Case Study: Open LORE achieves accessible printed and image-based text for students with reading disabilities with ABBYY FineReader Engine

Students Overcome Reading Challenges with Assistive Technology Powered by ABBYY

Open LORE, an assistive-technology company that helps people with dyslexia, ADHD and related reading difficulties by converting digital text to speech and providing text-tracking tools, faced a persistent barrier: printed materials, image-only PDFs and restricted eBooks remained inaccessible. The company needed a highly accurate OCR solution that would integrate seamlessly into its Learning Center so users could convert paper and unsuitable digital formats into machine-readable text.

By integrating ABBYY FineReader Engine SDK, Open LORE added robust, easy-to-integrate OCR that converts scans, screen captures and photos into accurate text for text-to-speech and tracking. The result is greater independence and access for students and professionals—users can now digitize virtually any printed or image-based content and study more effectively without one-on-one assistance.

Open LORE

Steve Bauer

Chief Technology Officer