There is provided an article having a reusable writing surface comprising: a planar surface, a water-based film disposed upon the planar surface, wherein the water-based film has a satin finish, and a first UV film over the water-based film, wherein the first UV film has a gloss finish, thereby providing a surface suitable for writing with a dry erasable pen and allowing erasure of the writing.

A book which simultaneously displays physical content and related digital media. The content and coordination of the digital and physical media will be established by the end user of the book. The book may display specific digital media via an electronic device in response to the selection of specific physical page.

A book which simultaneously displays physical content and related digital media. The content and coordination of the digital and physical media will be established by the end user of the book. The book may display specific digital media via an electronic device in response to the selection of specific physical page.

A method of reusing a notebook provides a notebook having a synthetic-paper page. The method also provides a thermochromic ink pen which, when used to write on the synthetic paper page, leaves thermochromic ink markings. The method further provides a moisture carrier configured to have a liquid diffused therein. The moisture carrier is configured to erase the thermochromic ink markings from the synthetic-paper page by contacting the thermochromic ink markings when the moisture carrier is moist. The method then writes with thermochromic ink on at least a portion of the synthetic-paper page. Liquid is diffused in the moisture carrier, and the portion of the synthetic-paper page having the thermochromic ink is wiped with the moist moisture carrier, such that the thermochromic ink is erased from the synthetic-paper page.

A writing system that includes a reusable notebook including a sheet having a working surface. The working surface includes a printed code including an operative control. The writing system includes a writing instrument configured to capture images of the printed code and a computing device configured to communicate with the reusable notebook and/or the writing instrument. The sheet includes a porous surface located in the working surface. A writing material of the writing instrument comprises solid particles having a particle size greater than a porosity of the porous surface.

A method of reusing a notebook provides a notebook having a synthetic-paper page. The method also provides a thermochromic ink pen which, when used to write on the synthetic paper page, leaves thermochromic ink markings. The method further provides a moisture carrier configured to have a liquid diffused therein. The moisture carrier is configured to erase the thermochromic ink markings from the synthetic-paper page by contacting the thermochromic ink markings when the moisture carrier is moist. The method then writes with thermochromic ink on at least a portion of the synthetic-paper page. Liquid is diffused in the moisture carrier, and the portion of the synthetic-paper page having the thermochromic ink is wiped with the moist moisture carrier, such that the thermochromic ink is erased from the synthetic-paper page.

A writing system that includes a reusable notebook including a sheet having a working surface. The working surface includes a printed code and an operative control. The writing system includes a writing instrument configured to capture images of the printed code and a computing device configured to communicate with the reusable notebook and/or the writing instrument. The sheet includes a surface coating over the working surface configured so that a writing material of the writing instrument can be removed by applying a dry ancillary device.

Interactive book for telling a story and comprising a plurality of integrated see-through clamshell pages, each divided by a divider portion defining a portal, and further comprising a top cover, a rear cover, and a binding mechanism, the pages preferably comprising mat or foam core boards with cutouts to display parts of the clamshells, and the clamshells being oriented with respect to these boards, featuring extended edges and fastening members to secure positioning, the book further comprising a plurality of interactive elements within the transparent clamshells, some of which elements are magnetized, for allowing users to move elements with a magnetic member through the portal, without directly contacting the element and as the story progresses, the book facilitating a dynamic storytelling experience, inviting users to engage with the narrative as prompted by the story's guidance and through physical interaction with the story elements.

The present invention relates to a set of graphical display items and articles that collectively provide for the recursive performance of a variety of hands-on games or activities by a user.