OMoby:The Free Bank Note Identifier for the Blind and So Much More

The iPhone as a device is amazing, but it's the apps that really make it one of the best phones out there for the blind. Each week I get at least one new app that either helps me have more fun or makes my life more simple. One of my most recent favorites is called "OMoby".

OMoby was originally developed to help shoppers find deals for the products that they want to buy. Unlike the apps that read bar codes, OMoby allows you to take a picture of the object, and then it uses a database to recognize the product. This means that someone like me doesn't have to hunt for the bar code which is not always where I think it might be located. This also means that I can identify objects if I can't remember what they are. Finally, for me, one of the best features is that it identifies US currency. Instead of having to buy an expensive bank note identifier, I can use a free application on my iPhone.

For my fellow iPhone users, I highly recommend this application. If you want to see a demo, please visit the Serotalk website. If you want to download the app, visit it's iTunes page.