The K1000 scan and read software that makes printed or electronic text accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. It combines traditional reading machine technologies such as scanning, image processing, and text-to-speech with communication and productivity tools to ease and enhance users’ reading, writing, and learning experiences. The software speaks text out loud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to individual preferences.
In addition, the software gives users the ability to write and edit documents, and to complete simple forms independently. It includes features for note-taking, summarizing content, and outlining text.
All training is customized to meet the specific person’s needs. Training can include such things as:
- Setting up K1000 on your system
- Overview of the K1000 User Interface
- Navigating and reading a document
- Adjusting Speech
- Using Hotkeys
- Utilizing Settings Files
- Acquiring and reading text
- Checking page orientation
- Configuring page recognition
- Split Facing Pages
- Page preview
- Acquiring from Word
- Acquiring Pages in the Background
- Skim Reading
- Creating Outlines
- Built-in Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Creating and using Bookmarks
- Creating and using Text Notes
- Creating and using Voice Notes
- Highlighting your document
- Adding Annotations
- Find and Find & Replace
- Add, edit, access, and delete calendar entries
- Access information from on-line repositories
- Managing Files
- Using the KESI Printer
- Saving to Audio
- Adjusting Colors
- Embossing