By :-Vivek Kumar Yadav

Contents

IntroductionWorking

Features

Security

Memory

PowerAdvantages

Disadvantages

ApplicationsFuture Scopes

ConclusionReferences

IntroductionLyndsay Williams of Microsoft Research's Cambridge UK lab is the inventor of the Smart Quill .

It is a pen that can remember the words .

It is used to write, and then transform them into computer text.

Users don't have to write on a special pad in order to record what they write.

User could use any surface for writing such as paper, tablet, screen or even air.

People could use the pen in the office to replace a keyboard.

The estimated cost of this futuristic pen is around $200

Smart Quill brought to the market in 2011.

Smart Quill

How differ from Digital pen?

Digital Pen Smart Quill

Works on Any Surface

Security of data

Ink

No chance of Loosing data

Required flat Surface

No Security of data

Users can enter information into these applications by pushing a button on the pen and writing down what they would like to enter .

Working

Handwritten notes are stored on hard disk of the pen. The pen is then plugged into an electronic "inkwell", text data is transmitted to a desktop computer, printer, or modem or to a mobile telephone to send files electronically.

There is also a small three-line screen to read the information stored in the pen.

There are two techniques used for this purpose:

Accelerometer

Hand Recognition Software

Accelerometer

This technology uses a device called Accelerometer which is used for measuring motion.

Accelerometer that monitors hand movements

A tiny accelerometer in a pen that could be used to detect the starts and stops, arcs and loops of the hand writing and transmit this information to the microcontroller and it would make sense of it as text.

User can train the pen to recognize particular handwriting.

Handwriting Recognition and Signature Verification

If Someone else tries to pick up your Smart Quill and try to write with it won’t be.

HANDWRITING RECOGNITION SOFTWARE

This software embedded in the microprocessor of the pen is used to recognizehandwriting of the user.

Pen works in conjunction with a regular PC on to which users install special handwriting recognition software.

The handwriting recognition software translates movements in to text on screen.

DISPLAY SCROLLS BY TILTING SCREEN

By tilting the pen, user can choose applications and scroll through without using scroll buttons.

Smart Quill could also scroll through pages of display by tilting it in the hand and power off if no hand movement was detected.

Display Screen

The text written can be read on a tiny screen on the side of the pen and its has a light at its tip which allow the user to use it even dark.

FeaturesWhen the pen is kept idle for some time, power gets automatically off.

Handwriting recognition .

Signature verification .

It have ability to store data.

It have power (Battery Life).

Communication with other devices.

Accelerometer Technology is used.

People could use the pen in the office to replace a keyboard .

Different Types Of Smart Quill.

SecurityPassword by signature recognition.

Movements are stored within the Smart Quill. So there is no chance of stealing the data.

When the pen is kept idle for some time, power gets automatically off

Smart Quill pens are trained to recognize only the owner's handwriting, making it a valuable security tool.

MemorySmart Quill has 8MB EEPROM memory.

At a time up to 10 pages of notes can be stored locally on the pen.

The data is stored in the memory on the pen until it is uploaded to the personal computer.

Power

Smart Quill is powered by AAA battery.

Run for 25 hours on single battery.

The pen exhibits automatic power on/off system.

AdvantagesSmart quill can also read on any flat surface (not only on paper).

It is password protected.

Highly convenient and portable.

It can link to modems, printer etc.

Easily Movable.

Supports automatic on/off system.

People could use the pen in the office to replace a keyboard .

Disadvantages It is inconvenient for the persons with hand tremors.

Bigger size than normal pen.

It is expensive.

If a person forgot his/her signature then may comes in trouble.

Applications

It contains an ink cartridge so that users can see what they write on paper.

The information stored in the pen can be input to other devices such as mobile phones, printers, modems, desktop computers etc. for different applications.

It also provides handheld computer applications such as digital diary, contacts, calculators etc.

Smart Quill synchronizes files, e-mails and messages to PC

Conclusion

Smart Quill supports two factors : • Small size• Convenient use.

The future of Smart Quill ensures all computation power the user needs right inside the pen.Reducing the size of handheld computers can only be taken so far before theybecome unusable. Keyboards become so tiny you require needle-like fingers tooperate them and screens that need constant cursor controls to read simple text.

Future Scope It can be developed for cursive writings and traditional languages.

Reduction of size.

Cost reduction.

Referenceswww.studymafia.org

www.wikipedia.com

www.smartquill.com

www.seminartopics.com

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