Device, method, and graphical user interface for providing handwriting support in document editing
US10346510B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04806
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, comprising: receiving a plurality of handwritten strokes in an input area; in response to receiving the handwritten strokes, determining whether the handwritten strokes are a textual input or a sketch in accordance with predetermined criteria for distinguishing between handwritten textual inputs and sketch inputs; in accordance with a determination that the handwritten strokes are a textual input: generating one or more handwritten word blocks based on the handwritten strokes; and positioning the one or more handwritten word blocks in a content presentation area in accordance with first predetermined layout criteria; and in accordance with a determination that the handwritten strokes are a sketch: generating a sketch content object based on the handwritten strokes; and positioning the sketch content object in the content presentation area in accordance with second predetermined layout criteria that is distinct from the first predetermined layout criteria.
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