Electronic module for sensing pen motion
First Claim
1. A device for sensing writing movement, comprising,an electronic module configured to be received within a cavity of a writing instrument, comprising:
- a ballistic generator that is configured to generate movement information resulting from writing movements; and
a transmitter that is configured to transmit the movement information to a remote computer; and
wherein the cavity is configured to receive a plurality of ink cartridges and the electronic module is configured to be inserted in place of one of the cartridges.
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Abstract
An electronic module that inserts into or is otherwise associated with a pen or other writing instrument. The electronic module includes a mechanism, such as an accelerometer, for detecting pen motion. The electronic module is preferably mounted in a substitute ink cartridge for a pen. Ballistic information generated by the accelerometer is transmitted via the radio transmitter to a computer (e.g., a personal computer), where processing and/or storage of the accelerometer information may occur. The accelerometer information may be used, for example, for handwriting recognition or digital ink generation. The electronic module is preferably provided in a casing that is shaped like an ink cartridge. Contemporary pens usually include two cartridges within the pen, a first that supplies ink to the nib, and a second that presses the first against the nib. The components may be mounted in a cartridge that is placed in the position of the second cartridge.
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10 Claims
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1. A device for sensing writing movement, comprising,
an electronic module configured to be received within a cavity of a writing instrument, comprising: -
a ballistic generator that is configured to generate movement information resulting from writing movements; and
a transmitter that is configured to transmit the movement information to a remote computer; and
wherein the cavity is configured to receive a plurality of ink cartridges and the electronic module is configured to be inserted in place of one of the cartridges. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A writing instrument, comprising:
an electronic module configured to be mounted within the writing instrument, comprising a ballistic generator that is configured to generate movement information resulting from writing movements of the writing instrument, and wherein the writing instrument is a pen that is configured to receive a plurality of ink cartridges, and the electronic module is configured to be inserted in place of one of the cartridges. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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