This is a neat device. It is a clear plastic sheet that is fitted with organic diodes that when placed on a page of printed text will allow the text to be read into a computer. The unit also works with a lower level of light compaired to traditional scanners. Once this comes to market, I can see this being a product that will not only provide a safe way to scan an old book, but a way to scan in non flat things. Artists will love it! I want a long flat chunk of this to wrap around trees, cans, etc. Hum, I bet a camera could be built from one of these too! Looking forward to this invention.
Tokyo University’s wraparound scanner
Here is a link with more info and links:
A Flexible Scanner For Your Phone