New Highlighters With A Brain Take Notes, Translate Languages, Define Words, And Speak

WizCom Technologies Inc. to introduce new note taker, language translator, and personal reading assistants at 2007 International CES

Westford, MA (PRWEB) January 9, 2007 -- WizCom Technologies Ltd., the leading global provider of handheld text-scanning pens today announced the availability of the new generation of economical, application-specific products: InfoScan™ 3Lite and Quicktionary®3Lite. The company is also introducing new versions of the very popular Readingpen® personal reading assistant.

Often described as intelligent highlighters, these handheld, work-anywhere devices streamline note-taking, overcome language barriers, and rapidly transfer information from printed text to PCs, smart phones and PDAs as well as enhancing vocabulary and comprehension.

InfoScan™3Lite

The new InfoScan3Lite focuses on anywhere, anytime capture of text from printed documents. Scanned text, ranging in size from footnotes to headlines, is instantly displayed on its integrated 6-line LCD screen. Once captured, text is directly transferable to PCs, smart phones and PDAs via USB cable or infrared beaming. Text can easily be edited on the pen using a stylus and on-screen keyboard. The InfoScan3Lite can store and transfer up to 500 pages of text. The InfoScan3 Lite seamlessly integrates text into any Windows based applications.

Quicktionary®3Lite

For professionals and travelers who want a mobile language translator that is literally at their fingertips, the Quicktionary3Lite is the ideal companion. Offering a comprehensive range of language options, the Quicktionary3Lite translates words, phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions by simply guiding the pen over the desired text. The translation is instantly displayed on the integrated display. Text can also be entered into the pen using the stylus and on-screen keyboard.

Both products feature an integrated touch screen with a highly intuitive icon based user interface, a six line text display with adjustable brightness and a stylus for touch-screen control. Enhanced ergonomic features include soft grip coating for comfortable extended use, adjustable screen display to accommodate right-and left-handed users, and joystick control of information display.

Readingpen®

New versions of the company's popular Readingpen are also being introduced. The Readingpen Basic Edition K-12, and Readingpen Advanced Edition. These "personal reading assistants" are targeted specifically at the school age and College/Adult readers. They offer numerous resources to enhance reading skills and improve comprehension. Key features include pronunciation of scanned words, one touch English to Spanish language translation or English definition, and easy switching between dictionary and thesaurus. The pre-loaded dictionaries are specifically designed for the different vocabulary requirements of school and college level readers. Users can listen to pronunciation of individual words, or hear an entire line of text through the built-in speaker or headphones included with the pen.

Pricing and Availability

WizCom Technologies' products will be available through national retailers, education resellers and on-line. Suggested retail prices are: InfoScan™3Lite, $119.95; Quicktionary®3Lite, $149.95 and the Readingpens $249.00

About WizCom Technologies: is a global provider of handheld 'scan and attain' tools for enhancing personal productivity through the processing and handling of printed text in today's mobile environment, as well as enabling and improving reading related activities. WizCom Technologies' provides products for personal data collection, PC based application integration, linguistic reading tools, and devices for increasing reading comprehension. The company's product line is based on a unique amalgamation of linguistic, hardware and software expertise, including image acquisition and processing, which have been refined into unique applications for the mobile market. Over 1,000,000 WizCom products have been sold to date.

For further information please visit booth 71640 Sands Expo Center or http://www.wizcomusa.com/ces

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