An interactive tablet, or in other words a digitizer, is a device that allows the owner to remotely use the functionality of a computer using standard wireless protocols. There are a lot of gadgets of this kind on the mobile technology market, and they differ from each other both in their capabilities, and in price and ease of use.
An interactive tablet is a fairly easy, and most importantly, convenient way to take advantage of all the benefits of modern technology. Such devices greatly facilitate presentations, reports, organization of educational processes and other important events.
Device Features
Almost all interactive tablets are small in size, so there are no problems with transportation. Devices can be installed both on the table with the help of special brackets, and habitually be in the hands.
The device captures the position of special markers on the desktop and transmits data via wireless protocols to a personal computer. This system allows direct access to almost allapplications on a PC and control it remotely. Such markers are not only an equal alternative to the usual mouse, but also in many ways surpass it in functionality.
For trouble-free operation of the interactive tablet, you just need to install the software, as they say, in both directions and connect the module that comes with the kit to the USB interface of the PC, and then everything will happen through a wireless communication system. It should also be noted that any specific skills or knowledge are not required to control the device. Even a novice in this business will cope with it: the functionality of the gadget, as a rule, is as simple and clear as possible.
Device functionality
Basically, gadgets of this kind are used as interactive graphics tablets, that is, the device imitates a sheet of paper, and the electronic and multifunctional stylus not only duplicates the mouse buttons, but is also an analogue of a pencil or pen.
All your actions performed on the tablet are reflected on the monitor of a personal computer or laptop. In addition, all manipulations on the digitizer can be duplicated on a TV or projected onto an interactive whiteboard. With the latter, such devices synergize perfectly, allowing you to display not only graphic, but also multimedia data: sound, video, photos and other visual information. Interactive tablets work great in tandem with various computer peripherals, whetherprinter, scanner, camera or any other device.
Special software that is written for such devices can make notes or notes directly on running programs, and the high resolution of the gadget's matrix contributes to the most accurate data entry. For example, a good half of the software perfectly recognizes handwritten text and translates it into a familiar computer format. All received and transmitted information can be instantly sent to e-mail, converted to a web format or another document (PDF, HTML, XSL, etc.).
Almost all office software developers provide for synergy with interactive tablets, so there will be no problems with Word, Excel, Power Point and other Microsoft branded applications.
Application areas
The advantages of interactive tablets are obvious, so they have plenty of applications. In total, there are three main areas where these gadgets are most in demand both by specialists in their field and beginners.
Education
Educational interactive tablets are an excellent tool for conducting lectures, lessons and some seminars in a particular area. The small dimensions of the device allow you to freely handle it and move it around the room without interrupting lectures. With the help of a digitizer, you can organize trouble-free work at any point in the audience. It can be passed on to listeners and participants who, without getting up, will make some corrections or consolidate the material.
The use of such devices stimulates the educational activity of students and the activity of the group, ensuring overall involvement in the learning process. On a convenient and large display, you can display the results of tests, surveys or other information. In addition, on sale you can find devices for the smallest users, that is, interactive children's tablets. The latter will provide information in a playful way and greatly speed up, as well as facilitate the learning process of the child.
Presentation and training
Wireless protocols allow you not to worry about the placement of presentation equipment. Intelligent gadgets are equipped with good modules with a large reception radius, capable of taking on a large hall or audience.
An interactive tablet from the middle price segment can easily handle up to 30 external devices and project all the necessary information onto them, where each group member will have access to a separate copy of the material for further work.
Graphics & Design
Very often interactive drawing tablets are used as drawing tools. An ordinary computer mouse does not even have a quarter of all the capabilities of such gadgets. And for creative people, convenience is far from the last argument when choosing tools for creation.
The functionality of interactive devices makes it easy to make any changes and modify individual sections in drawings and drawings. Electronic pen and tablet displayalmost completely replace the canvas for the artist, where the latter creates, limited only by his experience and imagination.
Electronic markers can be adjusted to any tool: brush, pencil, eraser, compasses, etc. For designers, illustrators, constructors and other artists, an interactive tablet is an indispensable assistant in their favorite undertaking. In a word, a digitizer is something that is extremely difficult to do without in the field of graphics and design.
