CAT Optical Reader - GotCAT Pen Scanner
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The CAT Optical Reader, produced by GotCAT, is a handheld pen-style OCR (Optical Character Recognition) scanner designed to digitize printed txt. With its distinctive shape mimicking a cat - reinforcing the brand name "GotCAT" - this device was widely used in educational, professional, and accessibility contexts during the early 2000s. Users would drag the pen across printed text, and the built-in optical sensor would scan and convert it into machine-readable text. This text could then be imported into word processors or used with screen reading software, making it a valuable tool for students, researchers, and individuals with visual impairments. Compact and intuitive, the GotCAT pen scanner represents an early move toward mobile and assistive scanning technologies. Manufacturer: GotCAT / Innovative Interfaces Date: Circa 2000s Category: OCR / Accessibility Technology Model: CAT Optical Reader (www.gotcat.com) Reference Number : 68-1965 Date : 2000 Manufacturer : Digital Convergence Physical Description : GotCat Device This exhibit has a reference ID of CH74859. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History. |
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