Patent ID: 7164793
Filing Date: 2007-01-16
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
1. A device for writing and processing handwriting comprising: a body; a marking element for making strokes comprising a character on a surface, wherein the marking element comprises a ball, the marking element being coupled to the body; a detector for detecting each stroke, and a processor coupled to the detector, wherein the detector and processor are disposed within the body; and wherein the detector comprises: at least one induction coil, wherein a first induction coil (a) is positioned adjacent to a first side of the ball, (b) senses ball movement using the plurality of discrete magnetic domains, (c) produces electronic signals based on the ball movement, and (d) sends the electronic signals to the processor; and a second induction coil, wherein said second induction coil (a) is positioned adjacent to a second side of the ball, (b) senses ball movement using the plurality of discrete magnetic domains, (c) produces electronic signals based on the ball movement, and (d) sends the electronic signals to the processor.