Xiaomi New Mijia Dictionary Pen Provides Voice&Documents Translations

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Youpin in China is presently hosting a crowdfunding campaign for the Mijia Dictionary Pen, which was just unveiled by Xiaomi. You are able to utilize the gadget to translate documents as well as your voice. The piece of technology has not one but two scanners, as well as an 8 megapixel camera on its back, and it can recognize more than 15 million Chinese and English words. In January, an over-the-air (OTA) update will bring words in Japanese, Korean, German, and Russian.

The crowdfunding campaign for the Xiaomi Mijia Dictionary Pen has officially begun in China. By scanning a paper with the versatile device, you will be able to translate any text you come across. You may translate a paragraph at a time utilizing the 8 megapixel camera that is located on the back of the device if you choose one of the several scanning angles that are available. On the gadget itself or inside the software that goes along with it, you have the option to employ a speech translator and convert recordings to text.

The manufacturer of the intelligent pen proposes that it might potentially be used as an educational resource for youngsters by providing them with test questions to help them prepare for exams. Additionally, you may attach headphones using Bluetooth if you so want. The Xiaomi Mijia Dictionary Pen can now be purchased for 699 yuan, which is equivalent to around US$100. Shipping is scheduled to begin on December 22. The device has dimensions of 148.5 x 32.5 x 14.5 mm (5.8 x 1.3 x 0.6 in), and it is anticipated that orders will be fulfilled in the near future.

More than 15 million Chinese and English words are stored in the Dictionary Pen, and it uses optical character recognition technology that has a 99% identification rate. You will be able to translate Japanese, Korean, German, and Russian after an upgrade that will be available over-the-air in January. On the gadget that has a capacity of 16 GB, you will be able to save images as well as audio recordings. The device is powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery; however, Xiaomi does not provide any information on the amount of time that may pass between charges.

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