Apparatus and instruments for transmitting images, namely, electronic pens that scan text and transmit them to other computers; Image scanning apparatus, namely, hand scanners; Camera containing a linear image sensor; Optical character recognition apparatus; Image processing instruments, namely, electronic pens that scan text; Image scanners; Headphones; Electronic imaging devices, namely, electronic pen scanners and readers; Electronic communications instruments, namely, digital transmitters; Electrical and electronic instruments for storing data, namely, blank electronic storage media; Electrical and electronic instruments for the transmission of data, namely, apparatus for transmission of data; Electrical and electronic instruments for processing data, namely, data processing apparatus; Electronic instructional and teaching apparatus and instruments for use as a reading aid or a language translation aid, namely, electronic pens that scan text, translates the text to voice and reads the text out loud; Electronic apparatus, namely, a reading machine for use as a learning aid; Digital audio players; Raster image processors; Wireless communication devices for transmitting images taken by a camera; Apparatus and instruments for transmitting images; Electronic pocket translators; Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound