Optical character verifier is PC-compatible The acu Reader/OCV package consists of optical-character-verification software and a choice of either a PCI or ISA bus vision processor designed for integration into a single slot in a PC-based controller. The package includes a Windows-based graphical user interface and can be configured with gray-scale pattern-location software for positioning or aligning parts prior to performing the verification task. The acu/Reader/OCV package sells for between $5500 and $8000, depending upon quantity and configuration. Cognex, One Vision Drive, Natick, MA 01760-2059; (508) 650-3000; Fax: (508) 650-3333.