----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Johnson" <saxmonger@comcast.net>
To: <main@techtalk.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Seeking an alternative labeling method to PenFriend


I was actually looking for a labeling alternative where I could use my
phone, and not a pen friend to read the labels. I think that way around is
the answer for me.Way around, in combination with the barcode reading
ability of seeing AI, it’s just about ideal it seems. Cannot wait to try it.

On Jun 8, 2020, at 6:56 AM, Marie <magpie.mn@gmail.com> wrote:

Oh I agree that especially scanner is great for that. I thought he was
specifically talking about generic bags or containers with no
identification whatsoever.
I probably use Seeing Eye and/or scanner every day.What wonderful tools to
have.


Marie
-----Original Message----- From: Richard
Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:42 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Seeking an alternative labeling method to
PenFriend

Hi Marie,
Yes, I realize that the apps I mentioned won't create labels,
but the way I read his message , it sounded like he wanted an alternative
to
labels.
There are apps that will allow you to create audio labels,
but, as has already been stated, the labels can be accidentally discarded
with the packaging.
That is why I suggested the other apps, so the packaging could be
identified
as it is removed from the freezer, refrigerator, or cabinet etc.
That is my current preference so I don't have to create so many labels.
Items I am going to keep, get labels,
and consumables such as food, are identified on an as-needed-basis.
Just suggestions, everyone has their unique situations.

HTH,
Rick
----- Original Message ----- From: "Marie" <magpie.mn@gmail.com>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2020 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Seeking an alternative labeling method to
PenFriend



Richard,
While I use and love both of these apps, I don't think either of them will
let you create your own labels. I believe he is talking about stuff you
might put in a zip lock bag or a plastic freezer container which have no
bar
code. That is the thing that Pen Friend does a great job on because you
can
even put labels on clothing. The problem here is, if you use any custom
labels they might be thrown away by others. However, you can purchase more
labels when this happens.



Marie
-----Original Message----- From: Richard
Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2020 1:02 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Seeking an alternative labeling method to
PenFriend

Hi Steven,
You could try the product channel in the Microsoft Seeing AI app to
identify
packages by bar code,
or try the Voice Dream Scanner app, to read the text on the packaging.
Both of these apps work great, but do require patience and trial and
error.
I use both of them quite often, and am able to identify items in one way
or
another.
Both of these apps can be found in the app store.

HTH,
Rick
----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Johnson"
<saxmonger@comcast.net>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2020 3:07 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Seeking an alternative labeling method to PenFriend


Is there any type of system out there that would let me utilize my iPhone
to
label freezer items? I tried the PenFriend and others in my household
threw
away bags and packaging with the labels still on them, so I got rid of it.
Thanks for any ideas.