ART's smARTwriter(R) Software

Zardon · Jul 30, 2002, 06:16 AM

ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc., global leaders in natural human user interface solutions for the mobile world, and PaceBlade Technology, Inc., a young company pioneering a new generation of innovative technologies, jointly announced that ART's handwriting recognition software, smARTwriter, has been chosen for PaceBlade's revolutionary 3IN1 tablet-notebook-computer, the PaceBook.

smARTwriter is to be the handwriting recognition engine that powers the ingenious PaceBook -- a unique notebook computer that combines all the functions of the Notebook, LCD PC and Tablet PC. Easily be operated by anyone familiar with a PC, the PaceBook functions just like any notebook computer, until, by pressing the unique Rotation Button, the PaceBook becomes the world's first portrait-mode notebook.

It is in the mobile notebook and tablet modes -- a position similar to working with a traditional pen and pad -- that the simplicity of the PaceBook's touchscreen control and data input is felt -- and that the smARTwriter technology excels. Using either stylus or finger-touch input, ART's market-proven natural handwriting recognition software intuitively identifies users' own natural writing. Free from the need to adopt any awkward, artificial letter-shapes, smARTwriter brings PaceBook users the ultimate out-of-the-box experience.

"As a company established to provide the market with the most exciting and ergonomically advanced technologies, we were delighted to discover the feature-rich, high-performance potential of ART's natural human interface solutions," said Eric Djie, President of PaceBlade Technology. "We found ART's smARTwriter to be an enabling solution that integrates seamlessly with today's demanding technological environment. The embedded technology fits perfectly with PaceBlade's needs, just as ART's pioneering spirit well matches our own."

"It is always a pleasure to be associated with truly groundbreaking projects like the PaceBook, and with a team of dedicated technology innovators like PaceBlade," said Itay Riemer, ART's Director of Sales and Business Development. "We are confident that the smARTwriter handwriting recognition solution will be welcomed by all PaceBook users -- and that this will be just the beginning of a fruitful association with PaceBlade." More about smARTwriter

An embedded software solution with minimal memory and CPU requirements, smARTwriter was designed to provide fast and accurate text input for the new generation of keyboard-less devices. Intuitively identifying users' own natural writing, the smARTwriter's unique training module allows users to write even the most idiosyncratic characters. Freed from the need to adopt awkward, artificial letter-shapes, smARTwriter brings users one step closer to the ultimate out-of-the-box experience.

A complete word and sentence recognizer with continuous, on-the-fly recognition at natural writing speeds, smARTwriter allows for immediate correction. And its advanced technology finally enables data input from the whole of an available screen area, no longer limiting users to just a tiny portion of a screen. Providing the most convenient recognition solution currently available, ART's software is now widely deployed in many of the world's leading smartphones and PDAs.

More about PaceBook

The PaceBook is an entirely new concept in mobile computing. Launched in 2002, the PaceBook is the world's first Notebook, LCD PC and Tablet PC, providing a powerful 3-computers-in-1 system. The flexibility of this 3IN1 system delivers simple ergonomic and need-driven solutions to market niches that neither traditional notebooks nor tablet PCs effectively satisfy today. With its wireless keyboard, touchscreen, and range of other accessories, the PaceBook's unique ergonomic design offers users the freedom to find their most comfortable working position, significantly reducing the problems related to Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI).

For increased mobility and practicality, the PaceBook's battery gives 4 to 5 hours of battery life. Easily wall-mounted, used on tripods, on POS devices or in vehicles, the PaceBook comes in a designer case, and can be comfortably carried thanks to a wide range of standard and customized carry straps. An optional Desktop Stand turns the PaceBook into a fully functional LCD PC that can be used together with a full-size keyboard and mouse.

About PaceBlade

PaceBlade Technology is a new company committed to transforming innovative and ergonomic mobile computing solutions into exciting products with great industrial design and smart features, and making them available to the widest audience.

PaceBlade works with customers worldwide to develop and deliver customized solutions for today's mobile computing needs. Founded in 2000 in the United States, the Company has offices in California, Taiwan, Germany, Spain, the UK, and Japan. For more about PaceBlade and its products, please see http://www.paceblade.com.

About ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.

Established in 1990, ART is the acknowledged market leader in embedded speech and handwriting-recognition software for mass-market mobile devices. After a decade of award winning software innovation, ART now develops and markets technologically superior solutions for the control and command of mobile devices by the human voice and natural handwriting. Through its proprietary technologies based on unique signal-processing algorithms, ART provides next-generation user interface solutions for cellular handsets, smartphones, mobile communicators, PDAs and handhelds, and automotive systems.

Today, ART's embedded software-only solutions are deployed in dozens of product lines from such industry leaders as Acer, Casio, Franklin, GVC, Hitachi, Hutel, Konka, LGE, Inventec, Maxon, Mitsubishi, NeoPoint, Panasonic, Philips, Quanta, Samsung and Siemens Automotive. ART has strategic and technological partnerships with many industry leaders, including Agere Systems, Analog Devices, DSP Group, e-SIM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, OTM Technologies, Parthus, Pegasus, Persay, Symbian, Texas Instruments and TTPCom.

Based in the United States, with sales offices on the east and west coasts, ART maintains a wholly owned Israeli subsidiary -- ART Ltd. -- where research and development are conducted. ART is active in the US, European, and Asian markets. Additional information about ART is available at: http://www.artcomp.com.

smARTwriter(R) is a registered trademark of ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. PaceBlade and PaceBook are registered trademarks of PaceBlade Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.

Roy Timor, +972-3-642-7242, ext. 139
roy@artcomp.com
or
Gabi Artzi, 805/581-3999
gabia@artcomp.com
or
PaceBlade Technology
Elias Ek, +886-2-2627-7702 ext. 800
elias@paceblade.com

For More Information: http://www.paceblade.com
http://www.artcomp.com

Jul 30, 2002, 06:16 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	ART's smARTwriter(R) Software ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc., global leaders in natural human user interface solutions for the mobile world, and PaceBlade Technology, Inc., a young company pioneering a new generation of innovative technologies, jointly announced that ART's handwriting recognition software, smARTwriter, has been chosen for PaceBlade's revolutionary 3IN1 tablet-notebook-computer, the PaceBook. smARTwriter is to be the handwriting recognition engine that powers the ingenious PaceBook -- a unique notebook computer that combines all the functions of the Notebook, LCD PC and Tablet PC. Easily be operated by anyone familiar with a PC, the PaceBook functions just like any notebook computer, until, by pressing the unique Rotation Button, the PaceBook becomes the world's first portrait-mode notebook. It is in the mobile notebook and tablet modes -- a position similar to working with a traditional pen and pad -- that the simplicity of the PaceBook's touchscreen control and data input is felt -- and that the smARTwriter technology excels. Using either stylus or finger-touch input, ART's market-proven natural handwriting recognition software intuitively identifies users' own natural writing. Free from the need to adopt any awkward, artificial letter-shapes, smARTwriter brings PaceBook users the ultimate out-of-the-box experience. "As a company established to provide the market with the most exciting and ergonomically advanced technologies, we were delighted to discover the feature-rich, high-performance potential of ART's natural human interface solutions," said Eric Djie, President of PaceBlade Technology. "We found ART's smARTwriter to be an enabling solution that integrates seamlessly with today's demanding technological environment. The embedded technology fits perfectly with PaceBlade's needs, just as ART's pioneering spirit well matches our own." "It is always a pleasure to be associated with truly groundbreaking projects like the PaceBook, and with a team of dedicated technology innovators like PaceBlade," said Itay Riemer, ART's Director of Sales and Business Development. "We are confident that the smARTwriter handwriting recognition solution will be welcomed by all PaceBook users -- and that this will be just the beginning of a fruitful association with PaceBlade." More about smARTwriter An embedded software solution with minimal memory and CPU requirements, smARTwriter was designed to provide fast and accurate text input for the new generation of keyboard-less devices. Intuitively identifying users' own natural writing, the smARTwriter's unique training module allows users to write even the most idiosyncratic characters. Freed from the need to adopt awkward, artificial letter-shapes, smARTwriter brings users one step closer to the ultimate out-of-the-box experience. A complete word and sentence recognizer with continuous, on-the-fly recognition at natural writing speeds, smARTwriter allows for immediate correction. And its advanced technology finally enables data input from the whole of an available screen area, no longer limiting users to just a tiny portion of a screen. Providing the most convenient recognition solution currently available, ART's software is now widely deployed in many of the world's leading smartphones and PDAs. More about PaceBook The PaceBook is an entirely new concept in mobile computing. Launched in 2002, the PaceBook is the world's first Notebook, LCD PC and Tablet PC, providing a powerful 3-computers-in-1 system. The flexibility of this 3IN1 system delivers simple ergonomic and need-driven solutions to market niches that neither traditional notebooks nor tablet PCs effectively satisfy today. With its wireless keyboard, touchscreen, and range of other accessories, the PaceBook's unique ergonomic design offers users the freedom to find their most comfortable working position, significantly reducing the problems related to Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI). For increased mobility and practicality, the PaceBook's battery gives 4 to 5 hours of battery life. Easily wall-mounted, used on tripods, on POS devices or in vehicles, the PaceBook comes in a designer case, and can be comfortably carried thanks to a wide range of standard and customized carry straps. An optional Desktop Stand turns the PaceBook into a fully functional LCD PC that can be used together with a full-size keyboard and mouse. About PaceBlade PaceBlade Technology is a new company committed to transforming innovative and ergonomic mobile computing solutions into exciting products with great industrial design and smart features, and making them available to the widest audience. PaceBlade works with customers worldwide to develop and deliver customized solutions for today's mobile computing needs. Founded in 2000 in the United States, the Company has offices in California, Taiwan, Germany, Spain, the UK, and Japan. For more about PaceBlade and its products, please see http://www.paceblade.com. About ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc. Established in 1990, ART is the acknowledged market leader in embedded speech and handwriting-recognition software for mass-market mobile devices. After a decade of award winning software innovation, ART now develops and markets technologically superior solutions for the control and command of mobile devices by the human voice and natural handwriting. Through its proprietary technologies based on unique signal-processing algorithms, ART provides next-generation user interface solutions for cellular handsets, smartphones, mobile communicators, PDAs and handhelds, and automotive systems. Today, ART's embedded software-only solutions are deployed in dozens of product lines from such industry leaders as Acer, Casio, Franklin, GVC, Hitachi, Hutel, Konka, LGE, Inventec, Maxon, Mitsubishi, NeoPoint, Panasonic, Philips, Quanta, Samsung and Siemens Automotive. ART has strategic and technological partnerships with many industry leaders, including Agere Systems, Analog Devices, DSP Group, e-SIM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, OTM Technologies, Parthus, Pegasus, Persay, Symbian, Texas Instruments and TTPCom. Based in the United States, with sales offices on the east and west coasts, ART maintains a wholly owned Israeli subsidiary -- ART Ltd. -- where research and development are conducted. ART is active in the US, European, and Asian markets. Additional information about ART is available at: http://www.artcomp.com. smARTwriter(R) is a registered trademark of ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. PaceBlade and PaceBook are registered trademarks of PaceBlade Technology, Inc. CONTACT: ART Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc. Roy Timor, +972-3-642-7242, ext. 139 roy@artcomp.com or Gabi Artzi, 805/581-3999 gabia@artcomp.com or PaceBlade Technology Elias Ek, +886-2-2627-7702 ext. 800 elias@paceblade.com For More Information: http://www.paceblade.com http://www.artcomp.com