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    Digital pen technology can serve as an intermediary technology which has both the traditional and modern methodology aspects covered. Some people prefer taking notes by writing with pen on paper while some take notes by typing on their computer and mobile phone and both approaches have their own specific advantages and disadvantages like taking notes with pen and pencil is more convenient and less costly but there is a chance of loss of that specific page and on the other side, taking notes

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    Zain Ali BUSN-461-A (NPD)

    Digital Pen for Better Note-Taking


    Introduction
    The word today is evolving from using the conventional manual methods to the new world
    where everything is digitized. Technicians and investors are looking for new evolving
    technologies which will turn the traditional analog input system in more versatile, useful and
    precise manner. One of such technologies on enhancing the use of old and traditional ways is a
    digital pen which is more than a stylus and a normal ink pen. On one side, it is different from a
    traditional pen which just leaves ink trail on the paper and on the other side, it is more advanced
    than a stylus which is insert-pencil like that provides data to capacitive or resistive screens which
    then uses the pressure data to create digital form of user`s writing.
    The digital pen is an efficient gadget which can store the information that we wrote on paper
    directly into its memory storage without too much fuss and hassle and it also converts the
    handwriting into a format that can be edited in computer systems. It is a very advanced tool that
    has ink cartridges with onboard sensors like pressure sensitivity, accelerometers, positional
    sensors, microphone, indicator light and IR cameras that all works together to store the digital
    form of whatever the user writes on a paper and then send it to the computer wirelessly to store
    and edit the data. [1]
    Advantages of Digital pen are as follows; [2] [4]
     Enable users to easily record their text and drawings.
     Keep things organized and provides a backup of notes and audio.
     Record lectures and also plays it back.
    The aim of this paper is to discuss the concept of digital pen, technology involved, it`s working
    and about the benefits that the users can have by using this digital pen. It will build a ground
    framework of digital pen concept and also tell us about the scope of this product in market.
    Discussion
    Digital pen technology can serve as an intermediary technology which has both the traditional
    and modern methodology aspects covered. [3] Some people prefer taking notes by writing with
    pen on paper while some take notes by typing on their computer and mobile phone and both
    approaches have their own specific advantages and disadvantages like taking notes with pen and
    pencil is more convenient and less costly but there is a chance of loss of that specific page and on
    the other side, taking notes by typing is not so convenient and cheap but the benefit it gives is
    that you can access your writing anytime and can edit it in a very safe manner.
    Smart pen can be used by both types of people because it digitalize everything that you write
    with pen on paper at the same time and in addition to that it can also record audio as well. So, it
    can be good and effective tool for students and working class as well. The technology used in
    this digital pen is using infrared cameras to monitor the content that a user writes. A very special
    paper is required for this that you can purchase from anywhere or you can also print that paper
    using your home printer which can achieve resolution of Anoto dot pattern of least 600 DPI. This
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    specific paper uses Anoto technology which features pattern of very small dots that form a kind
    of two dimensional barcode and this technology has proved itself very useful. [4]
    Hardware
    The following table shows the hardware requirements of a digital pen; [4]
    Processor ARM 9
    Screen 96*18 OLED Display
    Camera High speed infrared camera (over 75 images/sec)
    Storage 8 GB NAND
    Battery Rechargeable lithium (non-removeable)
    Grip Soft touch grip
    PC Connectivity Micro USB cable & Bluetooth Antenna
    Audio-record Embedded microphone
    Audio-playback Embedded speaker

    Software
    The following tables shows the required softwares to provide complete functionality of the
    digital pen; [4]
    Evernote Organize and edit data.
    Paper Relay Record and replay synchronized ink and audio
    Notes Ink capture
    Quick record Recording application
    Launch line Easily launch smartpen applications

    Working of the Pen


    The following points shows the working of a digital pen; [5][1]
    1. When you write something on paper, the ink refill leaves ink trail on the paper.
    2. The infrared LED present in the base of pen shines onto the page and it`s not visible to the
    human eye.
    3. The light detector also present in the base of paper picks up the infrared reflected off
    recognition marks printed on the paper.
    4. The microchip of the pen store images of the words you are writing by using the patterns of
    reflections.
    5. Then the built-in Bluetooth antenna transmit the stored data wirelessly.
    6. The wireless receiver of your computer picks up Bluetooth signals and stores what you have
    written on the paper and a software will convert this data into a normal and editable text that you
    can use in other computer programs.
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    Metrics
    Metrics are a proper way to convert the needs of the customers into accurate and measureable
    specifications. The metrics list for a digital pen is as follows; [6]
    1. Pen should have easy grip to hold.
    2. Minimum force required for writing.
    3. Variation to line thickness.
    4. Functional range of pen angle from vertical degree.
    5. Ease of connectivity to share stored files.
    6. No variation in the digital form of writing.
    7. Durability of the product
    8. Services level
    Conclusion
    The digital pen and paper is a cost-effective technology that can be integrated and it seems very
    satisfactory for students and work people while taking notes during a lecture or presentation and
    then saving it in their computer system in a more safe and organized manner. This concept
    covers both the most important aspects of concern that are efficiency and management of time.
    Digital pens are in great demand in developed countries but in Pakistan we don’t have such
    gadgets available at our affordable budget so it seems a good opportunity in Pakistan to launch
    such innovative product in Pakistan.

    References
    1. Beckett, H. (2006, September). Pen and paper tackles data capture. Computer Weekly, P.6.
    2. Hinrichs, U., & Quigley, A. (July, 2015). Digital Pen Technology’s Suitability to Support
    Handwriting Learning, P.3.
    3. Muntjir, M., & Siddique, A. (2017, May). An Approach to Smart Study using Pen and Paper
    Learning, P. 3-5.
    4. Sangsuban, P. (2013, March). Idea generation support system utilizing digital pen and paper,
    P.7.
    5. Vincent, J. (2016). Students’ use of paper and pen versus digital media in university
    environments for writing and reading – a cross-cultural exploration. Journal of Print
    Media and Media Technology Research, 5 (2). P. 97-106
    6. Ulrich, K., & Eppinger, S. (2016). Product Design and development, Sixth Edition, P.95-97

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