Transcript Abi James: iansyst CapturaTalk4Android Demonstration

CapturaTalk4Android
Demonstration
Abi James
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What is CaputraTalk4Android
CaputraTalk4Android provides a range of reading
and writing support tools for Android devices :
• Reading aloud with highlighting web pages, text
documents, PDF files and eBooks
• OCR photos and images & hear text read aloud.
• Talking word processor to assist editing,
proofing and writing of text.
• File management tools and integrated
dictionary (coming soon)
Exploring CaputraTalk4Android
Take a picture, hear the words
• The built-in scanning tool enables photos and
images to be turned into text.
• These can then be read aloud, saved or edited.
Benefits:
• Learners can independently capture text on
whiteboards, notices or paper documents and
hear it read aloud.
• Learners can capture text in reading and text
books, annotate in drawing apps before
hearing it read aloud.
CapturaTalk scans text and reads
Reading documents & books
• CapturaTalk can open and read aloud PDF files or ePub
eBooks with synchronised highlighting.
• Locate & organise files through the Manage tab
• All text is read aloud with the users chosen interface
settings
• Content can be sent to the Type & Speak tab for editing
Benefits:
• Learners have access to a eBook reader with speech and
their preferred interface settings.
• Learners can read aloud accessible PDFs or OCR PDFs
files to access text
CapturaTalk and PDF files
Making the internet talk
• Using the built in browser, CapturaTalk can read
aloud accessible text within web pages.
• Text is read aloud with synchronised highlighting
with the users preferred font and colour settings
• Text can also be captured for later use.
Benefits:
• Users with print impairments are able to access
web based content.
• Research and planning tasks can be assisted by
capturing text from web pages.
CapturaTalk4 Android Talking
Browser
Using CapturaTalk to improve writing
• The Type & Speak tab offers basic a word
processing environment with speech support.
• Speech with writing can be used to improve
spelling and assist with proof reading.
• Text can be saved as a file, sent as an email,
printed or saved to a phrase bank.
Benefits:
• Users with poor spelling can use speech and word
prediction to enter and correct spelling
independently.
• Reading back the text can assist users with
reading difficulties to identify errors.
CapturaTalk correcting spelling
Additional Features:
• To help with writing, store favourite phrases , hear
them read aloud
• Access dictionary definitions (internet access required)
• Fully integrated speaking help menu
• Save voice notes through the built-in audio recorder
• Upload text files from any app and save audio version
to Wav file format
• Use gestures to access common features and actions
• Colour and text settings are customisable to improve
accessibility