# Smart Highlighter Pens 'Hyler' Digitizes Analog Text So That It Can Be Managed Within an App By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyler References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/28/samsung-c-lab-2020-experiments/) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-to-showcase-successful-c-lab-inside-projects-and-c-lab-outside-start-ups-at-ces-2020) 'Hyler' is one of the innovative projects that [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-smartpens) is introducing at CES 2020 and it takes the form of a smart highlighter that has the potential to help people better manage the information they read. Often, people are forced to choose between recording notes with pen and paper or a digital device, but Hyler offers the best of both worlds. Hyler boasts the ability to [digitize analog text from paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notethisdown), so that simply the action of [highlighting a passage captures the information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screvi) within an app. With Hyler, users are able to enhance their studies and readings by searching for specific text results and make the most of compatible dictionaries. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Note-taking:** Hyler's ability to digitize analog text opens up opportunities for seamless integration of handwritten notes into digital platforms. - **Information Management:** Hyler's app functionality allows users to easily search and organize highlighted text, enabling efficient information management. - **Hybrid Writing Tools:** The convergence of analog and digital capabilities in Hyler paves the way for innovative hybrid writing tools that combine the benefits of both mediums. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Hyler's smart highlighter technology has the potential to revolutionize how students and educators interact with and manage information. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** The integration of digital technologies in traditional office supplies opens up opportunities for companies to develop new and innovative products. - **Digital Transformation Services:** The demand for services that facilitate the seamless transition from analog to digital workflows is likely to rise with the introduction of technologies like Hyler. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Digitizing Note-Taking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitizing-notetaking.md) - [Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papper.md) - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xnote.md) - [Upgraded Digital Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-writing-device.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart.md) - [Digital Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penjo-30.md) - [Tablet Writing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart-writing-system.md) - [Smart Note-Capture Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pen.md)