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Wizcom InfoScan Handheld Scanner |
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| Introducing the Wizcom portable range of Handheld scanners of which the InfoScan is part of. Scan and transfer printed text directly into a PC or scan, store and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC, laptop, PDA or any Windows applicati |
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WIZ50300065 |
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Wizcom |
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| RRP |
AUD $275.00 |
| You Save |
AUD $40.00 |
| Our Price |
AUD $235.00 |
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Wizcom InfoScan
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InfoScan, WizCom's Electronic Note Taker , is used just like a yellow highlighter. InfoScan enables you to scan
and transfer printed text directly into a PC or scan, store and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC,
laptop, PDA or any Windows application via Infra-red or USB connection at your leisure.
This completely mobile device offers users a quick and easy way to take notes from almost any printed document,
creating fully editable MS Word documents on the PC, PDA or any Windows application.
Pen Scanning Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Hebrew (according to product, as specified on the product package. Hebrew version including translation from English to Hebrew.).
Size: ergonomic 6 inches x 1 ½ x 1, lightweight three ounces.
Captures up to 500 pages of text.
Recognizes 6-22 point font size (bold, italic, underlined, inverted text).
Alternative input tools are included for entering words that you can't scan (e.g., street signs).
Transfer data easily using Infra-red (IRDA) or USB.
Optical character recognition at 97% (based on standard font and size average). Preference setting for higher numerical and inverted text recognition level.
Modes:
- Notes and QuickLink - capture printed data on the fly and download to PC pr PDA at your convenience.
- Scan to PC - scan text into the active cursor of any application which accepts text in real-time.
- Beam to PDA - transfer data from notes to your Palm Pilot or Visor.
- Translate English texts to Hebrew (Hebrew WizCom InfoScan only).
This product is offered in a few versions:
- An English version.
- A German version.
- A Hebrew version.
FAQs:
How many pages can the InfoScan store?
The InfoScan applications can hold up to 500 pages, which are estimated as 8 1/2" x 11" pages with 10-12 point font. It is unlikely that you would ever use this amount of space for straight scanning, especially since after you scan in a bunch of stuff, you'll probably want to put it on your computer, flush it out of your Pen and use the space again for more data capture. You have a choice as to what you wish to do with the data, i.e. the data can be stored on the Pen (spreadsheets), flushed (word docs) or synchronized (addresses).
I understand the Pen holds up to 1000 pages, but how do you measure each page?
It is estimated as an 8 1/2" x 11" page with 12-point font. It is unlikely that you would ever use this amount of space for straight scanning, especially since after you scan in a bunch of stuff, you'll probably want to put it on your computer and flush it out of your Pen. You have a choice as to what you wish to do with the data; i.e. the data can be stored on the Pen (spreadsheets), flushed (word docs) or synchronized (addresses). Please note that the Pen is not intended to scan books of information -- your arm would hurt and you might become cross-eyed. If you are scanning lots of pages, we recommend you buy a flatbed scanner.
Scanning: How can I achieve the most accurate scanning results?
The secret is to hold the Pen correctly . Holding it a certain way at the right angle and speed and allowing for enough space before and after the text will give you good scanning results. Hold the Pen firmly, as you would hold a highlighter, while the Pens tip is at an angle of between 75 and 90 degrees to the page. Leave enough space before the first word scanned (about a centimeter), otherwise the first letter/s may be cut off and then the word will not be found and you will end up with gibberish. Maintain the same scanning angle while you scan the line and make sure the text is centralized between the rollers at the tip of the Pen
(directly under the white lines). Scanning more slowly is best. You can try the same text at different angles and may get
a better scan if you scan from right to left rather than the other way round. You will soon be able to get a feel for the
best angle fairly quickly. You should wait till it finishes 'Reading' before scanning again. If you jump to the next line
before it finishes processing the original scan, it will not provide good results.
What does the 97% accuracy mean?
Data will be captured at approximately a 97% OCR accuracy rate based on what size and type font you are scanning. If you are scanning regular words in a regular font of a normal size, in a smooth scanning motion, about 97% of the information you scan will be correct. It is not 100%. Some words may not be fully recognized by the speller because the letters may be smeared or truncated. You can easily make quick corrections by using the Opticard, the on-screen editing functions, or put it through a spell checker once you transfer it to your computer.
Are there any scanning limitations?
1. The Pen allows you to scan printed text of 6-22 points in size (up to 8mm) in a wide variety of fonts and in all colors on contrasting backgrounds, except red on white, white on red, blue on black and black on blue.
2. The Pen will not recognize handwriting, cursive fonts, mathematical symbols or other symbols specific to a profession. If you wish to capture these items as a bitmap picture file, please use the Image Capture application. If you are scanning numerals, there is a preference setting which will provide better recognition. It also recognizes commas, periods, parentheses, capitals, hyphenations, and other forms of punctuation. It will place a space at the end of each line scanned so you can continue to keep the integrity of a sentence. Key words: limitations, colors, colours, mathematical, symbols, scanning, fonts, background, red, white, black, blue, Image Capture, numerals, numeric
Can the Pen recognize handwritten text?
The Pen cannot recognize handwritten text as it does printed text. However, if you wish to scan handwriting, small icons and highly stylized fonts that the QuickLink or InfoScan applications would not normally capture, you can use the Image Capture application, which can be added onto the Pen, FREE OF CHARGE, if you have a flash card with enough memory inserted in the Pen's battery compartment. The application does not INCLUDE handwriting recognition. Handwriting is captured as a picture file and if desired, can be edited by a desktop graphics application. This is particularly helpful for students who need to scan handwritten notes, genealogists wishing to acquire data from original documents, and attorneys and other professionals who wish to capture signatures.
If you plan to capture any significant amount of handwritten text, we strongly recommend getting the memory extension kit (MEK) since even small graphics take up a lot of memory. (Graphics take up about 70K per line, so you could only scan about 30 lines of graphics before you'd have to download to your computer.)
What type of text can the Pen scan?
The Pen will scan printed text that is 6 - 22 points in size. (Six points is the small print you see on the bottom of contracts, and 22 points is about a ½ inch high.) The Pen provides the best results when there is strong contrast, such as black or blue text on white paper. It will not scan red on yellow, but it will scan red on black. It will capture stylized text including bold, italic, inverted, underlined, as well as caps-small caps, but it will not maintain that style -- it just turns it into regular ASCII. Used on very glossy paper, or laminated documents, the Pen should be held more vertically to reduce glare. You should also make sure that the wheels make firm contact with the item you are scanning in order for it to capture the data accurately. If there are pictures on the background and the text is not clearly defined, you may not get good results.
Will the Pen recognize mathematical symbols?
Not as such. The Pen recognizes commas, periods, parentheses, capitals, hyphenations, and other forms of punctuation, but will not recognize mathematical symbols or other symbols specific to a profession. If you wish to capture these items as a bitmap picture file, please use the Image Capture application.
Can the Pen scan in different languages?
The default Pen can scan in English, however, other scanning languages (Spellers) include: German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Swedish. These spellers can be added to the Pen using the Pen Customization Wizard on your CD or from the web.
Note that the scanning language relates to the QuickLink application and does not have to do with the source dictionary language.
Can I scan in two languages?
You can scan in two languages, however, not in the same paragraph/field. In order to scan in a different language than the language originally selected, you will need to either delete all the data in the paragraph / field or move to a new paragraph / field.
What is the Image Capture application and how can I use it?
The Image Capture application is intended primarily for capturing signatures, small icons, and scraps of handwritten notes, and is not particularly suited for scanning long handwritten pages. The captured images are saved as a picture file and if desired, can be edited by a desktop graphics application.
How steady must your hand be in scanning in straight lines, or does program compensate for minor transgressions?
The Pen certainly compensates for minor transgressions, so you do not have to scan perfectly straight. However, the smoother you scan, the better results you will achieve. The Pen is great for people who cannot type well due to poor eyesight or lack of keyboarding skills, but it is not particularly accurate for people who have very shaky hands. No matter who you are, it still takes a little practice at first - practice makes perfect!
What does the warranty cover?
WizCom Technologies offers the following one year warranty on the QuickLink Pen, Quicktionary II and Reading Pen II from the date of purchase:
Casing and optical head, from defects in materials and workmanship.
Pen parts (flash card, display screen, control buttons, serial cable) from breakage or wear which would cause the Pen to fail to capture and display data.
All other parts are guaranteed not to fail from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Misuse, abuse or unauthorized use of product will void this warranty.
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System Requirements for Desktop Application:
Win 98/NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista.
CD-ROM Drive (for installing PC software).
Available USB port.
** Please note: The InfoScan does not work on Apple or Linux-based computers.
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