Introducing Texie for iOS, have text recognised and spoken in real-time

Hi Chris,
Handwriting - I actually haven't tried cursive print, let me investigate further!
It can only read good handwriting as shown on the App Store screenshots.
Thank you for taking the time to test! I'll send you an app code shortly.

Hi Sabrina,
I apologize for not releasing it in Sweden just yet. I wanted to test this in US and Canada first, and hopefully bring it to more countries at a later date. I have another user in Sweden that's asked for this app, so I won't forget :-)
Currently, only English is supported for text recognition. However, many other languages are available but I need to test them one at a time. Thank you for your interest and feedback!

Hi David,
I am currently testing it in US and Canada and hope to bring Texie to the UK and other countries in the near future.

The app is free, but the recognition service is paid which is the reason for the promo codes I'm offering. Thank you for your interest!

Thank you for bringing this app to my attention! I haven't heard of seeing ai before, and just downloaded it to give it a try. I'm surprised to find that my user interface is very similar to theirs. Microsoft has done a very nice job with this app overall, and I hope it's available worldwide for most of you at least.
However, I noticed that the OCR service that I'm using is superior to the AI in Microsoft's seeing ai app. I'm not that surprised knowing who my OCR provider is. I tried reading some handwritten text and some food labels and Texie wins! So if when when Seeing AI fails to produce the result you like, you may still want to use Texie. Thank you!

Feel free to email me at bvsmailuser@gmail.com and I'll explain why some of these apps launch in the USA and Canada before it goes to the UK.

Yes, Hindi is supported but currently not enabled. The image is sent for ORC and received via a secure https connection so your data is encrypted. However, I don't know at this time if and when those images are destroyed on their server, so Texie may not be suitable for sensitive data. Please feel free to send me an email to be a test user for Hindi. bvsmailuser@gmail.com

It seems to work on LCD displays. I've tried the stove and microwave but it also read all surrounding labels so it can sound a bit confusing. Please email me to to be a Swedish tester: bvsmailuser@gmail.com

Thank you for the support Chris! I've been working overtime trying to resolve this issue and will sign off for the rest of the day. I will post here as soon as I have an update.

Why do you assume the worst?
It was an honest mistake and I apologize if you were offended.
Now answer your question - yes, Turkish is supported but currently not enabled.

Texie uses the live video feed for text detection. When you hear it beep, it has detected some text. However, due to the cost of OCR I've coded it so that users have to tap on the screen to initiate a scan to be recognized and read aloud. I'll explain in another post why the OCR is probably the most powerful solution currently available.

Why Texie OCR is so powerful:
First, let me explain the difference between on device OCR models verses online cloud based OCR.
On device OCR models are great, but the recognition capabilities are limited since the trained model has to be small enough to fit within the app’s max size of 4GB. On the other hand, online cloud based OCR apps have access to the processing power of a vast network of servers that use high end machine learning algorithms, that are continuously learning to produce optimal results.
I spent a whole month searching for the best OCR technology, knowing that if I were to offer a paid solution then it better be outstanding. After testing
this OCR solution for a few weeks, I felt compelled to bring it to you because I felt that there was nothing out there that came close to the quality of this solution.
Try using Texie to read signs, labels, screens, and very fine print from a distance and you will understand what I mean.
In order to pay the OCR provider and still bring you the best value, I had to convert a monthly subscription plan to a credit based pay as you go plan, hoping to make it affordable to as many people as possible. I’m not even sure if I’ll break even on the cost based on my current pricing model.
Please understand that Texie is work in progress. I’ve got a lot of features like text formatting, logo recognition and others that are available but I haven’t had time to code it yet. So before you write a review of Texie on your website or blog I would appreciate it if you would keep this in mind.
Lastly, I am still offering free promo codes to members of this group who would like to try this app so please contact me before you decide to buy.
promo@bluevinesolutions.com
As always I welcome your feedback so I can keep improving this app.

Thank you!
Texie for iOS11
bvsmailuser@gmail.com
http://www.bluevinesolutions.com/texie-ai-reader.html
https://www.facebook.com/Texie-2014276178810030/

Kevan, the OCR provider is a new leader in AI and machine learning. I'm not sure if I can mention it publicly yet, so send me an email and I'll tell you. I'm also adding a few new features and making it auto-detect 8 new languages including spanish, french, and simplified chinese, My email: bvsmailuser@gmail.com
Thank you.

Hi Alex,
Other countries - I'm hoping to do just that but I need to test and fine tune it in the US/Canada first.
Subtitles - no if you are watching a whole show, and yes if you only need to read out a few screens.
OCR provider - Most likely you are you are already using some of their software products and services both online and offline. You will know their name. Feel free to message me for details. bvsmailuser@gmail.com
Like you said - on device OCR models have really improved over the years but there are limitations. Being on device doesn't always mean they are not sending those images over to the cloud for additional training of their machine learning neural networks, so be sure to read their TOS carefully.