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Digitized Handwriting Pens

This Digital Smartpen Allows You to Manipulate Handwritten Notes

— June 6, 2016 — Tech
The Equil Digital & Ink Smartpen 2 is making writing and design easier by allowing the user to manipulate and recreate drawings.

A classic studying technique for many students is to physically write out their notes instead of using a computer, which helps them learn and retain information much easier. This smartpen wants to function as a bridge between the lost art of writing and the use of computers. The user will be able to write or draw on any paper and then have their work show up on any one of their smartphone or laptop devices. When the writing or designs have been transferred it is easy to tweak and change them in any way the user wishes.

Combining the act of physically writing with this smartpen allows for more control and autonomy in the writing and design of various notes and projects.
Trend Themes
1. Digitized Handwriting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating digital tools that enhance the traditional act of writing and drawing.
2. Smartpen Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing smartpens that seamlessly integrate with multiple devices for easy manipulation and editing of hand-written content.
3. Paper-to-digital Conversion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technologies that convert handwritten notes and drawings into digital formats.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating digitized handwriting tools into educational environments to enhance learning and note-taking processes.
2. Design and Illustration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing digital smartpens that enable artists and designers to seamlessly transfer hand-drawn artwork to digital platforms for editing and sharing purposes.
3. Productivity and Organization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering smartpen solutions that streamline note-taking and organization processes in professional settings, enabling easy manipulation and accessibility of handwritten content.
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