The LyriQ Assistive Reader, The Patriot Pro and the Patriot ViewPoint: Combining the most state-of-the-art technology with usability for all sorts of tasks

Podcast Summary:

The Team from Magnifying America which makes the Patriot brand of AT products joined Simon Bonenfant outside the Exhibit Hall at the NFB2022 Convention.

John Palmer, President and Founder of Patriot Vision Industries, along with his team give us an overview of the new OCR Scanner, the LyriQ Assistive Reader. This is a camera operated flat folding device that is portable, fast and accurate. Within seconds the LyriQ is reading without fuss about aiming the camera as the design of the LyriQ makes for ease of use and the simple operation is all by design. Listen to the demonstration and audio description of the LyriQ and decide for yourself.

The Patriot Pro is overviewed and has the Patriot software baked into an iPadPro, combining great accessibility and the Patriot software for an incredible experience for low vision users.

The Patriot ViewPoint is another low vision device that allows one to watch TV,, read and write and much more. This wearable device allows for hands-free viewing near and far.

Here are some links to the Patriot devices and the LyriQ:

LyriQ Assistive Reader

The LyriQ Assistive Reader is designed to assist people living with blindness or vision impairments: this scan-and-read device scans printed documents and reads them out-loud. It is spectacularly fast, extremely accurate, and very easy to use. With the LyriQ, you can read a book, an envelope, the letter that came in it, a prescription label and anything else.

Patriot Pro 12.9

With the Patriot Pro 12.9, we take the accessible power of the iPad to the next level with our custom software on the IOS platform giving you built in OCR, all sorts of color options (black/ white, yellow, blue, green), light control, and image capture with an amazing camera! Super compact and thin, with a built in handle and a shoulder bag included, this unit is perfect for school, travel, and toting back and forth to the office. WiFi and rechargeable! See what you have been missing!

Patriot ViewPoint

Wearable Samsung virtual reality technology lets you be completely hands free while doing the things you enjoy at both near AND distance! Read, write, watch TV or a live performance or sporting event!

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