Display of ink for hand entered characters
US6791537B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/171
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and system for simultaneous display of standard text characters and hand entered characters in a designated soft write pad portion of a hand held device display screen. When a hand entered character is entered on the soft write pad, standard text on the soft write pad is displayed in a display pattern (color and/or shading and/or thickness and/or font) that is visually distinguishable from a display pattern used for (temporary) display of the hand entered character. The hand entered character is analyzed and, if recognized, is converted to a standard text character and displayed at a location indicated by a cursor. The display pattern of standard text character and/or hand entered characters can be changed by the user. Display of a hand entered character on the soft write pad terminates after a designated time interval.
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