Overview
The product.
Scanmarker Reader is an iOS education app designed to work with the Scanmarker pen-shaped scanner, allowing printed text to appear instantly on iPhone or iPad.
Assistive Reading & Education · Education & Learning
Scanmarker Reader
Hardware-connected reading app that converts printed text into an interactive digital experience with read-aloud, highlighting, dictionary tools, and learning assistance.
PlatformsiOS
TechnologyAssistive Technology, Audio Export, Hardware Integration, iOS, Native Mobile Development, Speech/Text Processing, Text-to-Speech
Project links
The challenge
What the product needed to solve.
The app needed to connect physical scanning hardware with an accessible learning experience where users could hear text, control reading speed, highlight words, and use built-in learning tools.
What we built
Our contribution to the product.
DevotionNext worked on the iOS mobile experience supporting scanner connection, live reading, selected-text playback, adjustable speed, synchronized highlighting, dictionary tools, multi-scanner handling, MP3 export, and preview workflows.
Key features
Product capabilities.
- Printed text scanning
- Scanmarker hardware integration
- Live read-aloud
- Selected word / text reading
- Adjustable reading speed
- Word highlighting during playback
- Integrated dictionary
- Multi-scanner support
- Scanner pairing guidance
- MP3 export
- Preview window
- Google and Facebook login
Our role
Where DevotionNext contributed.
- iOS Development
- Hardware Integration
- Reading Assistance Features
- Audio & Text Processing
- Accessibility-Focused UI Development
Product
Product screens and demo.
Outcome
The resulting product experience.
A live assistive-reading application that connects printed text with digital reading, audio, and learning tools.
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