technology that allows users to search for content simply by drawing shapes on their Windows powered devices, phones and tablets. Let’s just hope you don’t have to be a Picasso to put this to good use. But as this patent that was published by USPTO over the weekend reveals, the advanced character recognition in this new technology analyzes the information entered by a user, and then automatically initiates a search process that displays both web links and images. Interestingly, this technology is not limited to just character recognition — it can analyze shapes and drawings too. For example, if you draw to circles on your screen, Windows will automatically return images and bicycles and apples, based on your previous search history, obviously. And although not openly mentioned in the patent filing, this technology is expected to make its way to Windows tablets in the coming months, in some shape or form.]]>
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This is a great idea by Windows! I believe this not only helps the user, but also aids in changing the perception that Windows is not innovative enough.
I think this is smart. My concern is that I have fat fingers and I’m not sure how well the technology will work for me. We will see soon enough.
I share your concerns, Ted. I do think that this Patent is smart nonetheless incase they can really perfect the technology and innovate.
I also think there is a concern with how beneficial this will be. When I say that I mean, will the technology be worth the convenience or will people always prefer to just type stuff in?
fat fingers or not, there will still be lots of fingerprints to clean off of the screen. LOL
I hope this is used to enhance searches rather than just being a novelty!
Yeah, if properly optimized, with incremental updates, then it could quite possibly be something grand. The initial launch might well turn out to be a novelty, but this is something to keep an eye on.
I know some that live by gestures in their browsers, so yeah.
Interesting article. The Picasso line made me chuckle. Well done!
Pleasure! Technology is serious business, but not that serious. Always room for a chuckle or two, I say.