Method and apparatus for grouping and manipulating electronic representations of handwriting, printing and drawings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5517578
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08064954

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A note taking system that integrates word-processing functionality and computerized drawing functionality for processing ink strokes comprises novel methods that provide this functionality such as: a method for modeless operation of the note taking system that automatically switches between providing word-processing functionality and drawing functionality; a novel method for processing ink strokes as drawings, a unique method for processing ink strokes as writing, and other methods for parsing the ink strokes into words, lines, and paragraphs. The present invention also includes additional methods for manipulating figures such as a division between line and shape type figures, and a special handle performing either rotation or re-sizing.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Altman, Dan Kula, HI 15 635
Kusmer, Steven R San Francisco, CA 13 723
Stikeleather, Gregory Palo Alto, CA 8 496
Thompson, Michael P San Carlos, CA 29 936

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