# US 12,008,175 B2 · Editor's pen pad > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,008,175 B2 - Document ID: US12008175B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/827,714 - Filed: 2022-05-29 - Published: 2022-09-15 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2020-09-28 - Applicants: Arian Gardner - Inventors: Arian Gardner - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12008175B2 ## CPC - G06F 3/03545: {Pens or stylus} - G06F 1/1626: {with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]} - G06F 1/1632: {External expansion units, e.g. docking stations} - G06F 1/266: {Arrangements to supply power to external peripherals either directly from the computer or under computer control, e.g. supply of power through the communication port, computer controlled power-strips} - G06F 3/038: Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry - G06F 3/0383: {Signal control means within the pointing device} - G06F 3/04883: for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text - G06F 40/10: Text processing (natural language analysis G06F40/20; semantic analysis G06F40/30; processing or translation of natural language G06F40/40) - G06F 2200/1632: Pen holder integrated in the computer - H02J 7/731: {specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries (H02J7/751 takes precedence)} - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY ## Abstract The embodiments disclose an electronic pen system, including an electronic pen having a digital writing nib to allow a user to create digital nib writing strokes and a microphone to record voice dictation data, an electronic pad wirelessly coupled to the electronic pen to receive the digital nib writing strokes, a scanning device coupled to the electronic pad to scan handwritten data and convert into editable text, a beacon coupled to the electronic pad and a computer with a plurality of writing styles and genre proofreading templates stored, a handwriting converter to covert nib writing strokes into editable text, a voice to text converter for converting dictation into editable text, and editing software installed on the electronic pen and coupled to the beacon to receive the plurality of writing styles and genre proofreading templates selectable by the user to allow editable text to be proofread. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An electronic writing and editing apparatus, comprising: an electronic pen having an integrated digital writing nib configured to allow a user to create digital nib writing strokes; an electronic pad with a screen, the electronic pad being electronically connected to the electronic pen and configured to digitally receive and record the writing strokes; wherein the electronic pad is coupled to a smart phone having a display screen configured to allow a user to make writing strokes on the smart phone display screen to enter manuscript materials for conversion to editable text for professional proofreading, wherein the smart phone has a camera coupled to an internal scanning application configured to scan documents; a document scanner integrated into the electronic pad and configured to scan documents and convert content on the document into digital data; a dock for removable and electronically connecting to the electronic pen, the dock being electronically connected to the electronic pad and a server; a server module operating on the server and configured to receive and convert the writing strokes and the digital document data into editable text, wherein the server module has a plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates stored therein; and an editing processor integrated into the electronic pen and configured to receive the editable text and the plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates, wherein the plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates are selectable by the user to allow the editable text to be proofread and edited on the screen by the user. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the electronic pad includes a digital library of user selectable templates for proofreading, an integrated self-reporting system configured to allow identification, management and reporting of use of the electronic pad and a save component configured to allow users to save editing of the editable text for a future use. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising software with language translation compatibility in a plurality of languages and editing styles stored in the electronic pad. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an integrated microphone configured to allow a writer to speak into an integrated microphone of the electronic pen for recording voice dictation data for editing. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a wireless transmitter configured to allow the electronic pen to wirelessly connect to the dock. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an integrated electronic pen micro-scanner configured to allow a user to scan documents directly from the electronic pen. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a wireless transmitter configured to allow the electronic pen to wirelessly connect directly to the server. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an integrated electronic pad digital keyboard configured to allow a user to type on the pad to enter manuscript materials for professional proofreading. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The electronic writing and editing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an integrated electronic pad scan/input feed configured to allow a writer to scan documents on the pad for conversion into editable text. ### Claim 10 An electronic writing and editing apparatus, comprising: an electronic pen having a voice data recorder and an integrated digital writing nib configured to allow a user to create digital nib writing strokes; an electronic pad with a screen, the electronic pad being electronically connected to the electronic pen and configured to digitally receive and record the writing strokes; wherein the electronic pad is coupled to a smart phone having a display screen configured to allow a user to make writing strokes on the smart phone display screen to enter manuscript materials for conversion to editable text for professional proofreading, wherein the smart phone has a camera coupled to an internal scanning application configured to scan documents; a document scanner integrated into the electronic pad and configured to scan documents and convert content on the document into digital data; a dock for removably and electronically connecting to the electronic pen, the dock being electronically connected to the electronic pad and a server; a server module operating on the server and configured to receive and convert the voice data into voice editable text, and the writing strokes and the digital document data into editable text, wherein the server module has a plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates stored therein; and an editing processor integrated into the electronic pen and configured to receive the voice editable text, the editable text, and the plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates, wherein the plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates are selectable by the user to allow the editable text and the voice editable text to be proofread and edited on the electronic pad screen by the user. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 10, wherein the electronic pad screen is configured to allow the to write on the pad screen for conversion to the editable text. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 10, further comprising an electronic pad integrated digital keyboard configured to allow the user to type on the pad to enter the editable text. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 10, wherein the professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates are selectable by the user to allow the voice editable text to be proofread by the professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 10, wherein the dock further comprises an integrated beacon port connection configured to activate battery charging of the electronic pen, electronic pad, and integrated and interconnected modules. ### Claim 15 An electronic editing apparatus, comprising: an electronic pen having an integrated digital writing nib configured to allow a user to create digital nib writing strokes; an electronic pad with a screen, the electronic pad being electronically connected to the electronic pen and configured to digitally receive and record the writing strokes; wherein the electronic pad is a smart phone having a display screen configured to allow a user to make writing strokes on the smart phone display screen to enter manuscript materials for conversion to editable text for professional proofreading, wherein the smart phone has a camera coupled to an internal scanning application configured to scan documents; a dock for removably and electronically connecting to the electronic pen, the dock being electronically connected to the electronic pad and a server; a server module operating on the server and configured to receive and convert the editable text, and the writing strokes and the digital document data into editable text, wherein the server module has a plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates stored therein; and an editing processor integrated into the electronic pen and configured to receive the editable text, and the plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates, wherein the plurality of professional writing styles and genre proofreading templates are selectable by the user to allow the editable text to be proofread and edited on the electronic pad screen by the user. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a USB external drive port integrated into the dock and configured to connect external modules. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 15, wherein the dock is further configured for powering battery charging for the electronic pen and electronic pad and providing interconnections for interactions between the electronic pen and electronic pad. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 15, wherein the electronic pad screen is configured to allow the user to write on the screen with the electronic pen to enter handwritten manuscript materials with the writing strokes. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The electronic editing apparatus of claim 15, further comprising an electronic pad integrated digital keyboard configured to allow a writer to type on the pad to enter editable text for professional proofreading.