OrCam MyReader 2.0

OrCam MyReader

OrCam MyReader focuses on text recognition. There are two ways to instruct the device to identify and speak recognized text. First, look directly at the page or label of text. This can be a bit tricky, at least at first. I tended to look higher and a bit to the right of my intended target. With practice I quickly improved my aim. Now, with the target text directly ahead, press the Trigger button on the processor unit. You will hear a shutter sound as the image is taken. A second or two later the text will begin speaking.

Alternatively, place a finger near the top center of the page or block of text you wish to have read. You will need to place your finger so that the fingernail is facing up. OrCam recognizes the fingernail, and uses it to set the camera's focus. After hearing a confirmation chirp, remove your finger from the text. This action "triggers" OrCam to auto-snap the picture. If you do not hear a chirp, remove your finger from view and then try again.