Patent ID: 6167376
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: G06F,G06K

Abstract:
A method of performing handwriting and speech recognition functions, the method implemented in a programmed computer comprising a processor, a data storage system, at least one user input device, and at least one display device, the method comprising the steps of:a. providing at least one control program to control the said computer;b. receiving speech input spoken by a user, converting the said input into computer recognizable data under control of the said computer's control program;c. recognizing the said speech data by identifying the best match to known words or phases of a spoken language;d. receiving handwriting data from a user via a pen or stylus input device under control of the said computer control program;e. recognizing the said handwriting data from said user pen input and converting it into text, graphics or both;f. displaying said recognized speech text with any recognition errors, and displaying said converted recognized handwriting data, at roughly the same time as said speech text; andg. altering by adding, changing or deleting said displayed text via said pen or stylus input device.