No more spelling mistakes

The tiny computer inside the pen points out errors in penmanship as well as spelling mistakes

February 24, 2015 04:40 pm | Updated 04:40 pm IST

VibeWrite

VibeWrite

Writing is now gradually becoming a lost art, especially with everybody using a computer to type out whatever they would have otherwise written down. Although computers make our lives easier, they come with the downside of taking away from our ability to understand grammar and spelling mistakes.

But, there is still place for some good penmanship and correct spelling. And this belief is shared by Falk Wolsky and Daniel Kaesmacher, the makers of VibeWrite. The duo has turned to Kickstarter, a website where entrepreneurs can raise money for creating unique and innovative products, to raise money for making VibeWrite, which vibrates when the user makes a mistake – either in grammar or in spelling.

The company revealed a prototype in February 2013, and thus started their journey of looking for investors. During the time, the idea received a large amount of media attention, and a number of individuals and corporate backers helped them raise the required capital.

How it began The idea for such a pen was unwittingly given by Wolsky’s wife when, one day, while helping their son do his homework, she wished out loud about having a pen that would point out errors the moment their son made them. The idea latched on, and Wolsky set about making such a pen. The result – a pen that vibrates the moment it detects an error.

It looks like a bulky pen that is made for the hands of children. However, on the inside, it hides a tiny computer! The system uses embedded Linux, and the board contains vibration module, a motion sensor, memory, processor, and a Wi – fi module. The pen works in two modes – the Orthography mode, and the Calligraphy mode. The Calligraphy mode vibrates when there is a mistake in either the form of writing or the legibility of the handwriting. In short, it points out the errors in penmanship. The Orthography mode, on the other hand, detects spelling mistakes, and lets the user know of the same. VibeWrite vibrates once to indicate spelling errors, and twice to indicate errors in grammar. With the help of the sensors, the pen can recognize anything written in the air!

Who can use it The pen has been created for children aged five to eight, but can be beneficial for anybody who wishes to improve their grammar and writing skills. As of now, the pen is able to detect only two languages – English and German, but more languages will be added soon. VibeWrite has an inbuilt Wi-fi that can help it connect to various devices connected via the internet. Thus, apps can play an important part in the whole experience, with the company’s plans for coming up with software for individuals and schools.

This pen is a great way understanding any mistake you make immediately, without the help of a computer.

Know more about the pen by visiting >http://vibewrite.com

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