PDF Slides: NoteSync

Problem Description
Physical media such as pen and paper have a vital role in the formation of an idea giving users a freedom in form and fidelity not often replicated in purely digital work spaces.  Digital media does, however, excel over its physical counterparts in the areas of organization and ease of collaboration and sharing of ideas.  Current trends often seek to migrate information to a purely digital format creating a definite disconnect between the physical and digital landscapes.

Proposed Solution
NoteSync is a system that seeks to maintain the freedom of physical media while allowing the user all the benefits that digital media offers.  The NoteSync consists of a device that can read and write to physical media sources such as a notebook and provides a common digital workspace that can be used to share and collaborate ideas as illustrated in the video below.  Not only will this system enhance collaboration, but it will also let users better organize their notebooks by automatically generating tables of content and indices based on key word and symbol recognition.  By bridging the physical and digital work spaces, the NoteSync will be able to offer a richer overall experience for the user.