# Portable Paper Photocopiers Scanbox Portable Scanner Uses a Smartphone to Copy Documents By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scanbox-portable-scanner References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/scanbox-iphone-smartphone-scanner/22568/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limemouse/scanbox-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-portable-scann?ref=users) While it is handy to use a [smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile) to snap an image of something that one wants to make a quick note of while on-the-go, the Scanbox [portable scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scanit) aims to improve the quality of those quick copies. Created by Phil Bosua, the device is exactly what the name entails it will be -- a box that functions as a scanner. The lightweight laminated card folds up into a hollow stand when in use and flattens down when being toted around or stored away. By placing one's cellphone on top of the box and the paper or object one wants to scan beneath it, the device functions like a stand and provides a steady surface to ensure blur-free captures. It is capable of copying items as big as US Letter or a paper size of A4. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Scanning Technology:** The Scanbox portable scanner exemplifies the potential for portable scanning technology that utilizes smartphones to create an efficient and effective mobile workspace. - **Mobile Productivity Solutions:** The creation of Scanbox highlights an opportunity for the development of mobile productivity solutions for business professionals that are constantly on-the-go. - **Compact and Lightweight Materials:** The move towards compact and lightweight materials in product design highlights a trend towards more accessible and transportable technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Technology:** Scanbox highlights the potential for portable scanning technology and represents the evolution of the mobile technology industry. - **Paper and Printing:** Scanbox provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the paper and printing industry and exemplifies the shift towards more efficient and eco-friendly office solutions. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Compact and lightweight materials, seen in the creation of Scanbox, signal an opportunity for innovation within product design and manufacturing industries to meet the demand for more portable and user-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Portable Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iochowx1.md) - [Compact Portable Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-scanner.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollylook-eye.md) - [Modern Business Card Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spreadly-scan.md) - [Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-digitizer.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md)