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Handy Text Transferers

The Copy & Paste Device Scans Documents and Reprints Them in a Pinch

— December 12, 2013 — Unique
The common photocopier would lose a significant portion of its jobs with the introduction of the Copy & Paste. This gadget makes the action of collecting excerpts of text a great deal quicker and more convenient, with plenty of practical applications.

Yoon Jayeong and Kim Seulki earned an Honorable Mention for this concept product within the 2013 Red Dot Design Awards competition. It's a compact, handheld scanner that reads and records the letters and images on a page as you slowly swipe it from margin to margin. A second button activates its printer function, requiring you to repeat the same motion across a blank sheet of paper. The Copy & Paste will immediately reproduce study notes and newspaper clippings in notebooks and diaries instantly.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Scanning Technology - The development of portable scanning devices allows for faster and more convenient collection of text and images.
2. Efficient Information Transfer - Copy & Paste devices streamline the process of transferring information from physical documents to digital or printed formats.
3. Enhanced Note-taking Solutions - The integration of Copy & Paste technology into notebooks and diaries provides instant reproduction of study notes and newspaper clippings.
Industry Implications
1. Office Equipment Manufacturing - The introduction of Copy & Paste devices poses disruptive innovation opportunities for photocopier manufacturers as it changes the way people collect and reproduce information.
2. Scanning and Imaging Technology - The portable scanning technology utilized in Copy & Paste devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the scanning and imaging industry, as it offers a more convenient and efficient way to transfer information.
3. Stationery and Notebook Manufacturing - The incorporation of Copy & Paste technology into notebooks and diaries disrupts the traditional methods of note-taking, providing an opportunity for manufacturers to offer enhanced solutions.
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