i.d. mate OMNI is a portable “all-in-one” talking bar code scanner. Measuring only seven inches in length, this electronic device aids a visually impaired individual with the identification of items using the product’s bar code or UPC.
By means of digital voice recording and text-to-speech technologies, it allows users to access an on-board database of product descriptions, along with a tailored set of recorded voice messages.
i.d. mate OMNI can be used to quickly identify any product or item that is not easily recognized: cans, jars, boxes, bottles, clothing, playing cards, prescription drugs, compact disks, albums, cassette tapes, computer disks, books, important documents, file folders...anything! On-board database of over one million items!<
Bar codes are already placed on virtually every product sold in stores today. i.d. mate OMNI contains a huge database of items including: grocery, spirits, movies, music and much more. Many items in the database have extended package details, such as: nutritional information, ingredients, warnings, instructions, package size, song titles, movie ratings, and miscellaneous package details. UPC database updates are available every six months.
With i.d. mate OMNI the user can quickly add additional voice recorded information to existing products or to items not found in the database.
Additional bar code labels are available to label any product that does not already have a bar code. Adhesive, tag and iron-on bar code labels can be placed on items such as clothing, file folders, appliances, keys, hobby supplies, and leftover food. You simply scan the bar code and add a voice recording.
The exact location of the bar code or UPC does not need to be known. Simply rotate the scanner around the product for a quick and reliable read every time. OMNI will read the bar code in any direction up to 10 inches away!
Lightweight and portableOMNI weighs only 1 1/2 pounds. It has a rubberized case for grip-ability and protection. Also, an around-the-neck adjustable lanyard makes the device easily accessible for scanning both large and small items.
CompactFlash memory cardOMNI comes with a standard 256 MB CompactFlash memory card (upgradeable up to 1 GB). This card allows for many hours of recording.
Memo recorderUser can record, play and erase memos and messages in memo mode.
Rechargeable batteryOMNI features a high-capacity rechargeable battery pack that lasts all day before needing to be recharged. OMNI is fully functional when plugged into a standard AC outlet.
On-board helpUpdated on ... November 28, 2006