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Word Lens Instantly Translates Printed Words In Real Time

Word Lens Instantly Translates Printed Words In Real Time

Posted December 17, 2010 at 11:54am by
Word Lens instantly translates printed words from one language to another with your built-in video camera, in real time!

Word Lens gives you translation on the go:
- NO NETWORK required - results appear immediately on your video screen when you need it, anywhere in the world.
- Easy to use, like the regular camera
- Look up translations by typing them in, too


Get the best quality out of your translations:
- best used on clearly printed text (e.g. signs, menus)
- does NOT recognize handwriting or stylized fonts
- it's not perfect, but you can get the general meaning!
- keep text in focus by holding it at least one hand-length away

You can download Word Lens from the App Store for free. The Spanish to English and English to Spanish engines cost $4.99 each. You can try out the included modes first so you can see the technology in action:
- Reverse Words (spell all words backwards)
- Erase Words (advanced digital white-out technology)

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