PiTextReader

Scan printed text and converts to speech for the blind.

Extremely simple interface and NO Internet needed.

Overview

PiTextReader allows someone with impaired vision to “read” text from envelopes, letters and other items. It snapshots an image of the item, converts to plain text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and then speaks the text using text-to-speech.

The Reader is designed to be as absolutely simple to use as possible. No Internet needed, no graphical interface, only one button. Just place the item to be read onto the stand and press a button. After a few moments, the text will be read back to them.

Documentation

** See Full Instructions in the PiTextReader.pdf document **

Utilities

• install.sh -- Installation script
• test.sh -- Tests each component of the Reader
• focus.sh -- Assist focusing camera using a PC browser