This app uses Google Cloud Vision API for professional-quality OCR of micro-print text. You'll need your own API key to use the scanner.

How to get your API key:

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select an existing one
3. Enable the "Cloud Vision API" for your project
4. Go to "APIs & Services" → "Credentials"
5. Click "Create Credentials" → "API Key"
6. Copy your API key and paste it above
7. Recommended: Restrict the key to "Cloud Vision API" only

💰 Cost: Google offers 1,000 free Vision API calls per month. After that, it's $1.50 per 1,000 images. For occasional use, this app will likely stay within the free tier.

🔒 Privacy: Your API key is stored only on your device. OCR requests go directly from your browser to Google's servers. No data is sent to our servers.

1. Position your micro-print OED page under good lighting

2. Tap "Scan Entry" and allow camera access

3. Frame the word entry clearly and tap Capture

4. The OCR will process the image and extract the entry

Headword: The main word being defined

Etymology: Origin and historical development

Senses: Different meanings of the word

Quotations: Historical usage examples

• Use natural or bright artificial lighting

• Keep the camera steady and focused

• Avoid shadows and glare on the page

• Position the entry in the center of the frame

• Save entries to your collection for later reference