Livescribe and Vision Objects Bring Handwriting–Recognition Service to Mac Users

MyScript for Livescribe lets Pulse smartpen users edit handwritten notes in Word, create a dictionary of frequently used words, and even convert shapes, drawings and tables

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – July 27, 2009 – Livescribe Inc. (www.livescribe.com) and Vision Objects announced today the availability of a handwriting–to–text transcription service for Mac users, bringing handwriting–recognition software to a larger community of Pulse smartpen users. Mac users can download a 30–day free trial or buy MyScript for Livescribe online from Vision Objects, an expert in ergonomic, easy–to–use alternatives for text input.

“Handwriting–to–text transcription has been one of the most frequently requested applications from our Mac user community, and we are very excited to finally be able to provide this capability through our partnership with Vision Objects,” said Eric Petitt, senior director of marketing for Livescribe. “Vision Objects is known for providing the highest recognition accuracy in the market, with confidence second to none.”

With MyScript for Livescribe, Pulse smartpen users can make edits to their converted text and even create a personal dictionary of frequently used words, names, abbreviations or terms for an even more accurate conversion. They can also:

• Directly send handwritten notes from Livescribe Desktop to MyScript
• Convert shapes, drawings and tables, as well as handwriting
• Send edited text to Microsoft Word or email, or save it as a picture file

Vision Objects has been developing handwriting recognition technology for laboratories, universities and corporations worldwide since 1998. “Livescribe's ‘computer–in–a–pen’ radically transforms the way students take notes collectively as well as individually,” said Jean–Marc Aïchoun, vice president of sales and marketing for Vision Objects. “Sharing technologies such as pencasts and MyScript for Livescribe invite a new level of collaboration likely to change the way people teach, learn and create information.”

Pulse smartpen owners can download a free 30–day trial or purchase MyScript at http://www.visionobjects.com/handwriting_recognition/pulse/pulse.htm.

Mac users must be operating Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or 10.5 Leopard on an Intel processor.

Pulse Smartpen

The Pulse smartpen launched in 2008 and quickly garnered consumer and industry support, winning innovation awards from Popular Mechanics and Popular Science, as well as the 2008 Duke’s Choice Award at last year’s JavaOne Conference and a 2009 Macworld Best of Show award. Pulse is a computer in a pen that captures handwritten notes and simultaneously records and links the audio to the notes. By simply tapping on the notes with the smartpen, consumers can hear the conversation play back from that exact moment in time. All of this information can be uploaded to a computer for storage, easy keyword search or to share with others.

About Livescribe

Located in Oakland, Calif., Livescribe has developed a new low–cost mobile computing platform that enhances productivity, learning, communication and self expression for anyone that uses pen and paper. The Pulse smartpen revolutionizes the act of writing by recording and linking audio to handwriting, so users never miss a word. For more information, visit Livescribe at www.livescribe.com.

About Anoto Group AB

Anoto Group is the world leader in Digital Pen and Paper technology and inventor of the first commercialized Digital Pen and Paper system allowing quick and reliable transmission of handwritten text from paper to digital media. Anoto works with a global network of partners focusing on user–friendly forms solutions for efficient capture, transmission and storing of data for a variety of business segments including healthcare, banking and finance, transportation and logistics, government and education. The Anoto Group has around 100 employees, offices in Lund (head office), Boston and Tokyo. Major shareholders are Norden Technology A/S, Robur and SEB. The Anoto share is traded on the Mid Cap of the OMX Nordic Exchanges in Stockholm under the ticker ANOT. For more information: www.anoto.com

 

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Jody Farrar
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