OCR ID Help needed

rlharding · 13th Dec 2009, 09:35 AM

Hi warriors.
I want to copy a book and make a blog out of its chapters. I don't want to scan the pages because I want it to be searchable. Can anyone recommend any OCR software. I only know what I have read on wiki but I was hoping to find something affordable.

Any help or direction would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ruth

Alan Mater · 13th Dec 2009, 08:27 PM

Hi Ruth,

Most scanners these days come with OCR software. 3-in-1 printers also do, for the most part. Do some searching, but you should be able to find one at an affordable price. My $70 printer can scan to text. Just be careful as some characters might not get translated correctly, so you'll have to read through it and make any changes as needed.

rlharding · 14th Dec 2009, 05:43 PM

Hi Alan,
my printer can also scan to text but it's too problematic to scan old books. The spine will break. I was hoping there was some kind of hand held device that I could 'scan' across the page. I really don't want to type out all the pages.

regards,

r

Alan Mater · 14th Dec 2009, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by rlharding

Hi Alan,
my printer can also scan to text but it's too problematic to scan old books. The spine will break. I was hoping there was some kind of hand held device that I could 'scan' across the page. I really don't want to type out all the pages.

regards,

r

Ahh... Yeah I know what you mean. I'm not familiar with hand-held devices. Perhaps try a Google search and see what you can find.

rlharding · 14th Dec 2009, 06:21 PM

been there tried that and was overwhelmed with sources. The only problem was I really didn't understand what was what.

thanks Alan. Maybe I will look up one of the fancy gadget stores.

Alan Mater · 14th Dec 2009, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by rlharding

been there tried that and was overwhelmed with sources. The only problem was I really didn't understand what was what.

thanks Alan. Maybe I will look up one of the fancy gadget stores.

LOL... Yeah, I don't know what else to tell you other than to try them.

getsmartt · 14th Dec 2009, 06:38 PM

Wow, these used to be pretty common, but they seem to be non-existent today. You might be able to find one on ebay try searching for "handheld scanner" -barcode

The only thing new I can find that is close is
http://www.jr.com/planon-systems/pe/PNO_R705/
but it is about $170

rlharding · 15th Dec 2009, 07:35 AM

Yes! The very thing.......way too expensive though. I was hoping for much less. Thanks so much James. I will keep the reference until I build up some cash, it's exactly what I was looking for.

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rlharding HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 239 Thanks: 86 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: OCR ID Help needed Share on: Hi Alan, my printer can also scan to text but it's too problematic to scan old books. The spine will break. I was hoping there was some kind of hand held device that I could 'scan' across the page. I really don't want to type out all the pages. regards, r
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rlharding HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 239 Thanks: 86 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: OCR ID Help needed Share on: been there tried that and was overwhelmed with sources. The only problem was I really didn't understand what was what. thanks Alan. Maybe I will look up one of the fancy gadget stores.
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rlharding HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 239 Thanks: 86 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts	Re: OCR ID Help needed Share on: Yes! The very thing.......way too expensive though. I was hoping for much less. Thanks so much James. I will keep the reference until I build up some cash, it's exactly what I was looking for.
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