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Color-Scanning Pens

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Scribble Pen Can Scan Colors and Reproduce Them on Paper or Screen

— August 12, 2014 — Art & Design
The Scribble color-scanning pen is a truly revolutionary invention, one of those things that you always wish existed but didn't dream would ever become reality in your lifetime. Well, the product has made a mockery of its Kickstarter goal by blowing past it in a matter of hours, and is all set to become reality.

But what exactly does the Scribble pen do? Well, you know when you come across an object that has a really unique color, and you wish you could reproduce it elsewhere? That's what the Scribble pen does.

This incredible color-scanning pen has a color sensor that analyzes the color of objects using its built-in microprocessor. You can then either reproduce the color on paper with Scribble Ink Pen or on a mobile device using the Scribble Stylus.

The device can reproduce over 16 million unique colors and can store over 100,000 colors at a time in its internal memory. A companion mobile app makes it possible to save, organize, tag, search and convert scanned colors.
Trend Themes
1. Color-scanning Technology - The rise of color-scanning technology provides opportunities for new product innovations and applications.
2. Mobile Color Reproduction - The increase in mobile color reproduction technology opens up possibilities for new mobile applications and products.
3. Color-scanning Accessories - Color-scanning accessories, such as pens and styluses, are becoming increasingly popular, creating opportunities for new accessory products.
Industry Implications
1. Design - The design industry can benefit from the use of color-scanning pens and mobile color reproduction technology, providing possibilities for more accurate color matching and better creative workflows.
2. Printing - The printing industry could use color-scanning technology to improve color accuracy and matching, making it easier to reproduce specific colors for clients.
3. Art Supplies - The art supplies industry can expand its product offerings by incorporating color-scanning technology into pens, markers, and other art supplies, making it easier for artists to match colors or create unique color palettes.
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