By merging traditional tools such as pen and paper with the capabilities of an electronic notepad, modem and cellular phone, the pen-sized Digital Ink would enable people to record, transmit and receive ideas from almost anywhere. Its ability to understand handwriting could turn any writing surface into a personalized interaction palette, without a monitor, keyboard or mouse. Digital Ink is one of many explorations developed by Carnegie Mellon University's Engineering Design Research Center in response to an Intel-sponsored challenge to envision the future of mobile computing and human computer interaction.

" This attractive, innovative concept would enhance the interface betweenpeople and technology in the era of wireless communication, brewing another future tale."
-- Katherine McCoy, FIDSA, Partner, McCoy & McCoy Associates