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Ideally suited for anyone that experiences difficulty with reading! Assistance for individuals with: Reading Disabilities - Dyslexia - English as a Second Language - Literacy Issues

The Readingpen is the world's only handheld scanning device that enables users with reading disabilities to scan printed words, hear the text and definitions read aloud with the product's integrated Text-to-Speech mechanism and see their definitions on the product's LCD screen.
The Readingpen gives anyone the confidence and independence to read on their own, and is tailored specifically for reading disabled and dyslexic users. The product contains features designed expressly for improving the user's reading experience.
It features the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, containing over 240,000 entries and definitions and hundreds of new words and phrases - all with UK not US spelling! It's the only mobile learning tool specifically designed for users with reading or learning disabilities.

How it Works:

Includes the following features:

Features and Specifications:

Dictionary: The Concise Oxford English Dictionary.

Scan: Captures single words or full lines of text in seconds.

See: Displays scanned text in large characters on LCD screen. Also displays syllable break.

Hear: Reads and spells scanned words and definitions aloud with ScanSoft® Text-to-Speech software.

Define: Defines words within the definition (cross reference).

Word List: Creates a list of words last scanned.

Voice: The product's built-in Text-to-Speech technology provides immediate word-by-word pronunciation of a scanned word or full line of text. The included earphones or most headphones may be used for privacy.

Text Recognition: The Readingpen reads a wide range of printed fonts and sizes (6-22 points), including inverted text.

Test Mode: Special "Test Mode" for use while taking exams.

Alternative input tools are included for entering words that you can't scan (e.g., street signs).

Left-handed support: If you're left-handed, don't worry! The Readingpen can be set for convenient left- or right-handed use.

Ergonomic and Lightweight: The Readingpen is designed to fit in your pocket. At only three ounces, it is much lighter than regular dictionaries.

Optical Character Recognition at 97% (based on standard font and size average).

Technical Specifications:

• Size: 6" x 1 ½" x 1" (163x38x23 mm).
• Weight: 3 oz (90 grams).
• Batteries: 2 x AAA.
• Speech: Built-in speaker, external headphone socket.
• Communication: USB cable or IRDA.
• Memory: 2MB integrated Flash memory.
• Fonts: Recognizes 6-22 point font sizes (bold, italic, underline, inverted text).
  

System Requirements:

• Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP or NT.
• CD ROM drive (for Desktop and optional applications installation).
• Available USB port.