June 2006
New Product Information

KAIREN Co., Ltd

Launch the sales of Analog to Digital Note & USB Tablet "Technote"
★A5 paper size "TN-A501" (To be released at the end of July), A4 paper size "TN-A401" (To be released in September)
Tentative Price of "TN-A501":Open Price- Tentative Price of "TN-A401":TBD
■Technote TN-A501 is an innovative digital notepad capable of saving the data of handwriting text or diagrams described on the A5 paper into built-in flash memory. The data saved on this product can be transferred to the PC via USB or editing, processing and storage can be conducted by using the attached application software. Also, Technote TN-A501 can be used as a pen tablet compatible with plug-and-play by connecting the unit to the USB port on the PC.
This product is a "Future Mobile Tool" that can be expected to perform actively in various status utilizing its lightness and portability.

Main Feature of Technote TN-501
■Write with pen, save as both handwriting manuscript and digital data
Technote TN-A501 recognizes handwriting text or diagrams described on the A5 paper and saves the data into bulit-in flash memory of 32MB. By adopting 2 types of storage in both analog format (handwriting manuscript) and digital format (PC data), it enhances the convenience of documents.
■Pen Tablet Feature enabled with Plug-and-Play
Technote TN-A501 functions as a pen tablet compatible with plug-and-play by connecting the unit to the USB port of the PC. The lightness of the ink pen provides a new and different comfort upon the use of input device.
■World's First! Multicolor Recognition System
Technote TN-A501 is equipped with "Multicolor Recognition System" that enables to identify and record the penpoint color. Therefore, 3 colors of Black, Red and Blue digital ink pens can be used simultaneously different from the traditional product where only one color is available at one time.
■Rotation Feature enabling free position arrangement to vertical direction, horizontal direction and 180 degrees angle rotation.
Technote TN-A501 has a rotating function that allows paper layout being set in both vertical and horizontal direction.
■"The Digital Organizer" enabling editing and processing the saved data
"The Digital Organizer" is an application software that is capable of displaying, editing and processing the saved digital page data. Also, it enables the conversion from dedicated file format (dnt file) into general image file formats (JPEG, BMP, GIF), extraction to other application softwares and copying as well.

■Myscript Notes For U Trial Version (30 days Trial Version) attached
MyScript Notes For U is a software that can recognize the handwriting data written on the Technote and it can be activated from "The Digital Organizer".
It can recognize not only written characters but also written diagrams.
MyScript Notes is a product of VisionObjects compnay (France).

■Paper Keyboard attached
Yo Yamanoguchi, an auther nominated for Naoki award has developed this unit for the purpose of writing the text promptly any time wherever he goes.The data written on the papar will be processed by Technote soft keyboard operated by the PC, and output to the text data in HTML file format.
■Other Features
●Codeless Digital Ink Pen of Electromagnetic Induction Type
●Compatible with commercially sold ink pen refills
●Compatible with A5 paper size
●Enable to use at outside locations by supporting dry-cell batteries
●A portable carrying case attached
●Easy-to-read menu display by using LCD display
●Software Developing Kit (SDK) attached
Case Examples of Technote TN-A501
Distributing meeting minutes speedy!
By saving the written notes of meeting or report meeting after converting into the digital data, it can perform an e-mail transmission , image copying and prompt information distribution.
Backup support on the message memo!
By using Technote as alternatives to telephone message pads or notepads, you can be reassured even in the case of losing the original memo, as you can refer to the data stored in Technote.
Organizing lecture details neatly!
The contents of lectures or seminar class session at schools can be stored as digital data. The digitalized notebook work effective for organizing the contents calssified into subjects in time-series. You can save your time and cost by copying and passing the copied digital data of notebook to your friend.
For storing an important memories!
By using Technote, you can save your important memories of children's "drawings" or "scribbles" without being faded.
Enhancing data processing efficiency!
By inputting the report format such as questionnaires or receipt forms in the Technote, both backup of master copy and digital management can be conducted concurrently. It also saves the trouble of re-entry and contributes to the improvement on the work efficiency.
Prepared for any loss or damage on the master copy!
By storing the data of work report used at construction sites, the data recovery can easily be done even in the case when the paper is damaged.
Technote TN-A501 Package Contents
TN-A501Unit
Digital Ink Pen Each one in color Black, Red and Blue
AAA size Alkaline Battery x 4
Button Battery for Digital Ink Pen (PR48) x 3
USB Cable Type A-Male to mini B-Male (Cable Length:1.0m)
Original Notepad for Technote A5 paper size
Paper Keyboard Sheet
Carrying Case x 1
Installable CD-ROM x 1
Instruction Manual
Digital Ink Pen Refill Each one in color Black, Red and Blue
A screw and a driver supplied for fixing the battery case lid x 1 set
Technote TN-A501Specification
Reading System
Electromagnetic Induction Type
Outer Dimension (W × D × H)
281 × 180 × 15mm
Weight
358g (Battery NOT included)
Writable Range
A5 paper size 150 x 210mm
Writable Paper Thickness
Maximum 15mm / Approx. 150 sheets
Resolution
2000 LPI
Report Rate
Maximum 200 report/sec
Record Media
Embedded Memory (32MB)
Corresponding Battery
AAA size Alkaline Battery x 4
Power Consumption
60mW ± 15mW
Power Supply Voltage / Consumption Current
3V / 20mA ± 5mA
Battery Life
Approx. 100 hrs
Power Saving Function
Incorporated, automatically switched into pause mode

Technote TN-A501 Digital Ink Pen Specification
Outer Dimension
Total Length:140mm Maximum Diameter:10mm
Weight
12g(Battery Included)
Corresponding Battery
1.4V Button Battery (PR48)
Battery Life
Approx. 1000 hrs
Ink Cartridge
Total Length:67mm Maximum Diameter:2.3mm

Technote TN-A501 Compatible File Format
Specific File Format
DNT, DNF
General File Format
PDF, JPEG, BMP

Technote TN-A501 Compatible System
OS
Windows 2000 or XP
CPU
PentiumIII 500MHz or more
Memory
128MB or more recommended
Hard Disk
32MB or more of available hard disk space
Interface Compliant Standard
USB
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URL:http://www.3a-systems.com/

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