| abstract |
A virtual paper system configured to receive, store and display data. The virtual paper system comprises a virtual paper device having processing electronics and a memory device coupled to the processing electronics. The virtual paper device further includes a display coupled to processing electronics and configured to be viewed from a front-side of the virtual paper device. The display is also configured to be a touch screen display. The virtual paper device also includes communication electronics configured to provide data communication with at least one of an external device and an external network, a power system configured to provide power to the virtual paper device and an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer is configured to cover the front side, sides and at least a first portion of a backside of the virtual paper device. The virtual paper system further comprises a user interface device configured to interact with the display of the virtual paper device. The user interface is an elongated device that includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured for direct data entry to the display. Further, the virtual paper device is configured to distinguish between the first end and the second end of the user interface device. |