C-Pen Reader 3

The Reader 3 is designed to scan lines of printed text and read them aloud, not to capture photographs or perform infrared spectroscopy. It uses a small camera and optical character recognition, so handwriting, decorative fonts, and images are not its intended input.

Its core scanning, text-to-speech, and dictionary functions work as a self-contained handheld device without a constant internet connection. That makes it usable in classrooms and exams where phones or cloud-based tools may be restricted, subject to the institution's rules.

Yes, scanned passages can be stored on the device and transferred through its USB connection. It can also function as a scanner feeding recognized text into compatible applications on a Windows or Mac computer.

The device is marketed as a reading aid for people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties, but permission depends on the school, testing body, and approved accommodations. Its dictionary or storage functions may need to be disabled or restricted for a particular examination.