Script character processing method for automatically supplementing blank writing space
First Claim
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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Abstract
A pen-based processor needs to be usable to input and edit script like a text-based computer but retain a resemblance to the user of a pad and pencil. The disclosed system and method implement input, editing and other manipulation of glyphs including handwritten script, ASCII test, bit-mapped images and drawings in a common document, using a compatible internal representation of the data and a simple, consistent set of user control functions. These functions are invoked using an intuitive and interactive set of user gestures which do not distract the user from the task of inputting or editing the document. A two-step gesture method avoids confusion between strokes and command gestures and allows use of similar gestures for different functions within the same and different contexts. The system infers from customary user writing conventions that certain relationships of data are to be preserved and maintains the relationships, subject to user override, during editing. The display document is formatted to contain lined or unlined areas of glyphs that can be edited, including insertion of a moving space into pre-existing document text and word wrapping. Adjoining drawing areas are unaffected by editing of text data.
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14 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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3. A method according to claim I in which one or more additional line spaces containing blank space are scrolled into the identified range of the line spaces.
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9. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
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providing a writing area on a display, the display connected to an input mechanism for displaying pen input data;
receiving pen input data as strokes; and
detecting that at least part of a stroke that does not correspond to an manual scroll command is outside of the writing area, and when detected, automatically scrolling the writing area until at least the stroke that was outside of the writing area is inside the writing area. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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