Low vision products

Arkenstone has a reading appliance designed for low vision

Press the Read key, and let VERA read aloud to you using a pleasant, synthesized voice. Or, you can look at the magnified page on the optional VERA display screen or your TV. And, it's easy to change the text and background color combinations to suit your particular needs.

FEATURES

 * A complete, easy-to-use reading machine able to read books, magazines, recipes, personal correspondence.
 * Elegant, hand-crafted wooden case.
 * A specially-designed VERA keypad that's easy to learn.
 * Crisp, clear, speech.
 * Complete instructions for simple use.

THE VERA KEYPAD

 * Large keys with colorful, tactile markings.
 * Placement of keys designed for intuitive ease of use.
 * Only three keys need for basic use -- Scan, Read and Stop.
 * Each key has only one easy-to-learn function.
 * Less-frequently used keys tucked away under a flip-up cover.

READING WITH VERA

 * Read a page continuously, or read line by line, or even word by word.
 * Easily move backward or forward through the page.
 * The document is automatically saved when VERA is turned off.
 * Change the text size and colors on the optional VERA display screen or TV to suit your needs.

Here's how it works:

 * The Scanner - takes a picture of the page.
 * The Reader - converts the picture into spoken language and reads it aloud.
 * The Keypad - lets you control VERA.
 * The Speaker - lets you hear VERA reading aloud to you.
 * The Display Screen or your TV- lets you see the page, magnified and in easy-to-read colors. (Note: the Display screen or TV adapter is an optional addition to the complete VERA system.)