Compose Concept Pen

The compose pen concept allows you to record audio via the pen, whether
that be actual music or singing. You then dock the pen, allowing the device to
transcribe the audio into sheet music on the digital display. You can then
modify the sheet music directly on the display using the pen. This pen would
be ideal for both music beginners and enthusiasts. 

Recorder Pen Concept

Convert text as you write to digital form for processing via a computer

This beautiful concept allows you to take notes the traditional way (good ol’
pen and paper) whilst creating a digital “backup”. The digital backup can later
be modified via computer. Words are converted whilst you write and sent to a
connected digital device, such as a smartphone or laptop. You can then use
your handwritten notes in digital form to send as a an email, add to your
favourite note taking app or edit in a word processor. This device would be a
great tool for those who prefer to take notes via pen and paper.

Pen Projector Concept

The Pen that converts any flat surface into your own personal cinema

The function of this product is fairly self explanatory – it is both a writing

instrument and a projector. Projectors are a costly investment and generally
more expensive than pens; disguising your pocket cinema as a pen can
prevent theft and replace your current pen, meaning you don’t have to carry
any additional items in your pockets.
Emotion Reactive Pen Concept

The pen that adjusts to your mood

Phillips, the technology giants, filed a patent for a pen that could record your
temperature, how firmly you’re gripping the pen and your heart beat. The pen
will then react to your mood, making a number of adjustments such as
changing the flow of ink, adjusting the flexibility of the nib, modifying the colour
of ink and changing how consistently the ink flows to create a more loose
writing style. Phillips believes your mood will be further expressed through
your writing, transforming the look of love letters, thank you letters and stories.
Fingerprint Enabled Concept Pen

The pen that only you can write with

Everyone likes personalised products, whether it’s an embroidered towel with
your name on or a phone case featuring your favourite picture. What’s not to
like about a pen that only you can use? A fingerprint enabled pen would use
bio-metric technology to only allow ink to flow if the user’s fingerprint can be
verified. Such a feature would help prevent theft as there’s no point in stealing
a pen you can’t use. Plus it could be used for enhanced security such as for
ensuring the correct person is signing an important document.
Self refilling pen concept

The pen that refills itself as you use it

One of the annoying features of using a pen is that eventually you either need
to refill the ink or dispose of it. Ink refills are far more convenient than the
tedious process of constantly refilling a quill or dip pen. However, imagine how
convenient not having to refill your pen again would be. This concept, and let
me stress this is a concept, would extract moisture and pigments naturally
occurring in the air around us, convert it to ink and store it within the barrel of
the pen. In a world with an increasing focus on recycling and where, according
to the EPA, Americans throw away 1.6 billion disposable pens every year, this
pen could also help reduce global plastic waste.

A drawback I can foresee is the ink would have to be water based plus
extracting colour pigments from the air isn’t something I would have thought is
possible. Nonetheless, a pen that never runs out would be a game changer in
the writing instrument market
Power Bank Pen

The pen that keeps your mobile phone charged

Mobile phones are at a stage in their evolution where parts and features use
more power than a typical battery can provide over the course of the day. In
fact, 90% of people suffer from “Low Battery Anxiety”, worrying about their
phone running out of battery. Portable chargers are becoming increasingly
popular, but why carry an extra product in your bag/pocket than you need to?
The Power Bank Pen would, as the name suggests, combine a power bank
with a pen to give your phone that extra bit of juice in an emergency. Fine
writing enthusiasts might be perturbed by the additional weight in the barrel
but a small multi functional power bank that fits in a pocket would be
appealing to most smartphone users.
Conclusion – The Future is Already Here
The pen has remained a popular everyday product over the last 100 years. In
this time inventions such as typewriters, MySpace and fax machines have
come and gone, but the humble pen has remained. The fact that the pen is so
common, popular and portable will always make the pen susceptible to a
redesign or renovation. After much research on the internet it quickly became
apparent that most of the decent concept ideas for pens were in fact already a
reality. Pens of note which have achieved their goal of going from concept to
reality are:

 “Colour Picker Pen” – this pen lets you digitally scan any colour and
then write in that colour
 “Dictionary Pen” – this pen scans any written word and then gives you
the definition on a built in display
 “Prison Pen” – a pen bends under slight pressure ensuring prisoners
can’t use it as a weapon
 “LongPen” – using a series of sensors and mechanisms, the “LongPen”
replicates a signature in one location whilst the person writes in another
location. This enables celebrities to sign autographs from across the
world
 Pen Detects Wifi

The CellPenPhone?

It's Pen. It's a Cellphone. It's a CellPenPhone. It will connect with bluetooth, USB, and a
monoscreen to show numbers. OK it's still a concept but it could work. The phone is its own
antenna and has mic and sound slots at the end of the pen. Now all they need to figure out
is how to jot down a number and use the phone at the same time!
Future Bio-Sensors Will Be Drawn on With Ballpoint Pens

Ballpoint pens loaded with sensor-laden inks could eliminate finger pricks for
diabetics, and help them test their blood glucose levels simply by drawing cartoons -
or just a few dots - on their skin. The innovative new ink could also be used to test
for pollutants in the environment by drawing on leaves or on buildings' surfaces, and
could help soldiers search for explosives and chemical weapons, the developers
say.