Digicite

DigiCite is a voice output digital display reader designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system continuously monitors and captures images of digital displays, such as alphanumeric LEDs (light emitting diodes). Whenever the display changes, it converts the display image to text and provides notification using recorded (digitized) speech or other, optional outputs. It works with telephone consoles, alarm displays, measurement devices, recording and test equipment, and other electronic devices. Since digitized speech, rather than voice synthesis, is used to read out numeric display values, it can accomodate any language, and even several languages, within a single unit. The system consists of a small computer, an image capture device, mounting hardware, and a power supply.