A device is under development that combines a scanner and labeller with voice output, radio, mp3 player, talking clock, voice recorder and audio book player, for the first time in a single unit.

Read more at http://www.headstar.com/eablive/ or

visit GaiShan Technology at http://www.gaishantech.com/ the makers of TellMate

Tell – because it tells and gives the user the required information.
Mate – because it is a constant companion to the user.