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Handwriting auto-complete function

US10489642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2017
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/1423
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for an auto-complete function in a user's handwriting for touch screen devices is described. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving, from a touch-screen display, a handwriting input. The handwriting input is converted into textual information. Based on the textual information, one or more prompt options are generated. The one or more prompt options are rendered for display on the touch-screen display in a similar appearance as the handwriting input. The method can further include receiving a selected prompt option input and rendering the selected prompt option for display on the touch screen display in a similar appearance as the handwriting input.

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