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A pebble looks soft because its
round organic shape and it can
be hold firmly in hand as a solid.
(Figure 3.2) Being inspired by
pebbles, the form of “Reading
Partner” has round and smooth
edge lines which express the
quality of soft and firm. It is
designed as a highlighter with
relatively wide head and body,
because the gesture of scanning
text is similar to mark text with a highlighter. The form aims to give an impression of
simplicity and reliability, with the form and the surface finish. A clay sketch model was
made to test the idea. (Figure 3.3)
It is designed not to disturb reading or distract the attention of readers. Therefore, it
should be easy to use. With OLED touch screen, readers can easily navigate the scanned
texts by sliding and tapping their fingers. Readers can adjust font size by clicking the
square button at the side. (Figure 3.4) Three buttons beside the screen are shortcut
keys for function “Dictionary”, “Search online” and “Review”. (Figure3.5) Users may
press the buttons with their thumb when they hold it in one hand. Combining the
shortcut keys with slide-select function, readers can select a word instantly when they
are scanning a passage, or insert a passage from internet with hyperlink while reviewing
the texts.
With the sensor at the bottom, users may scan a picture or larger piece of texts by
sweeping it over the page to cover the target area. The built-in program stitches every
overlap edge into a complete image. (Figure 3.6)(Refer to supplement 7.3)
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
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