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Publication Date: 1983
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Technology for the Handicapped: Kurzweil and Viewscan.
Cotter, Eithne; McCarty, Emily
Library Hi Tech, v1 n3 p63-67 Win 1983
Description of the Kurzweil Reading Machine, which uses a special camera and computer to transform printed matter into synthetic speech; includes reading and sound production, machine operation, adjusting to different typefaces, and limitations. Review of the portable reading aid for the partially sighted, Viewscan, discusses characteristics, operation, benefits, and liabilities. (EJS)
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Language: English
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