PRINT SCANNER AND TRANSLATOR

Abstract

A handheld print scanner and translator may be shaped as a working pen, and may provide for a scanner on one side of its body and a display screen on the other side of its body. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a button wheel on the present invention's base that may be configured to operate the scanner and determine what form or type of output may be displayed on the display screen. In some embodiments, a processor may translate one or more scanned words or phrases from a printed page, whether physical page or electronic screen, and may display a translation of the text on the display screen.

Claims

1. A print scanner and translator, comprising: a body having a first side, a second side, an end and a base; a scanner disposed on the first side, wherein the scanner is configured to detect, capture, and transmit textual data; a display screen disposed on the second side; a button wheel disposed on the base; at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to accept and analyze captured data from the scanner, and wherein the at least one processor is configured to translate the data into an output, and wherein the at least one processor is configured to transmit the output to the display screen; and a tip disposed in the end.

2. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the body is shaped as a pen.

3. The print scanner and translator of claim 2, wherein the tip is a pen tip.

4. The print scanner and translator of claim 3, wherein the pen tip is a working pen tip.

5. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the scanner is configured to detect, capture, and transmit text printed on a page.

6. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the scanner is configured to detect, capture, and transmit text printed on an electronic screen.

7. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to translate data comprising a word from a first language to a second language.

8. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to translate data comprising a series of words from a first language to a second language.

9. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the output is a translation of one or more words.

10. The print scanner and translator of claim 1, wherein the output is a definition of one or more words.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0018] FIG. 1 shows a side perspective view of a handheld print scanner and translator pen in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows a side perspective view of a handheld print scanner and translator pen in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows a top perspective view of a handheld print scanner and translator pen in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective handheld print scanner and translator pen.

[0022] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0023] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0024] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0025] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0026] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0027] In some embodiments, the present invention may comprise a print scanner and translator having a body having a first side, a second side, an end and a base. The present invention may also provide for a scanner disposed on the first side, wherein the scanner is configured to detect, capture, and transmit textual data and a display screen disposed on the second side that is configured to display a translated word or phrase, a definition, or other text. The present invention may further comprise a button or a button wheel disposed on the base, and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to accept and analyze captured data from the scanner, translate the data into an output, and transmit the output to the display screen. The present invention may further comprise a tip disposed in or on the end.

[0028] In some embodiments, the body may be shaped as a pen, and may in some embodiments comprise a working pen with an ink delivery element that enables ink to flow from the pen tip. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the scanner may be configured to detect, capture, and transmit text printed on a page, on an electronic screen, or both. In some embodiments, the processor is configured to translate data comprising a word from a first language to a second language, a series of words from a first language to a second language, a definition of one or more words, or any combination of these or other similar functions found to be common amongst textual translation devices known in the art.

[0029] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a side perspective view of a handheld print scanner and translator pen in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive handheld print scanner and translator pen 100, body 101, pen tip 102, scanner camera 103, and button wheel 104.

[0030] In some embodiments, body 101 may be of any shape known in the writing arts, such as but not limited to, a pen, pencil, highlighter, ink pen, quill, laser pointer, felt-tipped pen, marker, dry-erase marker. In some embodiments, body 101 may be a of any real or whimsical shape, such as a pen light, a recipe box, a tongue depressor, a letter opener, a deck of cards, or any other design.

[0031] Correspondingly, any appropriate element may be substituted for pen tip 102, such as but not limited to a highlighter tip, a quill tip, and so forth.

[0032] Scanner camera 103 (or elsewhere simply scanner) may be any scanner known in the art that has a camera or other text-sensing function and the ability to communicate with a processor. Scanner 103 may also be configured to detect individual words, phrases, or paragraphs. Scanner 103 may use any capturing and transmitting applications known in the art.

[0033] Button wheel 104 (or button mouse wheel elsewhere herein) may, in some embodiments, be used to manipulate the various functions of the present invention. By way of illustration and not limitation, button wheel 104 may, in some embodiments, be held down when scanning an individual word or phrase, so as to cause the scanning function to start when a user depresses button wheel 104, scan while the user holds down button wheel 104, and cease scanning when the user releases button wheel 104. In some embodiments, depressing or clicking button wheel 104 may cause the present invention to power on, and clicking button wheel 104 may cause the present invention to power off.

[0034] In some embodiments, button wheel 104 may be rotated to select from various functions or options of the present invention. By way of illustration and not limitation, button wheel 104 may be rotated to select the language of the text and the destination language, or the language into which the present invention may translate the selected text. Button wheel 104 may also be used to select from print or electronic text medium to be scanned. In some embodiments, a user may rotate button wheel 104 to a setting that may cause the present invention to display a meaning for a word, such as a definition or a synonym, in addition to or in substitution for the translated version of the selected word or text.

[0035] With respect to FIG. 2, a side perspective view of a handheld print scanner and translator pen in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive display screen 201, as well as body 101, pen tip 102, scanner camera 103, and button wheel 104.

[0036] With respect to FIG. 3, a top perspective view of a handheld print scanner and translator pen in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive pen cap 301, as well as display screen 201, as well as body 101, pen tip 102, scanner camera 103, and button wheel 104. It is contemplated that pen cap 301 may match the version of body 101 provided-for, such as by way of illustration and not limitation, a cap for a pen (as shown in FIG. 3), or a highlighter cap, or even an ink well.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0037] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0038] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0039] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.

[0040] While the handheld print scanner and translator pen generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.