Stylus

A stylus is a pen-shaped instrument used to interact with the pressure-sensitive screen of a device. Its origin and creation date back to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia wherein various kinds of stylus were used to write Cuneiform. The clay tablets on which it was originally applied on has evolved into different versions or materials including wax tablets, smoked glass, foil and at present, touch screens of devices. Moreover, several resources have been used over the years for the construction of styli such as wood, composite plastic and rubber, the choice of which depends on the requirements of the computer-related device to be utilized on.

A Handwriting Recognition Software is included in the system of computer-related devices in order to translate the information and handwritten notes keyed in by the user into comprehensible displays. The application of such enables end users to easily correct errors and manipulate the look and flow of a document, project or piece.

The growth in the production and popularity of the stylus has made touch-screen technology more accessible and convenient for end users thus, creating a whole new range of gadgets that have incorporated the application of stylus in its interactive phase. Today, the list of devices employing the stylus technology includes desktop computers, tablets, cellphones, PDAs, MP3 players as well as equipments and appliances.