18305219. CHARACTER RECOGNITION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

CHARACTER RECOGNITION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Joe Howard of San Jose CA (US)

Ryan S. Dixon of Mountain View CA (US)

Joshua Mc Glinn of Mooresville NC (US)

Jonathan Lochhead of Scotts Valley CA (US)

Benjamin W. Keighran of Palo Alto CA (US)

William M. Bachman of San Jose CA (US)

Elbert D. Chen of Cupertino CA (US)

Jeffrey L. Robbin of Los Altos CA (US)

Jennifer L. C. Folse of San Francisco CA (US)

Lynne Kress of Seattle WA (US)

CHARACTER RECOGNITION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18305219 titled 'CHARACTER RECOGNITION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device that can recognize characters based on touch input detected on a touch-sensitive surface. It also provides feedback on handwritten input and its recognition. Additionally, the device offers a user interface for changing previously-inputted characters.

• The device performs character recognition using spatial and temporal components of touch input.
• It provides feedback on handwritten input and its recognition.
• The device presents a user interface for modifying previously-inputted characters.

Potential Applications

• Handwriting recognition in digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and touchscreens.
• Text input and editing in various applications, including note-taking, messaging, and document editing.
• Language learning tools that provide feedback on handwriting accuracy and recognition.

Problems Solved

• Improves the accuracy and efficiency of character recognition on touch-sensitive surfaces.
• Enables users to easily correct and modify previously-inputted characters.
• Enhances the user experience by providing real-time feedback on handwritten input.

Benefits

• Streamlines the process of character recognition, making it faster and more reliable.
• Reduces errors in recognizing handwritten characters, improving overall accuracy.
• Enhances user productivity by allowing easy editing and modification of characters.

Original Abstract Submitted

In some embodiments, a device performs character recognition based on spatial and temporal components of touch input detected on a touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, a device provides feedback about handwritten input and its recognition by the device. In some embodiments, a device presents a user interface for changing previously-inputted characters.