both Prizmo and KNFB Reader process scans on the device. And yes, they both can scan from an image like a screen shot. The quality may not be great. Richard
“The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some pretty annoying virtues.” Elizabeth Taylor (Sent from my iPhone 5S) > On May 1, 2016, at 8:50 AM, Woody Anna Dresner <wadres...@att.net> wrote: > > Hi Traci, > > All processing for KNFB Reader is done on your device. I don't know about > Prismo. > > Best, > Anna > > > >> On May 1, 2016, at 10:40 AM, Traci Duncan <our4p...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi, first of all, I like this thread. I have a couple follow up questions. >> >> Something I don’t know for either app, is how private are they? Does any of >> my scanning go online or on some sort of server? If I am scanning bank >> documents or medical documents. >> >> Also, with KNFB, can it scan from a screen shot? I have been doing a lot of >> family history & at times take screen shots of census documents or old >> newspaper articles. These are screen shots on my iPad mini. >> >> Thanks all, >> Traci >> PS. A while back, I wanted to scan a letter someone had posted on Instagram. >> Well, Prizmo didn’t do that great with it. Cam find didn’t do well. So, I >> found this free app called, Scanner & Translator Free - convert photo to >> text and make translation to more than 90 languages by DataCom >> https://appsto.re/us/NZ8xY.i >> >> It worked like a charm to scan the screen shot of the letter. Just a FYI, >> if anyone is looking for an additional app. >> >>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 10:34 PM, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> There is no question that the user interface and the speed of getting scans >>> with KNFB Reader is by far the best. >>> However, if you have a document that you want to attempt to keep the >>> paragraph structure, then Prizmo is better than KNFB Reader. >>> But, Prizmo is far, far more tedious to use. >>> I have kept Prizmo on my devices in case of situations where I want the >>> paragraphs retained. >>> Granted that isn't very often. >>> Richard >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPod 6 >>> >>>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 10:23 PM, Feliciano Godoy <theblindman...@hotmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> The user interface for KNFBReader Great compared to Prizmo. When comparing >>>> theKNFBReader app with other apps for more complicated documents it is >>>> superior. If you're scanning regular letters, thePrizmo App or TextGrabber >>>> plus translator will suffice. The advantage is thatKNFBReader Will also >>>> OCR text from the computer screen. Definitely worth the money even if you >>>> don't have any discounts by using gift cards are waiting for it to be on >>>> sale. This is not a biased opinion, it is based on comparison and >>>> experience. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Feliciano >>>> For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v >>>> Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v >>>> >>>>> On Apr 29, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <siegh...@live.ca> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Tracy, >>>>> >>>>> I think it’s pretty safe to say that if you ever used KNFB Reader you >>>>> would never want to use Prizmo again. I am not saying this because the >>>>> OCR is that much better, but the ease of use for a blind person to use >>>>> and get great results with KNFB Reader is unbelievable. I used to use >>>>> Prizmo as well as well as another OCR app which was popular for a while >>>>> and for which I forgot the name, but once KNFB Reader came out they all >>>>> went the way of double tap and hold, then double tap again to delete. >>>>> KNFB Reader is expensive, but is it ever worth it if you do OCR on a >>>>> regular bases and you can get it for a reasonable deal if you pick up >>>>> some 20% off iTunes gift cards when they are available at various >>>>> resellers throughout the year and then wait until KNFB goes on sale for >>>>> $75 or so. If you then have discount cards you can get it for $60 and it >>>>> has been on sale for less at times, I think as low as $50 at one point in >>>>> which case it would have been $40 with discounted gift cards. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Sieghard >>>>> >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com[mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>>>> Of Traci Duncan >>>>> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 8:24 AM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS? >>>>> >>>>> The apps I use most frequently are: >>>>> >>>>> Prizmo. Which it would be interesting to read a comparison between >>>>> Prizmo & KNFB. >>>>> CamFind, excellent app to scan just about anything. Even importing a >>>>> screenshot. >>>>> CloudClip. I absolutely love this app. I have it on both my iDevices & >>>>> Mac. What I copy to the clipboard is available on each device. Every so >>>>> often, it is a bit buggy & doesn’t copy over right away, but most of the >>>>> time it works brilliantly. >>>>> >>>>> Twitterrific. This is my go to Twitter app. >>>>> TV Remote from xFinity. I use this app a bit more on my iPad, because >>>>> the episodes are in folders. Lol, I use it mostly on my phone to turn >>>>> the channel. ;) >>>>> >>>>> My Fitness Pal. Even if I am not tracking calories, I use this app to >>>>> identify foods & drinks. Learn the serving size & nutrition. >>>>> >>>>> DraftPad. I’ve had this app for a long time, but still find it useful, >>>>> if I quickly want to compose a text or long post, without accidentally >>>>> sending it. :) Lol, I’ve even done things, like while at home I write >>>>> out a check in post for Facebook, because I know I’ll want to check in >>>>> from the restaurant but not necessarily type it out or dictate it in >>>>> public. >>>>> >>>>> This isn’t an app, but it is a way to use IOS. I have a Safari Icon for >>>>> the websiteDirectionsForMe.org This website is very handy for obtaining >>>>> directions/instructions for foods & or drinks. I have another Safari >>>>> icon for a local radio station’s playlist. Yet another one for a radio >>>>> station’s weekly stream of it’s Saturday night broadcast. Love those >>>>> Safari icons. :) >>>>> >>>>> Hopefully the above list is helpful & not too long. >>>>> Traci >>>>> An IOS user since the first gen iPad in 2010. >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 28, 2016, at 9:43 PM, Jeff Samco <jsa...@jps.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I also use some of Mark's favorite apps. I will add: >>>>> >>>>> Digit-Eyes to generate QR codes on labels. >>>>> QR Reader by QuarKode is the best app I've found for reading QR codes. I >>>>> mostly place them on devices I manage at work in an inventory. >>>>> Voice Brief is a quick means of reviewing news stories. >>>>> Ask Pastor John has daily audio messages I enjoy. from John Piper. >>>>> Fantastical is my calendar of choice. It's flexible and works almost >>>>> flawlessly with VoiceOver. >>>>> Amazon Music has become my music player. I primarily listen to free music >>>>> available because of my Amazon Prime yearly subscription. >>>>> Amazon Elexa allows me to manage the features used by my Amazon Echo. >>>>> HTH, >>>>> Jeff >>>>> >>>>> At 07:42 PM 4/28/2016, you wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and the Mac Visionaries >>>>> Mailing >>>>> List: >>>>> >>>>> I was having lunch with a friend today at a sunny outdoor café and, >>>>> during >>>>> our conversation, the subject of iOS and the number of apps we use on a >>>>> regular basis came up. As we began listing our favorite apps, I once >>>>> again >>>>> realized how much iPhone and it’s related apps have revolutionized my >>>>> life >>>>> in almost every aspect. >>>>> >>>>> Below I will list the apps I used today and/or within the last two days. >>>>> In >>>>> some cases I will list the name of the app, in others, I will only list >>>>> the >>>>> type of app. >>>>> >>>>> I hope you will contribute to this thread by listing the apps you use most >>>>> often as I and others would like to get to know you and, perhaps, discover >>>>> an app or two about which we can learn. >>>>> >>>>> Okay, here we go: >>>>> >>>>> 1. >>>>> Clock: >>>>> I use the iOS clock for wake-up alarms and in some cases, to time >>>>> activities >>>>> such as workouts or cooking. >>>>> >>>>> 2. >>>>> Calendar: >>>>> I use my Calendar for virtually all my appointments. Today, for example I >>>>> was reminded of two upcoming doctor appointments and, of course, today’s >>>>> lunch date. I also used it today to schedule new appointments including a >>>>> date with a person I met via an online dating app which I will list below. >>>>> >>>>> 3. >>>>> Messages: >>>>> I send and receive text/iMessages all through the day for everything from >>>>> staying in touch with friends to financial activity notifications. >>>>> >>>>> 4. >>>>> The Weather app: >>>>> Even though we do not have much variation in our weather patterns out >>>>> here, >>>>> I usually check the weather at least once a day, before going out. >>>>> >>>>> 5. >>>>> Financial apps: >>>>> I use my financial institutions, including banks and credit card >>>>> companies, >>>>> apps to transfer funds, pay bills, and monitor account activities. Just >>>>> as >>>>> an aside, I do not use any third-party services to manage my finances. AT >>>>> this time, I need absolutely no sighted assistance in reading/monitoring >>>>> account activity or paying bills. To me, this is as close to miraculous >>>>> as >>>>> it gets. Some of you may be too young to understand that there was a time >>>>> in the not-so-distant past, when those of us who were visually impaired >>>>> had >>>>> virtually no privacy in such matters. This is something that we should >>>>> never forget. >>>>> >>>>> 6. >>>>> Downcast: >>>>> I use Downcast on a daily basis to listen to my favorite podcasts. I also >>>>> use the native podcast app but not to listen to external audio but only to >>>>> listen to material that I have manually tagged for the app such as my >>>>> favorite old-time radio episodes. >>>>> >>>>> 7. >>>>> TV Guide Mobile: >>>>> Even though I don’t watch a great deal of television, last night, for >>>>> example, I used TV Guide Mobile in order to check listings and set my DVR >>>>> for future broadcasts. >>>>> >>>>> 8. >>>>> CVS Pharmacy Mobile >>>>> One of my most favorite apps is CVS Pharmacy Mobile. I use it, regularly, >>>>> to manage and refill my prescriptions. >>>>> >>>>> 9. >>>>> Seeing Eye GPS: >>>>> For me, this is a must-have app. Simply stated, it provides an almost >>>>> unparalleled level of independence in the iOS navigation universe. >>>>> >>>>> 10. >>>>> The K N F B Reader app: >>>>> Even though I have several tools available for OCR, I find that I am using >>>>> the K N F B Reader more and more to take quick snapshots in order to >>>>> obtain >>>>> information on the fly. >>>>> >>>>> 11. >>>>> The native iOS Twitter App: >>>>> I use this app throughout the day in order to stay up-to-date on current >>>>> events and to participate in the global conversation. It is a must-have, >>>>> in >>>>> my world. I just love the Moments feature. >>>>> >>>>> 12. >>>>> Maps: >>>>> To me, the native iOS Maps app is like a trusted friend that I can always >>>>> count on. With it, I know that, no matter the situation, I can always >>>>> find >>>>> my way home. It was because of the marvelous accessibility of Apple Maps >>>>> that convinced me to give up my 6 year subscription to A T & T Navigator, >>>>> a >>>>> first-class GPS navigation tool in its own right. >>>>> >>>>> 13. >>>>> Apple Pay: >>>>> As I have posted on several occasions, Apple Pay has completely >>>>> revolutionized my point-of-purchase experience. I live in an area where I >>>>> can use Apple Pay on a daily basis, for example, when buying groceries, >>>>> dining out, getting medicine, or even purchasing gifts or office supplies. >>>>> It is absolutely amazing. >>>>> >>>>> 14. >>>>> Online dating apps: >>>>> I have been a long-time advocate of making online dating/online dating >>>>> apps >>>>> accessible to the blind and low vision. I am pleased to tell you that the >>>>> major online dating services, such as eHarmony.com, have been listening. >>>>> As >>>>> a result, I use online dating apps to meet new people, on a regular basis. >>>>> >>>>> 15. >>>>> Audio Book apps: >>>>> I use BARD Mobile, iBooks, the Audible.com app, and OverDrive (the public >>>>> library system) app, to enjoy audio books. >>>>> >>>>> 16. >>>>> Terrestrial radio app: >>>>> I find that I am using the ooTunes app, more and more, to catch A.M. talk >>>>> radio when I am in places that cannot receive A.M. signal. >>>>> >>>>> 17. >>>>> Fandango: >>>>> In an era in which audio described movies are becoming more readily >>>>> available, I enjoy using the Fandango app to both browse movie listings >>>>> and >>>>> purchase tickets. >>>>> >>>>> Finally, of course I use other apps such as the Money Reader app, Skype, 1 >>>>> Password Pro, News Line, OneDrive, the native Camera and Video apps, >>>>> Reminders, Contacts, Email, Music, Notes, etc, very often but to list >>>>> every >>>>> single app in my iOS Toolbox is not really necessary as my goal is to >>>>> merely >>>>> start a conversation in which we may all contribute. >>>>> >>>>> I hope you find this useful, or at least entertaining (smile), and I look >>>>> forward to your replies. >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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 and your owner is Cara Quinn >>>>> - 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