Introducing the Basic Optical Organized Knowledge device, a revolutionary breakthrough in technology. It is completely wireless, requires no power supply nor external circuitry, and has a completely intuitive user interface. Compact and portable, it can be used anywhere, in any position. The interface can be maintained while moving or standing still.
The BOOK is constructed of sequentially numbered sheets of paper (completely recyclable!) each capable of holding many kilobits of data. The pages are locked together with a collation device known as a “binding” which keeps the sheets in their correct sequence. Opaque Paper Technology (OPT) allows manufacturers to use both sides of the sheet, which doubles the bit density per storage unit.
Any BOOK that requires more data content simply uses more pages. Each sheet is scanned optically by a bio-organic device (usually available in pairs for redundancy.) Information is registered directly on the user’s memory retention device. The rate and quality of memory retention is controlled by the user.
The BOOK implements a “browse” feature allows the user to move instantly to any page. Many BOOKs also come with an “index” feature, which pinpoints the exact location of any selected information for immediate retrieval.
An optional “BOOKmark” accessory allows the user to instantly restart a BOOK session at the exact place it was ended in a previous viewing, even if the BOOK has been closed or transported. BOOKmarks fit universal design standards; thus, a single BOOKmark can be used in BOOKs by various manufacturers. Conversely, numerous BOOK markers can be used in a single BOOK if the user wants to store numerous views at once. The number is limited only by the number of pages in the BOOK and availability of BOOKmark material. (Note that BOOKmark material is often open-source, and can be quickly created from many available materials. Using the material of the BOOK itself as raw material for a BOOKmark is frowned upon by many authorities.)
The BOOK never crashes or requires rebooting; indeed, it can be dropped multiple times on a hard surface without damage. However, contact with significant amounts of fluids may cause unrecoverable data corruption. This issue should be allowed for when contemplating long-term storage. Maintenance and short-term storage can be an issue as well. Aside from the previously-mentioned fluid damage, flammability has been noted on occasion. Due to differing sizes of BOOKs, certain users may find inappropriate secondary uses for the devices. The owner of the BOOK should take care to prevent this.
Modifications and annotations can sometimes be made near BOOK data entries with optional programming tools, such as the Portable Extensible Notation (PEN) and Portable Erasable Notation Composite Internal Lithotropy (PENCIL) devices. However, again, this activity is not appreciated by some authorities.
BOOK’s appeal seems so certain that thousands of content creators have committed to the platform and investors are reportedly flocking to invest. Look for many new versions soon.