A light pen is a computer input device. Light pen looks a lot like a pen , hence the name light light pen. It has a light sensor on one end that can sense light , and the other end is connected to a computer. When the head of the lightpen is moved to a point on the monitor screen, the CPU can understand what is at that point or the coordinates of that point . It also allows you to draw some text or draw on the VDU screen or change the screen image as needed . Light pens are used in engineering designs , various designs or diagrams.