VisiRead
2024Python · OpenCV · PyTesseract · accessibility
Accessibility reader that uses a device webcam with OpenCV and PyTesseract to scan printed text and speak it aloud for people with low vision.
Overview
VisiRead helps people with poor eyesight or blindness read printed material without Braille. Point a webcam at text, capture or scan in a circular motion, and the app reads the words out loud using OCR and text-to-speech.
Key features
- Webcam capture and live scan flow for printed pages and signs.
- OpenCV preprocessing plus PyTesseract OCR to extract readable text.
- Spoken playback so users hear the scanned content without a screen.