The Echo Smartpen

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THE ECHO SMARTPEN

                      

Description

The Echo Smart pen assists individuals with visual, cognitive, learning, or developmental disabilities by recording handwritten notes as well as recording lectures while the student is taking notes.  This device is extremely helpful for people with visual impairments in the classroom. The device has a quick response camera that literally records everything that you write. It can record up to 800 hours with an 8 GB pen. You may also choose to buy the cheaper 2 GB pen with the capability to record for 200 hours. Data from the pen can be transferred to the computer. It comes with a USB charger and a carrying case.  

Purpose

The purpose of this device is to assist students or individuals with disabilities in note taking. The user may have problems remembering or seeing his notes. The voice recorder and the audible note feedback give instant access to recorded lectures and notes. Users must be able to write properly in order to record the notes accurately. The user must have sequencing abilities as well other cognitive abilities present.

Directions

The smart pen comes with a smart notebook. The note book has different sections with different features on it such as rewind and record. With the touch of a pen the pen starts recording and it stops when you press in the “pause” area of the notebook. The pen continuously records written notes. The page that correlates with information on the pen can be accessed at anytime.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Compatible with Mac OS X and Windows, 800 hours of recording, smart notebook

Cons: No audio feedback when buttons are pressed.

Manufacturer Information:

Cost: The price ranges from $99.95 to $ 229.95.

Livescribe

Oakland, California United States

Telephone: 877-7274239 and 510–567–4150                 .

Web: http://www.livescribe.com/.

Email: CS@livescribe.com.

Credit:

Images and device information thanks to  Abledata.com 

Video courtesy of Youtube

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