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We may not use cash as often as we once did, but there are still times when it comes in handy or is necessary, and that can pose some problems for the visually impaired. They now have one other possible solution courtesy of LookTel, however, which has just released its new Money Reader app for iOS devices. Using a "patented and proprietary object recognition technology," it's able to recognize paper bills (from $1 to $100) instantly, and simply speaks the value aloud. What's more impressive, though, is that you don't need to hold the bill steady in front of the camera, or even have the whole thing in the frame -- even just thumbing through a stack will work. See for yourself in the video after the break, and hit up the App Store to grab it now for $1.99.
Continue reading LookTel's Money Reader iOS app helps the visually impaired count moneyLookTel's Money Reader iOS app helps the visually impaired count money originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | LookTel, iTunes Preview |Email this|Comments
