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Smart Pen

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Description

This smart pen system records human handwriting and stores a copy in a digital format. The pen uses one infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) to emit light onto the paper and an LED sensor to detect the reflection. The sensor allows the movement of the pen’s pattern to be detected and recorded. This innovative design addresses the growing demand for efficient digital note-taking, bridging the gap between traditional writing and digital convenience.

System Benefits​:

  • The LED and detector record the pen's movement.
  • The IR LED is invisible, so the user will not be distracted by any light while writing.
  • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) on the pen transfers the digital data from the pen to a computer or tablet.
  • An onboard EEPROM stores the writing in memory for transfer to a notebook.
  • Buttons for audio recording allow to start and to power on/off the pen.

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