C-Pen Exam Reader 2

C-Pen Exam Reader 2 – Scanning Text Reader for Learning and Exams

C-Pen Exam Reader 2 supports people who experience difficulties with fluent reading and text comprehension, including students with dyslexia. Simply move the scanning tip across printed text, and the content will be recognised using OCR — Optical Character Recognition — and read aloud.

The device allows students to independently access instructions, examination questions, and educational materials. This can reduce the need for assistance from a human reader and may allow the student to remain in the same room as other examination candidates. 
C-Pen Exam Reader 2 is a fully standalone device. All voices, text-recognition functions, and interface components are stored directly in the reader’s memory. No Wi-Fi connection, smartphone, computer, or cloud service is required.

The closed system does not allow users to enter or store personal notes, prompts, or other customised materials. The device therefore provides reading support only, without offering functions that could give the user answers or additional information.

The reader includes a built-in speaker and a standard 3.5 mm headphone socket. The supplied headphones allow the device to be used discreetly without disturbing other people in the classroom or examination room. The interface can also be operated with spoken menu prompts.

Its lightweight design, weight of only 50 g, and rechargeable battery intended for all-day use make C-Pen Exam Reader 2 easy to carry to school, additional classes, or examinations. 

Key benefits
scans and reads printed text aloud;
works completely offline;
does not require a computer, smartphone, or Internet connection;
closed system with no option to store personal materials;
OCR-based text recognition;
natural-sounding text-to-speech voices;
spoken interface prompts;
adjustable reading speed;
sound amplification function;
built-in speaker;
3.5 mm headphone socket;
compact and lightweight design;
rechargeable battery suitable for all-day use;
supports printed font sizes from 6.5 to 22 points. 

Applications

C-Pen Exam Reader 2 can be used:

during tests and examinations, where permitted by applicable regulations;
during lessons and independent study;
for reading instructions, questions, and textbook passages;
by people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties;
as an alternative to assistance from a human reader;
in schools, educational centres, support facilities, and at home.

The manufacturer states that the device is approved by certain examination organisations, including the British JCQ — Joint Council for Qualifications. However, this does not automatically mean that the device is permitted in all examinations in Poland or other countries. Before use, the regulations of the specific examination should be checked and approval should be obtained from the school or relevant examination authority.

Supported recognition and reading languages
According to the product data sheet, the device supports OCR and text-to-speech in the following languages and language variants:

British English;
American English;
Australian English;
Indian English;
French;
Canadian French;
German;
Italian;
Spanish;
Latin American Spanish;
Swedish;
Danish;
Norwegian;
Dutch;
Flemish Dutch;
Portuguese;
Brazilian Portuguese;
Russian;
Mandarin Chinese;
Cantonese Chinese.

The availability of specific languages may depend on the device software version.

Important: C-Pen Exam Reader 2 does not support Polish text recognition or Polish text-to-speech. It is therefore primarily suitable for materials printed in one of the supported languages listed above.

Interface languages

The user interface is available in:
English;
French;
German;
Italian;
Spanish;
Swedish;
Danish;
Dutch;
Portuguese;
Russian.

The menu can also be operated using spoken prompts

Model: C-Pen Exam Reader 2
Device type: Portable printed-text scanner and reader
Operating mode: Standalone, completely offline
Recognition technology: AI-based OCR
Reading function: Text-to-Speech
Display: OLED, 256 × 64 pixels
Processor: Dual-core, 1.2 GHz
Supported printed font size: 6.5–22 pt
Speaker: Built-in
Headphone output: 3.5 mm
Connector: Micro USB for charging and updates
Battery    600 mAh rechargeable battery
Declared operating time    Suitable for all-day use
Dimensions: 135 × 33 × 19 mm
Weight: 50 g
Certifications and compliance: CE, UKCA, RoHS, FCC
Internet connection: Not required
Computer connection during use: Not required
Storage of personal materials: Not supported
Polish language support: No