HP’s BookPrep could be springboard for book sites

HP’s BookPrep could be springboard for book sites

One of the more interesting technologies that Hewlett-Packard showed off at its research event yesterday was HP BookPrep. This service essentially enables consumers to track down and buy any book — even those that have been out of print for years.

HP is using its imaging algorithms to do more than those who simply scan rare books into a digital format. As pictured above, HP can take yellowed or damaged copies of books and, upon scanning… Continue Reading