What Is a Digital Pen Used for?

A digital pen is a peripheral used for input on certain devices. For over a decade companies have been working on creating the perfect digital pen. There are a variety of digital pen on the market today.

Identification

A digital pen can also be called a stylus. They are both small metal or plastic devices that resemble a simplified ink pen.

Function

A digital pen can be used to write, draw or make selections on a Tablet PC, PDA, or graphics tablet. Instead of using fingers, a digital pen requires pressure on the device screen to enter data.

Potential

Graphics tablets plug into a USB port and can be used to draw on with a digital pen. Illustrations can be created directly on the computer.

Features

Some pens have handwriting recognition built into them. They can also have bluetooth wireless capacity.

Benefits

Some pens record audio as well as handwritten notes. These pens use ink and special paper to write on.