Stage A , Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
An introduction to paper-based computing using the Pulse™ smartpen. Jim will cover the key features that define a smartpen, as well as demonstrate how a smartpen can improve your ability to capture, search and share new information. The Pulse smartpen has won numerous awards, including: Macworld 2009 Best of Show, Popular Science Best of What’s New ‘08, Popular Mechanics 2008 Breakthrough Award, 2008 Java One Show Device, and a 93/100 Superior rating from PC World.
Web site: http://www.livescribe.com/
Jim Marggraff
For more than 20 years, Jim Marggraff has pioneered the field of paper-based computing. He has directed his energy, vision and inventiveness to developing standards, tools, applications and services for companies committed to creating innovative technologies that advance human thought.
Prior to his current tenure with Livescribe, Jim held a number of executive positions at LeapFrog Enterprises. As the inventor of the LeapFrog FLY Pentop computer and creator of the LeapPad Learning System, Jim's foresight into innovation and dedication to learning helped sell over $1 billion of LeapPads and educational content worldwide.
For many years, Jim focused his career on building companies form the ground up. He co-founded Explore Technologies (acquired by LeapFrog), StrataCom (acquired by Cisco), and has founded Livescribe. Jim holds both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.