Abstract: A writing instrument including an integrated display module. The display module is used to provide a presentation to a user or consumer. The presentation can be in the form of scrolling text, a still image, a flashing image, an image that fades in and out of view or a movie. The presentation can be an advertisement, for entertainment or informative in nature.

Abstract: A writing instrument including an integrated display module. The display module is used to provide a presentation to a user or consumer. The presentation can be in the form of scrolling text, a still image, a flashing image, an image that fades in and out of view or a movie. The presentation can be an advertisement, for entertainment or informative in nature.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing graphic samples of mass customized graphic designs on objects, in either real or virtual form that includes software allowing a user to capture and record keystrokes. The invention operates by incorporating a communications link that includes a public communications network, such as the Internet, along with an electronically coupled user computer and a central computer for proactively merging, manipulating and compiling images to produce output data in the form of virtual items associated with distributed items.