ReadPal Removes Unnecessary Words So You Can Skim Much Faster `The cat sat on the mat` becomes `cat sat mat`
Released on = May 12, 2006, 6:44 am
Press Release Author = ReadPal (Cucoco Ltd.)
Industry = Education
Press Release Summary = A better reading experience - more comfortable and 42% faster!
Press Release Body = Galway, Ireland. 3rd of May, 2006.
Many words are unnecessary. They only serve to slow you down. Chinese does not use The or a. These words are redundant and can be removed without any loss of meaning. ReadPal software takes this to its logical conclusion and simply eliminates 'lay-about' words from your digital documents. It works with emails, web pages, text and MS Word documents.
The removed words are chosen due to their lack of importance. Hence, so is deleted but not not. "I love you" and "I love you so" have a close meaning but you would not wish to mix up "I love you" and "I love you not". With practice you can remove up to 50% of a document and still understand it perfectly well.
You can choose the level AutoSkimT works at. With a click it will remove between ten and 50% of a document. Click again and the words are replaced. ReadPal recommend that you use it at the 20-30% level until you are familiar with reading this way and initially only use the 50% level when re-reading, revising or skimming.
CEO Michael FitzGerald says "In the age of information overload AutoSkim helps me keep on top of things". When used in conjunction with ReadPal's Banner mode, users typically report a doubling of their reading efficiency.
Dr Louis Crowe is a co-founder of ReadPal, a medical doctor, researcher, inventor and holder of numerous patents. He has a special interest in the development of human potential, both physical and mental.
About ReadPal Based in the National University of Ireland, Galway, ReadPal is part of Cucoco Ltd. Cucoco Ltd is a research driven company determined to bring commercial products that will positively impact on the environment and society. For further information visit: www.readpal.com
Contact details: ReadPal (Cucoco Ltd.) Unit 4, Campus Innovation Centre National University of Ireland, Galway Upper Newcastle, Galway Ireland Email: contactus@readpal.com Tel: +353 91 589077 (Hours 9:00 - 5:30 GMT)
Web Site = http://www.readpal.com/software.html
Contact Details = Address: Unit 4, Campus Innovation Centre, Upper Newcastle, Galway Ireland
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