The tablet gives the user additional flexibility in how they operate within their environment. Ostensibly a remote 'mousemat' talking to the PC via USB cable or a connected wireless or Bluetooth receiver, the user can carry it around their room or pass it to others to use. By using the provided pen on the tablet, the operator is controlling the computer mouse and can therefore operate all software packages as well.

There are a number of systems available, each with their own associated software and drivers.