Patent ID: 6282315
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for entering data into a computer having a multi-function screen for displaying images stored in the computer, for sensing screen coordinates selected by a pointer device, and for recognizing a handwritten entry drawn or written on the screen using a pointing device, said method comprising the steps of:displaying, on the screen, a computer generated image including first and second field areas of predetermined size disposed at predetermined locations on the screen for the entry and display of at least two handwritten characters;entering at least first and second handwritten characters into said first field by using said pointing device for drawing or writing portions of the at least first and second handwritten characters within said first field area and a portion of at least one of the first and second handwritten characters outside of said first field area;entering at least third and fourth handwritten characters into said second field area by using said pointing device for drawing or writing portions of the at least third and fourth handwritten characters within said second field area and a portion of at least one of the third and fourth handwritten characters outside of said second field area;determining screen coordinates of points under the pointing device disposed inside and outside the first field area as the pointing device is used to draw or write the at least first and second handwritten characters;determining screen coordinates of points under the pointing device disposed inside and outside the second field area as the pointing device is used to draw or write the at least third and fourth handwritten characters;decoding, using the computer, at least the first and second handwritten characters into corresponding first and second computer generated characters;decoding using the computer the at least third and fourth handwritten characters entered into corresponding third and fourth computer generated characters;displaying under control of the computer the first and second computer generated characters in the firs field area; anddisplaying under control of the computer the third and fourth computer generated characters in the second field area.