Ken Kaplan from Intel reached out to us here at bub.blicio.us about a new device of which he is rightfully proud. The Intel Reader has been announced (although I’m not sure of the release date).

No, it’s not a competitor to the Kindle or the Nook. Instead it is designed to provide access to printed text for people with dyslexia, low vision or blindness. Intel’s Digital Health Group researched and designed the mobile Intel Reader, which takes pictures of text and reads it aloud.

In the embedded video, they have taken photos of the book, Alice in Wonderland. The Reader can then read the printed word in the photograph, as well as zoom in on both the words and the images as the voice reads aloud. Additionally, the device handles MP3 files and connects to a computer via a standard USB mini cable. The device is sturdy, and built to accompany someone throughout their day without much damage.

There’s also a longer video available, which highlights accessories and personal anecdotes.

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