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KNFB Reader app allows users to capture pictures of virtually any type of printed text, including mail, receipts, class handouts, memos and other documents.

Proprietary document analysis technology determines the words and reads them aloud to the user with high quality text-to-speech and Braille access. Individuals with print disabilities will benefit from the synchronised speech and text highlighting capabilities.

Features:
* Fast, accurate, and efficient mobile text recognition.
* Reading modes for books, articles and labels, bills and memos.
* Synchronized text highlighting with high quality speech and Braille output.
* Field of view report to assist with aligning the camera relative to the document.
* Tilt guidance feature to assist with capturing the perfect picture of a document.
* Automatic text detection to enable hands-free operation.
* Ability to import, OCR, and read image-based pdf and jpg files
* Export txt and html formatted text files to cloud storage services including Dropbox and Google Drive.
* Batch scan mode to process and read multiple pages.
* Recognise and read text in multiple languages;
* Tap and read function.
* Additional features including language translation, and text editing.

Compatibility:
* Requires iOS 7 or later. Compatible with iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 4s and iPod Touch 5.
* This app is optimised for use on the iPhone 5s and newer versions.

Visit the supplier's website at: http://www.knfbreader.com for more info.

Price Guide

Download from iTunes (Apple Store): $129.99

Models

Only one model available

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.