NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 4: a Multifunctional Translator [Kickstarter, crowdfunding, Indiegogo]

ScanReader Pen 4 Introduction and Hardware Upgrades [00:00]

• The ScanReader Pen 4 is presented as a significant upgrade to the previously reviewed ScanReader Pen 3 Pro.
• Key hardware improvements include a larger screen and a 5-megapixel camera.
• A new return key has been added to the side of the device.

"so I'm wondering is it worth upgrading let's find out let's see what's inside"

Photo Translation Mode [00:56]

• This new mode is highlighted as a primary feature for travelers needing to translate foreign text on the go.
• Users can take a picture of text (e.g., on product packaging or menus) using the 5-megapixel camera.
• The device automatically translates the captured text into the user's preferred language.
• An example demonstrates translating a Japanese manual into English, showing the ability to select specific areas for translation.

"you just take a picture of the menu and the translation will appear here or you're trying to put something together or you have a new product that you want to review but you don't know how to use it and the instruction manual is only in Japanese you can just take a picture like this and you'll know exactly what it says"

Text Excerpt Function for Transcription [02:44]

• This feature allows for simultaneous transcription of scanned text.
• It is particularly useful for translating long documents like books or newspapers without manual retyping.
• The device needs to be connected to a smartphone, tablet, or laptop via a QR code or website link.
• Scanned text appears on the connected device's screen and can be translated directly.
• Options are available to send the transcribed and translated text to a Word document or PDF file.

"so let's just say if you need to translate a long book or a newspaper or you have to retype everything that you're scanning sentence by sentence you don't want to worry about that with the scan reader pen for you don't have to worry about that"

Enhanced Offline Capabilities and Dictionaries [05:04]

• The ScanReader Pen 4 significantly expands offline language support to fourteen languages, compared to the previous version's four.
• Dictionary updates include Collins English Dictionary and FLTRP English-Chinese.
• Future updates will add more dictionaries, such as Collins English Spanish and Collins English French.

"when the device is offline from the internet the previous version supported four languages which is still amazing but this one supports four team languages offline"

Use Cases and Availability [05:36]

• The device is suggested as a beneficial tool for individuals with dyslexia, enabling them to scan and listen to text.
• It is recommended for anyone struggling with foreign languages, studying dictionaries, or traveling overseas.
• The ScanReader Pen 4 is currently available on Kickstarter.

"my friend suffers from dyslexia and this would be great for him because he could when he's trying to study or read a book just scan it and just press play that would be amazing for him"