SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PEN-BASED DATA INPUT INTO A COMPUTING DEVICE

摘要

An improved system and method for pen-based handwritten and keystroke data input into a computer system is disclosed. The system and method receives pen­based data entry 52 from multiple related input boxes 30, 32, 34 within a handwriting area on a digitizer pad. Thread based processing allows each input box or group of input boxes to be separately evaluated, providing for continuous character recognition. Character strokes entered into each input box or group of input boxes are saved and interpreted together 58, 38 to allow more complete recognition of naturally written characters. Improvements on keyboard layouts are also disclosed.