Apple Inc.
STYLUS WITH DISPLAY

Abstract:

A stylus can be provided with an on-board display that indicates to a user a color that will be applied when operating the stylus with an external device. The display on the stylus can be positioned to conveniently provide an indication of the color. For example, the display can be provided at or near a tip that is used to contact the external device. The stylus can further provide an ability for the user to manually select a color, which can then be shown on the display of the stylus and transmitted to the external device for application. The stylus can further include an ability to scan a color from a physical object, with the color being shown on the display of the stylus and transmitted to the external device for application.