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Script character processing method for automatically supplementing blank writing space

  • US 6,487,570 B1
  • Filed: 10/19/1998
  • Issued: 11/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer method for automatically supplementing blank writing space on a dynamic document display containing a defined writing area as available writing space is filled, the method comprising:

  • forming a series of lines defining line spaces in the writing area;

    identifying a range of the line spaces for entry of strokes by a user;

    detecting a stroke entered in a line space beyond the identified range of line spaces;

    detecting a predetermined user action indicating that the user has stopped writing in the line space beyond the identified range of line spaces; and

    automatically scrolling the dynamic document display to present one or more additional line spaces on the display, triggered by said user action.

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