Handwriting Recognition - Replacing the Keyboard and MousePresented BySue SydowLyons-Decatur Northeast High SchoolNETA 2005SessionDescriptionPenmanship is now the most important computer literacy skill! Learn a new way to input information into computers. See how you can write on your desktop writing tablet just like you would write on a piece of paper.System Requirements:PCorMacintoshcomputerrunningWindows98,2000,Me,XP,orMacOS9,OS10.1.5&higherwithavailableUSBport,CD-ROMdrive,colormonitorand64MBofRAM(128MBforWinXPorMacOSX).penPaletteLEforWindowsrequiresAdobePhotoshopElements(included)orPhotoshop5.5&higher.penPaletteLEforMacrequiresOSXandPhotoshopElements2.0orPhotoshop7.0.AspecialofferforAdobePhotoshopElements2.0isinsidethebox.Quote:.graphicsanddigital-photographyhobbyistswilladoretheeasy-to-useGraphire3.Itcomeswithatablet,apen,andawirelessmouse,aswellassomeniftydrawingsoftware.ProductContentsGraphire36x8PenTablet,Pen,PenStand,andMouse.2CDswithWacomtabletdriversoftware,usermanualandbundledsoftware.OneYearWarranty!PenTechnologyAllMicrosoftOfficeXPand2003programs,includingMicrosoftWord,MicrosoftExcel,andMicrosoftOutlook.OutlookExpress5.0orlater(usehandwritingtowritee-mail).InternetExplorer5.0orlater(youmayusehandwritingintextboxesthatappearonWebsites,butnotintheAddressbar).Anysoftwareprogramthatishandwriting-enabled.Pentechnologyischangingthewaytheworldworksandplayswiththeircomputersandcanbeusedwithanyofthefollowing:BusinessApplicationsOfficeApplicationsPowerPointAdobeAcrobatOneNoteTabletPCsHave FunTheGraphirepentabletgivesyouthecontrolyouneedtoquicklyandeasilyedityourdigitalphotos.Draw,paint,createartworkforCDs/DVDs,signyourname,andannotatedocumentsinAdobeAcrobatorMicrosoftPowerPoint.YoucanevenwritedirectlyinMicrosoftOfficeXPandwithAppleInkwellTM.GetthecontrolofGraphireandjoinmorethan2,000,000satisfiedWacomtabletusers.Graphire3TabletUSBconnectionforquickinstallationTransparentphotoframeforeasypersonalizationwithphotosandartwork(funsamplesandtemplateincluded)IntegratedpencompartmentandaseparatepenstandfortwogreatwaystokeepyourpenhandyAvailableinachoiceofthreecolors(SapphireBlue,PearlWhite,GraphiteGray)andtwosizes(4x5and6x8)TabletDesignWacomIntuostabletshavetheuniqueabilitytosensetheangleatwhichyouareholdingthepen.BoththeamountanddirectionoftiltaremeasuredandcommunicatedtoyoursoftwaretoallowyourtoolstobehaveinthemostnaturalwaypossibleGrahpire3PenwithEaser512levelsofpressure-sensitivityfornaturalbrushcontrolPatentedcordless,battery-freetechnologyforanaturalfeelandsuperiorperformanceProgrammableDuoSwitchformulti-buttonefficiencyrightatyourfingertipsPressure-sensitiveeraserforeasyfixes.FreeSoftwareAdobePhotoshopElements2foreditingfamilyphotosPainterEssentials2byCorelforcreatingnaturalmediaartColorEfexPro2GEfromnikmultimediaforselectivelyapplyingphotoenhancementsCordlessMousePatentedcordless,battery-freetechnologymeansitsentirelyhassle-freeScrollingfingerwheelforeasynavigationalsofunctionsasathirdprogrammablebutton.Noballtogumup,soyoualwayshavesmooth,accuratetrackingWritingPadPenmanshipPenmanshipisnowaveryimportantcomputerliteracyskill!TextUserInterface1980sGraphicalUserInterface1990sSpeech/HandwritingUserInterface2000-TheNew“DigiTools”MixRetrofittedDesktopPCsSmartScreens(Cintiq)TabletPCsThreeOptionsforHandwritingBill Gates- Comdex 2001 in November“TheTablettakescutting-edgePCtechnologyandmakesitavailablewhereveryouwantit,whichiswhyImalreadyusingaTabletasmyeverydaycomputer.ItsaPCthatisvirtuallywithoutlimits-andwithin five years (3.25 years and counting) IpredictitwillbethemostpopularformofPCsoldinAmerica.PCs with Tablet capabilities(BillGatesKeynoteSpeech,Comdex2001,downloadedfromHTTP:/www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2001/.TheEvolutionoftheNotebookPCNovember7,2002ComputersChangedTabletPCsBillGatesMost popular PC by 2006. Over computers sold will have Tablet capabilities.ChangingShapesThe kind of deviceswellbeworkingagainst,the user interface.will be fundamentally differentthanitistoday.Peoplewilllookbackandsay,Wow! Why did I buy a PC that was big and I couldnt take it to a meeting and I couldnt talk to it? What was that all about?July3,2000(USNewsandWorldReport)BillGatesContinued Microsoft Windows Professional XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Office XP & 2003 with OneNote Speech and handwriting recognition built in Dragon NaturallySpeaking or IBM ViaVoice ApplicationsNBEAsNationalITStandardsadmonishstudentsto,“Useavarietyofinputtechnologies”and:Develop proper input techniques (e.g., keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a touch screen or mouse), including safety methods to avoid repetitive strain injury.(Page85,NationalStandardsforBusinessEducation,www.nbea.org,ISBN0-933964-56-0)TheInputTechnologiesor“DigiTools”RevolutionThePolicies Commission for Business and Economic Educationisanational-levelcommissionrepresentingtheACTEorAssociationforCareerandTechnicalEducation/BusinessEducationDivision,DeltaPiEpsilon,andtheNationalBusinessEducationAssociationorNBEA.Policy Statement 73: This We Believe about Computer-Input Technologies:“The policy asks Business Education teachers to “.take the lead in using, teaching, and integrating computer-input technologies into the curriculum. TheInputTechnologiesor“DigiTools”Revolution“Trends in technology require business educators to provide opportunities for all students to learn the new technologies and techniques that are emerging in todays workplace. Current technologies include speech recognition; handwriting recognition tools, such as Tablet PCs; Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and other handheld devices; and scanners. While touch keyboarding techniques remain a viable foundation for entering and manipulating text and data, other skills include composing, editing, enunciating, electronic handwriting, and scanning. Educators must provide instruction on a variety of input technologies for successful academic, professional, and personal applications.”(www.SpeakingSolutions.com/news/art16.htm)TheInputTechnologiesor“DigiTools”RevolutionNickKeyboardingandhandwritingmaynotbeforeveryone.Wemustprovidealternatives!ReductioninKeyboardingisPredictedbyFactsSpeech: 120-170 wpm 95% and above 6-18 hoursHandwriting: 20-30 wpm 95% and above 1-3 hours Keying: 35-65 wpm 95% 180-270 hours plus constant reviewPPenmanshipPReading Aloud ClearlyPPronunciation & EnunciationNewComputerLiteracySkillsPolicy Statement 73: ThePoliciesCommissionalsotookapowerfulpositionontheinjurypreventionissuewiththefollowingstatement:We believe that students must be made aware of the health benefits of an integrated approach to text and data input. Research indicates that carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain injuries may be linked to occupations that require repetitive use of the hands (i.e., keyboarding and mouse operations). Varying the use of computer-input technologies reduces the risk of repetitive motion injuries.Please take the time to read the entire document. www.speakingsolutions.com/news/art16.htmAreKeyboard&MouseHazardstoyourChildren?Michael RutterChrista McAuliffe Fellow Fortherecord,oneinfouradultcomputeruserswillsufferfromsomeformofRSI.Withchildren,sinceyoungbodiesarestillgrowing,thenumberisgreater.Andtheproblemisntgenderfriendlysincefemalesarethreetimesaslikelyasmalestohaveproblems.Apparently,thereisadownsidetotechnology.AreKeyboard&MouseHazardstoyourChildren?Michael RutterChrista McAuliffe Fellow Areyourchildrenatrisk?Millionsare.Currently,21millionAmericanssufferfromsomeformofrepetitivestressinjury(RSI)includingcarpaltunnelsyndrome.Whatisespeciallytroublingtohealthofficials,however,istheever-increasinginjuriesamongchildrenandteens.Theculpritisntlurkingamongtheshadows.Itslikelysittinginplainsight.DontlookfurtherthanthetrustykeyboardandmouseonthenearestPC.PReducekeystrokesandmouseclicksamonghealthycomputerusersby50%whileimprovingtheiroverallproductivityP15 Principles of Safer Keyboarding Instruction(www.speakingsolutions.com/news)ReduceInjuries!HandwritingDigiToolsRecommendations:1.WacomGraphire3Intuos2.TabletPCToshibaAcerCompaqwww.speakingsolutions.comIBM ViaVoice NaturallySpeakingVersion 8.0MS Office XPNiftyFiftyTrainingCapsulesareavailableatwww.speakingsolutions.com!FREEWITHDNSLICENSES!DigiToolsSuggestedTextbooksWorkingwiththeTabletTabletcomeswithadetachablepenstandandaprintedunderlaythatcanbeseenthroughthetransparentphotoframecover.AppearanceandFeaturesTheGraphirepenandmousesetconsistsoftwobasicelements:agraphicstabletthatservesasyourworkarea,andtheGraphiretoolsyouusewiththetablet.SettingUpYourWorkAreaPositionyourtablet,inputtools,andkeyboardsotheyareeasilyaccessiblewithoutunnecessaryreaching.Yourmonitorshouldbepositionedsoyoucanviewitcomfortablewithaminimumofeyestrain.Maintainagoodpostureatalltimes.Pressure-SensitivePenThepenispressure-sensitivesoyoucancontroltheamountofasoftwaretoolseffectbyvaryinghowfirmlyyoupressthepentiptothetablet.Thepeniseasytousebecauseeverypointonthetablethasamatchingpointonthescreen.Whenyoumoveyourpenoverthetabletthecursormovesinpreciselythesamewayonthescreen.Whereyoutouchyourpentiptothetabletiswhereyouclick.GraphirePenThepeniscordless,batteryless,andergonomicallydesigned.Thepenisapressure-sensitivefreehandtoolforimageeditingandcreatingnatural-lookingpenandbrushstrokes.HoldingthePenHoldtheGraphirePenlikeyouwouldanormalpen.MakesuretheDuoSwitchisinaconvenientlocationwhereyoucantoggleitwithyourthumborindexfinger,butnotaccidentallypresstheswitchwhiledrawing.Youcantiltthepeninanywaythatfeelsmostcomfortablefordrawing.ClickandDouble-ClickingToClickPressthepentiponthetabletOr,tapthetabletoncewiththepentipToDouble-ClickQuicklytapthetablettwicewiththepentipOr,presstheuppersideswitch(preferredmethod)UsingtheSideSwitchTheupperswitchpositionissettoleftdouble-clickbydefault.Thelowerswitchpositionissetforaright-clickbydefault.Useright-clicktobringupapplication-specificoricon-specificmenus.Presstheuppersideswitchtodouble-click.Thisiseasierthantappingtwicewiththepentip.ProximityThepenisactivatedassoonasitentersproximityabovethetabletsactivearea.Thisallowsyoutopositionthescreencursororusethesideswitchwithouttouchingthepentiptothetablet.Youcanalsotraceadrawingorphotographaslongasthepentipremainswithinproximityheight.PointingMovethepenoverthetabletsactiveareatopositionthescreencursor.Thependefaultstopenmode(absolutepositioning).Thetabletsactiveareaismappedtoyourcomputerscreen.Wheneverthepenisplacedonthetabletthecursorjumpstothecorrespondingpointonthescreen.Thisallowsyoutotracesomethingyoucannotdowithamouse.PointingcontinuedPenMode,thetabletsactiveareaisamappedrepresentationofyourcomputerscreenwhereeverypointonthetabletsactiveareacorrespondstoexactlyonepointonthedisplayscreen.Whereveryouplacethepenonthetablet,thescreencursorwilljumptothecorrespondingpointonthescreen.Thsisthedefaultsettingforthepenandmakestracingpossible.InMouseMode,(thedefaultpositionfortheCordlessMouse),youmovethecursorwitha“pickupandroll”actionsimilartousingamouse.Pointingiseasierwhenyouorientthetabletsothescreencursorfollowsthesamedirectionasyourhandmovementsoverthetablet.DraggingPointtoanobjectPressthepentiptothetabletandslideitacrossthetabletsurfaceToselecttext,positionthescreencursoratthebeginningofalineoftext,thendragthepenacrossthetabletuntilthetextishighlighted.WritingPadWacomPenBuilt-in EraserMostWacompensfeatureabuilt-inpressure-sensitiveeraserforeasyfixes.ErasingErasingiseasywiththebuilt-ineraser,justturnthepenoveranderase.Erasingispressure-sensitiveinmanygraphicsapplicationsincludingPhotoshopandPainter.Inotherapplicationsdragtheerasertoselecttextorobjectsandliftthepentodelete.OptionsTheOptionsmenuisfoundatthetop,leftcorneroftheWritingPad.On-ScreenKeyboardSymbolKeyboardDrawingwithPressureControlcolor,exposure,linewidthandopacity.Drawsmoothcurvesandgradualtransitionswithprecisecontrol.Automaticallyenablespressuresensitivityinmanygraphicapplications.Thepenrespondstothenuanceandinflectionofyourhandmovements,enablingyoutocreatenatural-lookingpenandbrushstrokes.PressureSensitivityPressuresensitivityletsyoucontrolyoursoftwaretoolsbychanginghowhardyoupressthepentiptothetabletsurface.Usingpressure-sensitivityyoucandynamicallycontrolthingslikebrushsize,opacity,andmore.CareforyourToolsandTabletKeeptoolsandtabletsurfaceclean.Dustanddirtparticlescanstickandcauseweartothetabletsurface.Regularcleaningwithasoft,dampclothwillhelpprolongthelifeofyourtabletsurfaceandtools.Useaverymildsoapdilutedwithwater.Donotusevolatileliquids.ReplacingthePenTipStorageKeepyourtabletandtoolsinaclean,dryplaceandavoidextremesintemperature.Roomtemperatureisbest.Thetoolsandtabletarenotmadetocomeaparttwistingthepencasecanbreakthepen.Takingaparttheproductwillvoidyourwarranty.Whenthepenisnotinuse,placeitinthepenstandorlayitflatonyourdesk.Tomaintainthesensitivityofyourpentip,donotstorethepeninacontainerwhereitwillrestonthetip.CustomizetheGraphire3ToolsOpentheControlPanelDouble-clickontheWacomTableticon.CustomizingthePenCustomizingtheCordlessMouseCustomizingthePop-UpMenuWacom Wacom Technology Corporation1311SECardinalCourtVancouver,WA98683USATelephone:MainNumber:800.922.9348TechSupport:360.896.9833(Dial4)MainFax:360.896.9724SalesFax:360.896.9814Email:www.wacom.comSpeakingSolutions,Inc.2445LakeShoreDriveLakeWaConDa,NE68455www.speakingsolutions.comCarlFielderKarlBarksdaleContactme:SueSydowLyons-DecaturNortheastHighSchool400South5thStreetPOBox526Lyons,NE68038-0526Phone:402-687-2363Fax:402-687-2472Schoolemail:ssydowldn.esu2.orgHomeemail:suesydowhuntel.netQuestions?