Natural Handwriting Recognition Comes to the DataRover Platform.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1998-- DataRover Mobile Systems and ParaGraph Announce Advanced Natural Input Solution for Vertical Markets DataRover Mobile Systems Inc., a leading provider of handheld mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions for vertical markets, and ParaGraph, a software business unit of Vadem, Wednesday announced a strategic technology alliance to bring the ease and power of ParaGraph's award-winning CalliGrapher cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. (R) natural handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition is the ability of a computer to receive intelligible handwritten input. The image of the written text may be sensed "off line" from a piece of paper by optical scanning (optical character recognition). system to the DataRover Solutions Platform. The agreement between the two companies includes licensing of the CalliGrapher technology by DataRover Mobile Systems to integrate the CalliGrapher handwriting recognition engine into the Magic Cap operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. for creation of applications for deployment into vertical markets. By adding CalliGrapher handwriting recognition to the DataRover Solutions Platform, DataRover Mobile Systems enhances its offering with the tools and technology necessary to create compelling vertical market mobile computing solutions. CalliGrapher for DataRover will give end users the flexibility of augmenting DataRover's pen and finger-based data input mechanisms with direct handwriting HANDWRITING, evidence. Almost every person's handwriting has something whereby it may be distinguished from the writing of others, and this difference is sometimes intended by the term. 2. input. CalliGrapher on DataRover offers VARs the option to use another innovative and popular option for creating mobile computing solutions for end users. For ParaGraph, the addition of CalliGrapher to the DataRover 840 extends their reach into vertical markets. "The alliance between ParaGraph and DataRover Mobile Systems exemplifies the multiple ways we are extending the reach and functionality of the DataRover Solutions Platform through our strategic partners," said Steve Schramm, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DataRover Mobile Systems Inc. "We will look forward to harnessing the power of ParaGraph's CalliGrapher for our vertical market customers who need the flexibility of both pen input and direct handwriting input." "We were impressed with the high performance and quality of DataRover and are extremely pleased to realize how flawlessly flaw·less adj. Being entirely without flaw or imperfection. See Synonyms at perfect. flaw  less·ly adv. the CalliGrapher code could be ported to the Magic Cap OS," said Stepan Pachikov Stepan Alexandrovich Pachikov (born February 1, 1950 in Vartashen, Azerbaijan) is the co-founder of ParaGraph Intl., Parascript, EverNote Corp. among other software companies which contributed heavily to the development of Handwriting recognition and VRML technologies. , General Manager of the ParaGraph division of Vadem and Senior Vice President of Vadem. "Working together with DataRover Mobile Systems brings ParaGraph closer to its strategic goal: to let people write naturally on any pen equipped device, regardless of the operating system." "By adding Calligrapher's handwriting recognition engine to the DataRover platform, DataRover Mobile Systems adds to its already flexible solution and extends its market value," said Dr. Gerry Purdy, president and CEO of Mobile Insights, a leading analyst firm tracking the mobile computing market. "For Paragraph, partnering with DataRover Mobile Systems provides them the opportunity to expand their reach into fast growing vertical markets in need of mobile computing solutions that are easy to use. The move is truly advantageous to both parties, and their customers." About CalliGrapher CalliGrapher is an award-winning (PC Week Best of Comdex 97, Byte (BinarY TablE) The common unit of computer storage from desktop computer to mainframe. It is made up of eight binary digits (bits). A ninth bit may be used in the memory circuits as a parity bit for error checking. Best of Show - Comdex 97, Forbes' Best of Breed, CECity Choice) "universal" handwriting recognition system that understands how people normally write -- natural cursive, print, and mixed cursive and print handwriting. Based on fuzzy logic fuzzy logic, a multivalued (as opposed to binary) logic developed to deal with imprecise or vague data. Classical logic holds that everything can be expressed in binary terms: 0 or 1, black or white, yes or no; in terms of Boolean algebra, everything is in one set or and neural network neural network or neural computing, computer architecture modeled upon the human brain's interconnected system of neurons. Neural networks imitate the brain's ability to sort out patterns and learn from trial and error, discerning and extracting techniques, it recognizes dictionary and non-dictionary words and arbitrary symbol sequences. CalliGrapher is user-independent, can be used immediately without training, and does not require users to memorize mem·o·rize tr.v. mem·o·rized, mem·o·riz·ing, mem·o·riz·es 1. To commit to memory; learn by heart. 2. Computer Science To store in memory: special symbols or change their writing style. About DataRover Mobile Systems' Products DataRover Mobile Systems delivers powerful communications and connectivity capabilities through its DataRover Solutions Platform. The DataRover Solutions Platform is a suite of innovative technology, products and tools that provide a flexible base for creating compelling mobile data access solutions. The centerpiece of the DataRover Solutions Platform is the DataRover 840, a customizable handheld computer A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop. designed to be integrated into systems that simplify daily work tasks for mobile workforces. DataRover's Magic Cap 3.1 operating system is easily integrated with back-end solutions for data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a and enables the user to send and receive data through a variety of communications methods and standards-based protocols. Solution Availability Q1 '99. About DataRover Mobile Systems DataRover Mobile Systems provides handheld end-to-end data capture and data access solutions for mobile workers in vertical markets. The company's DataRover Solutions Platform is the foundation of powerful, yet easy-to-use mobile computing solutions that connect mobile workforces with back office information systems. DataRover Mobile Systems combines mobile computing business expertise, innovative products, service and support with a collaborative partnership strategy designed to enable its customers and channel partners to achieve a competitive advantage in their markets. The company is located in Sunnyvale, Calif. For more information on DataRover Mobile Systems, visit their web site at www.datarover.com About ParaGraph ParaGraph, a new division of Vadem, develops and markets pen and Internet software products and technologies including its award-winning CalliGrapher handwriting recognition (voted Best of Comdex by PC Week and Byte, Best of Breed by Forbes, CECity Choice), the HodoGraph Hod´o`graph n. 1. (Math.) A curve described by the moving extremity of a line the other end of which is fixed, this line being constantly parallel to the direction of motion of, and having its length constantly proportional to the signal compression In telecommunication, the term signal compression has the following meanings: In analog (usually audio) systems, reduction of the dynamic range of a signal by controlling it as a function of the inverse relationship of its instantaneous value relative to a specified , NetWriter digital ink communications, multi-user server technology and MorphInk auto-morphing animation technologies. ParaGraph was founded in 1989 by a team of prominent Russian scientists led by Dr. Stepan Pachikov and was acquired by Silicon Graphics in 1997. Pachikov is now the senior vice president and general manager of the ParaGraph division of Vadem. For more information about ParaGraph products, please visit the Web site at www.paragraph.com. For more information about Vadem, please visit the web site at www.vadem.com NOTE TO EDITORS: DataRover and Magic Cap are trademarks of DataRover Mobile Systems Inc., and may be registered in certain countries. Vadem is a trademark of Vadem. ParaGraph and CalliGrapher are registered trademarks, and the ParaGraph logo, HodoGraph, NetWriter, MorphInk and Write Naturally are trademarks of ParaGraph, a software business unit of Vadem. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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