A German inventor has created a pen with a computer built in to its casing, which alerts the user to spelling mistakes as they write.
Digital spellchecker for the analogue world —
A German inventor has created a pen with a computer built in to its casing, which alerts the user to spelling mistakes as they write.
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The Lernstift prototype includes an ink cartridge and a motion sensor, which recognizes the shapes of letters. The user feels a small vibration if a letter or a word is spelled incorrectly.
Digital spellchecker for the analogue world —
The Lernstift prototype includes an ink cartridge and a motion sensor, which recognizes the shapes of letters. The user feels a small vibration if a letter or a word is spelled incorrectly.
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A rudimentary prototype computer attached to a pencil. The company are hopeful that the device will become an invaluable educational tool for children and those with Dyslexia.
Digital spellchecker for the analogue world —
A rudimentary prototype computer attached to a pencil. The company are hopeful that the device will become an invaluable educational tool for children and those with Dyslexia.
Courtesy of Lernstift
Falk Wolsky (right) invented the pen after his wife asked frustratedly why pens couldn't give feedback to children doing their homework.
Digital spellchecker for the analogue world —
Falk Wolsky (right) invented the pen after his wife asked frustratedly why pens couldn't give feedback to children doing their homework.
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Lernstift, which means "learning pen" in German, is now the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, which hopes to raise £120,000 ($180,000) to fund field trials, development and production.
Digital spellchecker for the analogue world —
Lernstift, which means "learning pen" in German, is now the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, which hopes to raise £120,000 ($180,000) to fund field trials, development and production.
Courtesy of Lernstift