Understanding Digital Graph Paper: What Is It, What Is It Used For, What Are the Benefits?

The digitalization of traditional tools continues to transform industries. Digital graph paper is a prime example—modernizing how we visualize, process, and interact with data across various applications. We've seen this in applications like eReaders, which update books and reading for the digital age. Automobiles have followed a similar evolution, becoming smart, connected – even autonomous vehicles. This is what we're now witnessing in digital graph paper.

Digital graph paper represents the next stage in the recording and processing of information. But what exactly is this technology, how can it be used, and what are its benefits?

In a fundamental sense, digital graph paper is simply the virtualized form of standard graph paper. In other words, it is a writing or display surface divided up into a grid, featuring incremental lines and markings that denote a set range of values.

A graph is then plotted on this paper. The viewer is able to see a visualization of the specific set of data points and gain additional context and understanding from this.

The digitization aspect is the main point of difference here, but there are other variations too. For example, the graphing software may be fitted with features to correct data errors or to enrich the data display. The software may also connect with other devices, allowing real-time updates of information. At the same time, the digital paper mirrors the texture of standard paper, making it easier to record and view data.

Let's take a look at how digital graph paper is used across different industries.

• Conveying information to patients via handheld tablet devices
• Recording patient information in a busy ward environment
• Conveying information en masse via indoor or outdoor displays

• Providing front-of-house promotional updates via large displays
• Keeping team members informed of the latest changes via back-office displays
• Conducting stock checks on the shop floor and updating this information in real time

• Visualizing route costs and vehicle maintenance expenditure
• Carrying out safety and maintenance audits within vehicle fleets
• Displaying updated logistical information at depots

• Visualizing manufacturing data at each part of the supply chain
• Communicating health and safety information via large displays
• Carrying out maintenance checks on machines in the supply chain, using a handheld device

These are just a few of the potential applications of digital graphs across four common industries. In fact, this form of digital technology can be applied in many different ways across many different sectors. Most sectors will be able to find a use case for the technology.

Digital graphs can provide a wealth of different benefits when they are deployed in industry. Below, we've covered some of the biggest advantages.

One of the most obvious benefits of digital graph paper is that it can be reused. There's no need to throw the paper away to start again, as you can simply open a new file and go from there. Devices that are designed for low power functionality help to increase this sustainability further.

The whole point of a graph is to transmit information in a clear and readable fashion. With this in mind, one of the key benefits of digital graph paper is to help the recipient quickly understand sometimes complex collections of data. By visualizing information in graph form, the end user can gain a deeper understanding.

Digital graph paper is designed with all users in mind – this means both the recipient of the information and the deliverer. From the recipient's point of view, the information is easy to read, even in low-light settings, so there is less fatigue when the information is received. From the opposite point of view, digital graph paper input devices are intended to mimic the texture of real paper, making recording information easier and reducing repetitive strain.

This kind of digital paper can be deployed across diverse locations and in many different applications. Whether used outdoors on a construction site or inside on a busy hospital ward, digital paper devices are effective.

A digital paper device is a connected solution. It is linked to the broader digital network, which means a graph updated on a tablet device is simultaneously updated on all other connected devices, and vice versa. Collaborative work, even between distributed teams, becomes easy.

To learn more about how this form of digital paper is used in practice, take a look at these product applications.

At Avalue, we provide a number of different display units, each with its own dimensions or special features.

• The EPD-4200 42-inch public display unit
• The EPD-3133 31.3-inch public display unit
• The EPD-2501 25.3-inch public display unit
• The EPD-3150 full-color public display unit

We also offer a touchscreen-enabled public display unit. This enables the updating of information via the large screen unit and allows users to achieve interactive insight from the device.

• The EPD-42T 42-inch touchscreen enabled public display unit

Perhaps the most valuable use case for digital graph paper is in handheld tablets. These devices set the user free, allowing them to record and respond to information on a remote basis, wherever they are.

• The Enote ENT-10T1 handheld digital paper tablet device
• The Enote ENT-13T1 handheld digital paper tablet device

At Avalue, we're proud to be at the forefront of the digital paper revolution. We offer a range of different products designed to meet diverse needs. Explore our product collection today, or reach out to our team to discover more.