A marker board system having a dark colored, low hardness, low surface energy solid silicone sheet to wet to a vertically oriented high surface energy substrate on a smooth, flat back-side of the solid silicone sheet. A front-side of the solid silicone sheet is able to be written upon by brightly colored marker ink. The brightly colored marker ink is able to be easily erased from the front-side of the solid silicone sheet after being written upon the front-side of the solid silicone sheet.

A multi-purpose stand for computing devices is provided. The multi-purpose stand includes a first surface adapted for placement of a computing device, wherein the computing device is placed on the first surface and retained using one or more supporting means. The multi-purpose stand further includes a second surface having a front side and a back side, wherein the first surface is extended to form the second surface and wherein the front side of the second surface is used for writing and/or drawing by a user. The multi-purpose stand further includes a third surface, wherein the third surface is connected to the back side of the second surface and for supporting for the second surface.

A magnetic erasing device includes a rotating member provided in an internal space of a cylindrical housing, a first magnet and a second magnet attached to the rotating member, and a motor for driving the rotating member. The first magnet is arranged so that the S pole is exposed and the second magnet is attached so that the N pole is exposed. By rotating the rotating member, the magnetic field generated by the first and second magnets is changed.

A drawing device with a rotatable display screen is provided, having a housing having a cavity therein and a display screen sealingly rotatably coupled to the housing. An inner surface of the display screen forms an enclosure with the cavity. A powder is contained within the enclosure, the powder being removably adherent to the inner surface of the display screen. A first stylus controller is supported on an exterior of the housing. At least one positioning structure is supported in the enclosure and coupled to the first stylus controller to move a first stylus in a first set of directions that are parallel to a first axis. The first stylus removes the powder from the inner surface of the display screen through contact with the inner surface of the display screen.

A dynamically customizable dry erase board adapted to optimize a user's ability to accomplish objectives, tasks, and visions. The preferred dry erase board comprises a substantially flat surface assembly for removably affixing a plurality of task notes. The preferred substantially flat surface assembly is substantially covered with a graphical design. The preferred dry erase board also comprises a plurality of divider lines that define a plurality of discrete sections on the substantially flat surface assembly. The preferred dry erase board further comprises a plurality of replaceable header label assemblies that are adapted to be removably affixed to the substantially flat surface assembly. In the preferred embodiments of the dry erase board, the plurality of divider lines comprise one or more aesthetically-pleasing colors, and the plurality of replaceable header label assemblies are adapted to be customized by the user.

The table with a porcelain-enameled steel tabletop provides a magnetic, erasable writing surface directly on the tabletop. The tabletop is defined by opposed upper and lower surfaces and a peripheral side edge, and is formed from porcelain-enameled steel. The porcelain-enameled steel may include a steel layer, having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a porcelain layer enameled on the upper surface of the steel layer. The porcelain layer defines the upper surface of the tabletop, providing the magnetic, erasable writing surface. At least one leg is secured to the lower surface of the tabletop and extends downwardly therefrom. A protective strip may be secured to, and cover, the peripheral side edge of the tabletop. The protective strip may further be secured to, and cover, a portion of the upper surface of the tabletop and a portion of the lower surface of the tabletop.

A plurality of modular tiles can be connected to form a writing surface. The modular tiles are shaped to enable multiple tiles to be connected to form a continuous surface (e.g., hexagonal, rectangular, etc.). Each modular tile has a writing element and a friction element opposite the writing surface to prevent the modular tile form slipping when placed on a horizontal surface. The modular tiles may also have a coupling mechanism, such as magnets with appropriate polarization, allowing the modular tiles to be coupled to one another to form a large surface and then be detached for simpler storage of the modular tiles. The modular tiles may further include lights, displays, or additional electronics to allow a connected computing device to display on the writing surface.

A collapsible writing board is provided comprising: a sheet of writing material with a writing surface; a plurality of rigid elongate segments affixed to the sheet; and at least one segment connector affixed to each rigid elongate segment; wherein the at least one segment connector provides planar support to enable the rigid elongate segments to assemble into a first state, such that the rigid elongate segments are substantially aligned on a support plane to support the sheet of writing material, and to assemble into a second state, such that the rigid elongate segments are unaligned from the support plane, to facilitate storage of the collapsible writing board.

A drawing device with a rotatable display screen is provided, having a housing having a cavity therein and a display screen sealingly rotatably coupled to the housing. An inner surface of the display screen forms an enclosure with the cavity. A powder is contained within the enclosure, the powder being removably adherent to the inner surface of the display screen. A first stylus controller is supported on an exterior of the housing. At least one positioning structure is supported in the enclosure and coupled to the first stylus controller to move a first stylus in a first set of directions that are parallel to a first axis. The first stylus removes the powder from the inner surface of the display screen through contact with the inner surface of the display screen.

A method of updating an electrophoretic display that makes use of an electrophoretic display capable of receiving and displaying a transmitted digital photograph, a marker and a digital camera capable of transmitting digital images to a destination, the display including a transparent cover that can be marked on by the marker. First, an image is displayed on the electrophoretic display, and the marker is used to mark the cover, thereby forming markings. Then a digital photograph of the display is taken with the digital camera. Finally, the photograph is transmitted to the electrophoretic display and displayed on the electrophoretic display, thereby displaying both the image and the markings.