An interactive tablet, or in another way 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 such gadgets on the market for mobile devices, 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 full advantage of modern technology. Such devices greatly facilitate the holding of presentations, reports, the organization of educational processes and other important events.
Device features
Almost all interactive tablets are small in size, so there are no problems with their transportation. Devices can be installed both on the table with the help of special brackets, and can be habitually in the hands.
The device fixes the position of special markers on the desktop and through wireless protocols transfers data to a personal computer. Such a system allows direct access to virtually all applications on a PC and remotely control it. Such markers are not only an equal alternative to the usual mouse, but also largely surpass it in functionality.
For trouble-free operation of the interactive tablet, you just need to install the software, which is called, on both sides and connect the module that comes with the USB interface of the PC, and then everything will happen through the wireless communication system. It should also be noted that to control the device does not require any specific skills or knowledge. Even a beginner in this business will cope with it: the functionality of the gadget, as a rule, is as simple and understandable as possible.
Device functionality
Basically, gadgets of this kind are used as interactive graphic tablets, that is, the device imitates a sheet of paper, and the electronic and multifunctional stylus not only duplicates the mouse keys, 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 television or projected onto an interactive whiteboard. With the latter, such devices perfectly synergize, allowing you to display not only graphic but also multimedia data: sound, video, photos and other visual information. Interactive tablets work perfectly in tandem with various computer peripherals, whether it be a printer, 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 matrix contributes to the most accurate data input. For example, a good half of the software perfectly recognizes handwritten text and translates it into the familiar computer format. All received and transmitted information can be instantly sent to e-mail, converted to web format or another document (PDF, HTML, XSL, etc.).
Almost all office software developers provide synergy with interactive tablets, so there will be no problems with Word, Excel, Power Point and other proprietary applications from Microsoft.
Fields of application
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 by beginners.
Education
Educational interactive tablets are an excellent tool for lectures, lessons and some seminars in a particular area. The small dimensions of the device allow you to freely handle it and move it indoors, without interrupting lectures. Using the digitizer, you can organize trouble-free work anywhere in the audience. It can be transmitted to listeners and participants, who, without getting up, will make any amendments 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 will greatly accelerate, as well as facilitate the learning process of the child.
Presentations and trainings
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 master up to 30 external devices and project on them all the necessary information, where each member of the group will have access to a separate copy of the material for further work.
Graphics and 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 the drawings and drawings. The electronic pen and tablet display almost completely replace the canvas with the artist, where the latter creates, limited only by his experience and imagination.
Electronic markers can be customized for any tool: brush, pencil, eraser, pair of compasses, etc. For designers, illustrators, designers and other artists, an interactive tablet is an indispensable assistant in your favorite endeavor. In a word, a digitizer is something that is extremely difficult to do without in the field of graphics and design.