer of Voice Dream
> Reader, is developing an OCR app called Scanner.  It is in public beta, so
> anyone can test it and give him feedback.
> If you also install the Voice Dream Reader beta, you will be able to
> choose Scanner from the Add dialog in VDR.
>
> Here is the latest info from Testflight which you have to have installed
> in order to use the betas but it is free in the app store.
> I've tested the app quite a bit in the two days I've known about it and it
> blows everything else out of the water.
> There is one very annoying thing in beta 3 that I've asked him to disable,
> but if Edge Detection is on, there is a constant tone playing that is truly
> annoying.
> It doesn't say below, but you can use the up volume button to capture the
> image.
> Saving as PDF is not only fully accessible, but it retains any images in
> the document.
> At this point, unless I can convince him to charge more, he is thinking of
> charging $5.00 for the app.
> I think it is worth much more.
> Here is the info from TestFlight.
>
> From Testflight
>
> Here's the high level stuff:
>
>
>
> - State-of-the-art A.I. for OCR and text recognition: Fast and accurate,
> even in poor lighting conditions. Works entirely on device: No need for
> internet and your data stays private.
>
>
>
> - Export scans as plain text or PDF with embedded text to another app, or
> save them on your local device, iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
>
>
>
> - Works with Voice Dream Reader. You need to download the latest beta
> version of Voice Dream Reader, version 4.8.0. If you haven't signed up for
> beta, you can do it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/5amQM57U.
> After downloading the latest Reader Beta, you will be able access the
> scanner directly from Reader and add scanned documents to your Reader
> library.
>
>
>
> Additional Features:
>
>
>
> - Automatic detection of document edges for stretching and cropping
>
> - Automatic detection of document orientation
>
> - Automatic image enhancement
>
> - Batch mode for scanning multiple pages quickly
>
> - Spoken words are highlighted in the text or the image
>
> - Select text-to-speech voice and change speed
>
> - Uses premium voices purchased in Voice Dream Reader
>
>
>
> Beta 3:
>
> - Auto Scan (if an page is detected and phone is held steady for 2 seconds)
>
> - Audible tone for page detection. VoiceOver only. Should there be a way
> to disable this?
>
> - Capture Button is now the entire video preview window
>
> - No longer read content again after enhancing image
>
> - Minor bug fixes
>
>
>
> Beta 2:
>
> - Improved orientation detection
>
> - Added option to automatic read text after capture
>
> - Fix crashes
>
>
>
> Beta 1:
>
> This new app let you scan paper documents with the camera and recognize
> text, listen using built-in text-to-speech, and save and export.
>
>
>
> Limitations: Only languages using Latin alphabets are supported. For
> example, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Russian, and Arabic are not supported.
>
>
>
> As with all Voice Dream beta tests, we're interested in every kind of
> feedback: nothing is too small or too insignificant. We want nothing less
> than perfection.
>
>
>
>
> The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't
> have any." -- Alice Walker
>
>
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> list.
>
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> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the
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>
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