Draw a “pen” from the personal device and write smoothly in parallel-S PenBorn ten years agoGalaxy NoteSeries, not only presents Samsung’s innovative ideas to the user’s eyes, the unique and rich device experience has also becomeNoteThe soul of the series.
S Pen has undergone many technological innovations, from a simple touch stylus to a unique tool, and even throughS PenTake pictures remotely.
In the ten years since the S Pen debuted, it has been full of countless innovations and challenges. Let us review the evolution of this touch stylus, from a simple accessory of a smart phone to an important independent device.
Extremely realistic: how the S Pen simulates the touch of a real pen and paper
S Pen is designed to provide a pen-like writing experience on a physical paper.from2011Launched the first generation inGalaxy NoteSince the installation, its pressure sensitivity sensitivity(Pressure)From256Promote to1024、2048, Even higher4096Order.The order of pressure, determinesS PenThe thickness of the stroke line and the higher the sensing order, the more sensitive it is to the change of pen down pressure.S PenWith excellent pressure sensitivity, users can apply different pressures on the screen, and control the effect of the strokes by the weight of the pen. Evolved to this day,S PenThe nib diameter is also from1.6mmReduced to0.7mm, Can provide more delicate stroke performance when drawing.
With different note-taking habits, some people prefer to use a specific highlight pen to mark important paragraphs, while others prefer to write text with a very fine pen tip.First generationS PenThere are four built-in brushstrokes-pen, pencil, paintbrush and highlighter. Nowadays, there are a wide variety of brushstroke choices, including calligraphy brushes and pens.RealisticS PenThe experience extends to sound effects to create a very realistic operating experience. In addition to simulating the writing sounds of various pen tips, whenS PenWhen you put it back in the slot, there will also be a sound of putting on the pen cap. The eyedropper tool allows users to sample colors as they wish, and easily customize the color of the pen tip.
With the rapid development of technology,S PenContinue to optimize the use and convenience of the built-in battery, andS PenPlug it back into the phone and it will automatically charge,Galaxy Note20Users only need a short7minute,S PenThe full load power is restored, and the standby time can be as long as24hour(Note 1)。
In addition to the above innovations, the fast response time of the S Pen also makes for a realistic writing experience. Samsung’s recently launched mobile device has equipped the S Pen with AI technology that helps strengthen the accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. It can predict the pen position to improve accuracy, and the response time has increased by 80% compared to the previous generation. Combining the faster-responsive S Pen and the 120Hz screen refresh rate creates an extremely smooth operating experience.
Performance: From a simple touch stylus to a magic pen
In the past 10 years, S Pen has evolved into a multifunctional pen. Its “sensing shortcut ring” is even more of a highlight. As long as you pull out the S Pen or tap the pen button once, a series of S Pen key function icons will appear on the screen. Now, unlike the previous circular arrangement, the “sensing shortcut ring” has been changed to a long row display to display more functions. Users can also customize the action of opening the induction shortcut ring, and the floating icons to be displayed on the screen to easily open frequently used functions.
Colorful messages written with “sticky notes”
“Post-it Notes” is another eye-catching S Pen feature that can greatly enhance the state of sketching notes. When the user pulls out the S Pen, he can write on the locked screen without unlocking the phone. The written post-it notes can also be pinned to Always On Display or stored in Samsung Notes. This feature has evolved year by year, with more and more diverse brushstrokes and color choices, and the page length has also been greatly expanded to help users capture fleeting inspirations.
Galaxy Note9’s S Pen is equipped with a super capacitor, which has a fast charging function and supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
S Pen has evolved into a truly independent tool after many evolutions and innovative applications. The revolutionary S Pen supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection technology, and within a certain radius, you can use the S Pen in your hand to control applications such as music, cameras, etc., just like holding a remote control and manipulating big and small things in one stroke.
In recent years, the application range of S Pen has continued to expand. The introduction of the “remote control” function allows users to control various applications on their smartphones by pressing the S Pen keys. With the support of “Remote Remote Control”, you can switch between different cameras and shooting modes with intuitive and custom gestures, and perform a variety of convenient functions whether you zoom in or zoom out the lens.
The latest S Pen has built-in 5 new remote remote control gestures, which greatly improves the convenience of control. You can customize “Previous”, “Back to Home”, “Go to Recently Used Applications”, “Smart Selection” and ” Gestures such as “Intercept and write on the screen” make the S Pen more practical than ever.
Design: Intuitive writing, stylish and colorful
From round to flat pen body to one-piece molding, Samsung pursues the perfect S Pen design to achieve a smoother pen stroke and a comfortable writing experience. After thousands of years of training, the S Pen finally developed to be both ergonomic and easy to grasp. The S Pen presents a minimalist and fashionable appearance with an elegant one-piece design. The latest generation of the S Pen is the lightest design in history, weighing only 3.04g and having a thickness of only 5.8mm.
Galaxy Note9 packaging with S Pen as the main visual
In order to satisfy users’ desire to show their fashion taste with their mobile phones, Samsung has developed a variety of S Pens in colorful colors. In addition to the color scheme and the phone body using the same color system, they perfectly echo each other; there are also stylish azure sea blue with bright yellow S Pen, The eye-catching contrast has become a highlight. In addition, the front of the corresponding color box also uses the latest evolution of the stylus as the main visual, in order to pay tribute to the classic representative of Samsung’s smart phones-S Pen.
In order to provide users with the most realistic writing experience, Samsung actively cooperates with major pen manufacturers to create S Pens of different styles. Lamy Safari Stylus S Pen is one of the achievements. It is the brainchild of the classic S Pen and the iconic products of world-renowned fountain pen brands. It has a finer nib structure and provides a more precise writing experience. In addition, Samsung has cooperated with the Korean national ballpoint pen brand Monami to launch another unique S Pen product, which reproduces the characteristics of the Monami national pen, including a protective design that allows the nib to fit into the pen body when not in use. In the customized personal S Pen experience, cross-border cooperation can provide users with unique colors and more diversified design style choices.
Ecosphere: Diversified S Pen canvas options
S Pen equipped with Galaxy Tab S7 series
Nowadays, users can enjoy the multiple functions of S Pen on large screens such as tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Samsung Galaxy Tab A and S series, and Galaxy Book are equipped with S Pen, providing users with the S Pen to express their creativity. Different from the S Pen on smartphones, Samsung has developed S Pens of different appearances for tablets and laptops-a round one-piece design with a smooth appearance and texture.
With the help of a magnetic storage design, the Galaxy Tab S6 and S7 series can easily attach the S Pen to the side and back of the machine. In addition to helping to grasp the whereabouts of the S Pen, it can also charge the S Pen simply and quickly.
As the S Pen ecosystem expands, it also brings more professional applications. The Galaxy Tab S7 series is the first device preloaded with Clip Studio Paint (a professional drawing app for drawing illustrations, manga and animation), Noteshelf (a beautiful note-taking app) and Canva (a graphic design app). S Pen plays a key role because the tablet can meet the preferences and interests of different users, and is proficient in all kinds of martial arts.
The S Pen has become a classic feature of the Galaxy Note series and Samsung’s latest tablet series. With the launch of the Galaxy S21 Ultra at the beginning of this year, the S Pen has once again pushed the S Pen to a new level-the new generation of the Galaxy S flagship series. Users can also enjoy the various advantages of S Pen, such as drawing, note-taking, video editing, etc., through its fine brushstrokes, to perform sophisticated video editing, achieving unmatched accuracy at their fingertips. Incorporating the S Pen into the S series is an innovative move, while enhancing the portability and productivity of the device. Looking to the future, Samsung expects to inject the excellence of S Pen into more models to achieve a more seamless mobile experience.
The advent of the S Pen stylus set a new milestone for Samsung’s innovative technology, allowing users to use meticulous tools to immerse their imagination on the digital screen and travel in the creative world. The amazing evolutionary journey of the S Pen in the past ten years has transformed it into an independent smart device and its own. Please continue to pay attention to the next development of S Pen, and explore how it allows users to express themselves to their fullest through various ingenuity.
Note 1: Data source:https://www.samsungsvc.co.kr/online/faqView.do?faqId=KNOW1000036790
*All functions, features, specifications and other product information contained in this document, including product advantages, design, price, components, performance, performance, and availability, are subject to change without notice. Availability mainly depends on the market, telecommunications providers and connection devices.
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