Vision Objects releases handwriting recognition solution for mobile communication market

Released on = May 16, 2006, 10:15 am

Press Release Author = Vision Objects

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = Nantes, France, May 16th 2006, Vision Objects, provider of
the industry standard in handwriting recognition technology for pen based user
interfaces, announces today the release of MyScript Builder Embedded 1.2 dedicated
to mobile devices. This new version features additional languages, offers better
accuracy and is now also available for Linux.

Press Release Body = MyScript Builder Embedded is the only solution on the market
able to recognize truly natural handwriting on Linux and Symbian Operating Systems.
This Software Development Kit is designed for integration of handwriting recognition
capabilities into small footprint platforms such as PDAs, Internet Tablets and
Smartphones. It recognizes all handwriting styles in a wide range of languages and
addresses markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

MyScript Builder Embedded helps manufacturers to create user-friendly, fast and
interactive pen based text input methods for a wide range of Personal Information
Management applications varying from sending e-mails or SMS messages, to contact
management and note taking using the handset to provide interactivity and feedback.

MyScript Builder Embedded provides natural handwriting recognition technology that
imposes no writing constraints on users with virtually no learning curve. It
includes the recognition of gestures that allows mobile users to write naturally, to
insert spaces and line breaks, and to easily correct text by removing characters
with a simple and intuitive gesture. This is particularly useful for entering text
messages or notes with a stylus on the mobile device.

One of the most innovative aspects of MyScript Builder Embedded 1.2 is its capacity
to integrate the use of bi-class language models. Bi-class models calculate the
probability of pairs of words occurring together in order to increase overall
accuracy. This release also supports a new language pack for Norwegian.

In addition to Symbian and Windows CE, MyScript Builder Embedded 1.2 now also runs
on Linux. The support of a wide range of operating systems allows mobile device
manufacturers to integrate MyScript handwriting recognition in most platforms, and
thereby guarantees the same user experience in any environment. Even proprietary
operating systems can be supported on demand.

"This new release demonstrates Vision Objects' ongoing investment into the
development of innovative handwriting solutions for the mobile communication market"
says Stefan Knerr, CEO and founder of Vision Objects.

MyScript Builder Embedded is currently part of the Nokia Digital Pen Suite, enabling
handwritten notes to be sent via S60 devices or Series 80 communicators. "The
handwriting recognition capabilities of MyScript Builder Embedded offer the user an
intuitive way of both messaging and processing handwritten text, enhancing the rich
feature set of Nokia devices," says Tatu Lund, Product Manager, Enhancements, at
Nokia.

For further information on MyScript Builder Embedded and the solutions developed
integrating MyScript handwriting recognition technology, please visit the Vision
Objects website at www.visionobjects.com or contact Vision Objects directly.

About Vision Objects
Vision Objects provides the industry standard in Handwriting Recognition Technology.
Vision Objects' ground-breaking MyScript Technology reliably recognizes and converts
handwriting into smart, valuable and searchable digital information. MyScript is
available in a wide range of languages addressing markets in the Americas, Europe
and Asia Pacific.
MyScript is integrated into many existing systems for high level form processing,
personal information management, messaging and edutainment applications. Vision
Objects' mission is to develop and market accurate and high performance Handwriting
Recognition & Understanding software for any platform using handwritten data entry
through pen-based user interfaces such as Digital Pens, PDAs, Tablet PCs and
Smartphones.


For more information, visit www.visionobjects.com
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© 2006 Vision Objects. All rights reserved. Vision Objects and MyScript are
registered trademarks of Vision Objects. All other product and brand names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.



Web Site = http://www.visionobjects.com

Contact Details = Vision Objects
2, allée des Vieux Tilleuls
44301 Nantes
France

Press Contact:
David Bouchon
David.bouchon@visionobjects.com
Phone: +33 2 28 01 49 50
Fax: +33 2 40 25 89 20

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