# Internet Text Scanners Dixau By Ayman | Published 2008-03-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dixau References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/368968/dixau-text-scanner-uses-the-internet-to-help-you-understand-big-words) & [dixau](http://www.dixau.com/shop/bbs_list.php?code=review) If you prefer to read real books as opposed to digital ones on your PC and you have a hard time comprehending the 'big words', or if you are learning a new language; Korean company Unichal has the perfect reading companion for you. Here is how it works: The $90 **Dixau** reads along with you, scanning words with a camera and displaying them back on your PC with rich information supplements by [Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-ai) and [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-pracxtice) searches and any dictionary you add to it. Whenever you encounter something you do not comprehend, you simply refer to this wide array of info. The technology does not break new grounds. You can look the words up yourself on your computer or on a digital dictionary. It simply makes the process more convenient and automatic. As [DVICE](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/03/textscanning_ga.php)pointed out, this would be a great application to have on your iPhone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Text Scanners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing text scanning technology for mobile devices. - **Companion Reading Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating reading devices that provide real-time information supplements for enhanced comprehension. - **Language Learning Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing language learning devices with built-in scanning capabilities for easy word comprehension. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating text scanning technology into educational devices for interactive learning experiences. - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating text scanning features into mobile devices to enhance reading and language learning experiences. - **E-book Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with e-book platforms to offer text scanning functionality for better reader understanding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Translation Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youdao-dictionary-pen-3.md) - [Intelligent Reading Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explaintxt.md) - [Intelligent Reading Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookread.md) - [Digital Language Studying Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperang-q1.md) - [Pocket Smart Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipaper-reader.md) - [Vocabulary Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eink-vocabulary-card-e2.md) - [Highlighter-Inspired Reading Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-highlighter.md) - [AI Reading Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-reading-assistant.md) - [Interactive Book Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/page-whisper.md)