PhatWare Announces CalliGrapher 8.0 with Support for Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
Support for Windows Mobile 5.0 and New Data Input Method are top features for award-winning handwriting recognition software.
Mountain View, Calif. (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) August 29,
2005 -- PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software products and
professional services for mobile and desktop computers, announces the immediate
availability of CalliGrapher 8.0. Most notable new features of the award-winning
handwriting recognition software include support for Windows Mobile 5.0, a new
soft input panel called Write Pad and the Statistical
Analyzer.
CalliGrapher, one of the most popular Pocket PC handwriting
recognition applications on the market, analyzes pen strokes written in any
application window or in the designated Write Pad area, then converts those pen
strokes into text and sends the recognized text to the target application.
Employing advanced fuzzy logic and neural net techniques, CalliGrapher
recognizes arbitrary alphanumeric strings as well as words contained in its
integrated dictionary.
CalliGrapher 8.0 supports the Microsoft Windows
Mobile 5.0 software platform. In addition to the classic CalliGrapher "Write
Anywhere" input method, which allows users to enter handwritten information
anywhere on the screen, CalliGrapher 8.0 introduces a new soft input panel
called Write Pad. Write Pad is a specified area at the bottom of the screen
where users can enter handwritten information that is instantly recognized and
converted to the digital text. The text can be easily sent to the desired
application.
"We developed CalliGrapher 8.0 to enhance Pocket PC
computing through a unique handwriting recognition application," said PhatWare
President Stan Miasnikov. "We believe we have accomplished this with Write Pad
and the Statistical Analyzer; and our Beta testers agree."
CalliGrapher
8.0 includes a new Statistical Analyzer feature that improves overall
handwriting recognition quality by addressing common recognition errors. The
analyzer learns the user's writing habits by accumulating information about the
words the user writes over a period of time. When enough data is collected, the
analyzer automatically fixes common recognition errors based on the user's
writing patterns.
Users can now switch between four recognition modes,
including mixed cursive and print, upper case characters only, numbers only and
Internet addresses, for more accurate recognition. The RiteCalc feature allows
users to write simple mathematical formulas that CalliGrapher will
solve.
Additional new features include improved handwriting recognition
engine, new color selector to choose pen and Write Pad colors, improved
graphics, floating and attachable on-screen keyboard with autocomplete, the
ability to import and export user dictionary and Auto Corrector word lists as a
text file, and improved support for landscape screen layout and full-VGA
devices. A complete list of new features can be found on the CalliGrapher 8.0
Web site, http://www.phatware.com/calligrapher/.
"With the latest
enhancements to CalliGrapher's handwriting recognition technology, Calligrapher
8.0 delivers a powerful, compelling way professionals can capture information on
their Windows Mobile 5.0-based Pocket PCs," said Chris Hill, group product
manager, Windows Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft
Corp.
In addition to handwriting recognition, CalliGrapher offers
PenCommander, an easy-to-use PC navigation tool, and a "Quick Correct" window
for fast correction as the user writes. CalliGrapher also offers language pack
offerings for 11 foreign languages and Medical Pack, a 130,000-word
professional-strength English language medical dictionary.
CalliGrapher
8.0 supports devices running on Windows Mobile 2003 or later. The software can
be purchased from the PhatWare Web site for $39.95. Owners of previous versions
can upgrade to CalliGrapher 8.0 for $24.95. For more information about
CalliGrapher 8.0 or other PhatWare products, visit www.phatware.com.
About
PhatWare
Founded in October 1997, PhatWare Corporation is a leading provider
of easy to use powerful software products and professional services for the
mobile and desktop computing marketplace. PhatWare specializes in handwriting
recognition, digital ink, note taking, and database and network management
software development. The company exclusively manages development, support and
distribution of ParaGraph® CalliGrapher® and PenOffice handwriting recognition
products. PhatWare Corporation is a Microsoft Certified Partner, Microsoft
Windows Embedded Partner and Microsoft Tablet PC Premier Partner. To learn more
about PhatWare, visit www.phatware.com.
* PhatWare is a registered trademark
of PhatWare Corp. Other product, company, or service names mentioned herein are
the trademarks of their respective owners.
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