Smart pen Equil Smartpen 2 will transfer everything from paper to computer in real time
Scanners, both professional and amateur, for many users - a reliable tool for the job. Thanks to scanners, you don’t have to reprint texts or copy pictures - in a matter of minutes all information is recognized (mostly correctly), and is saved in electronic form.
But there are nuances. For example, many of us write something on paper, draw, after which we have to transfer such data into electronic form. This may be part of the code, or a sketch of any device, clothing. Smart pen Equil Smartpen 2 allows you to transfer all the inscriptions and drawings from paper into electronic view in real time. ')
What is Equil Smartpen 2?
This is a smart pen, inside of which are electronic modules, sensors and ordinary inks. Pen can be written on paper, while the text immediately appears in the appropriate application on a mobile device or PC.
Equil Smartpen 2 features: • Automatic copying of text and pictures from paper and transfer of information to an electronic document; • Handwriting recognition with transfer of information to an electronic editor; • Copy text or pictures on a PC, smartphone or tablet in real time; • Saving the transferred information in the appropriate applications; • Ability to share information in social networks; • Save your work to Dropbox, iCloud, or Evernote.
Funds for the launch of mass production pens were collected on Indiegogo , while collected was 10 times more than planned (500 thousand dollars against 50 thousand plan).
How it works?
The owner of the pen Equil Smartpen 2 writes or makes a sketch on paper with ordinary ink pens. Paper can be of any type, even a napkin.
Ultrasonic and infrared sensors recognize the position of the pen on the pen, and send all data to the receiver, from where information goes to the “cloud” or to any paired device with Equil installed.
It should be noted that two types of applications are used to work with text or images: EQUIL SKETCH and EQUIL Text.
EQUIL Text translates handwriting into electronic form. This application recognizes text by creating an electronic document that can be edited immediately.
Documents can be tagged for quick retrieval. The created document, if necessary, is sent to the "cloud" or by e-mail.
At the same time, the function of importing video, cartographic information, graphics or audio is supported.
EQUIL sketch transfers graphic information to an electronic document. Equil Smartpen 2 recognizes up to 600 levels of clicking on the pen. There is also the possibility of choosing colors and brushes.
In the process, the user can add lines and various shapes. The application supports layers, so the functionality of the application is sufficient for most users.
As in the previous version, the work can be saved on a PC or mobile device, as well as sent to the "cloud" or by e-mail.
Characteristics of Equil Smartpen 2:
• Bluetooh wireless module; • gesture recognition; • Work with any type of paper; • 600 levels of pressure on the pen nib; • Charging via USB port; • Storage of data on the internal storage; • Multitasking; • Recognition of text and pictures; • Battery charge indicator; • Compatible with cloud storage services.
Compatibility:
Android 4.0 or higher; iOS (5.0 and higher); Mac OS (10.7 and higher); Windows (xp and above).
When can I buy?
The first batch of pens will be shipped next week, in early November. Approximate price - 169 dollars in the United States.
In Russia, pre-order Equil Smartpen 2 can be issued at Medgadgets.