Method and apparatus for recognition of writing, for remote communication, and for user defined input templates

A device comprising:

• a. a housing;
• b. a writing tip connected to the housing;
• c. a processor in the housing;
• d. at least one of a speaker and a display supported by the housing;
• and
• e. a memory device in the housing connected to the processor and having stored thereon instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to (i) recognize an interface defined by writing on a writing surface, and (ii) to cause the processor to recognize user interaction with the interface, and (iii) to cause the at least one of a speaker and display to provide output based on said user interaction.