MOSAIC - The Improved Editing of Scientific Text by Hand-Drawn Commands and Data: A Technique for RAND Tablet and CRT Display
Abstract
A method for improved editing of scientific text by hand-drawn commands and data is considered. The most distinguishing feature of the method is that a single quick editing mark over a data segment simultaneously identifies both operator and operand. The method investigated employs a RAND table for the entry of hand-drawn cursive symbols to the computer, an input-only keyboard for large strings of text and a storage-type CRT display unit for displaying the text being edited. The recognition of cursive writing is performed by using geometric-topological invariants of stroke succession. In addition, a design for an editing console is also discussed. In this design, an attempt is made to arrange the different system components to provide for efficient editing. The conclusions derived from the use of the system during its development are presented, along with several areas for further investigation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 14, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0845169
Entities
People
- Douglas A. Campbell
- Leonard G. Fehskens
- Seymour R. Friedman