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Analog-to-Digital Pens

Write On Paper then Edit on Your Computer with the Equil Jot Pen

— January 19, 2014 — Tech
There’s a novelty to scratching a pen to paper. It feels more original and tangible than typing out your work. Yet, there’s a huge convenience in having all your writing on your devices; digital pens allow easier access to your work while modifying your thoughts on your computer. 

The Equil Jot pen combines both these equally enjoyable methods.  Whether you’re scribbling in a notebook or a cocktail napkin, the Equil captures your work and sends it straight to your chosen device. Equil uses two apps for writing and sketching in conjunction with the ink pen and sensitizer. Equil converts your original work to your digital media. Its precision and authenticity lets you do your work wherever you are, then seamlessly digitizes your thoughts, so you can continue to enjoy the time-honored experience of using pen and paper.
Trend Themes
1. Analog-to-digital Integration - The integration of analog and digital writing experiences presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the stationery and software industry.
2. Digitization of Handwritten Notes - The adoption of technologies such as Equil Jot pen presents an opportunity for the software and electronics industries to revolutionize the way people take notes and store information.
3. Hybrid Writing Solutions - The development of hybrid writing solutions like Equil Jot pen can redefine writing and drawing experiences and present disruptive opportunities for the stationery and electronics industries.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The integration of analog and digital writing experiences presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the stationery industry to offer unique and innovative products.
2. Software - The adoption of technologies such as Equil Jot pen presents an opportunity for software companies to develop innovative note-taking and editing software solutions.
3. Electronics - The development of hybrid writing solutions like Equil Jot pen can present disruptive opportunities for the electronics industry to introduce innovative products that combine analog and digital writing experiences.
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