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RETICE Digital Library

Digital Books & Notebooks — every school resource in one tablet.

Ministry-approved official textbooks, stylus digital notebooks, built-in accessibility for all learner profiles — 100% local via the RENAL-SMART 80/20 network, no Internet required.

100% Offline Ministry-Approved Stylus & OCR Built-in Full Accessibility
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Library Contents

Official Ministry Textbooks
Grid / Lined / Blank Notebooks
Digital Geometry Tools
Dictionaries FR + EN + Local
Synchronised Digital Planner
Scientific Calculator
Interactive Atlas
Multilingual TTS
Integrated Digital Braille
High Visibility / OpenDyslexic
÷5Annual cost of digital vs. physical schoolbag
-85%Weight — 500g instead of 5–8 kg
100%Local access via RENAL-SMART 80/20 server
OCROptical recognition of handwritten notes
TTSFR + national languages voice synthesis
Overview

The RETICE Digital Library — A Complete Solution

An integrated solution for access to educational resources, adapted to all needs and contexts — textbooks, notebooks, accessibility and synchronisation in a single tool.

Official Textbooks

Ministry-Approved

All curriculum textbooks digitised and validated by the Ministry. Intuitive organisation by subject, level and sub-system (francophone & anglophone). Instant access on the school's local server.

  • Complete digitised curriculum
  • Organisation by subject, level and sub-system
  • Offline consultation via Smart Local Cloud
  • Deferred Ministry updates (nightly synchronisation)

Digital Notebooks

Stylus + OCR

Natural stylus note-taking with varied page types (grid, lined, blank, geometry). Organisation by subject and date, automatic multi-year archiving on the local server.

  • Paper types adapted to each subject
  • Optical character recognition (OCR)
  • Timestamped history of all edits
  • PDF export · Send to teacher · Easy sharing

Access & Inclusion

Visual Impairment

Comprehensive solutions for visually impaired and learners with disabilities: multilingual TTS, voice synthesis, text zoom, high contrast, digital braille and OpenDyslexic font.

  • TTS (Text-to-Speech) French + national languages
  • Digital Braille (USB/Bluetooth tactile display)
  • 400% zoom + high contrast
  • OpenDyslexic font for dyslexic learners

Updates & Synchronisation

Smart Local Cloud

Synchronisation via RENAL-SMART 80/20 with the Smart Local Cloud for rapid access. Deferred Ministry updates to optimise bandwidth — resource access is never interrupted.

  • Automatic nightly synchronisation
  • Smart Local Cloud: instant access with no delay
  • RENAL-SMART bandwidth optimisation
  • Continuous backup on the school's local server
Textbooks

Reading & Annotation Features

Advanced reading experience and intuitive annotation for students and teachers on the ZEP-X tablet.

Marking & Annotation

Stylus annotation, multi-colour highlighting, handwritten notes for active study. Saved per student profile.

Chapter Navigation

Interactive table of contents, personalised bookmarks for rapid access. Auto-return to last page read.

Full-Text Search

Instant search across all textbooks and thematic index. Results highlighted in the text.

Offline Consultation

Full access via Smart Local Cloud without Internet. Automatic nightly sync — no interruption to resources.

Digital Notebooks

Digital Notebooks — Advanced Features

Natural stylus note-taking, smart organisation and multi-year archiving on the local RETICE server.

Notebook Types

Grid, lined, blank, geometry. Choose digital paper for each subject — maths, literature, sciences, arts.

Subject Organisation

Automatic filing and customisable tree structure. Search by date, subject or keyword.

Stylus Input

Natural handwriting with OCR for digitisation and indexing. Compatible with active and passive stylus.

Edit History

Version management, precise timestamps and full change traceability. Unlimited undo/redo.

Export / Share

PDF export, send directly to the teacher or print. Seamless sharing via the local RETICE network.

Multi-Year Archive

Multi-year notebook storage, secure local backup on the school's RETICE server. No data loss, ever.

RETICE Concept

The Digital Schoolbag — Physical vs. RETICE Tablet

A single 500g device replaces all traditional school materials — textbooks, notebooks, geometry tools, dictionary, calculator and atlas.

Physical Schoolbag

5–8 kg
Daily Weight
  • 10 heavy paper textbooks
  • 5–8 notebooks + full pencil case
  • Ruler, set square, compass
  • Thick paper dictionary
  • Paper school planner
  • Separate dedicated calculator
  • Atlas / paper maps
Annual cost: ~$60–300/year

RETICE Tablet

< 500 g
All-in-One
  • Digital library (approved textbooks)
  • Digital notebooks with stylus
  • Digital geometry tools
  • Multilingual dictionary
  • Synchronised digital planner
  • Built-in scientific calculator
  • Interactive digital atlas
Cost divided by 5 — 100% guaranteed access
-85%Schoolbag Weight
-75%Annual Cost
100%Guaranteed access via RENAL-SMART

Guaranteed access via RENAL-SMART 80/20 local server — No Internet required

Universal Terminal

One device to replace all traditional school equipment

The ZEP-X tablet natively embeds all applications a learner needs — from primary school to university.

Library
Notebooks
Geo Tools
Dictionary
Calculator
Atlas
Planner
KAT-AI
KAT-EXAM

 The RETICE tablet is also compatible with VISIO CLASS ROOM for distance learning, KAT-EXAM for digital assessments and KAT-AI for personalised academic support.

500gvs. 5–8 kg for a physical schoolbag
÷5Annual school supply cost
100%Guaranteed access — RENAL-SMART 80/20 local server, no Internet
Family Space

RETICE Parent Tablet

A dedicated interface to involve families in academic success, accessible locally via the school's secure network — no Internet required.

Academic Tracking

Grades, homework and real-time progress. School dashboard accessible locally.

School-Family Messaging

Secure direct link with teachers and school administration. Centralised on the local network.

Auto Notifications

Automatic alerts for homework due, absences and meetings — no external app needed.

No Internet Needed

Via RENAL-SMART 80/20 secure local stream. Parental involvement is independent of external connectivity.

Multilingual Interface

French + National Languages — every parent can understand and participate in school tracking.

Teacher Meetings

Simplified management of school-family meetings — shared calendar, instant confirmation.

Secure Family Space

The RETICE family space is accessible only via the school's RENAL-SMART 80/20 local network — guaranteeing the privacy and protection of each student's personal data.

  • Secure authentication by family ID
  • Data hosted on the school's local server
  • No data transmitted to the Internet
  • Compliance with local data protection regulations
  • Accessible on any device (tablet, smartphone, PC)

Access via RENAL-SMART 80/20 local network

Inclusion & Accessibility

An Inclusive School — Every Student, Every Profile

RETICE is committed to an inclusive school, guaranteeing access for all students regardless of language, culture or disability — via a local, autonomous infrastructure.

Multilingualism

French + national languages. Interface and voice synthesis adapted to each region.

Sub-System Adaptation

Native support for francophone and anglophone curricula with contextualised content per programme.

Visual Impairment

Braille keyboard support, built-in TTS and full voice navigation for complete independence.

Dyslexia Modes

OpenDyslexic font, increased line spacing and text zoom up to 400%.

Inclusive Content

Cultural and linguistic adaptation of resources to reflect local African diversity.

Local Continuity

Guaranteed access via RENAL-SMART 80/20. Inclusion does not depend on Internet — available everywhere, always.

Accessibility Features — Technical Details

Built-in Screen Reader

Full narration of interfaces and content for independent navigation.

Braille Keyboard Support

Native USB and Bluetooth compatibility with standard braille displays (8-dot braille).

Multilingual Voice Synthesis

Fluid voice support in French and progressive integration of African national languages.

High Contrast

High-visibility themes, colour inversion and adapted fonts (OpenDyslexic).

Automatic Captions

Instant transcription of VISIO CLASS ROOM sessions and multimedia content.

Curriculum Adaptation

Digital management of support plans and personalised content per student profile.

Access via RENAL-SMART 80/20 (local-first, no Internet) — Inclusion does not depend on external connectivity.
Synchronisation

Updates & Synchronisation via RENAL-SMART 80/20

The Smart Local Cloud guarantees fast access to resources. Ministry updates are applied on a deferred basis to optimise local network bandwidth.

Synchronisation Flow

1

National Ministry Platform

New versions of textbooks and resources are published on the Ministry's central platform.

2

RENAL-SMART 80/20 Distribution

Updates are broadcast via the RENAL-SMART network to school servers.

3

Smart Local Cloud (nightly sync)

The school's local server updates at night — without disrupting lessons or saturating bandwidth.

4

Instant Access on Tablets

Each morning, all tablets have up-to-date resources — instantly accessible via the classroom RETICE network.

Benefits of Local Architecture

Ultra-fast access (local cache)
Zero Internet dependency
Automatic nightly sync
Optimised bandwidth
Data hosted locally
Deferred Ministry updates
Simultaneous multi-user
Redundant Smart Local Cloud

Smart Local Cloud — Intelligent School Server

The Smart Local Cloud is the local storage component of the RETICE infrastructure — a school server storing all educational resources (textbooks, lessons, exams) accessible offline on the school's intranet.

RETICE Digital Library

Give every student a complete library — in 500g.

Official textbooks, digital notebooks, full accessibility, parent tablet — all accessible 100% locally via RENAL-SMART 80/20, no Internet required.

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