A TEXT ENTRY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING AND GATHERING TEXTUAL INFFORMATION IN A COMPUTING DEVICE

摘要

A method and apparatus for presenting and gathering text entries in a pen based input device. The apparatus and method allows for the entry of textual information into a computing device using either handwriting, recognition, character selection, or expression selection. Individual entry and selection fields for each of these methods are provided to the user in a coordinated comprehensive method of displaying and gathering the textual information. Handwriting recognition functionality is used to facilitate character recognition. Furthermore, lists of expressions allow the text entry method and apparatus to anticipate the next character or expression to be entered by the user.