DIGITAL INK
Stylus input hardware has spurred research of sketching tools. By imitating the pen and paper environment, use of sketch tools allows for ambiguity and quick construction of diagrams. This is advantageous for early phase design due to its unconstrained nature which minimises cognitive load and decreases interruptions to the flow of creativity. This flexibility is a stark contrast to conventional widget-based environments. With sketch tools, in contrast to traditional whiteboards and pen-and-paper sketching, there is the ease of digital storage, transmission and replication gained from computerisation. Potential uses include office automation, software design, electronics design, architecture and civil engineering, and education.
We are currently working on multiple aspects of digital ink
- Sketch tools
- Annotating digital documents.
- Ink recognition engines that are needed for both sketch tools and annotation tools.