Transcript Kurzwiel - University of Iowa

Kurzweil 3000
An interactive scan and read program
Brittany Suson, Matthew Volkmann, Kathryn Loberg, and Hannah Rohret
Where To Begin?
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Launch
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New File

Open File
KESI
 Word
 Virtual Printer
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Scan
Writing with Kurzweil
Very similar to a Word document
 Reads to you when typing
 Organizational tools include:
◦ Brainstorm (concept map)
◦ Outline
◦ Side by side view
◦ Writing tools: definition, synonym, syllable,
spell, highlight (erase), predictive text, spell
check, etc.
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Blio (affordable Kurzweil option)
Created by Kurzweil Technologies and the
National Federation of the Blind to make
books accessible to all readers
 Free application
 “Blio Bookstore” where you can buy
eBooks
 Downside: voice is not as realistic as
Kurzweil
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How Much Does Kurzweil Cost?