# Written Word Translator Pens This Translator Pen Attaches to Any Pen and Translates Written Words By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-04-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translator-pen References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/high-tech-translator-pen) & [geek](http://www.geek.com/news/this-mini-translator-attaches-to-a-pen-projects-translations-on-books-1537482/) Just when you think that taking an ink-based writing utensil to an actual piece of paper is a last-Millenium thing, along comes this [high-tech translator pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuseproject) to bring a futuristic touch to analog writing. The translator pen, called Ivy Guide, was put together by a handful of Japanese designers. Calling it a translator pen is actually a little bit of a misnomer as it's not actually a pen. It's actually a [USB-enabled device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pen) that can latch onto almost any existing pen. The device has a scanner and projector built into the device that will scan any word that the user outlines, and then [project the translated word](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbus-f06) right onto the page in the language of the user's choice. It's an ingenious little device that could prove essential for immigrants to a new country. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-tech Translator Pens:** The development of high-tech translator pens opens up opportunities for seamless language translation in various industries. - **Analog Writing Revolution:** The combination of analog writing and digital translation through devices like the Ivy Guide offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the writing industry. - **Integrated Language Translation Devices:** The integration of advanced scanning and projection technology in portable translation devices creates new possibilities for language translation services. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Translator pens can revolutionize language learning by providing real-time translation assistance for students. - **Business:** Translator pens can enable seamless communication and collaboration between international teams in the business industry. - **Travel and Tourism:** Translator pens can enhance the travel experience by providing on-the-spot translations for tourists in different countries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literacy-pen.md) - [AI Transcription Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowtica-scribe.md) - [Intuitive Traveler Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator.md) - [Real-Time Digitizing Note-Taking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitizing-notetaking.md) - [AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuwa-pen.md) - [AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xnote.md) - [Universal Language Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vasco-v4-instant-translator.md) - [Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20.md) - [Multi-Purpose AI Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-translation.md)