Getting computers to accept poor penmanship

Article Abstract:

Go Corp, a leading company in the development of 'pentop computing,' shifts the focus of its research. Instead of trying to build a system that can recognize handwriting, Go's designers explore the idea that it might be simpler and more useful to store cursive script for later retrieval. This avoids the difficulty of designing a machine that can 'read' handwriting when a writer's penmanship is not perfect. If traditional uses of pen and paper, such as jotting notes, annotating documents or drawing sketches, are combined with a computer's capabilities for storing, retrieving and communicating data, the result can be an innovative tool. Companies doing product development or research in pentop computing include Slate Corp, Momenta Corp and IBM. IBM plans to demonstrate a pentop computer with wireless communications capabilities at this year's Comdex trade show, which opens in Las Vegas, NV, on Monday, Oct 21, 1991.

Commercial physical research, Research, Computer software industry, Software industry, Product development, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Industrial research, Design and construction, GO Corp., Laptop computers, Pen-based computers, Research and Development, Character Recognition, Handwriting, Pen-Based I/O, Momenta Corp., Slate Corp.

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Computer code plan challenged

Article Abstract:

Twenty six computer companies, including Apple, IBM, HP, Compaq, Tandem Computers and Xerox, issue a statement assailing the Clinton administration's proposed high-technology coding system. The coding plan, created by the National Security Agency (NSA), revolves around a computer chip called Clipper and would cover telephone and data communications. The concept is that law-enforcements officials would create a numeric 'master key,' to be split between two separate agencies so that secrecy will be insured. The computer industry and civil libertarians are criticizing the plan saying it is unworkable and could threaten privacy. The statement of the computer companies was presented to the Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board, a government review panel.

Standards, Standard, Standardization, Clinton, Bill, Science and technology policy, Data security, Critique

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