Apparatus and method for presenting and gathering text entries in a pen-based input device
US5881169A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/04883
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for presenting and gathering text entries in a pen based input device. The apparatus and method allows for the entry of textual information into a computing device using either handwriting recognition, character selection, or expression selection. Individual entry and selection fields for each of these methods are provided to the user in a coordinated comprehensive method of displaying and gathering the textual information. Handwriting recognition functionality is used to facilitate character recognition. Furthermore, lists of expressions allow the text entry method and apparatus to anticipate the next character or expression to be entered by the user.
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