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Student Designer
University Product Description and Principal Function(s) D:Scribe is a digital fountain pen that allows users to send SMS and email messages from paper. Just write out the message, and circle the person's name to send. This does away with using a keypad or keyboard and allows the user to focus on communicating in a more personal way. The pen also records everything that is written, to be accessed on a computer later. While writing allows people to express their thoughts freely, sketching can also convey messages that go beyond words. The fountain pen nib encourages users to write beautifully, without too much pressure on the wrist.Why does the product represent design excellence and why do you believe it deserves an Australian Design Award? The human touch in communication is easily lost in today's digital age. Hindrances to communication can include the interface of buttons, screens and keyboards. D:Scribe enables users to communicate with others in a way that comes most naturally, through handwriting.D:Scribe is based on existing digital pen technology, but has many improvements and features: The form of the pen and charger is loosely based on a quill and inkwell. The “inkwell” is an electromagnetic induction charger, and the pen is activated when the cap is removed, and switches off when the cap is replaced. Sending a message only requires the user to write out a message, the name of the person they would like to send it to, and then circle the name. An Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) Screen clearly displays the status of the message. D:Scribe uses a high quality writing nib befitting that of a precision writing instrument, as opposed to current digital ballpoint pens in the market. The nib can be rotated to suit the user's handwriting grip style. The optical sensor beneath the nib is in a central position, as opposed to current digital ballpoint pens. As such the centred scanner is much more effective. Current digital pens have thick necks that some users have difficulty holding. D:Scribe has a narrower diameter of 14mm. The pen also does not require special paper to write on, as current pens do. SMS and email messages are sent via bluetooth to a mobile phone or computer, without the user having to take out his/her mobile phone. In a social context, this is perceived to be a less anti-social activity than pressing buttons on a mobile phone to text someone. Because of bluetooth connectivity, the possibilities of the pen are endless. For example, the pen could be used to write commands and control other appliances such as televisions, stereos or air-conditioners. Data can also be directly uploaded to the internet from a mobile phone, to blogs or forums. Using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software, all handwriting can also be saved or sent in a standardised text format (.txt or .doc). The pen uses standard fountain pen refill cartridges, but because the fountain pen ink system is separate from the electrical components, it is possible for product expansion with a revised design that features a gel roller-ball instead. The pen is currently targeted at 35-50 year old users, and a gel roller-ball pen would expand the market to include younger users. |
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