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BookCrafter

BookCrafter Publishing Suite enables users to convert printed books and other printed media to accessible formats.

As fast as pages can be fed through the scanner, paper is converted
- aBooks (accessible books) that read themselves out loud,
- large type books,
- books easily converted to Braille,
- Digital Talking Books (DTB),
volumes in the DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) format
and more.

For libraries, schools and institutions serving the needs of the disabled, or for organizations seeking more efficient and more cost-effective ways to disseminate content in its entirety, it is a quantum leap beyond existing methods and technologies. Preserving the visual integrity of the printed page as well as the digital text content provides a more complete reading experience far beyond simple text.

BookCrafter Publishing Suite includes
- All software necessary for one-touch or batch scanning, editing and proofing along with conversion software to accessible formats
- A very high speed scanner
- 5 licenses for our text reader (ReadText)
- 15 licenses for ATT Natural Voices so screen readers like ReadText, Adobe Reader 7.0 and Microsoft Reader 2.0 will sound like a human being when it is used
- On-line and phone support, applications development, assistive technology solutions, and troubleshooting.

Hardware Highlights (Best of Show Awards)
- Scanner with automatic document feeder
- Duplex scanning up to 92 images per minute
- One touch feature eliminates up to 12 steps in scanning documents
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 compatible)
- Small footprint fits easily on the desktop (6" x 13")

Software Highlights (Best of Show Awards)
- Scan directly to PDF, Accessible PDF (apdf), OCR Text, XML and all Graphic Formats
- Create apdf files from any paper or electronic document.
- 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution
- 48-bit internal color

Software Features

PDF (The standard for the federal and many state governments). Create searchable and accessible PDF files from any file format. Companion reader is free, saving the high costs of Text to Speech readers.

The Easiest-to-Use OCR - Already award-winning for its ease-of-use and accuracy.

Layout and Flowing Page Retention - A critical requirement for document repurposing, -maintains columns with flowing text between pages, and precisely separates graphics, text and tables - while maintaining fonts and layout positioning.

Precise Table and Spreadsheet Retention - The ability to repurpose spreadsheets and complex tables saves significant time and effort, but requires complete data accuracy and has significant layout challenges. Includes new table and spreadsheet segmentation capabilities that deliver high-quality results, even for spreadsheets and tables without lines or borders.

IntelliTrain - For documents that require proofing, IntelliTrain learns from previous corrections, streamlining the proofing process by reducing manual editing tasks.

Enhanced Support - Support for popular application formats with improved and enhanced integration with popular desktop applications, including Microsoft Office, Corel® WordPerfect® and many others.

Includes Legal and Medical Dictionaries - Includes recognition dictionaries for a wide range of legal and medical terms, increasing accuracy when processing professional documents. Need more?...add your own.

On-The-Fly Zoning - Supports one-pass OCR and On-The-Fly zoning, which allows users to dynamically select new zones on a page. This eliminates redundant OCR processing and gives users complete control of the document conversion process.

Interoperability with Microsoft OLE Automation - Easily integrated with other applications through its industry-standard Microsoft OLE automation interface. Using OLE automation developers, integrators and VARs can incorporate functionality into a wide range of automated document processes, from scan-to-email and document capture processes, to archiving and workflow

Precise Layout Retention - Text formatting looks just like the original. Edited text now flows naturally around any graphic object no matter what size or shape.

Custom Workflows – Tailors itself to you, distilling all your favorite multi-step batch conversion processes into single mouse click.

Virtual Rescan is an electronic check-point for scanned images. As quickly as images pass through the scanner, VRS performs a multi-point inspection of each document. VRS instantly checks and adjusts for alignment (skew), brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Any inconsistencies are immediately corrected by VRS so that only the straightest, most readable images are moved into your application.

Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP, 2.8Ghz Processor,512MB RAM, 500MB free HD space, CD-ROM drive, USB port

$2995.00
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