To scan text into the computer, use the scan function that comes with the OCR software package, or, if you have already scanned the page using an image program, open the image file in your OCR program. Once you have an image of the text, you should be able to press one button to begin the recognition process. The software begins recognizing the characters. Back to index Images Printed images can enhance textual information but they are not any more flexible than printed text. Digital images can be represented in multiple ways and are therefore an important element in universally designed curriculum.
Flatbed scanners are the most versatile but also the most expensive.
They also require the most space. Digital cameras are now widely available and make images of acceptable quality. Most can only store a few images before you must download the pictures into the computer and clear the camera's memory. It is a relatively automatic process to connect the camera to one of the computer's input ports and send the digital images to the computer. These images are comparable to scanned images.