MyScript handwriting recognition for mobile devices now available for 70 languages

Released on = October 11, 2006, 1:52 am

Press Release Author = Vision Objects

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = Vision Objects, provider of the industry standard in
handwriting recognition and text input methods for pen-based user interfaces,
announces today the support of 70 languages, offering the largest choice of
languages recognized worldwide for mobile devices.

Press Release Body = Nantes (France), October 11th 2006, Vision Objects, provider of
the industry standard in handwriting recognition and text input methods for
pen-based user interfaces, announces today the support of 70 languages, offering the
largest choice of languages recognized worldwide for mobile devices. MyScript
technology will be demonstrated at the Symbian Smartphone Show 2006 in London.

MyScript handwriting recognition is now available for 70 Asian, Cyrillic and
Latin-based languages addressing markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific,
enabling mobile handset manufacturers to design intuitive and interactive user
interfaces using natural handwriting as a text input method for a wide range of
messaging and Personal Information Management applications.

In addition to MyScript Lingo, a set of 16 language packs developed for applications
requiring recognition of natural cursive handwriting, Vision Objects now provides
MyScript Letra, a pack of resources specifically designed for mobile devices.
MyScript Letra recognizes hand-printed and isolated characters in 70 different
languages.

MyScript Letra can be easily integrated into small footprint platforms using a touch
screen and stylus-based interfaces such as PDAs, electronic tablets, smartphones and
gaming devices. It recognizes language-specific sets of characters including upper
and lower case, accented characters, digits, punctuation marks and even individual
and country specific writing styles.

"With this new release Vision Objects has achieved a major milestone. We are now
proud to provide the most accurate handwriting recognition technology for the
largest range of languages on the market" said Stefan Knerr, CEO and founder of
Vision Objects.

"We are committed to working with mobile handset manufacturers, improving user
experience and allowing people around the world to communicate in their native
language using natural handwriting."


About Vision Objects
Vision Objects provides the industry standard in Handwriting Recognition Technology
and Text Input Methods for pen-based user interfaces. 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.

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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 Cedex 3
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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