The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has developed a free
downloadable application (app) to assist people who are visually impaired identify the denomination of US currency. The app is called EyeNote™, a mobile device app designed for Apple iPhone (3G, 3Gs, 4), and the 4th Generation iPod Touch and iPad2 platforms, and is available through the Apple iTunes App Store.
EyeNote™ uses image recognition technology to determine a note's
denomination. Using the mobile device's camera, EyeNote™ can provide
an audible or vibrating response which identifies the denomination of
all Federal Reserve notes issued since 1996. Free downloads will be
available whenever new US currency designs are introduced.
NOTE: To learn more about EyeNote, click on the title above.
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