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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>I'm just reviewing this thread and don't know if this is
actually 'on subject' but you may want to review SoftWriting from Charactell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>http://www.charactell.com/SoftWriting.html<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>which does handwritten OCR; I believe it can then be made
editable as well...ed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>Your sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>Edward S. Rosenthal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>President and CEO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>Next Generation Technologies, Inc. (NGT, Inc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>20006 Cedar Valley Rd. #101<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>Lynnwood, Wa. 98036<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>425-744-1100 ext.15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>EM: edward@ngtvoice.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>URL: http://www.ngtvoice.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";
color:#002060'>Skype: ed.rosenthal7<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shelley
Haven<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:37 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technology Higher Education Network<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Athen] Handwriting conversion to text<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i>(I sent this directly to Heidi yesterday because I
couldn't post it to the list despite several tries -- thought y'all might find
it useful, too. Apparently ATHEN-Pro is rejecting it because of one or
more of the links, so I've replaced them with descriptions -- let's see if this
works...)</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi, Heidi!<br>
<br>
The handwriting recognition (HWR) I'm familiar with which are worth trying:<br>
<br>
MyScript addition for Livescribe Pulse pens:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>[see <a href="http://VisionObjects.com">VisionObjects.com</a>
site]<br>
The biggest issue I find with this is that you must rely on the software to
figure out how to format and lay out the resulting converted text. Since
most people write and draw anywhere on the page, not in straight one-column
text, the results can be rather strange.<br>
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HWR built into Windows XP:<br>
<a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306906">[</a>search the Microsoft
site]<br>
<br>
HWR built into Windows 7:<br>
<a
href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/e7/archive/2009/04/23/ink-input-and-tablet.aspx">[</a>search
the Microsoft site]<br>
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Math HWR in Windows 7:<br>
<a
href="http://windows7.iyogi.net/features/touchscreen/math-handwriting-recognition-in-windows-7">[</a>search
for info on the Windows 7 Math Input Panel]<br>
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HWR built in the Mac OS ("Ink" or sometimes "Inkwell"):<br>
[search Apple Support; also ATMac.org]<br>
<br>
In my experience, Windows' handwriting recognition has been more accurate and
less of a hassle than the Mac's. You can use HWR in conjunction with an
external graphics tablet. Some programs, like Microsoft OneNote (Windows)
and Circus Ponies' NoteBook (Mac) include handwriting-to-text conversion
features (they use the HWR built into the operating systems).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Interesting tidbit: handwriting recognition works
considerably better than trying to OCR handwritten text because the HWR
software doesn't just rely on the static image -- it also has access to how the
strokes were formed and in what order, which provides additional clues as to
what the person is writing. My handwriting is mostly unreadable, but
Livescribe Desktop has no problem finding words I've written during a search.<br>
<br>
- Shelley<br>
<br>
_____________________________<br>
Shelley Haven ATP, RET<br>
Assistive Technology Consultant<br>
<a href="http://www.TechPotential.net">www.TechPotential.net</a><br>
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<br>
On Jun 25, 2010, at 12:07 PM, Heidi Scher wrote:<br>
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<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Happy Friday, everyone!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I'm curious to know if anyone has used any of the
software/hardware for converting handwritten information into digital text?
I've noticed several pens and software are available and would appreciate any
helpful information that anyone is willing to share!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Heidi<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>+++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Associate Director<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Center for Educational Access<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>University of Arkansas<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>ARKU 104<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Fayetteville, AR 72701<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>479.575.3104<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>479.575.7445 fax<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>479.575.3646 tdd<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>+++++++++++++++<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Athen mailing list<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Athen@athenpro.org">Athen@athenpro.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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