LookTel Money Reader iPhone app helps visually impaired instantly recognize U.S. currency

IPPLEX, the company behind iVisit SeeScan solution, has released a new iPhone app called 'LookTel Money Reader' which can instantly recognize US currency and speaks the denomination, enabling people with visual impairments or blindness to quickly and easily identify and count bills. Simply point your iPhone’s camera at any US bill and the application will tell you the denomination in real-time. It currently supports $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills.

According to the official description on Apple App Store,

Featuring LookTel’s patented and proprietary object recognition technology, LookTel Money Reader makes it as easy to recognize bills as possible. There’s no need to hold the iPhone still or capture a photo and wait for a result – recognition happens continuously and in real-time. Additionally, the app does not require any internet connection, which means it can read money quickly at any location, anytime.

LookTel Money Reader is a helpful mobile assistant that’s simple and easy to use. While shopping, use the application to verify money while checking out or to ensure you are getting the right amount of change back. It can also be used to quickly and easily sort money with total independence from virtually anywhere.

Note: If you are using an iPhone 3GS or 4th Generation iPod, LookTel Money Reader requires an environment with plenty of light.

Version 1.0 - Supports all US currency in all denominations from $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100.

Disclaimer: This app should not be used to detect counterfeit currency or be solely relied upon for money identification.

LookTel Money Reader for iPhone is available for download FREE on the App Store in the Utilities category.