A digital pen can be used for a wide range of tasks but is
most effective when applied to a structured form.
It is ideal for completing surveys or recording other types
of information such as insurance claims, patient records or application forms.
The digital pen looks like a standard ballpoint pen but has a tiny camera in
the nib which captures the brush strokes of a user and converts the handwriting
into digital data.
Ideally, a form which is to be used in conjunction with a
digital pen, has to be designed specifically to optimise the accuracy of the
technology. This can include individual boxes for each letter with carefully
measured spacing for clarity.
The advantages of using a digital pen are numerous but the
greatest is that it gives instant access to the data rather than having to wait
for it to be manually input into an IT system. This allows processing to begin
earlier and can give an organisation significant financial advantage.
The digital pen is widely used in the healthcare sector and
plays an important role in the electronic patient record initiative. It is also
used by police forces, transport and logistics and financial services.
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or call The IPC Group on 08081 45 46 47.