Batch Scan allows you to scan more than one document at a time. You can read multiple pages of text in one sitting by scanning multiple images consecutively. This is then processed and spoken out as paragraphs and pages that you can scroll through at your own pace. This feature could be used for reading multi-page documents such as magazines and books. The context menu behaves the same as the Scan Text feature. The gestures to scan a second page are different and explained below.

To scan two or more pages, follow these steps: 

Step 1: Navigate the main menu and do a one-finger double tap in the sub-menu More Features.

Step 2: Do a one-finger double tap in Batch Scan or simply use Voice Commands. If Batch Scan is one of your favourite features and you want to find it in the main menu of the glasses, you can always add it by following the steps in the following article: Personalize your Menu

Step 3: Depending on whether text detection is enabled, you will be informed that the first page is scanned.

Step 4: Do a one-finger double tap again to scan the second page. Repeat this step for the pages that follow.

Step 5: If you are done scanning the pages or pieces of text, a two-finger single tap to complete scanning.

Step 6: A success sound will be played and all scanned text will be opened in the reader. Just like the Reader that opens after Scan Text, the text with multiple pages that you scan with Batch Scan can also be exported to the Envision App.

How to export scanned text to your phone? 

The Envision Glasses have the possibility to export the text to the library on the Envision App. Keep in mind that exporting text always requires an internet connection.

To export the text follow the steps below: 

Step 1: Do a one-finger double-tap on Batch Text and scan the pages to be exported. The text will open in the Reader.

Step 2: Now, in the Reader, do a two-finger single tap, this will export the text. 

Step 3: Open your Envision App on your phone.

Step 4: Go to the Envision App library and select Import File and then Import from Glasses. The scanned text will then be available in the library on the Envision App.

Step 5: If needed, you can download the scanned text or share it with other apps on your phone.

How To Use Batch Scan Offline?

We have added the Batch Text feature as an offline option, which means you can now read any type of multi-page document anywhere. The choice is yours.

We've noticed that many of you are actively using the Envision Glasses while on the go. While it is possible to connect your glasses to your phone's hotspot, we understand that there are times when you don't have the luxury of time or access to a reliable internet connection. That's where the offline features come in handy.

This adjustment is essential to ensure an optimal reading experience, especially when working offline, and it must be done manually. This means that Envision Glasses will not automatically switch to offline mode if they are not connected to any Wi-Fi network or are connected to a Wi-Fi network without internet access. In such cases, offline mode needs to be enabled manually.

Please see below for all the information explaining when to turn on offline mode:

How to verify if my Envision Glasses are connected to a Wi-Fi Network with internet access:

Even if your Envision Glasses indicate—by tapping with one finger on the Home screen—that they are connected to a Wi-Fi network, this does not necessarily mean they are connected to the Internet. If your Envision Glasses are connected to Wi-Fi without Internet access, functionalities requiring an online connection will be affected. To confirm that your Envision Glasses are connected to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access, please check the following:

• Describe Scene: If the functionality provides detailed information about the objects in front of you, it confirms that your Wi-Fi network has Internet access.
• Call a Companion: If the list of your Companions loads successfully, this also indicates that your Wi-Fi is properly connected to the Internet.

If neither of these works, please activate offline mode for Instant Text to ensure the best performance when Internet access is unavailable by following these steps:

Enabling Offline Mode

There are two possible ways to switch between online and offline Batch Scan. The first option is by doing a two-finger single tap on the Batch Scan screen. The second option is to change the settings in the Feature Preferences, this is located within Settings.

To enable Offline Mode in Batch Scan, select one of the two options below and follow these steps:

The first option is as follows:

Step 1: Do a two-finger single tap on Batch Scan.

Step 2: You will enter the Context Menu screen and the screen reader will read out whether the offline mode is enabled or disabled.

Step 3: Do a one-finger double tap to toggle between the offline mode being enabled or disabled.

Step 4: Do a one-finger swipe down to confirm your selection and navigate back to the Batch Scan screen.

Step 5: Do a one-finger double tap on Batch Scan and it will start processing information in offline mode.

The second option is as follows:

Step 1: Go to Settings and navigate to Feature Preferences.

Step 2: Go to Batch Scan Preferences.

Step 3: Do a one-finger double tap to toggle between the offline mode being enabled or disabled.

Step 4: Do a one-finger swipe down to confirm your selection.

Here is a quick video explaining how to start batch scanning documents in offline mode:

What is the difference between online and offline Batch Scan?

You might be wondering about the difference between the online and offline modes for Batch Scan The online version still offers higher accuracy and an additional feature called Layout Detection. Layout Detection recognizes columns and headers in text. This option can be turned on within the context menu of Scan Text and Batch Scan if you are reading text that has more than one column or headings. Enabling this feature is not yet possible with the Batch Scan in offline mode. 

Note: This feature works in online and offline mode. For more information on which features do and do not require an Internet connection, see Which features of Envision Glasses need an internet connection? and Which features work without an Internet connection?

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