1HDC 09.09 - The Future of Digital Reading - Submissions

The Lexi is a personal assistant that makes the reading process as easy as possible. Some of the features include:
-eye scanning technology to monitor your location in the text
-reads the words as your eye moves upon them
-text enlargement on the area of the text you are reading
-automatic text adjustment to aid your reading (larger font size or more leading when necessary)
-optical correction for sight impaired readers
-slide out page for a full spread view or one side for note taking
-touchscreen for highlighting text and turning pages
-stylus for drawing or note taking
-left-handed usability by flipping device upside down
-solar panel on the back to charge while you are not reading

Various sizes are available for the reader’s preference. Skins for different exteriors. Integrated with various online stores/publishers/magazines. Access to online blogs/e-zines/book reviews. Data base system for accessing libraries. Notifications when within close proximity of other users reading a book that you are also reading/have read/or is on your wish list. Sharing of materials with blue tooth.

Marketed towards:
children learning to read
readers with impaired sight
students (integrated with professors, note taking, and homework)
readers in book stores and libraries