# Portable Digital Pens The IRISNotes 3 Converts Handwriting to Digital Text By Grace Williams | Published 2017-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irisnotes-3 References: [irislink](http://www.irislink.com/) & [irislink](http://www.irislink.com/EN-US/c1245/IRISNotes-2---Digital-Pen.aspx) The tedious act of taking handwritten notes just got a lot easier with the introduction of IRISNotes 3, a standard ink pen that converts your handwriting or drawings into [editable, searchable text](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnotes-notetaking-app) ready to be exported to Outlook, Word or Notepad with just the push of a button. The IRISNotes 3, available with or without Bluetooth capability, does not require a computer or mobile device for use, making it ideal for business travelers who are always on the move. The new digital pen works on standard paper with a standard ink refill and includes a unique learning module designed to improve [handwriting recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handtextai) with use. IRISNotes 3 can recognize 30 different language and store up to 100 pages at a time. The new digital pen features a built-in rechargeable battery and is available for $129.99 in black or $149.99 for the Bluetooth-enabled version for $149.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable-digital-pens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable digital pens with advanced handwriting recognition technology to enhance note-taking for professionals. - **Handwriting-recognition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create handwriting recognition software or algorithms that can accurately convert handwritten notes into editable and searchable digital text for efficient data management. - **Wireless-note-export:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent wireless note-taking devices that can seamlessly export handwritten notes to various software platforms with minimal effort, providing convenience and productivity to business professionals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technological advancements in digital pens and handwriting recognition that can revolutionize the way professionals take notes and manage information. - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce smart stationery products such as digital pens that bridge the gap between traditional writing instruments and digital productivity tools, catering to the needs of modern professionals. - **Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software solutions that can seamlessly integrate handwritten notes with popular productivity tools like Outlook, Word, and Notepad, enhancing information processing and organization for business professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handwriting Digitizer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notethisdown.md) - [AI-Fuelled Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xnote.md) - [Smart Note-Capture Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pen.md) - [Upgraded Digital Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-writing-device.md) - [Tablet Writing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart-writing-system.md) - [AI Transcription Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowtica-scribe.md) - [AI-Powered Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuwa-pen.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart.md) - [Digital Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penjo-30.md)