A pen-based processor needs to be usable to input and edit script like a text-based computer but retain a resemblance to the user of a pad and pencil. The disclosed system and method implement input, editing and other manipulation of glyphs including handwritten script, ASCII test, bit-mapped images...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6442578?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6442578 - Script character processing method for compression encoding and smoothing of ink strokes
