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Method and apparatus for recognizing handwriting of different users of a pen-based computer system

US5666438A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1994
Grant dateSep 9, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V30/387
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer system and method capable of handwriting recognition and user identification are presented. The computer system includes a CPU, a dual-function display assembly and a stylus. The dual-function display assembly senses the relative position of the stylus with respect to the dual-function display. When an appropriate prompt is displayed, a user responds by application of the stylus to the dual-function display to enter user identity, handwriting, handwriting style, handwriting preferences, and other input to the computer system. Using user-specific handwriting preferences and data, improved handwriting recognition for the user is enabled.

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