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Old meets new with digital pen
by Richie Banyard

By editorial@silicon.com

Published: Friday 07 April 2000

Anoto has unveiled a digital pen that connects directly to the Internet or mobile phone using Bluetooth technology.

The pen incorporates an onboard camera and radio transmitter, when used on specially patterned paper, it can communicate hand-written notes to anyone with a mobile phone, PDA or PC via Bluetooth wireless technology.

Christer Fahraeus, president and CEO, Anoto, said: "Our goal is to create an standard for digital pen and paper which complements the mobile digital world."